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emissions standard and come with
a selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
system that uses the AdBlue diesel
exhaust fluid (housed in a separate
tank), while the mid-range HDi is at
Euro 5. Service intervals are set at 12
months/20,000km across the range.
Based on PSA Group’s front-wheel-
drive EMP2 platform, the Expert’s
suspension configuration comprises
independent MacPherson-style struts
up front and oblique wishbone trailing
arms at the rear axle.
The steering is a variable-assist
electro-hydraulic system, the turning
circle measures 12.4m, and braking
hardware includes four-wheel disc
brakes – 304mm ventilated rotors up
front and 290mm solid discs at the rear
– with a supporting cast of electronic
aids including ABS, electronic brake-
force distribution, brake assist, a hill
holder, ‘active’ traction control and, not
least of all, autonomous emergency
braking (AEB).
Indeed, Peugeot claims to be the
first brand in this segment with
standard fitment of AEB, and a leader
with other advanced safety features
included in the price such as blind-spot
monitoring, a reversing camera, driver
drowsiness detection, adaptive cruise
control, forward collision warning and
speed limit recognition.
Front and rear parking sensors,
front fog lights and four airbags,
including side curtain protection, are
also on board.
Load volume varies from 5.3m
3
to
6.1m
3
on the longer body, while load
length is 2,512mm/2,862mm for the
standard/long variants respectively.
Maximum load height is 1,397mm, and
width 1,636mm (or 1,258mm between
the wheel arches).
Peugeot’s ‘Moduwork’ bulkhead and
a removable panel underneath the
passenger seat can also liberate more
space, while the load area is accessed
via dual side sliding doors and 180º
rear barn doors.
A common wheelbase length of
3,725mm is used on the Expert, with
the extra length built in at the rear
overhang (800mm versus 1,150mm),
while the van’s overall height of no
more than 1,935mm should ensure
it slots easily into city carparks and
garages.
Kerb weight ranges from 1,789kg
to 1,958kg, and GVM 2,660-3,000kg,
while payload comes in at an even
tonne for the entry 115 model, 1,300kg
for the mid-spec 150 and 1,250kg
for the top-end 180. The latter has
the highest braking towing capacity
across the three engine variants, at
2,200kg, while the 150 can pull 1,500kg
and the base 115 manages 1,800kg.
In all, this looks to be a carefully
constructed line-up that caters for
various trade applications and brings
with it a lot of features for the money.
As well as the high-level safety
equipment already mentioned, all
Expert variants come with a 7.0” touch
screen infotainment system, voice
control, Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto smartphone mirroring, Bluetooth
radio, automatic headlights/wipers,
auto-dimming interior mirror, trip
computer, tinted windows, one-touch
electric windows, electrically folding
door mirrors, driver’s seat height
adjustment, air-conditioning, remote
central locking and three 12V sockets.
The standard wheel size is 16” with a
steel rim and full-size spare.
Load volume varies from 5.3m
3
to 6.1m
3
on the longer body, while load length is
2,512mm/2,862mm for the standard/long variants respectively.