Introduction
What Car? says...
If you visit one of those all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants that serve food from all around the world, the chances are you'll find something you like. Choice is a good thing if it's well thought out, and this is an ethos the Iveco Daily has taken to heart, because it's available in more configurations than most of its large van rivals.
It's a van that's been kept up to date, too, and the latest version has more tech, is more efficient and is safer than ever before.
Keep reading the next few pages of this review to find out how the Iveco Daily compares with its rivals in terms of performance, interior quality, day-to-day usability and, of course, load-lugging ability. We'll also let you know whether it should be on you or your company's shopping list.
And remember, we can help you find the best leasing deals through the free What Car? Leasing section, where you can get a quote for whichever make and model of car or van fits your personal or business needs.
FAQs
Because of Iveco’s history in trucks, the Daily van has a reputation for being over-engineered and consequently reliable; certainly the data bears that out, with common faults typically focused on smaller, cheaper to fix issues. However, it’s worth checking for oil-related engine issues and rust issues extra carefully. Read our Iveco Daily review.
The Iveco Daily is available is a variety of formats, with its gross vehicle weight ranging from 3.3 to 7.2 tonnes, far in excess of almost all rivals. The higher figures make it a rival for small trucks, albeit with a much small footprint. Read our tester’s Iveco Daily practicality verdict.
The Iveco Daily is powered by engines made by Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FTP), a subsidiary of the Fiat Group and specialists in commercial vehicle power units. Buyers get the choice of 2.3 or 3.0-litre turbodiesel engines. Read our Iveco Daily engine verdicts.
Ford does not own Iveco, although the companies have had intertwined ownership in the past, with Iveco trucks at one point being made alongside Ford vehicles at some plants. Today, Iveco is a Iveco Group N.V., having been spun-off from CNH Industrial. Read our tester’s Iveco Daily practicality verdict.
The name Iveco is an acronym of Industrial Vehicles Corporation. It makes vehicles at plants around the world, but is regarded as being Italian at heart, despite its headquarters being in the Netherlands. It manufactures around 150,000 commercial vehicles a year. Read our Iveco Daily review.
