Got a white short version L1H1 brand new mid 2014 and have just done (only) 55000k due to mainly local work and a genuine dislike of traffic jams.
As a landscaper I need a variety of tools and the 8m cargo volume is fantastic.
I got the wooden wall panels and put in a ply floor myself.
Long lengthy materials sit on the aluminium roof rack. It can be awkward to get to when you got to fasten or loosen the straps but the roller at the back make loading a bit easier and I’ve got plenty of room for multi ladder inside.
Engine is powerful; pulling a loaded tandem trailer whereby I was pushing the limits, is no issue at all.
I opted for the manual and you’re in 3rd gear by the time you’re across the intersection but the 3rd has a good range as do 4 and 5.
The economy indicator is helpful as it often reminds to shift up to 6th.
Gears are smooth, plenty of torque.
Fuel efficiency as often not as good but I average 1:10.
It’s got a massive 105 litre diesel tank so I can run around quite a bit before I have to refuel and given it fits the fast flow diesel pumps it’s never a hassle.
The let down is the overuse of plastic, especially where steel should have been used.
Twice I’ve had the little plastic rod, located between clutch pedal and master cylinder, break/crack/snap.
It renders the car useless unless driving without a clutch tickles your fancy which means getting it towed to the workshop.
I’ve had sliding door handle and other cargo area handles come off which can be a nuisance.
What you pay is what you get and it lacks the built quality of other European vans but it also was a lot cheaper.
Parking is easy but I should have gotten a left side window in sliding door for better visibility.
The rear park assist mounted on the trade step are very helpful when reversing, the bottom bit of the side mirrors are lifesavers, reducing blind spots to virtually zilch.
It’s a high ride so view on the road is fantastic.
3 seater is basically 2 comfy seats and a desktop/jumpseat but the driving seat is great on both long and short trips and I’m in love with the armrest.
Trust the French to put in a cigarette lighter and ashtray. Didn’t stop them from putting in. Second 12v point on dash which is handy.
Pairing my mobile is a breeze, somehow my phone switches on its Bluetooth and the car instantly recognised it.
Radio is OK, sound system is fair.
Aircon is average but works, I prefer driving with open window anyway...
Instruments are Somewhat quirky but all works fine.
Now off the warranty and the free 200k/3yr free scheduled servicing expired, I’m yet to find out the true maintenance cost.
I plan to trade in when it’s 5 year old but I’m lead to believe that it should just be brakes, tires, oil... we’ll see.
Would I buy it again? Probably. It’s a good work horse with plenty of room and cargo space. Ignore the design fail on that clutch part, thus far it’s very reliable.
And to me, that is what I need for my job.