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A Eurovan is a van that was designed for a European or world market rather than for the U.S. market.
Examples include:
Eurovans can often be ordered with an OEM high roof for standing room. Small turbodiesel engines are sometimes available for a premium.
The Eurovans' appearance can be polarizing, some in the U.S. market regarding them as weird or ugly looking. High roof models can appear top-heavy.
Model | Height1) | Length | Width at belt line | Width between wheelwells | Cargo volume |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
NV | 75“ | 120” | 70.2“ | 54” | 323.1'2) |
Promaster | 76“ | 123”3), 144“4), 160”5) | 74“ | 56” | 406'6), 459'7), 529.7'8) |
Sprinter | 77.8“9) | 128.5”10), 169.311), 185.3“12) | 70.1”13) | 53.1“ | 371'14), 494'15), 547'16) |
Transit | 72”17), 81.5“18) | 125”19), 141“20), 171”21) | 70.222) | 54.8“23) | 317.3'24), 363.9'25), 411.4'26), 496.0'27) |
The approach and departure angles tells you how steep a grade you can drive onto or off without dragging the front or rear end, usually the bumper. Receiver hitches will usually reduce departure angle.
Some calculations of gas Eurovans based on NADA information, originally from this blog post. Sprinter left out but Express included; it was not a Eurovan-specific post.
Model | Basic | Powertrain | Misc | Transferable | Roadside Assistance | Towing to nearest service |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NV | 5yr/100,000mi44) | 5yr/100,000mi45) | 5yr/unlimited body rust46) | yes47) | 3yr/36,000mi48) | yes49) |
Promaster | 3yr/36,000mi | 5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain. | n/a | Yes50) | 5yr/100,000mi | yes51) |
Sprinter | 3yr/36,000mi | 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.52) | 5yr/100,000mi on body rust | yes53) | 3yr/36,000mi | yes54) |
Transit | 3yr/36,000mi | 5yr/60,000mi on gas powertrain. 5yr/100,000mi on diesel powertrain.55) | n/a | Yes56) | 5yr/100,000mi | up to 35mi57) |
These are not lists of pros/cons. They are stated reasons (correct or otherwise) people gave for purchasing one platform over the others.
Bring a ladder or use a vantage point to inspect the top of any high roof vehicle before purchase. It may help you find undisclosed damage.