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Eurovan
A Eurovan is a van that was designed for a European or world market rather than for the U.S. market.
Examples include:
Mercedes
Sprinter / Dodge Sprinter / Freightliner Sprinter.
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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.
van comparisons
how people chose their eurovan
These are not lists of pros/cons. They are stated reasons (correct or otherwise) people gave for purchasing one platform over the others.
Transit
American made
nationwide serviceability
best selling eurovan in the US
looks (over Promaster and NV)
gas engine option (over Sprinter)
ride
cost and durability (over Sprinter)
MPG (over NV and gas Transits)
cargo area (over NV)
square cargo walls (over Sprinter)
Hatred of FIAT (over Promaster)
ecoboost
Promaster
availability of conversion accessories
interior height (over Transit mid-roof)
looks (over Transit)
interior width
interior wall squareness
longer wheelbase (over Transit)
off-the shelf gas Pentastar and transmission.
low step-in height
turning radius
shorter rear overhang (over Transit)
forward visibility
front wheel drive
automated manual on diesel version
Sprinter
NV
high roof inspection
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.