Contenders for Irish Van of the Year announced
The list of eligible vans for the title of Irish Van of the Year 2025, in association with Continental Tyres, has been announced by the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) Van of the Year Jury.
The winners in the competition, including category and overall title winner, will be announced at an awards ceremony in The Conrad Hotel, Dublin, on Friday 15th November.
Voted on by a specialised jury of MMAI members, comprised of Ireland’s most experienced van journalists, the eligible vans for this year’s awards are listed below.
The overall winner of the title of Irish Van of the Year 2025 will be drawn from the models that win out in their category. Last year’s winner was the Mercedes-Benz Citan.
As part of the judging process, the MMAI van jury members assess each van that is launched on the Irish market, grading each vehicle on such attributes as: value for money, versatility, build quality and performance.
“In the current resurgent commercial vehicle market – where van sales are up by a tally of 8.5 per cent versus a minus figure of 1.7 per cent for car sales year on year – the choices of the well experienced MMAI van jury are always a good guide for van operators and fleet managers who are looking to renew their commercial vehicles in the new year,” said Tom Dennigan of awards sponsor, Continental Tyres.
Contenders for Irish Van of the Year title 2025:
- Citroen eC4 Van
- Ford Transit Connect
- Ford Transit Courier
- Ford Transit Custom
- Hyundai Staria
- INEOS Quartermaster
- Maxus E-Deliver 7
- Mercedes Benz Vito
- MG5 Commercial
- Nissan Townstar
- Nissan X-Trail Commercial
- Opel Astra Van
- Renault Master
- Toyota Corolla Professional
- Volkswagen Golf Van
- Joint entry: Citroen Berlingo / Fiat Doblò / Opel Combo / Peugeot Partner / Toyota Proace City
- Joint entry: Citroen Dispatch / Fiat Scudo / Opel Vivaro / Peugeot Expert / Toyota Proace
- Joint entry: Citroen Relay / Fiat Ducato / Opel Movano / Peugeot Boxer
- Joint entry: Volkswagen Crafter / MAN TGE
