An overhead parcel shelf will come in handy as there isn’t a great deal of storage space.

In the back, it’s top marks for the double standard sliding doors, although you don’t get a plastic load liner to keep your van in pristine condition in the business end.

However, there are eight load lashing eyes, including four where they are needed in the sides rather than in the floor and our van featured a handy 12-volt take-off in the rear – this comes at £70 extra with a set of side liners.

On the road, as expected, this van won’t exactly set the Tarmac alight but will make sure and steady progress as is required from an LCV. And once you are up to motorway speeds it fairly zips along.

Handling is nice and sharp and the Scudo features one of the slickest gearchanges in the business, all of which add up to a very pleasant driving experience.

Verdict

A cost-effective and very efficient fleet performer all round. However, the Scudo is about to have a rude awakening when the new Ford Transit Custom arrives to challenge it in January next year.

That new contender is a stunner.