NVS Verdict:  

Can the new Peugeot Boxer compete with the new Transit and stand out from it’s siblings Fiat Ducato and Citroen Relay?

What is it?

Peugeot has finally revealed a redesigned version of the 2015 Peugeot Boxer. In addition to the refreshed design, the improved Boxer boasts equipment that has recently been reserved for luxury cars. Some of these improvements include a system for monitoring driving lanes, and also a system for reading text messages. A completely new dashboard and seats received new materials.

Standard features include hands-free function with Bluetooth and USB access. For an extra charge you can get a multimedia system with touch screen diagonal of 5 inches, with a navigation system and the ability to read SMS messages. Within the facelift model Boxer it has received an LAC system, which optimises system ESP, depending on vehicle load and weight distribution. Another innovation is the camera, which is integrated below the interior mirror, and is part of a system for monitoring and alerting on uncontrolled abandonment lane. It even offers a rear parking camera and cruise control.

Boxer Professional specification overview

• Manual air conditioning for cab area and glove box
• Touchscreen with integrated Navigation
• DAB Digital Radio
• Bluetooth phone connectivity
• Cruise Control
• Rear parking aid
• Full height steel bulkhead without window
• ESP
• Overhead storage area (max. load 5kg)
• Electric windows and mirrors
• Remote central locking with deadlocks
• Solid twin 180 degree rear doors

What’s hot

• Completely new dashboard
• Multimedia system with touch screen diagonal of 5 inches, with a navigation (standard on professional model)
• Hands free function with Bluetooth and USB access
• Cab design is well thought out
• Comfortable to drive even for a large van
• Generous standard equipment
• 24 000 mile 2 year servicing plan
• 3 year 100 000 mile warranty OR 24 months UNLIMITED MILEAGE
• Ease of access through large doors and lower sills
• A cubic Capacity from 8 - 17 cubic meters
• Huge wing mirrors to ease reversing and parking
• The ‘Professional’ model although costs a little extra you do get a considerable increase in specification for your money.

What’s not

• Handbrake positioned on the right of the drivers seat can take some getting used to.
• The dash mounted gear stick can sometimes be a bit notchy
• The indicators are mounted on the wing mirrors which is good to be seen by others, however it means they are the first thing that gets hit by careless drivers.

NVS Overview 

In addition to the sharp headlights with (optional) LED running lights and the new ‘floating’ grille, today’s Boxer also benefits from a higher quality interior, lots more equipment, an improved engine range and various other tweaks to improve durability. To say it feels like a new van would be over-generous but it does come close.