Daihatsu Extol

The Extol is a micro-van which is a rare breed these days. It has very compact dimensions, being shorter and narrower than supermini-based vans like the Ford Fiesta. However, thanks to its forward-mounted cabin area, greater height and relatively boxy shape, it has a much bigger cargo area. Its size makes it ideally suited to urban duties, where it threads in and out of traffic easily and makes the most of its tight turning circle. A decent payload and easy access to the load area are good news for multi-drop delivery drivers. The large volume cargo area suits those who carry bulky items, so it's a good choice for florists and caterers too.

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The cargo area measures 1.7m long, 1.3m wide and 1.17m high, giving a cargo volume of 2.2 cubic metres. It can take a payload of 615kg, The floor is above the wheel arches so they don't intrude into the load space. In addition to the rear hatch, there are large sliding doors either side. The side doors also give access to additional storage space under the floor, which is useful for storing tools etc. out of sight. In the cabin there's a couple of cup-holders, a small glovebox and a number of small pockets and recesses for change and other odds and ends. The spare wheel is stored under the back so there's no need to unload to change the wheel. A bulkhead and load anchorage points are not fitted as standard.

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