| Bevan ICON on parade at Mercedes-Benz Van Experience |
| Tuesday, 26 July 2011 10:22 |
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Fresh from its CV Show debut – where one leading trade publication described it as “the most impressive looking light commercial vehicle” on view – the Bevan ICON has also been impressing guests at the 2011 Mercedes-Benz Van Experience.
Those attending were able to put examples from the award-winning Mercedes-Benz van range through their paces on Prodrive’s handling circuits, wet skid pan and off-road course. Meanwhile, Bevan’s revolutionary ICON Luton body, which is mounted on a 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, formed part of a static display of vehicles – and certainly created quite a stir. Mercedes-Benz UK spokesman Simon Wood commented: “We strive at Van Experience to showcase new and exciting developments in the light commercial vehicle world, so with its market-leading payload and futuristic appearance the Bevan ICON was a very welcome addition to the line-up.” Developed in partnership with independent aerodynamics experts from Cranfield University and Hatcher Components, the Bevan ICON offers a market-leading combination of fuel efficiency and productivity, its payload capacity of more than 1,200kg setting a new industry standard. |
Staged annually by the manufacturer at the Prodrive test facility near Kenilworth, Warwickshire, this year’s two-week event attracted a record turnout of nearly 1,500 van operators from all over the UK, including representatives of major fleets.
