Best Large Vans To Lease

Alongside small and medium vans, large vans sit at the top of the pile in terms of physical size. They can often carry enormous payloads (depending on fuel type and axle strengths) and are the preferred choice for businesses that need to carry big and bulky items. However, they are not as easy to manoeuvre or park as smaller light commercial vehicles.
Big names like the Ford Transit and Citroen Relay epitomise modern large vans with their comfy cabins, imposing physical size and cavernous load spaces. We know there are a lot of large vans to choose from, which is why we’ve pulled together this list of three of the best large vans available to lease right now.

Large vans are THE best vans if you need a vehicle with a lot of cargo space to move bigger items. Payloads - the weight the vehicle can carry - vary by larger margins than smaller and medium vans with some capable of carrying up to two tonnes in the back. Businesses like parcel delivery companies and moving firms use large vans because they can carry a lot of items in one go rather than having to make multiple trips. Crew versions of large vans also exist meaning that you can carry a team of people and cargo.
Electrification of large vans also means more opportunity for businesses to provide greener logistical support, with the only compromises over diesel vans being range limitations and slightly lower payloads. However, a lot of businesses consider these compromises small enough that the cleaner driving they provide outweighs them. Large van platforms are also very easy to convert to drop-side tippers, Luton box vans and other specialist vehicles, meaning there’s likely to be a large van out there to suit any business need.

Leasing a large van can offer many advantages - you get a new van capable of carrying large items for simple monthly payments, and then you give it back at the end of the agreement. Head to the leasing section of the Auto Trader site and you’ll find plenty of light commercial vehicles of all sizes available to lease today.

The Ford Transit is an iconic large van that demands attention because it offers so much in comfort and practicality. The cabin is really well designed with the latest materials and infotainment system, and the loadspace is cavernous and highly accessible. Payloads max out at over 2-tonnes for the biggest and strongest diesel Transits, with the electric versions topping out at around 1700kg. If you’re looking for a large van, start here.

The Citroen Relay has a lot to offer, and being one of the Stellantis platform-sharing large vans means that parts are everywhere! The loadspace is excellent, offering payloads of up to 1900kg in the strongest diesels and the electrics offering over 1100kg. The lease deals are often really good on Relays, so it’s another one we’d put on a list if we were looking.

The Renault Master, the 2025 International Van Of The Year winner is a trophy van for so many reasons. Excellent quality, payloads and comfort combine in a truck-like package. It’s hard to equate this vehicle with the Masters that went before because it offers so much for such a competitive price. The strongest electric e-tech versions can offer up to 1600kg payloads, while the strongest diesels provide nearly two tonnes. Check it out, for sure.

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