Shortlist for international van award announced

New light commercial vehicle brands from China (Farizon SV) and South Korea (Kia PV5), along with traditional European brands are among the nominees for the International Van of the Year 2026 award. Nine contenders are listed, with some of the vehicles presented as joint nominations.

Ford Pro and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dominate the rest of the list of contenders. From Ford is the new Ford E-Transit Courier, the Ford Transit Connect PHEV and the latest uprated Ford E-Transit (Long Range), while Volkswagen has its ICE and electric versions of the new Transporter (T7) listed along with the upgraded Crafter, which is jointly nominated with the MAN TGE (MY2025). The winner will be announced in France on 19 November.

In alphabetical order, here is the shortlist for the 2026 award:
• Farizon SV
• Ford E-Transit Courier
• Ford E-Transit (Long Range)
• Ford Transit Connect PHEV
• Kia PV5 Cargo
• Volkswagen Transporter /
Volkswagen E-Transporter
• Volkswagen Crafter / MAN TGE