2013 Iveco Daily 35S13 2.3 turbo diesel
Summary:
A great machine
Faults:
- Light bulbs (both exterior and interior) have been changed a million times; these circuit problems were supposed to have been fixed by the dealer when it was first sold to me, but they have persisted all along.
- Pieces of plastic trim on the exterior of the van have fallen a few times and I have fixed them with black tape.
- Factory CD player was broken when the vehicle was sold and was fixed by the dealer free of charge.
General Comments:
A great van all in all.
Very good performance, I find the handling very very good, since the suspension is quite firm and the steering is perfectly balanced, providing great feedback.
Engine has a tonne of power, despite being the small 2.3 with 126 HP.
Fuel economy is about 10% worse than comparable vans like a Ford Transit or a Peugeot Boxer or a Renault Master; you'll just have to live with that. However you need to do much less gear changes than in a Transit, so actually everything is much smoother, due to the amazing torque the engine produces.
It can cope with huge amounts of weight no other van can deal with this easily, it's unbelievable, the van just won't sink ever, no matter how hard you try, the ground clearance will stay the same. I actually find the van handles better with a few tonnes than empty!
Loading area on the back cargo doors is a bit high, but that is mostly due to the van being rear wheel drive.
Seats could certainly be more comfortable, but not bad. I don't know why they didn't put headrests in these.
I have the 6-seat combi, and a big, big setback is how incredibly hard those three rear seats are to remove - other vans way way easier. Plus they're extremely heavy and yet not that comfortable - hardly a good recipe.
However all in all, it's a great, dependable, quick, easy to live with, big van. I am very happy with it and recommend buying one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th March, 2017
14th Jul 2020, 23:08
Quick update on the van - Iveco Daily 35S13 from Spain. Just been sold. Had 175.000 km on the clock. Other than regular oil changes, just had to change a pump related to the clutch pedal - a 300 euro fix. Really good van. Would recommend it as great value for money. After all those km, it seemed even faster and more powerful than when I bought it
Rented out a VW Crafter not too long ago, and boy... that engine is just absolutely terrible, you gotta change gear like crazy, tiny power band, and the ride is hideous with a heavy load. Iveco really makes good vans and honestly they're very dependable, and cheap and easy to fix.
12th May 2019, 18:19
Hi. I bought a new 50C18 HiMatic 11 months ago.
It has been nothing but problems. So I have created a website about it to help others understand the really bad quality. www.MyIvecoDaily.com
The sat nav was so bad I had to replace it. The auto box just shudders and can't cope with heavy loads or towing.
Rear camera replaced as I couldn't see anything.
Seats have broken off, dashboard and plastics are easy to scratch. Bumper trims out of line, paint missing on panel seals, bad brakes. All had to be replaced. Factory tow bar came loose. The list goes on and on. Do not buy one of these vans.