IT has a lot of space for loads, can carry up to seven people and comes with a thrifty motor to spin out more than 50 miles from every gallon.
But a new addition to Nissan's award-winning NV200 panel van range costs no more than a compact family hatchback.
Bosses at the Japanese firm think the Combi version has so much bang for the buck that it could win custom from car buyers when it goes on sale next month.
Priced from £15,685, the model will be pitched to businesses and families alike.
'We have a vehicle that provides van-sized carrying capacity, flexible passenger space and money-saving fuel economy for a price that should tempt buyers from all sectors of the market. Never before has so much been offered for so little,' claims LCV sales and marketing director Francis Bleasdale.
With a 1.5-litre turbodiesel engine, the 2010 Van of the Year winner has average economy of 53.3mpg and exhaust emissions of 139g/km. It comes with twin sliding side doors, anti-lock braking, EBDD and driver and passenger airbags, a CD player, power windows and mirrors and a trip computer.
The SE grade model costs £16,977.50 and add alloy wheels, body coloured bumpers, air conditioning and a reversing camera.