Cavan C1 2026 review Australia: New electric van betters popular Toyota HiAce & Ford Transit Custom?

David Morley takes a look at the 2026 Cavan C1 mid-size van, available in base, mid-range and top-tier grades. This review covers the overall package, including cargo capacity, cabin layout, powertrain choices, and payload ratings for Australian small-business owners and fleet operators. The Cavan C1 features a wide-opening twin-rear door design, dual sliding side doors, and a low floor height to simplify loading. Inside, it offers a digital instrument cluster, a central touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, durable cloth upholstery, and multiple tie-down points across the cargo bay. On-road testing evaluates engine performance, transmission tuning, unladen ride comfort, and noise insulation at highway speeds. The C1 competes directly against the Toyota HiAce, Ford E-Transit Custom, and Hyundai Staria Load Hybrid on price, standard equipment and capped-price servicing costs. #Cavan #C1 #Review -- Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Pricing and features 01:26 Design 01:46 Practicality 05:13 Under the bonnet 05:50 Efficiency 06:11 Driving 08:14 Safety 10:10 Charging 10:35 Ownership 10:59 Verdict -- Read David's full review: https://bit.ly/4wmjAbN Check out our Cavan C1 hub: https://bit.ly/4x0KtTY Find more commercial vehicles: https://bit.ly/3uwGrI2 Visit our EVGuide: https://bit.ly/3UHO9GT -- CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive Visit our website for News, Reviews, Advice and more: https://www.carsguide.com.au Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / carsguide   Like our Facebook page:   / carsguide.australia   Follow our TikTok profile:   / carsguide.com.au   Follow our Instagram profile:   / carsguideaus   Follow our X profile: https://www.x.com/CarsGuide Follow our Threads profile: https://www.threads.net/@carsguideaus Follow our LinkedIn page:   / carsguide-com-au