The Best Passenger Vans for Commercial Use

Passenger Vans can be used for commercial use.van fano denmark image by david harding from Fotolia.com

Passenger vans are longer vans that can seat up to 15 people in three to four rows spaced throughout the body of the van. These can be converted for commercial use, to transport groups of people for tour excursions or other needs. There are certain models of passenger vans manufactured in 2010 that are best suited for these purposes.

Ford E Series Passenger Van

The Ford E Series Passenger Van is a full-sized van that can safely carry up to 15 people. In 2007 it was the most bought passenger van in the United States, as nearly 80 percent of passenger vans on the road were this model. With a 6.8-liter V10 engine, the van has the power to transport a full load of passengers and a lot of extra weight without any struggle. Among the features available are in-dash navigational systems, as well as optional gas-saving 4.8-liter or 5.6-liter engines. An open design features windows on all sides of the van.

Dodge Sprinter passenger vans seat up to 12 people and have higher roofs then most other passenger vans on the market, which means they are easier to climb into and exit they also provide more room for luggage or other cargo. These vans are all about utility, interior room and transport. The space between seats is also roomier then most other passenger vans. There are only windows in the front and the back of the van, not along the sides.

The Chevy Express is the newest model of passenger vans produced by Chevrolet and offers a generous array of features and options. The Express boasts a six-speed transmission, all-wheel drive, swing-out driver-side cargo doors and automatic locking rear differential -- features not yet available yet on some other passenger van models. It also gets 20 miles to the gallon on the highway. There is seating for up to 15 passengers, with windows along the sides of the van, as well as at the front and back. Tilt wheel, cruise control and optional navigation systems are also available.