Peugeot/lamar BOXER LAMBOX

The four-cylinder diesel fitted has a displacement of 1,997 cc, the smaller of the two Boxer engine options. At 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight and 2,540 kg kerb weight, the payload comes to roughly 960 kg. The 4,040 mm wheelbase corresponds to the long Boxer chassis variant used for bodies with greater load volume, while the 2,350 mm body width exceeds the cab width and reflects the sideways overhang of the box body. Top speed is given as 160 km/h.

At 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight the vehicle remains in EU vehicle category N1 and can be driven on a category B licence. Box conversions of this kind are used for carrying palletised goods, furniture or parcels, replacing the factory panel-van body with a separate, usually lighter structure that offers more load volume on the same chassis at a similar kerb weight.

When buying a used Boxer with a box conversion, it is worth checking the mounting points between the body and the chassis, since vibration can crack the paint there over time. The sills and rear-axle mounts of the Boxer are prone to corrosion where road salt has reached them. On the 2.0-litre HDi engine, the timing belt and particulate filter deserve attention, as both wear out early under irregular servicing. On the box body itself, leaking roof edges and door seals reveal whether moisture has been getting inside.