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Helem Colibus – compact van for city traffic: 1,900 kg gross vehicle weight, 790 kg payload, top speed limited to 80 km/h, 2,470 mm wheelbase, 1,800 mm width, built 2018–2022
Light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight form vehicle class N1 and can be driven in the European Union on a category B licence. Within this class, alongside normally sized panel vans, there are also much more compact versions for inner-city delivery and passenger work, where manoeuvrability and small outer dimensions matter more than range or top speed. Going by its figures, the Colibus belongs to this compact group.
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With a gross vehicle weight of 1,900 kg and a kerb weight of 1,110 kg, the Colibus carries a payload of 790 kg. Top speed is limited to 80 km/h. The wheelbase measures 2,470 mm, the width 1,800 mm – considerably narrower and shorter than a normal panel van in this weight class.
A top speed limited to 80 km/h shows that the Colibus is not designed for inter-urban travel but for short trips within built-up areas, for example delivery services, municipal duties or passenger transport on confined sites. Its short 2,470 mm wheelbase makes turning easier on narrow streets and small yards.
When buying such a compact van used, the condition of the brakes and steering matters most, as these are heavily worked by frequent starting and stopping in city use. The body and door seals should be checked for accident damage and moisture of the kind caused by daily loading and unloading. Because this is a niche body style, spare parts come mainly from the manufacturer or specialist workshops rather than from the general aftermarket.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells COLIBUS
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