pakettiautu

Pakettiauto is the Finnish term for a light commercial van used to transport parcels and goods for delivery services and businesses. The form pakettiautu is a common misspelling or dialectal variant of pakettiauto; there is no distinct vehicle category by that exact spelling in standard Finnish.

In logistics, pakettiautot are the workhorses of last-mile delivery. They are typically powered by diesel or petrol engines, with gross vehicle weight ratings up to 3.5 tonnes, and configured with a driver cab and a wide rear cargo area. Cargo space is designed for maneuverability in urban environments, with options including sliding side doors and rear double doors. Roof height varies, with standard and high-roof variants enabling greater load volume. Modern fleets increasingly include electric vans to reduce emissions.

Design and technology advances include automated transmissions, telematics, route optimization software, and climate-controlled cargo areas for sensitive goods. Safety features such as electronic stability control and collision avoidance are common in newer models.

Pakettiautot belong to the broader category of light commercial vehicles and are produced by most mainstream manufacturers, with models such as the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Transporter, Citroën Jumper/Peugeot Boxer, Fiat Ducato, and similar. In Finland, they are widely used by parcel carriers like Posti, Matkahuolto, and international couriers for daily parcel distribution and last-mile delivery.