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The exciting new Citroën Nemo
compact high-cube van will make its UK public debut at this
year’s CV show (NEC, 15-17 April 2008). The Nemo range will
then go on sale in the UK immediately following the CV Show in
April.
Backing the CV Show launch of the new
Nemo will be a comprehensive display of the Citroën LCV range, which
will include the:-
- C2 Enterprise,
the UK’s most fuel-efficient diesel van
- Berlingo,
Citroën’s best-selling van
- Dispatch,
International Van of the Year 2008
- Relay, the range
that offers more LCV choice
Citroën Nemo
The Citroën Nemo is particularly appealing for use in urban
environments, where its compact size, ease of manoeuvrability and low
emissions (119g/km CO2 for the 1.4HDi model) characteristics
will be of major benefit. Full details of the UK Nemo specification and
pricing will be announced nearer to its spring on-sale date.
To suit its urban role the new compact
high cube Nemo is just 3.86m long, but has a large internal load volume
of 2.5cu.m and a payload of 610kg. The Nemo will be available with a
choice of a 75hp 1.4i petrol engine or Citroën’s ultra-economical 70hp
1.4HDi diesel engine (63mpg/4.5 l/100 km on the combined cycle). Both
engines are coupled to five speed manual gearboxes.
In addition a Citroën five-speed
automated manual transmission will also be an option for Nemo vans
powered by the 1.4HDi engine. This two-pedal option combines the
benefits of automatic transmission with the fuel efficiency and
emissions advantages of a manual vehicle, making it especially suited
for around-town use.
Other Nemo features include the
availability of single or twin sliding, side-load doors as well as twin
rear doors that can be easily opened to 180o. In addition, the Nemo
introduces an Extenso modular passenger seat, as well as a versatile
modular bulkhead system. These two features provide the Nemo with a
wide range of passenger and load carrying configurations.
The Extenso passenger seat allows the
seatback to fold horizontally onto the seat cushion, or the entire seat
to be stored under the floor, adding almost one metre to the load
length. With the Extenso seat folded and stored under the floor the
available load length is increased to almost 2.50m and the load volume
expanded to nearly 2.8cu.m.
The modular mesh bulkhead between the
Nemo’s cab and the load bay provides full width/height protection. If
long loads are to be carried, the bulkhead section behind the folded
Extenso passenger seat can be swung in towards the driver to provide
complete protection from the load behind and alongside.
The Nemo has been designed to combine
good looks and practicality. Its stylish front end incorporates
headlamps positioned high-up to avoid minor knocks and a large
wraparound bumper for effective protection. The wide, high windscreen
provides the driver with maximum visibility and provides a light and
airy working environment. On its sides the Nemo has broad mouldings to
provide protection against minor knocks, while at the rear a large door
aperture and low floor height makes loading/unloading easy. The high
set rear lights are also well protected from accidental damage.
Citroën C2 Enterprise
Citroën’s smallest light commercial vehicle has gained the accolade of
being the UK’s most economical commercial vehicle returning an
incredible 82.98mpg in an independent road test. Powered by an
exceptionally fuel efficient, 70hp, 1.4HDi common rail diesel engine,
the well equipped Citroën C2 Enterprise van has a 0.84cu.m load space
and a payload capacity of 331kg.
Standard equipment for this model
includes RDS stereo radio/CD player system, with steering column mounted
controls and a trip computer. The C2 Enterprise, is priced from £7,845
+ VAT + delivery, also has ABS with EBA, remote central locking and many
other features as standard.
Citroën Berlingo
Citroën’s best-selling commercial vehicle model, the Berlingo is
available with a choice of efficient 75hp 1.4i petrol and 1.6HDi diesel
engines. The 75hp or 90hp1.6HDi diesels fitted to the Berlingo range
provide excellent economy and performance combined with the
environmental benefits of Euro 4 emission standards. Priced from £9,445
+ VAT + delivery, Berlingo 3.0cu.m load capacity vans are available in
600 and 800kg payload models.
Citroën Dispatch
The Citroën Dispatch range – which has just been voted International Van
of the Year 2008 - offers a wide choice of panel vans, Combis, window
vans and a unique, long wheelbase platform cab.
Thanks to careful design and premium
engineering, the new Dispatch also benefits from low, 6E – 8E insurance
ratings and extended service intervals of up to 20,000 miles. To these
new features are added the benefits of compact, passenger car footprint
dimensions, easy manoeuvrability, three way load accessibility, three
seats and performance and economy characteristics to suit urban,
inter-urban and long distance operation.
Citroën Relay
The premium specification Citroën Relay sets the standard in the 3.0 –
4.05 tonne gvw sector, bringing the key benefits of premium quality,
intelligent design and advanced technology. The range includes panel
vans, window vans, Combis, chassis cabs and chassis crew cabs.
Priced from £15,450 + VAT + delivery,
new Relay is competitively priced, well-specified and one of the most
technologically advanced vehicles available.
The impressive levels of standard
equipment offered on new Relay include a full range of safety and
security features. These include ABS, driver’s airbag, immobiliser and
deadlocks. In addition, all models have remote central locking,
electrically operated/heated mirrors and can be specified with traction
control and many other safety features.
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