Citan – Automobiles Review

Mercedes-Benz Citan receives a touch of exclusivity by PM Vansport team!

PM Vansports Mercedes-Benz Citan Have you heard of the Mercedes-Transporter tuner HARTMANN? Of course you have! Тhere is a fine reason why these guys are so famous: their products are becoming more and more appealing to fans and enthusiasts. And now HARTMANN strikes again! With neat CP Line for Mercedes-Benz Citan. This is program that upgrades the vehicle to the next level of epicness.

PM Vansports Mercedes-Benz Citan

This new project gears the Citan with fresh front and rear spoiler set, VARA-4 wheels in 8×18, optional side skirts and sweet sporty suspension that not only lowers the total height of the vehicle with 25mm, but also enhances the stability and agility. And let’s not forget the VANSPORTS Chip Tuning that boosts the power output.

Furthermore, the CP Line has tons of goodies for the interior: the team offers fine custom leather trim with seams, quilted looks and numerous colors that buyers can choose from. Of course, there are some additions that add to the sporty feel: carbon-fiber design stripes and sporty soft-touch steering wheel, accompanied by aluminum pedals and special anti-slip rubber strips. Cool.

PM Vansports Mercedes-Benz Citan

In fact, the coolest thing about this project is that the team has kept the original lines of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle, but at the same time has added some spice to it: it is always cool to see the original shape and the fresh additions all over it.

PM Vansports Mercedes-Benz Citan

So, do you like it? We most certainly do.

Source: PM Vansport

March 16, 2017

VATH presents its latest masterpiece: a refined and distinctive Citan unit

2016 VATH Mercedes-Benz Citan VÄTH team, as you might have heard, lives under the motto “VATH Gives Your Car Wings” and, in fact, stays true to its nature. The Mercedes-Benz specialist now proudly demonstrates its latest creation: an upgraded and fine-tuned Mercedes-Benz Citan van. So, let’s waste no more time and check some details!

The urban hero has undergone some profound and meticulous changes that include not only drivetrain system enhancements, but also some cosmetic changes that do make a difference on the road. The lucky Citan now benefits from additional horsepower boost, now measured at 135hp (99kW) and 320 lb-ft of torque. All these numbers mean that the top speed is also a bit higher: exactly 165km/h (91kW). Not bad for a van, right?

2016 VATH Mercedes-Benz Citan

Additional changes include a lowering spring kit that reduces the distance between the body and road with a total of 30mm, new braking system with steel flex lines and proven racing brake oil and VÄTH wheels with black inner trim.

What about the exterior?

The Citan benefits from polished stainless steel pipes, stainless steel sheets, matching load sill protector, made of high-polished stainless steel, special front grille bars in chrome, VÄTH license-plate holder and some stylish and distinctive floor mats in deep black velour with silver colored VÄTH logo.

Definitely the vehicle will feel refined and luxurious, and provided that the tuning brand is one of the best Mercedes-Benz specialists out there, we are utterly convinced that the special Citan will deliver one hell of driving experience.

2016 VATH Mercedes-Benz Citan

So, what do you think? Write down in the comment section below!

Source: VÄTH

May 30, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Citan Extra-Long Wheelbase

Mercedes-Benz is going to offer an extra-long wheelbase of the popular Citan in Germany. The 7-seater boasts high flexibility thanks to the variable usable interior space. The new model variant aimed at the alternate transport of people and material in commercial use, for use as a taxi and on the mixed-use for professional and private purposes.

The new long Citan is 4,705 mm and offers seating for up to 7 people. The luggage compartment is between 300 and 400 liters, but can be expanded to up to 3500 liters, when the second row is folded flat and the third row is removed.

The power is coming from a tiny, but versatile 1.5 liter diesel engine – 90HP (66 kW) and 200Nm (147 lb-ft) of torque. The same engine is also available with 110HP (81 kW) and 240Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque, which is obviously the better variant.

The practical vehicle boasts a number of safety technologies included as standard – Adaptive Electronic Stability Program – ABS (anti-locking braking system), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), TCS (Traction Control System) and ASR (Acceleration Skid Control).

2014 Mercedes-Benz Extra-Long Wheelbase Citan is currently available on the market with pricing starting from €19,400 (excluding VAT).

Source: Mercedes-Benz

May 27, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Citan Euro NCAP Crash Test – 3 Stars

Very bad result for the new Mercedes-Benz Citan during the tough Euro NCAP crash tests. The The Renault Kangoo-based vehicle managed to gather only three stars out of five.

The Citan was criticized for offering poor pedestrian protection due to the front bumper and hood design. What is more, the hard structure could cause major head injuries to those sitting on the front seats, while the airbags are not capable of providing sufficient protection. In other words – you are in danger, if you are on front seats.

Other bad point is a significant gap between the B-pillar and the sliding door’s front edge. This may cause serious injuries to the occupant’s limbs. The chest area is also weakly protected in case of impact.

Since the passenger airbag cannot be deactivated, a rearward-facing child restraint cannot be used in that seating position.

So, if you are buying the spacious and comfortable Citan, try to avoid accidents at all cost!

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Source: Euro NCAP

April 26, 2013

Hartmann Mercedes-Benz Citan

Hartmann Motorsport has announced their tuning package for Mercedes-Benz Citan. It is called MetroProtect, which includes guard-systems – front-guard, side-bar-set, rear bumper protector set.

More sportily oriented drivers will be enthusiastic about the styling line “MetroStream”. Whether MetroProtect or MetroStream – both VANSPORTS styling packages provide the appearance of the Mercedes Citan with more individuality and attractiveness.

This program includes an exclusive looking grill and a spoiler set (front and rear) as well. Also available are side skirts and a sport suspension with a lowering of the car of 25 mm front /rear.

There is also an electronic accelerator pedal-kit, which optimises the response time of the engine.

Source: Hartmann

April 15, 2013

KTW Tuning Mercedes-Benz Citan

KTW Tuning has presented the tuned Mercedes-Benz Citan W 415. The city van boasts new stance, wheels and some nice accents.

The KTW Tuning 18” rims with five double spokes fit perfectly to the vehicle. The set is wrapped in appropriate XL tires there can be read the following side dimensions: 225/40ZR18 92Y. There are also additional 10mm spacers giving more width and nice stance.

Other nice upgrade is a set of KTW Tuning lowering springs reflecting on driving dynamics. Last are the red painted brake calipers.

The price for the complete conversion is just €1,999. Not much considering the new vision.

Source: KTW

December 27, 2012

2012 Mercedes-Benz Citan – A new family van

Mercedes-benz has revealed an all-new model called Citan. It is actually a commercial panel van aiming to young families with children, who need spacious and versatile vehicle in order to do their tasks easily.

You’ll probably notice that this “new” Mercedes Citan is a rebadged Renault Kangoo. The Citan is born after the a strange alliance between Daimler and Renault.

The changes are minor – a new front grille and slightly different headlights. Besides the Mercedes-Benz logo, the Citan also comes with different front bumper and front hood compared to the Kangoo.

It is offered in three body-styles – a panel van, a crewbus, and a mixed-use vehicle and also in three lengths – compact, long and extra-long.

The choice of engines is broad. Three high-torque, turbodiesel direct-injection engines with outputs from 75HP (55kW) to 110HP (81kW) and a nippy, supercharged petrol engine generating 115 hp (84kW) cover all standard requirements. All the diesel engines have a particulate filter as standard. Five and 6-speed transmissions with a joystick gearshift positioned within easy reach on the centre console transmit power to the front wheels.

Reducing fuel consumption, a BlueEFFICIENCY package is available for the petrol engine as standard and includes ECO start/stop function, battery and generator management and low rolling resistance tires.

The safety is granted thanks to a number of technologies included in the standard Adaptive Electronic Stability Program – ABS (anti-locking braking system), VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control), TCS (Traction Control System) and ASR (Acceleration Skid Control).

2012 Mercedes-Benz Citan will be officially unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in the end of this year.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

April 16, 2012

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