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  • Citroen C3 celebrates one millionth vehicle. Here’s what makes the model special

    2021 Citroen C3The third-generation Citroen C3 has reached the landmark “one-millionth vehicle”. Launched in 2016, the third generation C3 presented a new styling concept and new tech features. Also, the vehicle ranks in the top seven best-selling vehicles in Europe in 2020 and remains popular in many European countries like France, Spain, Belgium, and Portugal.

    New C3 comes with numerous customization options, and technologies like Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Sign Recognition, and Coffee Break Alert. Available in seven body colors, including the exclusive to the lineup Elixir Red and Spring Blue, the new C3 can also be specified with four Color Packs for the Airbump and fog lamp surrounds. Further personalization is available with four roof colors: Emerald, Opal White, Onyx Black and Sport Red, with the roof matching the color of the wing mirrors and the quarter panel trim.

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    The equipment also comes with 16-inch ‘Matrix’ bi-tone wheels, Airbump panels on the doors, the Anodised Deep Red Colour Pack, gloss black door mirrors, and a bi-tone Onyx Black roof. In terms of infotainment, with New C3 models featrure a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto, DAB Radio and USB connectivity.

    Source: Citroen

  • Citroen UK announces retail launch offers for new c4 and e-c4 – 100% electric

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    Citroën UK is promoting the launch of New C4 and ë-C4 – 100% ëlectric with a suite of compelling retail customer offers. New C4 and ë-C4 are available to order now via the online Citroën Store, and at all Citroën Retailers (where local restrictions allow*^). First customer deliveries are scheduled for early 2021.

    With a bold new look and a unique identity, New C4 and ë-C4 are ready to shake up the compact hatchback segment. Both New C4 and ë-C4 exceed C- Hatch customer expectations with the same energetic and assertive design, whether opting for the new 100% battery electric powertrain or the combustion powered petrol or Diesel versions.

    In addition to the strong residual values enjoyed across the entire New C4 range, Citroën UK is offering retail PCP finance customers^^ the opportunity to upgrade to the next trim level – free of charge. Available on selected models**, retail customers are able to enjoy a wealth of additional specification at no additional cost.

    This means a customer opting for a New C4 ‘Sense Plus’, would receive a free upgrade to ‘Shine’ trim, worth up to £1,000 – with the addition of dark tinted rear windows, Active Safety Brake, Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Blind Spot Detection, Keyless Entry & Start, and front and rear parking sensors. New ë-C4 customers taking advantage of this offer also benefit from a heated steering wheel.

    In turn, retail customers who opt for the well-appointed ‘Shine’ trim level will be automatically upgraded to the range-topping ‘Shine Plus’ trim. ‘Shine Plus’ models enjoy a wealth of additional specification including Citroën’s premium HiFi system featuring uprated speakers and the addition of a subwoofer, black ‘Siena’ leather and textile upholstery, driver’s seat electric adjustment, heated front seats, four USB sockets and a wireless smartphone charging pad. An impressive upgrade leaving customers wanting for nothing in terms of specification – worth an impressive £1,200.

    In addition to the already compelling free trim level upgrade offer, retail ë-C4 customers will also receive a Pod Point Solo Smart Charger – also free of charge. Retailing at £509 (after the application of an existing £350 Government Grant) customers will be able to enjoy this incredibly useful home-charging solution free of charge. Plugged in at home to the Pod Point Solo Smart Charger 7kW, ë-C4 can charge fully in 7.5 hours. New ë-C4 offers a WLTP-approved range of up to 217 miles on a single charge.

    Citroën Store, which launched earlier this year in partnership with PSA Finance, offers retail customers the opportunity to complete the entire purchase of their New Citroën C4 or ë-C4, exclusively and simply, from the comfort of their own home. Customers are able to browse the website, use the car configurator, visit the Virtual Showroom, personalise their finance options, value their part exchange, select their preferred Retailer, place an order online and arranging either ‘click and collect’ or home delivery for early 2021 – when first deliveries are anticipated..

    Making the purchase experience totally seamless from launch, Citroën UK has created a pre-recorded ‘Preview Show’ with New C4 and ë-C4 in the brand’s Virtual Showroom, with the aim of answering key questions potential customers may have about the new models. Hosted by experienced motoring journalist and racing driver Rebecca Jackson, the 15-minute video details the key points on each vehicle and provides an essential overview of the two models, concluding with a Q&A session.

  • Citroen Berlingo named ‘best large car’ in autocar ‘Britain’s best cars awards’ 2020

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    Citroën’s popular Berlingo Leisure Activity Vehicle (LAV) has added the ‘Best Large Car’ title to its ever-growing list of achievements in Autocar’s very first ‘Britain’s Best Cars Awards’. The panel of expert judges described Citroën Berlingo as “the most practical, likeable new car we can think of” as it was praised for its exceptional versatility and spaciousness – the key criteria for this award category.

    This latest accolade for Citroën Berlingo is even more impressive when you consider that ‘Best Large Car’ is one of only ten vehicle categories in the Autocar ‘Britain’s Best Cars Awards’.

    Since its launch in 2018, the third-generation Berlingo has won multiple awards, including What Car? ‘MPV of the Year’ 2020 and ‘Best Medium Family Car’ in the Parkers ‘New Car Awards’ 2020.

    Autocar’s ‘Britain’s Best Cars Awards’ have been designed to highlight the very best mainstream vehicles on the market. This year, the awards ceremony was a standalone online event, but there are plans for it to become part of the main Autocar Awards that will recommence in May 2021.

    Autocar Editor, Mark Tisshaw, said: “A large crop of buyers will love the Berlingo’s no-fuss demeanour and extreme practicality. In its latest iteration, the Berlingo is made better by the new availability of Citroen’s excellent 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine or a choice of ultra-clean diesels. In some combinations you can have an eight-speed automatic gearbox, too.

    “Citroen has taken the wise decision to equip top-end versions with all manner of life-enhancing equipment – low-speed automatic braking, head-up displays, climate control aircon, rear vision cameras and much more. A well-specified Berlingo is one of the most comfortable (both in seating and suspension quality) cars on the road.”

    Citroën Berlingo offers class-leading interior space, five or seven-seats and impressive boot volumes (up to the parcel shelf) of between 775-litres on medium (M) and 1,050-litres on XL versions, alongside a low load sill and uniform shape to the load area.

    Eurig Druce, Managing Director at Citroën UK, commented: “We are so proud to see Citroën Berlingo named ‘Best Large Car’ in the first year of the Autocar ‘Britain’s Best Cars Awards’ – particularly as Berlingo won through in one of just ten vehicle categories available in these new awards. All of our vehicles are designed with our customer’s needs at heart and Berlingo has always been a popular choice for active families, and that’s because of its comfortable interior, spacious layout and overall practicality.”

  • Citroen turns heads at Milano design city with ‘time to be my Ami’

    Citroen AMI1

    Citroën is taking part in Milano Design City, an event dedicated to the culture of design and innovation, with a specific focus on the reconfiguration of urban spaces, sustainability and the circular economy. This globally recognised event represents a strong appeal for the whole design industry.

    AMI – 100% ëlectric is a practical response to the new mobility expectations. It rewrites the rulebook with its compact size, its unique design and its novel graphic approach all culminating in a very relevant mobility solution.

    VENUE DESIGNED WITH CITROËN STYLE DEPARTMENT
    ‘TIME TO BE MY AMI’ has been designed in collaboration with the Paris based Citroën Style Department as an immersive journey into the AMI – 100% ëlectric world. In fact, by following the red thread of the lifestyle products inspired by AMI – 100% ëlectric, the audience is invited to discover the striking features of this revolutionary urban mobility object, offering innovation, accessibility and ease of use.

    The venue displays various products from the Lifestyle AMI collection in XXL dimensions, to create a playful theme that emphasises the ultra-compact and non-conformist character of AMI in the mobility landscape.

    Simultaneously, modern and colourful AMI posters decorate the outside of the building to emphasise its urban, innovative and non-conformist character.

    On arrival, visitors are greeted by the three AMIs situated in front of the building’s entrance including two of the iconic ‘Parisian Inspired’ AMI from the Free2Move car sharing fleet in Paris:

    1. My AMI Orange
    2. AMI with a covering representing the iconic Parisian district Pigalle*
    3. AMI with a covering that represents the iconic Saint Germain des Prés district*

    *The designs were inspired by Parisians as part of the launch of AMI in-car sharing in the French capital, “AMI ❤️ Paris”. An identical project is coming soon in Milan as “AMI also ❤️ Milano”.

    As a brand synonymous with producing model versions of all of its road going vehicles, visitors can see a life-size Citroën AMI – 100% ëlectric which is placed inside an XXL ‘miniature’ box, emphasising the compact dimensions of AMI – 100% electric.

    Placed to the side, near the walls, is an XXL AMI MUG in bright orange.

    Covering the whole wall and hanging like an ‘unfolded sculpture’, is the cardboard that replicates the outline of the AMI – 100% ëlectric accessory box. This too in an over-size version and showcases the AMI blueprint (technical drawings of the various AMI – 100% ëlectric perspectives). Also reproduced on a large scale is the 2D cardboard packaging of the accessories that customers can use to personalise their own AMI. The staging illustrates the customisation kit that can be ordered online, delivered to the home and easily installed by the customer’s themselves on the AMI, as ‘Do It Yourself’.  The accessories include functional and decorative elements, both for the outside and inside of AMI – a central separation net, two stickers for the rear quarter windows, decorative wheel trims, door nets, door stickers, floor mats and a smartphone support.

    In the vicinity, an Ultimate Ears speaker in AMI colours is replicated in XXL format. It is inspired by the AMI Bluetooth speaker accessory, a portable and lightweight Ultimate Ears Boom 3 AMI. Sturdy and water resistant, it has a battery range of 15 hours. It can be used indoors or onboard the AMI – 100% ëlectric, where it sits in a specific holder on the dashboard.

    Visitors will discover an enormous domestic 220 V plug to highlight how AMI can be charged in three hours on a standard socket. The plug is connected to the cable, creating a path that morphs into a cosy sofa for relaxation, to underline the typical Citroën comfort and show how it is easy to order AMI from the comfort of your sofa (for selected markets). This concept is designed to showcase how easy it is to recharge AMI – 100% ëlectric anywhere, even using a simple household socket. The wire sofa has a diameter of approximately 55cm and is 15 metres in length; with foam padding to provide the typical comfort of a couch and an outer lining in elasticated technical textile, which is a nod to the external appearance of the AMI – 100% electric recharging cable.

    The ‘TIME TO BE MY AMI’ CAFÉ, has been set-up in the colours of the vehicle. The counter has been designed so that three recharging stations are available for visitors to charge their smartphones.

    An AMI pop-up allows visitors to get up close with the mobility object and sit inside it. This pop-up is designed for a retail sales experience and offers the chance to discover the different colours that make up the accessory kits.

    Finally, visitors conclude their tour by passing through the AMI boutique which displays all the lifestyle products inspired by AMI – 100% ëlectric. Finished in vibrant colours AMI lifestyle products include the Bluetooth speaker accessory, mug, clothing and footwear as well as a 1/43 scale model of the iconic AMI itself.

    AMI – 100% ËLECTRIC

    • NON-CONFORMIST MOBILITY OBJECT
    • 100% ELECTRIC: zero CO2 emissions for the benefit of all and access to all city centres, with an easy, silent and smooth drive. A battery that charges in just three hours from a standard electrical socket, like a smartphone
    • COMPACT AND AGILE: an ultra-compact 2.41m size and 7.20m turning diameter, making city travel and parking simple
    • COMFORTABLE AND PROTECTIVE: small on the outside and large on the inside, AMI enables two people to travel side by side comfortably, with an enclosed and heated passenger compartment, very bright, yet protected from the outside
    • ASSERTIVE AND CUSTOMISABLE IDENTITY: its original style, the play on symmetrical structure and its unique presence give AMI a unique character. Its customisation possibilities invite to play with different appearances thanks to the six coloured accessory packs available
    • MOBILITY FOR ALL
    • NO LICENCE: accessible from 14 years old in France (16 years old on average in European countries). With or without a driving licence, AMI is for everyone
    • “A LA CARTE”: AMI is accessible at any time thanks to offers designed to meet each and everyone’s needs, from one minute to one year and more, to share, to rent or to buy.
    • AFFORDABLE: ultra-competitive offers adapted to different uses

  • New Citroen C3 Puretech range cuts CO2 emissions even further

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    Committed to the continuous improvement of its vehicles, in particular, to reduce their environmental impact, Citroën is pleased to announce reductions of between 3 and 7g/km of CO2 across the New C3 PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engine range.

    Available on New Citroën C3 from October 2020 production, the developments comprise new batteries on versions equipped with a manual gearbox, with the entry-level PureTech 83 Stop and Start manual also receiving a new alternator to further optimize efficiency. In addition to this, all New C3 PureTech petrol models will also benefit from a fuel consumption meter as standard fitment ahead of the January 2021 regulations that see their installation become mandatory.

    Pricing remains unchanged despite the increased efficiency of New C3. For company car drivers, the lower CO2 emissions result in BIK tax band reductions of up to 2% – as an example, this reduces the monthly tax bill of a 40% taxpayer by over £140 in the 2021-22 period (when driving a Flair Plus PureTech 83 S&S manual).

    In addition to this, New C3 continues to offer the same RDE2-compliant BlueHDi Diesel engines as it did when it opened for orders in June 2020, therefore avoiding the 4% non-compliance BIK surcharge.

    New Citroën C3 is on sale now in the UK, with prices starting from just £16,280.00 MRRP OTR. Always supremely comfortable, New Citroën C3 is now the brand’s most customisable hatchback, with up to 97 different exterior colour combinations.

    Available in three trim levels, ‘Feel’, ‘Flair’ and ‘Flair Plus’, New C3 comes with a wealth of standard equipment, including Airbump® door panels, EcoLED headlights, 3D rear lights, a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto, automatic air conditioning, cruise control and speed limiter, lane departure warning, speed sign recognition and recommendation, and Coffee Break Alert.

    New C3 buyers can also equip their vehicles with Citroën’s Advanced Comfort seats, which are available as standard on all Flair Plus models. These generously proportioned seats – which are designed to feel similar to an armchair – provide enhanced comfort, both visually, and in terms of posture and lumbar support (adjustable on the driver’s side). Special foam on the surface of each seat is coupled with thick fabric for unrivalled softness. As soon as you sit in New Citroën C3, the emphasis on comfort is immediately apparent.

  • A super-quick overview: 2020 Citroen C3 Aircross

    2020 Citroen C3 AircrossIn a mere three years, C3 Aircross has made a big difference in the compact SUV segment. With its instantly-recognizable and customizable looks, the vehicle has caught the eye of both brand’s enthusiasts and skeptics.

    New C3 Aircross SUV has become a key player in the sector of the market and has already won over 290,000 customers. These buyers are usually seduced into choosing this particular model for its fresh and optimistic shape, the numerous options for personalization and Citroen’s signature Advanced Comfort programme, which ensures well-being on-board and enhanced pleasure of driving.

    Exterior design

    The vehicle of the new C3 Aircross SUV is shaped by the Flair trim, which includes glossy black roof bards, front and rear underbody protection plates, and exclusive 16-inch Matrix black alloy wheels. This special edition can also be specified in four body colors: Platinum Grey, Cumulus Grey, Natural White, and Perla Nera Black (for a single-tone color scheme with the Perla Nera Black roof).

    Interior design

    For the inside, designers have included exclusive grey striped Tepra fabric. The seats are covered with white topstitching and an ochre band on the upper part of the backrests that echoes the theme of the Color Pack of the exterior. This same color scheme can be found on the special floor mats that also feature the Rip Curl logo. The entire interior ambiance gives-off this sense of comfort and pleasure of notion.

    Equipment

    New Citroen C3 Aircross Special Editon offers tons of utility gadgets and features. Based on the to-spec Flair trim level, the vehicle comes with tons of advanced technologies and goodies as:

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    • Auto Pack, including automatic climate control, automatic windscreen wipers and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror
    • Citroen Connect Nav with a 7-inch touchscreen, which includes TomTom navigation, voice recognition, and connected services.
    • Mirror Screen function, compatible with AppleCarplay and Android Auto, which allows drivers to enjoy multimedia content and applications from their smartphone

    Safety features

    Citroen’s latest family member offers Active Safety Brake, an emergency braking system that is set to limit the risk of collision. Also, there’s City Park technology, parking camera, and sliding rear bench seat.

    Stick with us for further details!

    Source: Citroen 

  • Citroen vans take home prestigious awards! Here are some details!

    2020-Citroen-Van-Lineup-910Citroen has been awarded two prestigious titles in this year’s 2020 Business Vans Awards, with Berlingo Van and Dispatch winning “Best Small Trades Van” and “Best Large Trades Van” respectively. In fact, this is the second consecutive year that the Berlingo Van was recognized at the event.

    Citroen Berlingo Van was honored the award for its generous equipment levels, efficiency and innovation features. The same can be said for Dispatch – the jury was impressed with the quality of the build and the extended list of standard features.

    These awards are the sixth and the seventh ones for the brand – alongside with the advanced vans, Citroen has received awards and recognitions for C3 Aircross Compact SUV, Grand C4 SpaceTourer and the Berlingo passenger vehicle. Sweet!

    As it comes to the Berlingo Van itself, it can be specified with four trim levels – X, Worker, Enterprise and Driver. Since its launch date back in 2018, the Enterprise has accounted for more than 90 percent of the sales. Some of the standard specifications include air conditioning, rear parking sensors, cruise control with variable speed limiter, an alarm, one-touch electric window, heated and electrically folding door mirrors, tire pressure monitor, EXTENSO modular folding passenger seat with pivoting writing table and load-through bulkhead.

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    On the other hand, Dispatch, also available with the same trim levels, comes with BlueHD 12 S&S EAT8 M Enterprise drivetrain system. Something more, the vehicle is available in three lengths – XS being the shortest and XL the longest.

    Source: Citroen 

  • Citroen releases new engines for the 2020 C5 Aircross lineup

    2020 Citroen C5 AircrossCitroen team has added a new drivetrain option to the award-winning New C5 Aircross SUV range. The French brand has blended the smooth and efficient PureTech 130 S&S 3-cylinder petrol unit with its eight-speed EAT8 automatic gearbox. Additionally, following the re-homologation, selected BlueHDi diesel engines have seen their CO2 levels reduce even further.

    Furthermore, Citroen has added a new powertrain option the award-winning C5 Aircross SUV range. Available on the two most popular trim levels in the UK, “Flair” and “Flair Plus”, the French marque has introduced a PureTech 130 S&S EAT8 eight-speed automatic gearbox that would replace SUV’s current PureTech 180 EAT8 automatic version.

    The new powertrain is already available for purchase, with production starting in February 2020, and first deliveries expected in March 2020. The system blends the multi-award-winning PureTech 130 with the seamless eight-speed EAT6 automatic gearbox.

    Additionally, the new engine benefits from significant CO2 reductions. All 1.5-liter BlueHDi S&S manual versions see a 3g/km decrease, from 180g/km to 105g/km, while the 1.5-liter BlueHDi 130 receives an even greater reduction of 5g/km, to the appealing 100g/m.

    Since launching in January 2019, New C5 Aircross SUV has been awarded the “Car of the Year” and “Best Medium SUV” awards in the DieselCar & EcoCar magazine Top 50, and, recently the SUV has been recognized as the winner of the “Comfort Award” in the annual carwow Car of the Year Awards.

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    The family-friendly SUV comes with 19 driver assistance systems, including Driver Attention Alert, Highway Driver Assist and Speed Limit Recognition. As manufacturer synonymous with comfort, new C5 Aircross also benefits from the brand’s new Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension. Sweet!

    2020 Citroen C5 Aircross

    What is also planned for the 2020 model season is the unveiling of a plug-in hybrid version. Stick with us for further details.

    Source: Citroen 

     

  • Citroen adds more value to the C3 SUV lineup!

    2019 Citroen C3Citroën’s C3 Aircross Compact SUV, brand’s second best-selling model in the UK, behind the C3 Supermini, will benefit from numerous of changes from October 2019. The engineering team has focused on adding more efficiency, enhanced comfort and wider range of customization features.

    As you might know, since its launch in 2017, Citroën’s C3 Aircross Compact SUV has received numerous recognitions and awards. This year alone the model was given Small SUV of the Year from Auto Express New Car Awards, Compact Crossover of the Year from Company Car Today and Best Small SUV by the Business Motoring Award 2019.

    And as it comes to the newest changes, Flair trim level will incorporate the “Urban Red” interior ambiance as standard. Also, there will be a new engine, Euro 6.3 compliant 1.2-liter PureTech 130 EAT6, which will help to enhance performance, while also confidently meets all new European Emission standards. Furthermore, the enhancements include a set of 17-inch 4Ever alloy wheels, Citroen Connect Box Emergency And Assistance System, Active Safety Brake, Reversing Camera, Keyless Entry and Start and Citroen Connect Nav with a three-year subscription to TomTom.

    2019 Citroen C3

    Also, the award-winning C3 Aircross Compact SUV will remain a standout crowd pleaser thanks to its sexy styling. The vehicle features bi-tone roof and highly customizable color packs. C3 Aircross Compact SUV features eight different body colors: Natural White (F), Breathing Blue (M), Platinum Grey (M), Spicy Orange (M), Soft Sand (M), and – new from October 2019 – Pepper Red (M), Cumulus Grey (M) and Perla Nera Black (M).

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    The entire C3 Aircross Compact SUV range will continue to offer a host of safety systems such as Lane Departure Warning and Speed Limit Recognition, all along with brand’s innovative Grip Control system with Hill Descent Assist, along with an options for enhanced comfort and traction when driving on any road surface.

    2019 Citroen C3

    Source: Citroen 

  • Citroen adds a new trim level to the Berlingo lineup. Check it out!

    2019 Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR Citroen adds a new trim level to its new Berlingo range. Due to the demand for Flair trim level and the uptake of certain options as the Modutop Roof, the French manufacturer has seen a golden opportunity to present us a machine, which is both advanced and at the same time retains all these goodies, which make the brand unique. Let’s check out more, shall we?

    New Berlingo is a contemporary and robust machine, which continues to be favorite among families and people with active lifestyle. In January 2019, this model was awarded “Best MPV” by What Car? Awards.

    This latest addition to the lineup features the already mentioned Modutop Roof – a panoramic glass roof, which floods the passenger compartment with light and includes an electric interior blind. There’s also an opening rear tailgate window, which allows easy access to the rear storage in the Modutop Roof storage.

    2019 Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR

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    And along with the additional Soft Sand, Aqua Green, Cumulus Grey, Platinum Grey, Onyx Black, Deep Blue, Passion Red, Polar White, the trim level offers tons of utilities and goodies as these:

    • Airbump® panels with orange coloured surrounds on the first Airbump capsules
    • XTR badging
    • 17-inch ‘Spin’ Alloy Wheels
    • Orange fog light surrounds
    • Gloss black door mirrors and roof bars
    • Front and rear scuff plates
    • Dark tinted rear side and tailgate windows
    • Keyless entry and start
    • Head-up display
    • Automatic dual zone climate control.
    • Power folding door mirrors.

    2019 Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR

    Sweet!

    2019 Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR
    2019 Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR
    2019 Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR

    Source: Citroen 

     

  • The best new van models coming in 2019

    2019-Ford-Transit-Facelift-910The year 2018 is coming to an end and there is a lot of excitement over what 2019 will hold in the van industry. Manufacturers will be launching all-new models, redesigning fan-favorites and bringing back models from the dead.

    No matter what type of van you’re looking for, 2019 will give you ample choices. Read on to find out what next year holds for the van industry and possibly your garage.

    1. 2019 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

    This American-made Sprinter has been updated with new packages, new technology, and updated powertrains. The cockpit features an HD infotainment display, MBUX multimedia display that adds artificial intelligence and MBUX that recognizes advanced voice commands. The van is equipped with a new gas-powered 2.0-liter turbo-four that produces 190 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

    The 2019 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will be available in more than 1,700 different variants to ensure you get one that best suits your needs. The configurations include different roof heights, wheelbase lengths, drivetrain options, and seating configurations to name a few.

    2. 2019 Ford Transit Facelift

    The new Ford Transit is an updated version of Ford’s full-size van that will go on sale in mid-2019. It has been given a new three-bar grille and chrome trim, xenon headlight and LED daytime running lights.

    In addition to the sharp-looking new grille and headlight arrangement, it also has a number of technical upgrades that improve its practicality. These include a new range-topping 185hp, 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engine, increased payload, and 10-speed automatic gearbox option. New technologies in the Ford Transit Facelift include intelligent speed assist, active park assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot recognition to name a few.

    3. 2019 Citroen Berlingo

    This award-winning van has remarkable upgrades in terms of comfort and technology. It features Citroen’s suspension settings that ensure maximum comfort, an EMP2 platform at the front for enhanced handling, 20 driver assistance systems and four connectivity technologies for safety.

    The 2019 Citroen Berlingo is available in two sizes – M and XL which are 4.40m and 4.75m long. Additionally, it comes in two versions – Worker and Driver – which differ in ground clearance, equipment levels, and protection and fit-out components. You can lease any of these variants to have a feel of how they run on the road. This will help you identify one that suits you before purchasing. If you’re considering leasing, check out the great deals from IVL.

    4. 2019 Peugeot Partner

    The 2019 Peugeot Partner shares a lot in common with Citroen’s third generation Berlingo. Both vans are available in two sizes – M and XL, come in two variants: Worker and Drivers and have a built on EMP2 platform.

    However, there are a few features that separate Partner from Citroen Berlingo. The notable one is the iCockpit design which is standard across Peugeot’s passenger vehicles. Other features are the high-tech overload alert, surround rearview camera system and the 1,000kg payload.

    5. 2019 Volkswagen ABT e-Caddy and ABT e-Transporter

    These two vans are the electric versions of the Transporter and the Caddy. They were developed by Volkswagen’s partner firm, ABT and are scheduled for sale from mid-2019.

    The e-Caddy is powered by an electric motor that produces 110 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque. It has a 37.3-kWh lithium-ion battery that feeds the motor and ensures the van covers a distance of up to 137 miles on a single battery charge. The e-Transporter has two battery options 37.3 kWh for 129 miles and 74.6 kWh for 250 miles.

    We expect these vans to join the 2019 model year lineup. However, nothing is official until it’s at your local dealership. They may come a bit sooner or later but they will all become a reality.

  • Citroen reveals a dramatic concept way before official debut

    2016 Citroën CXPERIENCE Concept Revealed entire month before official debut ahead of the Paris Motor Show, Citroën CXPERIENCE CONCEPT will try to be just as brand wants it to be: by completely embodying brand’s “Be Different, FeelGood” slogan idea. And we all wonder whether it will succeed.

    This concept will bring some new stuff to the whole segment: of course, we all wait for some new ultra-modern and neat gadgets, but what we know so far is that this sweetie looks incredible!

    Immediately recognizable, this one is inspired by the hi-tech world. We see an elegant and sporty vehicle with unique and beautiful headlights, clean sides with distinctive wheel design and neatly done rear-end design.

    2016 Citroën CXPERIENCE Concept

    Also, the CXPERIENCE CONCEPT demonstrates the latest achievements of Citroën Advanced Comfort programme. By supporting the technological development of brand’s models, the programme brings this sweet styling and numerous more additions: incredible interior styling, new kind of infotainment system, smart phone and tablet incorporation and many more. We presume that the best is yet to come and Citroën team will showcase the most notable additions and features at the Paris Show.

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    We do like this vehicle. At least, its styling aspects. Hopefully, this design is just a part of bigger picture of additions, innovations and systems. Paris Show is not that far in time, but we are already impatient. What about you?

    2016 Citroën CXPERIENCE Concept

    Source: Citroën