Citroen LCVs - The low CO2 vans

The outstanding clean, green performance of the Citroen LCV range is highlighted with the launch of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) database of light commercial vehicle CO2 emissions. Citroen was the first LCV manufacturer to offer the ultra clean particulate filter on its vans. Today, Citroen LCVs have CO2 emissions from just 113g/km. And six of the seven ranges in Citroen’s comprehensive LCV line-up include models with emissions of less than 200g/km.

Robert Handyside, Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager, comments, “Citroen fully supports the SMMT’s launch of the Van Buyers Guide to publicise LCV CO2 figures. The company has one of the UK’s most technically advanced, most comprehensive, most fuel efficient and lowest CO2 LCV ranges available. As part of its successful strategy of being a low CO2 vehicle manufacturer Citroen was one of the first to make LCV CO2 figures available. Citroen’s commitment to low emissions is reflected by its Airdream programme and independently recognised for its success by being named the current GreenFleet LCV Manufacturer of the Year.”

Citroen offers three sub 120g/km CO2 emission LCVs:-

C2 Enterprise van (113g/km)
Nemo 1.4HDi SensoDrive van (116g/km)
Nemo 1.4HDi manual 5 speed van (119g/km)

In addition, thanks to their state-of-the-art HDi diesel engine technology delivering fuel efficient, green performance, Citroen’s larger vans also provide exceptional low CO2 emissions:-

Berlingo First From143g/km
New Berlingo From 153g/km
C-Crosser Enterprise 2.2HDi 156hp DPFS 4x4 van From 191g/km
Dispatch From 191g/km
Relay From 208g/km

Citroen has also taken other steps to reduce the carbon footprint of its LCV ranges. All Citroen HDi engined LCVs can run on up to 30% bio-diesel without any modification, which delivers a further reduction in CO2. And, Citroen, through its Ready to Run special vehicle programme, offers the UK’s widest range of dual fuel (petrol/LPG) vans. These Powershift certified conversions by Nicholson McLaren Engines deliver the benefits of London Congestion Charge exemption and CO2 emissions reductions of some 10 per cent.

Citroen’s Airdream LCV programme reflects the company’s pro-active approach to minimising the environmental impact of its award-winning LCV range. Customers can be assured that all Citroen LCVs carrying the Airdream logo meet the following demanding environmental criteria:-

CO2 emissions of less than 120g/km or
fitted with the diesel particulate filter system (DPFS) or
meets Powershift Band 4 standards

And in addition to the above, Airdream also means that the vehicles are:-

manufactured in an ISO 14001 certified factory
designed to be 95% recoverable (recycling and energy recovery) at end of life

Robert Handyside continues, “Citroen is a European leader in the manufacture of fuel efficient, low emissions LCVs. The company’s responsible – and award-winning commitment - to reduce the environmental impact of its vehicles is encapsulated by the Citroen Airdream LCV initiative.”

Citroen has pioneered the European introduction of LCVs with self-regenerating DPFS equipment. The company is also actively expanding its range of clean, efficient, Powershift, London Congestion Charge Zone-exempt, Dual Fuel (petrol/LPG) vans. Citroen is also the only LCV manufacturer to offer, as standard, Trafficmaster Smartnav satellite navigation with Dynamic Traffic Management, which has major fuel economy, emissions, cost and efficiency benefits.