Citroen Dispatch - Compact Van of the Year

The exciting new Citroen Dispatch has been crowned Professional Van and Light Truck’s Compact Van (4.1 – 5.0cu.m) of the Year in a prestigious awards ceremony held at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, April 24-26). The Citroen Dispatch beat off all the competition in a hotly contested sector to win the Professional Van and Light Truck award, which is recognised for its stringent criteria and the quality of its judging panel, which includes members from across the commercial vehicle spectrum including both small and large fleet operators.

John Fife, editor of Professional Van and Light Truck, comments, “The Citroen Dispatch stood out in this sector, thanks to a combination of excellent design and unique features, such as the free fitment of Trafficmaster Smartnav and Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking system. These features are especially important where multi-drop operation or high value loads are involved. The availability of air suspension as standard on LX models is also a valuable asset. Overall the Citroen Dispatch is the best value package for a customer looking to acquire a van in this competitive sector.”

Launched earlier this year, the new Dispatch range offers a model to suit virtually any transport application in the mid-range LCV sector. Key features of the new Dispatch are:-

competitive pricing, from just £13,670 + VAT + delivery
Trafficmaster Smartnav and Trackstar standard on all new Dispatch panel vans
up to 33 per cent more payload than the previous model, with a choice of 1,000 kg and 1,200 kg payload vans
up to 75 per cent more load space with a choice of 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0cu.m capacity vans
up to 25 per cent more load deck length, with load deck lengths of up to 2,584mm plus an optional overhead facility to carry longer items
high specification 6 and 9 seat Combi models available
efficient, low emission 90, 120 and 136hp HDi Euro IV diesel engines
ABS and EBA fitted as standard, plus optional ESP with traction control and Electronic Roll Mitigation system (ERM)
pneumatic, self-levelling rear suspension with lowering facility

The Dispatch range is available in the following formats:-

- short wheelbase, standard roof Dispatch L1H1 with a 5.0cu.m load capacity

- long wheelbase, standard roof Dispatch L2H1 with a 6.0cu.m load capacity

- long wheelbase, high roof Dispatch L2H2 with a 7.0cu.m load capacity

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. All models in the Dispatch range can be run on up to 30 per cent bio-diesel without any
technical modification.

Robert Handyside, Citroen’s commercial vehicle operations manager, remarks, “We are delighted that the Professional Van and Light Truck award recognises the Citroen Dispatch van’s outstanding features, which set it apart from its competitors. The Dispatch van’s unique standard fitment of Trafficmaster Smartnav and Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking enhances the vehicle’s productivity and security. This Citroen van range, with its choice of two lengths, two heights, two payload ratings and three efficient HDi engines, offers an unrivalled level of choice for operators in this sector.”