Citroen Nemo makes its UK debut at CV Show

The exciting new Citroen 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 Citroen LCV range, which will include the:-

C2 Enterprise, the UK’s most fuel-efficient diesel van
Berlingo, Citroen’s best-selling van
Dispatch, International Van of the Year 2008
Relay, the range that offers more LCV choice
Ready to Run, full representation from the Ready to Run specialist converters

Robert Handyside, Citroen’s commercial vehicle operations manager, comments, “2007 was Citroen’s best-ever year for commercial vehicle sales, with 25,530 sold. With the UK launch of the new Nemo, Citroen can build on this success. The company now has one of the most modern and comprehensive LCV ranges of any manufacturer, which extends from 0.84cu.m through to a massive 17cu.m load carrying capacity and nearly 2.0 tonnes payload.”

Citroen Nemo
The Citroen 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 Citroen’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 Citroen 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.

Other useful Citroen Nemo features include:-

a conveniently-located, high-mounted gear lever, close to the steering wheel
a range of stowage compartments
a multi-adjustable driving position
a high-quality audio system with four loudspeakers

The new Citroen Nemo also offers an impressive range of safety and security equipment and will have a very competitive sales price.

Citroen C2 Enterprise
Citroen’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 Citroen 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.

Citroen Berlingo
Citroen’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.

Citroen Dispatch
The Citroen 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. Key features of the new Dispatch range ensuring it is designed to suit virtually any transport application in the mid-range LCV sector, are:-

a choice of 1,000kg and 1,200kg payload versions

a choice of 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0cu.m capacity vans

Trafficmaster Smartnav/RAC Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking (panel vans only)
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
efficient, low emission 90, 120 and 136hp HDi Euro 4 diesel engines
ABS and EBA fitted as standard, plus optional ESP with traction control and Electronic Roll Mitigation system (ERM)
competitive pricing, from just £13,870 + VAT + delivery

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.

Citroen Relay
The premium specification Citroen 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. To ensure that the new Relay outperforms its rivals, this range boasts a wide range of innovative features, including:-

a choice of four load lengths, three roof heights and four gross weights
Trafficmaster Smartnav/RAC Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking (panel vans only)
panel van load cubes covering the 8 – 17cu.m range
up to 4070mm long load deck lengths
payloads ranging up to 1995kg
it offers the widest range of factory built models in its class
at 530mm, it has the lowest rear loading height
pneumatic self levelling/lowering rear suspension is optionally available

it offers some of the lowest unladen weights in its class, for maximum payload
efficient, low emission 100, 120 and 160hp HDi Euro 4 diesel engines
exceptional standards of driver comfort

low insurance groupings (ABI groups 5, 6, 7) and strong residual values
extended, up to 25,000 mile, service intervals

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.