A dash of Citroen flair for Danone Waters
Danone Waters has just taken delivery of 57 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ seven seat MPVs for its newly expanded UK field sales force. Not only will Danone Waters’ representatives be travelling in style but, thanks to the 2.0 HDi 138hp engines powering their Grand C4 Picassos, they will also be driving in a low emissions and economical way. In the Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ these economical engines are combined with Citroen’s innovative auto EGS (electronic gearchange system). This efficient gearbox offers a choice of manual, paddle shift or full automatic mode. The efficient 2.0 HDi 138hp engines/EGS driveline delivers CO2 emissions of just 159g/km and an excellent combined fuel consumption figure of 46mpg.
Vicki Tarr, purchasing manager, Danone Waters (UK & Ireland) Ltd, explains: "Danone Waters wanted a high-spec, business class vehicle capable of fulfilling a number of demanding criteria. Not only did it need to provide all the creature comforts that a busy sales representative expects, but it needed load and volume capability too. We think the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso fulfils all these criteria admirably."
Alison Cutler, strategic director at FDS Field Marketing, the company which handles Danone Waters UK sales, points out another important feature of the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTR+. "One reason we chose these Citroens is that, not only do they offer a fair amount of space, but they are also easy to load. Remember, bottles of water can be heavy. The Grand C4 Picasso’s low loading height and tailgate design means that these vehicles are easy to load. We are very aware of our duty of care responsibilities in running a fleet, and that includes issues such as the stress and strain of carrying heavy loads."
Danone Waters’ Citroen Grand C4 Picasso VTR+ MPVs have been supplied on 12-month non-maintenance contract hire agreements by Alphabet Fleet Services. The company is well known for its Evian and Volvic mineral water brands, including flavoured versions and its V Energy drink.
