New Launches
Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Mercedes-Benz Citan Review & Buyers' Guide
£TBA
| Available as | Engine options | Volume (m³) | Payload (kg) | MPG |
| Van, Crew Van, Minibus |
1.5TD | 3.0 – 4.0 | 650 – 800 |
TBA |
Our Verdict
Due to go on sale late 2012/early 2013, the Renault Kangoo-based Citan is going to ruffle some feathers in the light van market.
Very few specific details are known about the Citan, other than that it's based on Renault's Kangoo. Mercedes engineers have been over it with a fine toothcomb, implimenting changes where necessary. After all, the Citan will have a three-pointed star taking pride of place in the centre of its grille and that brings with it certain expectations from customers. It must look, feel and drive like a Merc.It will be built alongside Kangoo at Renault's plant in the north of France and Merc will have its own quality control area at the end of the line. Power will come from Renault's 1.5dCi engine. As, and when, we find out more information about Citan we will update this page. It looks as though the run-up to the launch will be punctuated by informational drip-feeding and it will be 'teased' at the Amsterdam CV Show in April, but it will be conspicuous by its absense at the UK CV Show the following week. The public debut will take place at the IAA Hanover CV Show in September.
