A big load can be transported in the best possible low priced commercial vehicle

To start with the main features for this van body type, you can easily identify three aspects; variations in body, efficient Euro 6 engines and plenty of kit on board as standard. It is built in collaboration with Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato. The main difference among these three is the power supplying engine under the bonnet where Citroen uses a different engine while the others different. Otherwise, there are very few differences between the three.

The company claims and it is true also that the long-term running cost and hassle-free maintenance make the relation between its vehicles and the customer strong. According to them, it is the main reason why people buy this locomotive. The mere appearance of this vehicle explains its purpose which is to get to the workplace and do the job and do it in the right way. Forgetting the most out of it, the Citroen engines do the part well in giving enough power to carry those heavy and volume loads. There is no difficulty finding Citroen Relay engines for sale in the market so keeping one is not a problem. To facilitate further there are also reconditioned Citroen Relay engines available if you want to keep it inexpensive.

Handling and ride quality

It is a friendly van for the driver. Not much effort is needed to get the vehicle going and make it move on the road. The steering is light and gives accurate feedback, not letting the weight felt. The driving position is high giving a good forward visibility and making every detail of the road visible. It is the gearbox which makes things difficult making the action a little annoying.

However, it is positioned on the steering so as to facilitate the driver for easy access. This one shows good ride quality, not even when loaded it gives the right comfort level. The driver’s seat absorbs most of the bumps but when going faster the seat feels like swinging you and not giving a stable position at all. This driving side is where this one stays behind a bit otherwise it can easily compete with the rivals.

Engines play a strong part in moving the goods

Obviously, a vehicle needs power and stable power that is to carry articles of big size and weight. The engine that comes in different power outputs is a 2.0-Litre BlueHDi engine. You get four variations with this which carries things for you costing less. There is a 110 bhp, 130 bhp and a new one 160 bhp. This vehicle is a front wheel drive and has a six-speed manual gearbox.

There is no option for an automatic transmission. The current form has improved emissions and good fuel economy. Although there is a deficiency in the driving side as it does not drive as good as a Mercedes Sprinter or Ford Transit. But what compensates this lack is the long list of tools and a large loading bay.

The old reliable standards are kept as it is

This is a reliable transporter. There has never been a time where its reliability was questioned. The diesel engines were strong before and the present range also represents the same quality. To give a helping hand to the driver there are also safety gadgets to make the vehicle safe for the occupiers.

Stability control, hill-start ABS and emergency braking are all standards. But while moving up to the higher trims lane departure warning and driver’s airbag are also standard. There are also improved brakes in this revised version enhancing the safety side more. Lane departure warning and driver’s airbag are optional on smaller vans of the model.