Citroen Dispatch M Diesel

• Body Glass
  • 2 speed intermittent front wipers
  • Electric front windows with one touch & anti pinch function
  • Front windows tinted to 30 percentage opacity
  • Laminated windscreen
• Brakes
  • Electronic Stability Control and ABS with hill start assist, EBA and EBFD
• Doors
  • Twin sliding side doors
• Driver Aids
  • PAS
• Driver Convenience
  • Locking fuel cap
  • Visio park 180 degree with rear parking sensor
• Driver Information
  • Citroen connect box with emergency and assistance system
  • Multi-function on-board trip computer
  • Multimedia Navi Pro including fully integated European Sat Nav system and multimedia audio system with 7" touchscreen
  • Rev counter with maintenance and gear efficiency indicators (GEI)
  • Tyre pressure monitor
• Electrical
  • 12V socket in cargo area
• Exterior Body Features
  • Visible VIN at windscreen base
• Exterior Lights
  • Height adjustable halogen headlights
  • High level third brake light
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • Remote temperature pre-conditioning
• Interior Features
  • 12V socket in cabin
  • Closed upper and open lower gloveboxes
  • Cup holders for driver and passenger in top of dashboard
  • Dashboard storage areas
  • Front door pockets with 1.5L bottle holder
  • Hard plastic floor protection in cabin
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Mica cloth/Vinyl upholstery
• Load Area
  • 6 load tie-down hooks in cargo area
• Packs
  • City pack - Dispatch
• Safety
  • Acoustic vehicle alerting system
  • Automatic fuel cut off & door unlocking
  • Door opening warning and audible lights on warning
  • Driver and front passenger's airbags with passenger's airbag deactivate switch
  • Height-adjustable 3-point pre-tensioner seat belts with force limiter
  • Unfastened seat belt warning for driver and passengers
• Seats
  • Drivers seat with height, reach, rake, lumbar adjustment and armrest
  • Height adjustable head restraints for driver and front passengers seats
  • Moduwork - Dual passenger seat, foldup outer seat, folding table in central seat, under seat storage,Height adj drivers seat with lumbar adj & armrest
  • Storage under squab of central passenger seat
• Security
  • Dashboard mounted central locking push button and auto locking above 7mph
  • Perimeter and volumetric thatcham category 1 approved alarm
  • Remote central locking with deadlocking, selective cab and load area locking via 3 button plip remote control key
  • Rolling code transponder immobiliser
• Towing
  • Preparation for towbar-wiring and connector for towbar interface

• Emissions - ICE
  • HC:
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 197
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 207
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 185
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH: 231
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL: 208
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH: 181
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL: 160
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH: 222
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL: 200
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH: 195
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL: 171
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Automatic Transmission: No
  • Bore: 85
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 1997
  • Compression Ratio: N
  • Cooling System: WATER
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Engine Make: N
  • Fuel Delivery: COMMON RAIL
  • Fuel Type: DIESEL
  • Gears: 6 SPEED
  • Manual Transmission: Yes
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Stroke: 88
  • Valve gear: DOHC
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC: No
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 7.3
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 8.8
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 7
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH: 8.8
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL: 7.9
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH: 6.9
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL: 6.1
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH: 8.5
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL: 7.6
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH: 7.4
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL: 6.5
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb: 38.7
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH: 32.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL: 40.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH: 32.1
  • WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL: 35.6
  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEH: 41
  • WLTP - MPG - High - TEL: 46.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH: 33.3
  • WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL: 37
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH: 38
  • WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL: 43.3
• General
  • Any aspect of the vehicles safety cause concern?: No
  • Badge Engine CC: 2.0
  • Badge Power: 145
  • Based On ID:
  • Battery Volts: 12
  • Chassis Engine Number: N
  • Clutch: SINGLE DRY PLATE
  • Coin Description: N
  • Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code: N
  • Coin Power Output Code: N
  • Coin Series: N
  • Coin Wheelbase Description Code: N
  • Coin Wheelbase Name Code: N
  • Exhaust System: CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND EGR
  • Front Brakes: VENTILATED DISCS
  • Front Suspension: MACPHERSON STRUTS
  • Generation Mark: 3
  • Ghost model for valuation purposes: No
  • Hand Brake: REAR WHEELS
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 6
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 1
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %:
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:
  • NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09:
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:
  • NCAP Overall Rating - LCV: Bronze
  • NCAP Pedestrian - Discontinued February 09:
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %:
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 24
  • Rear Brakes: DISCS
  • Rear Suspension: COIL SPRINGS
  • Relative Height: H1
  • Relative Length: L2
  • Running Cost League Headings: MEDIUM
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • Service Interval Mileage: 25,000
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999,999
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 2
  • Steering: PAS
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: N1
  • Vin/Frame No.: N
• Performance
  • BHP: 144
  • Engine Power KW: 106
  • Engine Power RPM: 3,750
  • Engine Torque LBS.FT: 251
  • Engine Torque MKG: 34.7
  • Engine Torque NM: 340
  • Engine Torque RPM: 2000
  • PS: Yes
  • Top Speed: 106
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: No
  • Automatic Clutch: No
  • Plated 3rd Axle:
  • Plated 4th Axle:
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Make: N
  • Tyre Size Front: 215/60 R17
  • Tyre Size Rear: 215/60 R17
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: N
  • Wheel Type: 17" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Front Overhang: 881
  • Height: 1,904
  • Height (including roof rails):
  • Length: 4959
  • Load Height: 1397
  • Load Length: 2512
  • Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches: 1,258
  • Load Width: 1636
  • Lower Rear Door Width: 1,282
  • Rear Door Height: 1,220
  • Rear Overhang: 803
  • Side Load Door Height: 1,241
  • Side Load Door Width: 935
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 12
  • Upper Rear Door Width: 1,282
  • Wheelbase: 3,275
  • Width (excluding mirrors): 1920
  • Width (including mirrors): 2,204
• Weight and Capacities
  • Boot Capacity Saloons:
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 70
  • Gross Train Weight: 5,000
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 3,100
  • Load Space Volume: 5.3
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down):
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):
  • Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed:
  • Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up:
  • Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down:
  • Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed:
  • Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up:
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 2,500
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,654
  • No. of Seats: 3
  • Payload: 1,446
  • Plated 2nd Axle: 1,800
  • Plated Front Axle: 1,500

Ten Second Review
The Dispatch is Citroen's idea of what a medium-sized van should be and goes up against some tough LCV rivals in this sector like Ford's Transit Custom and Volkswagen's Transporter. Style, size and technology are all factors that now rank in this much improved third generation model's favour though, in a package that has much to offer in its tightly-fought segment.

Background
With this latest generation Dispatch, Citroen aims to almost double its market share in the LCV sector, so this van had better be very good indeed in this MK3 model guise. This is Citroen's new-generation Euro6-compatible entry in the volume medium-range van sector, where VW Transporters, Vauxhall Vivaros, Mercedes Vitos, Renault Trafics and Ford Transit Custom models rule the roost. Taking on this lot isn't something you'd want to do single-handed, so the French brand has chosen to share this design not only with its partner Peugeot's Expert model, but also with Toyota's Proace and Fiat's Talento: all these vans share the same platform. The previous generation version of this vehicle didn't significantly trouble the main players in this segment. This MK3 model though, has got itself sorted out, with more sophisticated design and larger load volumes that rival anything in the class. You get clever design, proven engines and low running costs in a package that certainly works on paper. Whether it'll cut the mustard day-in-day-out though is what we're here to find out.

Driving Experience
Citroen reckons that the handling on this MK3 model Dispatch is much improved, narrowing the dynamic gap in this regard to the class-leading Transit Custom. Engine choice in a Dispatch is pretty straightforward, provided you've a clear idea of the kind of work you want it to do. Sensibly, all the Euro6 units on offer are diesels and if your needs are mainly based around lighter loads and short distance urban work, then the entry-level 95bhp 1.6-litre BlueHDi unit may well be quite sufficient: this engine's also offered with 115bhp. For heavier payloads and longer journeys however, you'll be needing the 2.0-litre BlueHDi model which gives you a lot more pulling power and is available with either 120, 150 or 180bhp, the most powerful unit mated to the brand's efficient EAT6 auto transmission. A key factor behind the success of the previous generation Dispatch was the way it remained compact and wieldy in the manner of smaller, more car-like vans from the class below. This model's bigger of course, but it retains much of that same usability around town and rides much better thanks to revised suspension and a stiffer EMP2 platform. Special wishbone filtering dampens the impacts of our country's terrible tarmac and the variable stiffness springs and shock absorbers deliver surprising levels of comfort whether the vehicle is loaded or unloaded. Citroen also claims that refinement is much improved this time round. And, as before, there's the option of a Grip Control traction system. We also like the 'Driving time warning system' which flashes up a dash warning after two hours of uninterrupted driving at speeds of 40mph and above.

Design and Build
This Dispatch may share much under the skin with its Peugeot Expert PSA Group stablemate but visually at least, it has its own distinct personality, Citroen's designers having gone for a fluid, softer face with a short bonnet and high headlamps. Visually, it's quite hard to pigeon-hole this vehicle into a particular market category. You can see that it's bigger than something like a Berlingo or Kangoo-sized Peugeot Partner but you might question whether it has the volume to take on medium range vans of Transit or Vito size. As we'll see, it has. On board, Citroen's designers have concentrated on improving ergonomics and driving comfort this time round. You get the usual high seating position and three-person bench. And there's certainly more cab storage space - 49-litres of it in the standard van version. Providing you haven't bought in with entry-level trim, the first thing you'll probably notice about the restyled interior is 7-inch colour touchscreen that's now been added. It can work with voice control and offers the usual 'phone and media features, plus an optional 3D Navigation system.

Market and Model
Pricing for his Citroen is, as you might expect, pretty much identical to that of its Peugeot stablemate. That means VAT-exclusive asking figures that'll probably see you paying somewhere in the £17,500 to £26,500 bracket for your Dispatch, depending upon the bodystyle you choose. As well as the usual panel van, there are Platform Cab and Crew Van options. Van customers get a choice of 'Compact, 'Standard' or 'Long' body lengths. Buyers choose between 95, 115, 120, 150 and 180bhp versions of the brand's familiar BlueHDi diesel engine Equipment levels are a lot more complete than they used to be for Dispatch owners. All models now get twin front airbags, a DAB radio, Bluetooth 'phone compatibility, cruise control with a speed limiter and twin sliding side doors. As usual, there's a full steel bulkhead and a three-person front bench. At the top of the range, plusher models further include 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear parking camera, metallic paint, auto headlamps and wipers, body-coloured bumpers and an upgraded payload. New safety features include Road sign reading that flashes road signs up on the dash as you pass them. Plus, depending on trim level, your Dispatch can now come with things like 'Driver Attention Alert' to combat drowsiness, a Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic main beam switching, a head-up display and Active Cruise Control. You might also want to specify the 'Park Assist 180' camera system.

Practicalities and Costs
Buyers choose between three key Dispatch bodystyles - panel van, Combi van (with second and third row seating) and Platform cab (for various conversions). Most will want the panel van, which claims best in class interior space and comes with a choice of two wheelbases - one at 2.92m specific to the smaller 'XS' version and the other at 3.27m common to the 'M' and 'XL' variants. As for carriage capacity, the biggest 'XL'-spec van version can take up to 6.6m3, while the mid-range 'M' version manages 5.8m3 and the 'XS' model 5.1m3. Depending on bodystyle, the loading length varies between 3.32 and 4.02m and there's 1.26m of width between the wheelarches. The 'XS' and 'M' models get 1.90m of interior height, this increasing to 1.93m in the 'XL' variant. The new oblique wishbone rear suspension supports a payload of 1,400kg to make the most of the load volume. There's a towing capacity of up to 2.5-tonnes. Twin sliding side doors are standard and they can be ordered in a form that'll allow you to open them with a wave of your foot - ideal if your hands are full. Most models will be fitted with 50/50 swing doors, and these can be specified to swing round to 250-degrees. Inside the cargo area, there are the usual options to trim up the sides or to add a full ply-lining kit. A nice touch is the optional Moduwork feature. Here, the side passenger seat can be lifted to provide extra space with a flat floor and a large flap in the bulkhead, offering a useful storage length of up to 4m. As for running costs, well depending on BlueHDi diesel engine choice, you'll manage between 45 and 55mpg on the combined cycle and between 133 and 151g/km of CO2.

Summary
Make no mistake, this is the most important Citroen van we've seen since the launch of the original Berlingo twenty years ago. It forms the basis for a luxury MPV in the brand's passenger car range (badged the Space Tourer) and will be key in persuading many companies currently using Ford Transit Customs, Vauxhall Vivaros and Volkswagen Transporters that they really should be taking a closer look at what the Double Chevron brand has to offer in the medium range segment.