Citroen Vans Then and Now
Citroen vehicles were first unveiled in 1919 by a revolutionary man named Andre Citroen. His grandfather used to sell lemons, which is how the family name 'Citroen' meaning citrus, came about through his Dutch background. Andre Citroen was the first to provide consumers with a road accident prevention service for their vehicles. Citroen vans specifically the H van, was used mainly between 1947 and 1981. Other Citroen vehicles were also introduced such as 2CV, DS and CX models. Andre Citroen was the first to build light utility vans used for business as well as pleasure. 473,289 Citroen vans were manufactured in France, Belgium and the Netherlands for approximately 34 years.
The first Citroen vans were introduced with cutting edge technological features for its era. It included features such as walk through interiors, sliding doors, wide rear entry and easy access from the sides. In 1928, Citroen presented the first full steel bodied vehicle to the public. Citroen acquired heavy duty machines from Chrysler manufacturers to attain this creditable feat. By introducing the first full bodied steel vehicle, they had gone way ahead of their competitors who were still producing simple wooden framed vehicles. When their competitors started manufacturing vehicles with aerodynamic designs, Citroen fell behind. Then Citroen finally presented traction avant which was so innovative and new that their competitors had no way to retaliate.
During that era, Citroen vans appealed to high utility and service fields such as the police departments, fire stations, merchants and public transport. Police departments in that generation found Citroen vans to be ideal for any scenario because they were reliable, safe and secure. Fire departments enhanced the Citroen vans with ladders and hoses to provide effective support to the public during fires. Citroen vans also were used for public transport by adding seats to the back area of the vehicle. After World War II, simple front wheel drive Citroen vans were unveiled.
Today, Citroen vans still maintain the quality and effectiveness since they were first manufactured. There are a variety of models available including Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay vans. The Nemo Citroen vans are small but will not hinder you from carrying large loads. Nemo vans provide you with 3.86 metres of length and have a height and width of 1.72 metres. Nemo vans include features such as asymmetrical rear doors, side door loading option, easy parking steering, foldable seats, low pollution emissions guarantee, and comfortable, convenient designs.
Berlingo Citroen vans are highlighted for their practical and reliable features. It's a van with modern designs and increased load capacity, perfect for businesses. Berlingo vans are available in petrol as well as diesel models. They are considered to be efficient heavy load carriers and if required, they have the ability to extend space into the passenger seating area. Berlingo vans are characterized for its safety and security features, traffic guidance technology, front and side bumper protection, and central locking.
Dispatch Citroen vans are fully equipped with technology, style and space for loading. It has the latest technological enhancements such as satellite navigation, Bluetooth software and stolen vehicle tracking systems. Dispatch Citroen vans consist of electronic windows, cruise control, improved traction control, airbags and an adjustable steering wheel. It's aerodynamic styling and durable mid sized capacity makes it the ideal utility vehicle for businesses.
Relay models are the largest Citroen vans produced today. There are 30 versions of relay vans available full of safe, secure and pleasurable driving characteristics. Relay vans offer details such as air bags, GPS tracking systems, twin lens door mirrors, lockable storage, and traffic guide systems. It has an advanced over speed warning system which warns the driver when exceeding the speed limit. The vans contain office specifications such as document clipboards on the dashboard and foldable seats creating a tabletop. These features are ideal for businesses involving a large amount of travelling and are relatively cheap to insure, with typical Van Insurance costs lower than many other models in their class..
Citroen vans have proven their reliability and efficiency continuously over the history of the automobile industry. They have contributed and enhanced the driving experience with their innovative designs and features aiming towards the perfect vehicle whether it be for professional or personal pleasures.
By Ungira Pandit.
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Take a quick look at this car, and no doubt you'll instantly recognize that it is made by Citroen. The 2007 Citroen C-Crosser is the new SUV by Citroen that is definitely high end luxury. While the SUV looks quite a bit like the Mistubishi Highlander, it definitely offers an elegance that Mistubishi has yet to pull off. Although this vehicle won't be winning any titles in the quarter mile, the turbo diesel engine definitely gives it plenty of power for most drivers. With 280 pound feet of torque and 154 horsepower it has enough power to slowly hit the 60 mph mark in about 9.9 seconds. Sure, that no winner, but plenty for someone who needs to convenience and room that a SUV provides.
The 2007 Citroen C-Crosser also has a six speed manual as well that works smoothly along with the partial all wheel drive system of the SUV. You can manually decide to drive in front wheel drive, all wheel drive, or you can even let the vehicle make the decision for you. This SUV comes with excellent wheels as well. When it comes to the wheels, they are some of the most unique out there on the market and they are torqued vee spoked 18 inch wheels that look and drive great.
There is quite a bit of room in the 2007 Citroen C-Crosser and it can sit up to seven people; however, it is most comfortable when only seating five. The back two seats fold down to provide more cargo space in the back, and usually this is the best option, since it can be pretty crowded for grown adults in the back. In the event that you need even more room for cargo in the back, the second row of seats also folds down so you can fit more cargo inside the SUV, making it great for people who frequently carry equipment or luggage that needs plenty of room.
Not only does this SUV come with great looks on the exterior, but the interior of the 2007 Citroen C-Crosser is great as well. You can get wonderful leather seats, and of course air conditioning, automatic headlights, and cruise control are all standard on this vehicle. If you want to spend a bit of extra money on the vehicle you can choose to have a great stereo system, a navigation system, and even a wonderful drop down DVD system come along with this vehicle.
A nice stability system works together with the four wheel driving system to give you a safe ride. If you are on slippery roads you can set the vehicle to auto mode so that it can choose what to do as you go over tricky terrain. While the engine is not the biggest used in SUVs, it does provide you with more than enough power while still providing good gas mileage. In fact, the 2007 Citroen C-Crosser actually gets close to 40 mpg, which is very good for a SUV.
Although the 2007 Citroen C-Crosser was only recently introduced and is still a concept car, it appears as though it will be in production in the near future. In fact, this concept car is so new that Citroen has not even officially announced a price. While it is rumored to sell for between £27,000 and £34,000, no one is quite sure what the actual price will really be once it is finally produced. This vehicle should be going on sale in the very near future, and more than likely will be quite a hit with those who like the SUV crossover style with a bit of luxury and style mixed in. Japan is actually the country producing this car, and it is the very first time that a French brand has ever had Japan produce a car for them.
If you are wanting to find a nice SUV that is sleek, well designed, full of the latest technology, and luxurious as well, then the 2007 Citroen C-Crossover is an excellent choice. Not only will you find the luxury and technology you want, but this vehicle has plenty of safety features to keep even the most concerned parent happy. It comes with six airbags, ABS brakes, traction control, and has a very rigid body shell as well to help keep passengers protected if there is a collision. This is definitely a SUV to keep your eyes on and it provides all the extras you want for a price that is reasonable.
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