Road Test
MERCEDES-BENZ CITAN
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black trim for the instrument panel. Built-in safety devices include ABS, Electronic Stability Programme, ASR traction control, and Active Brake Assist – autonomous emergency braking, in other words. It is standard on all Citans, but not on all Kangoos and Townstars. Also provided are Attention Assist, which triggers an alert if the driver shows signs of being tired, Hill Start Assist and High Beam Assist. The latter
prevents you from dazzling other drivers at night.
Sensors switch on the wipers when rain spatters the windscreen and illuminate the lights when it starts to get dark. Safety is further assured by the presence of driver, passenger, and side airbags. Our van’s 16in 10-spoke alloy wheels were shod with Continental EcoContact 6 205/60 R16 tyres.
Powertrain
Fitted with common-rail high-pressure fuel injection, Citan’s four-cylinder eight-valve Euro 6d diesel delivers its maximum power output at 3,750rpm. Top torque of 260Nm bites at 1,750rpm. You’ll find the filler point for the 17.4-
litre AdBlue tank on the offside of the body under the same flap that conceals the diesel filler point.
1. Alloy wheels form part of Premium trim
2. Metallic paint is included in the deal
3. Headlights feature LEDs
4. Bumper and door handles are colour-keyed
Driving Citan’s ride is the same as that of most light commercials – choppy when unladen but becoming steadily calmer the more weight you slide into the cargo area. Acceleration from rest was strong and the well-put-together little van was perfectly capable of holding its own as we battled down the M4.
The handling is safe and dependable, with no shortage of feedback through the responsive steering. In-cab noise levels were a little too high for our tastes though and the gear-changing could have been a bit smoother. That said, the auto box could still be worth considering – assuming you are willing to pay the extra – if you do a lot of stop-start urban work and remain reluctant to opt for battery- electric technology.
26 WhatVan?July 2023
www.whatvan.co.uk
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