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1. Rear doors are asymmetric 2. Reversing camera and sensors aid safety
Tap the gear shift to the right and you can go up and down the box manually, although we suspect that most drivers will leave it in automatic mode. So far as fuel economy is concerned Mercedes quotes a combined WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) figure of 54.3mpg, which is roughly what we achieved.
The Final Verdict Design
Cabin Ride Refinement Load area Handling/performance Engine/transmission Standard equipment Operating costs Operating
Citan is protected by a three-year/ unlimited-mileage warranty compared with a three year/100,000-mile warranty on Kangoo and a five- year/100,000-mile warranty on Townstar. Service intervals are at 18,000 miles/two years.
The Mercedes is covered by the
manufacturer’s MobiloVan 24/7 roadside rescue and recovery package. It lasts for an initial three years and is renewed every 12 months thereafter for up to 30 years if the operator has the vehicle serviced at a Mercedes dealership.
Extensive use of long-lasting LEDs for the interior lighting, including the
3. Lack of side rubbing strips is a concern
4. Rear loading height is low
8/10 Stylish-looking little van that is distinctively different from other light commercials 8/10 A comfortable and well-equipped working environment packed with useful features 7/10 7/10 6/10 Choppy when van is unladen but improves the more weight you put in the back Build standard is high, but too much noise finds its way into the cabin Plenty of tie-down points but payload capacity is limited 8/10 Former is dependable, latter delivers lots of impetus around town and on motorway 6/10 A good combo, but automatic box’s gears aren’t smooth. Needs wider engine choice 9/10 Mercedes should be praised for the stress it has placed on built-in safety. 8/10 Warranty package keeps costs down, assistance is hedged around with Ts and Cs What Van? subjective rating 8/10
One to consider if safety is your priority – and it certainly should be Overall Rating 75/100
load area, should provide a maintenance saving. Premium trim includes LED headlights and LED front fog lights too. Worth investigating is the free three-year remote monitoring package provided by the manufacturer under the ‘Mercedes me’ banner which can be accessed via your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Features include remote door locking and unlocking and automatic over-the-air software updates. Disappointingly no spare wheel is provided, once again one assumes to save weight. You get an inflator/sealer instead; not a lot of help if the damage to your tyre is severe.
Our demonstrator was finished in yellow metallic paint, including the door handles and front and rear bumpers, which ensured we had no trouble locating it in a large, busy, car park. Shame that side rubbing strips aren’t fitted to protect the flashy finish from minor damage.
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