CITROEN DISPATCH M DIESEL SPECIAL EDITION

Name: CITROEN DISPATCH 2.2 D 180ps Crew Van VTR EAT8
Brand: CITROEN DISPATCH
SKU: 62796
Availability: InStock

2.2 D 180ps Crew Van VTR EAT8

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 106mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Contract Hire Finance Lease

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 106mph

CITROEN DISPATCH Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
7
Comfort
8
Space
6
Styling
7
Build
7
Value
8
Equipment
8
Economy
8
Depreciation
5
Insurance
7

The improved version of this third generation mid-sized Dispatch van is very important to Citroen. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

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 third generation model's favour, especially in this updated form, though it shares most of its Stellantis Group design with competitors from Vauxhall, Peugeot, Fiat and Toyota. Still, this package remains one that has much to offer in its tightly-fought segment.

Background

With this third generation Dispatch, Citroen has been aiming to almost double its market share in the LCV sector, so the early 2024 update to this design was very significant for the brand. This is Citroen's entrant in the volume medium-range van sector, where VW Transporters, Mercedes Vitos, Renault Trafics and Ford Transit Custom models often 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, Vauxhall's Vivaro and Fiat's Scudo: all these five Stellantis Group vans share the same platform. The previous generation pre-2018-era version of this vehicle didn't significantly trouble the main players in this segment. But this MK3 model 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 has narrowed 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. If your needs are mainly based around lighter loads and short distance urban work, then the entry-level 120hp 1.5-litre BlueHDi 120 unit (paired with manual transmission) may well be quite sufficient. Otherwise, you'll probably be looking at a 2.0-litre BlueHDi diesel with 145hp, which comes with the option of 8-speed EAT8 automatic transmission. There's also a full-electric version, the e-Dispatch, which now offers a 217 mile driving range from its 75kWh battery (12 miles more than the equivalent pre-facelift model). A key factor behind the success of previous generation Dispatch models has been found in the way that this French LCV is able to remain compact and wieldy in the manner of smaller, more car-like vans from the class below. This MK3 model's bigger of course than those older designs, but it retains much of that same usability around town and rides much better thanks to supple suspension and a stiff 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's also done a lot of work to improve refinement. And we 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

With both combustion and EV models, there's a choice of short wheelbase M or long wheelbase XL variants, but Citroen doesn't offer a high roof option with either powertrain. This facelifted Dispatch model features a fresh front-end design with an 'optimised' bumper for enhanced aerodynamics, plus redesigned LED headlamps and a restyled radiator grille that incorporates the brand's latest visual signature. On the sides of the vehicle, smarter wheel colours complete the revised look. Inside, the redesigned dashboard of this facelifted model features an elegant new design, but it's also more practical. The size of existing storage compartments has been increased and new ones have been added, meaning that Dispatch can better act as an extension of the office. The steering wheel is now smarter too, with integrated controls for key features, such as driving aids, telephone, and multimedia. The now-larger 10-inch centre infotainment screen has a Power Flow option which shows you at any given time what's being powered by what. There's quite a low seating position (for a van), with plenty of seat and wheel adjustment. As usual in this class, a three-person bench seat is fitted and with pricier trim (or as an option), there's a Moduwork bulkhead flap so that longer items can be pushed through from the cargo area. That set-up comes together with a fold-down section for the centre seat that when flattened, doubles as a work surface. The e-Dispatch cabin is pretty identical to the Dispatch diesel, though in place of the rev counter, you get an energy gauge for the battery. The gear lever meanwhile, gets replaced by a drive selector for switching between the various driving modes. A fuel gauge is provided but of course the purpose here is to show the remaining battery capacity. The water temperature gauge from the diesel Dispatch is replaced by one showing energy consumption by the climate control system.

Market and Model

Pricing for the improved version of this third generation Dispatch is, as you might expect, pretty much identical to that of its Peugeot Expert design stablemate. That means VAT-exclusive asking figures that'll probably see you paying somewhere in the £27,000 to £32,000 bracket for your diesel Dispatch, depending upon the bodystyle you choose. As well as the usual panel van, there's is a Crew Van option. Panel van customers get a choice of Standard 'M' or 'XL' long wheelbase body lengths. Diesel customers choose between a 120hp 1.5-litre manual variant and a 2.0-litre 145hp model, the latter available with the option of EAT8 8-speed auto transmission. And there are two trim levels - 'Enterprise' and 'Driver'. The e-Dispatch full-electric models start from around £36,000 (ex. VAT) after deduction of the £5,000 government Plug-in grant and now come only in 75kWh form. Equipment levels across the range are a lot more complete than they used to be for Dispatch owners. 'Enterprise' versions feature a premium Mistral Black dashboard and full 10-inch LED instrument cluster, plus an ergonomic six-way driver's seat with lumbar support and an arm rest. The updated 'My Citroen Play Plus' infotainment system includes a 10-inch HD central touchscreen, Mirror Screen technology with AppleCarPlay and Android Auto, steering wheel controls and a range of safety technology and driver assistance systems including Intelligent Speed Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Alert. Plusher 'Driver' variants add the brand's 'Dynamic Surround View' system, a reversing camera with 'Top Rear Vision', a blind spot assistant and 'Front Park Assist', in addition to design cues including body-colour exterior finishing, 17-inch wheel trims and front fog lights. 'Driver' versions get 'My Citroen Drive Plus' 3D navigation built into the 10-inch HD central touchscreen (an option on 'Enterprise' trim). This takes account of traffic conditions in real-time.

Practicalities and Costs

Buyers choose between two key Dispatch bodystyles - panel van or Crew van. Most will want the panel van, which claims best in class interior space and comes with a choice of two lengths - 'M' and 'XL'. 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. Depending on bodystyle, the loading length is up to 4.02m and there's 1.26m of width between the wheelarches. The 'M' model gets 1.90m of interior height, this increasing to 1.93m in the 'XL' variant. The 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 174 and 200g/km of CO2. As for the full-electric models (which aren't compromised in load space but have a lower payload), well the sole 75kWh version has a WLTP range of up to 217 miles and can support up to 100kW Rapid Charging, with an 80% top-up taking just 30 minutes.

Summary

This is easily the most credible mid-sized van Citroen has ever brought us and much of the reason why still lies with the light, stiff 'EMP2' platform it sits upon. This can support cutting-edge electronics, at the same time as allowing this Citroen to deliver quite an absorbent standard of ride. As for problems with this LCV, well there aren't too many and they tend to be things that may not bother many potential company buyers very much. Otherwise, this Dispatch's main issue probably lies in the fact that much the same package at much the same price is available badged as either a Peugeot Expert, a Vauxhall Vivaro, a Fiat Scudo or a Toyota Proace. This model's advantage over these four design stablemates probably lies less in product design and more in after-sales service. Citroen has been a major player in the LCV industry for longer than Peugeot, Fiat or Toyota, which is why the brand has a larger and more experienced 'Citroen Business Centre' dealer network. In short, it's a package that should get the job done. Which of course, is what owning a van should be all about.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

Citroen connect box with emergency and assistance system
Cruise control with speed limiter
Driver Attention Alert, level - 4 with Driver monitor camera
Electronic power steering (EPS)
Full 10" digital instrumental cluster
Intelligent speed assistant
Lane keeping assist
Locking fuel cap
Multi-function on-board trip computer
Rear parking distance sensor
Rev counter with maintenance and gear efficiency indicators (GEI)
TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system)
Wireless charging

Entertainment

Flexible multi-functional short antenna (200mm)
My Citroen Drive Plus - 10" HD Colour touchscreen, Nav, DAB, Mirror Screen (AC/AA), Bluetooth, USB, voice control with recognition, 4G connectivity
Two speakers and two tweeters

Exterior Features

Automatic headlamps on/off
Automatic two speed and intermittent front wipers
Black painted door mirror covers with temperature sensor
Eco LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights
Electrically adjustable + heated door mirrors
Fixed side windows in row 2 tinted to 30% opacity
Front electric windows with one touch operation and anti-pinch
Front windows tinted to 30 percentage opacity
High beam assist
High level third brake light
Laminated acoustic windscreen
Manually operated twin glazed sliding side doors
Painted decor strips (Side mouldings)
Painted exterior door handles
Painted front bumpers
Painted rear bumper
Painted sliding door rail cover
Preparation for towbar-wiring and connector for towbar interface
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Twin unglazed rear doors with opening to 180 degree
Unique body kit - Front lip spoiler, side skirts with integrated front mud guards, piano black rear spoiler and unique rear bumper
Unique VTR livery and badging (interior and rear)
Visible VIN at windscreen base

Interior Features

12V socket in cabin and cargo area
12V socket in lower glove box (1 only in cabin)
4x Load tie-down hooks in cargo area
6 way driver’s seat height, rake and reach adjustable with lumbar adjustment and armrest
Air recirculation facility
Chilled glovebox facility
Closed upper and open lower gloveboxes
Cup holders for driver and passenger in top of dashboard
Dashboard storage areas
Drivers sport comfort seat with higher bolsters
Dual front passenger bench seat with under seat storage tray
Dual zone electronic climate control
Front door pockets with 1.5L bottle holder
Full toughened plastic bulkhead with polycarbonate window fixed behind row 2 seats, insulated for sound and temperature
Hand crafted eco leather upholstery
Hard plastic floor protection in cabin
Heated driver's seat with controls on seat
Heated leather steering wheel
Height adjustable head restraints for driver and front passengers seats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel with steering wheel mounted controls
Overhead console with 1 ceiling lamp (dome type and 3 lamps)
Roof trim in cabin (1st Row)
Three individually contoured seats in row 2 with two armrests and underseat storage
USB socket in cabin (dashboard)
VTR branded floor mats in 1st row

Passive Safety

1st row thorax side airbags
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) - generates a sound when travelling at low speed, audible outside the vehicle for pedestrian safety
Automatic fuel cut-off and door unlocking in event of accident
Automatic unlocking system in case of crash
Central seatbelt on dual passenger seat without height adjustment and pretensioner
Door opening warning and audible lights on warning
Driver and front passenger's airbags with passenger's airbag deactivate switch
Front lateral airbags
Height-adjustable 3-point pre-tensioner seat belts with force limiter
Unfastened seat belt warning for driver and passengers

Security

Dashboard mounted central locking push button and auto locking above 7mph
Keyless entry and start
Perimeter and volumetric thatcham category 1 approved alarm
Remote central locking with deadlocking, selective cabin and cargo area locking via 3 button plip remote control key x2
Thatcham approved rolling code transponder immobiliser

Technical

ABS
Advance emergency braking system
Auto shifting by e-Toggle and shift paddles including in steering wheel
EBA
Electric parking brake
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
ESC
Hill start assist

Trim

Mistral black dashboard trim with liquid paladium decor strip in mid-section

Wheels

18" diamond cut dynamic alloy wheels with high load capacity nankang tyres
Puncture repair kit

Emissions - ICE

HC

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

182
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

195
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

189
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

245
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

175

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

Yes
Bore

83.8
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

2184
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type

DIESEL
Gears

8 SPEED
Manual Transmission

No
Number of Valves

16
Stroke

99
Valve gear

DOHC

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

6.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

7.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

6.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

7.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

5.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

9.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

6.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb

40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

38.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

41.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

39.2
WLTP - MPG - High

48.7
WLTP - MPG - Low

30.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium

42.2

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

2.2
Badge Power

180
Based On ID

Not Available
Exhaust System

CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND EGR
Front Brakes

VENTILATED DISCS
Front Suspension

MACPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark

3
Hand Brake

REAR WHEELS
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

4 Star
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Rear Brakes

DISCS
Rear Suspension

Oblique wishbone trailing arms rear axle
Relative Height

H1
Relative Length

L1
Running Cost League Headings

MEDIUM
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

32000
Special Edition

Yes
Special Order

No
Steering

PAS
Vehicle Homologation Class

N1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

BHP

180
Engine Power KW

132
Engine Power RPM

3500
Engine Torque LBS.FT

295
Engine Torque MKG

40.8
Engine Torque NM

400
Engine Torque RPM

1500
Top Speed

106

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Automatic Clutch

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Nankang
Tyre Size Front

225/50 R18
Tyre Size Rear

225/50 R18
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Y SPOKE
Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Front Overhang

901
Height

1904
Length

4980
Load Height

1397
Load Length

2017
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1258
Load Width

1636
Lower Rear Door Width

1282
Rear Door Height

1220
Rear Overhang

802
Side Load Door Height

1241
Side Load Door Width

935
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12
Turning Circle - Wall to Wall

Not Available
Wheelbase

3275
Width (excluding mirrors)

1924
Width (including mirrors)

2204

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

69
Gross Train Weight

4900
Gross Vehicle Weight

3030
Load Space Volume

3.2
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

2500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1872
No. of Seats

6
Payload

1158
Plated 2nd Axle

1800
Plated Front Axle

1500

Exterior Features

Metallic paint
Solid paint

Paintwork

Metallic - Perla nera black
Solid - Icy white

Trim

Hand crafted eco leather - Black/grey, perforated with embossed VTR logo and bold red stitching

Wheels

Full size black steel rim spare wheel

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