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Citroen Relay 35 L4 Diesel 2.2 Bluehdi Dropside 140ps

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Disclaimer: The Standard Equipment, Colour and Trim, Options and Technical Data shown below is provided by a 3rd party. We therefore encourage you to check this information at the manufacturer's website before you place an order. E&OE.

Standard Equipment

Door open warning light Driver Convenience
Gearshift indicator Driver Convenience
Handbrake on warning light Driver Convenience
Locking fuel cap Driver Convenience
Low fuel warning light Driver Convenience
Oil level indicator Driver Convenience
Outside temperature gauge Driver Convenience
Programmable overspeed warning Driver Convenience
Rev counter, trip computer, water temperature and fuel guage Driver Convenience
Seatbelt warning indicator Driver Convenience
Trip computer Driver Convenience
Variable PAS Driver Convenience
4 speakers Entertainment
Telematics box for Free2Move Connect Fleet services Entertainment
15mm thick full birch non slip deck Exterior Features
Aluminium corner posts that extend above the tailboard to form lateral stops Exterior Features
Dipping rear view mirror Exterior Features
Electric front windows Exterior Features
Halogen headlights with clear polycarbonate lenses Exterior Features
Laminated windscreen Exterior Features
Manually folding door mirrors Exterior Features
Remote headlight adjustment from facia Exterior Features
Solid paint Exterior Features
Tinted windows Exterior Features
Trifunction aerial in wing mirror Exterior Features
Twin lens door mirrors with electrically adjustable and heated upper mirror Exterior Features
3 load lashing rails Interior Features
Auto illumination of cab light via ceiling mount button Interior Features
Courtesy light Interior Features
Driver seat height adjuster Interior Features
Front door armrest Interior Features
Front door bins Interior Features
Front door pockets Interior Features
Height adjustable front headrests Interior Features
Height adjustable steering wheel Interior Features
Lashing rings built into aluminium side extrusions Interior Features
Magnet cloth upholstery Interior Features
Manual air conditioning for cab area with glovebox Interior Features
Non illuminated lockable glove box Interior Features
Non slip hardwearing front cabin floor covering Interior Features
Passenger bench seat Interior Features
Passenger grab handle Interior Features
Passengers underseat storage tray Interior Features
Reach adjustable steering column Interior Features
Side light, headlamp indicator and battery charge warning Interior Features
Storage bin in top of dashboard Interior Features
Storage tray Interior Features
Under dash storage areas Interior Features
3x3 point inertia reel height adjustable seatbelts Safety
Drivers airbag Safety
Auto door locking Security
Deadlocks Security
High frequency remote control central locking with 2 button plip Security
Lights on alarm Security
Thatcham rolling transponder immobiliser Security
Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Security
12V socket in cabin Technical
ABS Technical
Electrical connections interface box Technical
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) Technical
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Technical
Emergency brake assist Technical
Extended wiring at rear of vehicle Technical
Heavy duty reinforced twin leaf rear suspension Technical
Full size steel spare wheel Wheels

Colour and Trim

Solid - Imperial blue
Solid - Pacific blue
Solid - Polar white
Solid - Tizziano red

Options

Intelligent traction control
Underbody protection
Active safety brake
Collision alert
Lane departure warning system
Smart beam headlights
Speed limit recognition
5" capacitive colour touchscreen
Bluetooth handsfree
Digital radio (DAB)
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB socket
5" capacitive colour touchscreen
Bluetooth handsfree
Digital radio (DAB)
Satellite navigation system
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
USB socket
Automatic lights and wipers
Registration Fee On The Road 55 0
Delivery On The Road 658.33333333333337 131.66666666666663
Twelve Months Road Tax On The Road 265 0
Active safety brake and lane departure warning Driver Convenience 720 144
Cruise control with programmable speed limiter Driver Convenience 135 27
Tyre pressure monitor Driver Convenience 200 40
DAB radio with steering mounted controls, Bluetooth handsfree and USB socket Entertainment 0 0
USB charging socket on dashboard Entertainment 30 6
Headlight washers and front fog lights Exterior Features 250 50
Heat reflecting windscreen with automatic lights and wipers Exterior Features 300 60
Two speed intermittent front wipers Exterior Features 0 0
Underbody protection Exterior Features 150 30
Wider door mirrors - 2200mm Exterior Features 0 0
Wider door mirrors - 2350mm Exterior Features 50 10
Cabin overhead storage Interior Features 75 15
Height adjustable single passenger seat with armrest and lumbar adjustment Interior Features 0 0
Leather steering wheel and gear knob Interior Features 150 30
Lower central glovebox Interior Features 40 8
Two cup holders and mobile phone storage in centre of lower dashboard Interior Features 0 0
All road pack - Relay Packs 625 125
Drive assist pack - relay Packs 850 170
Touch screen audio pack - Relay Packs 350 70
Touch screen navigation pack - Relay Packs 700 140
Visibility pack - Relay Packs 200 40
Solid - Imperial blue Paintwork 0 0
Solid - Pacific blue Paintwork 0 0
Solid - Polar white Paintwork 0 0
Solid - Tizziano red Paintwork 0 0
Front passenger lateral and curtain airbags Safety 500 100
Passenger airbag Safety 180 36
Perimetric alarm with anti-lift alarm Security 200 40
Grip control with Hill descent assist Technical 550 110
Rear adjustable pneumatic suspension Technical 990 198
Magnet dark grey cloth - Black with red twill Trim 0 0
15" alloy wheels Wheels 385 77
15" steel wheels Wheels 0 0
15" wheel trims Wheels 45 9

Technical

CO Emissions - ICE Not Available
CO2 Emissions - ICE 186
HC Emissions - ICE Not Available
HC+NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Noise Level dB(A) Emissions - ICE Not Available
NOx Emissions - ICE Not Available
Particles Emissions - ICE Not Available
Standard Euro Emissions Emissions - ICE EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max Emissions - ICE 290
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min Emissions - ICE 266
Automatic Transmission Engine and Drive Train No
Bore Engine and Drive Train 85
Catalytic Convertor Engine and Drive Train Yes
CC Engine and Drive Train 2197
Compression Ratio Engine and Drive Train Not Available
Cooling System Engine and Drive Train WATER
Cylinder Layout Engine and Drive Train IN-LINE
Cylinders Engine and Drive Train 4
Engine Layout Engine and Drive Train FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make Engine and Drive Train Not Available
Fuel Delivery Engine and Drive Train COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type Engine and Drive Train DIESEL
Gears Engine and Drive Train 6 SPEED
Manual Transmission Engine and Drive Train Yes
Number of Valves Engine and Drive Train 16
Stroke Engine and Drive Train 96
Valve gear Engine and Drive Train DOHC
EC Fuel Consumption - ICE Yes
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 11
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High Fuel Consumption - ICE 13.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High Fuel Consumption - ICE 9.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low Fuel Consumption - ICE 10.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium Fuel Consumption - ICE 9.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb Fuel Consumption - ICE 25.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High Fuel Consumption - ICE 20.6
WLTP - MPG - High Fuel Consumption - ICE 29.7
WLTP - MPG - Low Fuel Consumption - ICE 28
WLTP - MPG - Medium Fuel Consumption - ICE 29.7
Alternative Fuel Qualifying General No
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern? General No
Badge Engine CC General 2.2
Badge Power General 140
Based On ID General Not Available
Battery Volts General 12
Chassis Engine Number General Not Available
Clutch General SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description General Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code General Not Available
Coin Power Output Code General Not Available
Coin Series General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code General Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code General Not Available
Exhaust System General CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes General VENTILATED DISCS
Front Suspension General MACPHERSON STRUTS
Ghost model for valuation purposes General No
Hand Brake General REAR DRUMS
Insurance Group 1 General Not Available
Insurance Group 2 General Not Available
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years General 6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years General 1
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 General Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % General Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist % General Not Available
Rear Brakes General DISCS
Rear Suspension General LEAF SPRINGS
Running Cost League Headings General Not Available
Service Interval Frequency - Months General 24
Service Interval Mileage General 32000
Special Edition General No
Special Order General No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage General Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years General 2
Steering General PAS RACK AND PINION
Vehicle Homologation Class General N1
Vin/Frame No. General Not Available
0 to 62 Performance Not Available
BHP Performance 140
Engine Power KW Performance 103
Engine Power RPM Performance 3750
Engine Torque LBS.FT Performance 251
Engine Torque MKG Performance 34.7
Engine Torque NM Performance 340
Engine Torque RPM Performance 1750
Emissions Test Cycle Test Cycles WLTP
Alloys? Tyres No
Automatic Clutch Tyres No
Plated 3rd Axle Tyres Not Available
Plated 4th Axle Tyres Not Available
Space Saver? Tyres No
Tyre Make Tyres Not Available
Tyre Size Front Tyres 215/70 R15
Tyre Size Rear Tyres 215/70 R15
Tyre Size Spare Tyres FULL SIZE
Wheel Style Tyres Not Available
Wheel Type Tyres 15" STEEL
Front Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 948
Height Vehicle Dimensions 2370
Height (including roof rails) Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Length Vehicle Dimensions 6594
Load Deck Height Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Load Height Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Load Length Vehicle Dimensions 4099
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Load Width Vehicle Dimensions 2026
Lower Rear Door Width Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Rear Door Height Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Rear Overhang Vehicle Dimensions 1581
Side Load Door Height Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Side Load Door Width Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Upper Rear Door Width Vehicle Dimensions Not Available
Wheelbase Vehicle Dimensions 4035
Width (excluding mirrors) Vehicle Dimensions 2087
Boot Capacity Saloons Weight and Capacities Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) Weight and Capacities 90
Gross Vehicle Weight Weight and Capacities 3500
Load Space Volume Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed Weight and Capacities Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up Weight and Capacities Not Available
Max. Roof Load Weight and Capacities Not Available
Minimum Kerbweight Weight and Capacities 2229
No. of Seats Weight and Capacities 3
Payload Weight and Capacities 1271
Plated 2nd Axle Weight and Capacities 2000
Plated Front Axle Weight and Capacities 1850

Independent Review

Ten Second Review

Sharing a platform with the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato, Citroen's Relay scores with keen pricing and strong equipment levels. If you thought this sector of the commercial vehicle market began and ended with the Ford Transit, you'll find the Relay offers a wholly convincing alternative, with features you wouldn't expect at this price point. Thanks to a fresh range of Euro6 BlueHDi diesel engines, it's now more efficient too.

Background

If you're looking for a large panel van, the choices are dizzying. Many manufacturers all clamour for your money, each offering a range of several hundred model permutations that, when broken down, all do much the same thing. How on earth do you make a selection and have any confidence that it's the right one? Or, come to that, even a good one? The good news first. The van market has become so competitive in recent years that the dross has been shaken out. The other factor that's going to make choosing a big van so much easier is that there are basically just four fundamental vehicle families to choose from. You can go for the trusty Transit from Ford, the high-end Volkswagen Crafter/Mercedes Sprinter package, the increasingly popular Renault Master/Vauxhall Movano/Nissan NV400 tie-up or the van we take a look at here, the Citroen Relay, also sold as Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato. The Relay's been with us since 2007 but the latest model with its BlueHDi engine technology looks best set to crack some seriously big numbers in the UK sales charts.

Driving Experience

The Relay goes to battle armed with a three BlueHDi powerplants. Buyers get to choose from 120, 140 or 165PS units - and all are mated to a six-speed, all-synchromesh manual gearbox. All the engines are of 2.0-litre capacity and have been optimised for class-leading fuel economy. There's also the option of a full-electric version. Citroen has also listened to feedback from existing Relay users who expressed a concern that road noise in the cabin was higher than the class benchmark and this Relay features redesigned shock absorber mountings to reduce the amount of suspension bump and thump entering the cabin. The brakes have been beefed up as well, with dimensional and tolerance changes to make them more effective. They're quieter in operation as well.

Design and Build

If you haven't tried a Relay for some time, you may not be up to speed with the way that the current generation design has been much improved in recent years. The front end features large high-mounted headlights incorporating daytime running lights. It also incorporates a multi-piece front bumper to minimise accident damage and reduce repair costs. Climb inside and you'll be greeted by surprisingly high quality cab trim and a logical dashboard layout. The Relay features a dual passenger seat incorporating a drop-down desk unit. Up to ten in-cab storage areas are available, including the glovebox, a dash-mounted document clip and various open or lidded compartments on the dashboard. In addition, there are large door pockets, storage space beneath the passenger seat and a sizeable 22-litre overhead storage compartment. There's been a clear effort not just to improve the perception of quality in the cab but also to beef up high use, high stress items such as the rear doors. These have been reinforced and higher strength door hinges are now used. Similarly, the sliding side load doors have benefited from reinforced rails, re-designed runners and improved door locks - all of which raise durability and security standards.

Market and Model

Catering for the requirements of numerous trades, the Citroen Relay range comprises a wide range of body styles, with four lengths (L1, L2, L3, L4) on three wheelbases (3.00m, 3.45m, 4.04m) and with three roof heights (H1, H2, H3). Relay van is available in eight body styles including a Crew Van, with load volume ranging from 8m3 to 17m3 for the panel vans. There's even the option of a full-electric version. Prices open at around £24,000 excluding VAT for a 30 L1H1 BlueHDi 120 6-speed manual and top out at just over £33,000 for the 35 Heavy series models. There's a choice of four trim levels, 'X', 'Worker', 'Enterprise' and 'Drive'. The 'Enterprise' variants most will choose get a centre-dash infotainment touch screen, air con, parking sensors, cruise control and a perimetric and volumetric alarm as standard. All Relay models get dark grey and black & red twill seat cloth, and have a smartly finished dashboard that can incorporate a 5-inch colour LCD screen for the media system and an optional reversing camera. That's on top of the electric windows and electrically operated and heated door mirrors that are standard, together with a DAB radio, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a Bluetooth system. To ensure a comfortable driving position, the steering wheel adjusts for both rake and reach.

Cost of Ownership

What does all that jargon in the model names actually mean? Well, the junior Relay is the L1H1 (short wheelbase, low roof) panel van which can be specified in 3.0 and 3.3 tonne gross weights, and has a load space volume of 8.0 m3. Despite this being the smallest van in the range, it still has a load length of 2670mm, an internal load compartment height of 1662mm, a maximum load width of 1870mm and a between-the-wheel arches dimension of 1420mm - wide enough for an 8ft x 4ft sheet to be loaded flat on the floor. Graduate to the medium wheelbase L2 model and you can get both standard and high roof formats, giving respective load volumes of 10m3 and 11.5m3. The Relay L2 panel van has a load deck length of 3120mm and either an interior load height of 1662mm (H1) or 1932mm (H2). It can also be specified in 3.3, 3.5 and 4.005 tonne gross weight versions. Should you really need some capacity, the long wheelbase L3 format will be the ticket. In this configuration, the Relay van has a load deck length of 3705mm and an internal load height of 1932mm, which gives a 13 m3 capacity. The largest Relay panel vans are the 3.5 and 4.005 tonne L4H2 and L4H3 models, which have a load deck length of 4070mm. These are produced in 'Heavy Specification' with 16-inch wheels and tyres, and uprated heavy duty rear suspension. In L4H2 format, the Relay has a load volume of 15m3, which is increased to an impressive 17m3 for the L4H3 model. The 2.0 litre turbocharged BlueHDi diesel engines offer better fuel economy than before, but if you really want to get your running costs down, you'll want to talk to your dealer about the full electric version which can offer a driving range of up to 169 miles.

Summary

The Citroen Relay probably isn't going to be the first choice that springs to mind when you're building a preliminary shortlist for a large van, but it definitely deserves to be on your list. The basic van itself is extremely tough and well equipped, and from that point, you can specify a variety of options packs as required. Citroen has clearly thought long and hard about reducing operator costs. The service intervals have gone out to two years or 30,000 miles. There's also a flexible warranty of 2 years/unlimited mileage or 3 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The standard Trafficmaster system is also a real boon, allowing operators to benefit from efficient vehicle routing, avoiding traffic delays, plus there's the security of stolen vehicle tracking in the event of vehicle theft. If you thought all vans were the same, perhaps it's time you concentrated on how the manufacturers differentiate their products. On that score, Citroen's done a great job with the Relay. It deserves your attention.

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