Mercedes-Benz Citan

The Mercedes-Benz Citan is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle introduced as a badge-engineered variant of the Renault Kangoo in 2012 and marketed by Mercedes-Benz as the successor to the Vaneo compact MPV.

Mercedes-Benz Citan
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production2012–present
AssemblyFrance: Maubeuge (MCA)
Body and chassis
ClassPanel van/Leisure activity vehicle (M)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz Vaneo

First generation (W415; 2012)
First generation (W415)
Overview
Also calledRenault Kangoo
Nissan NV250
Production2012–2021
Body and chassis
Body style4/5-door panel van
4/5-door MPV
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,697 mm (106.2 in)
Length3,937 mm (155.0 in) (Compact)
4,321 mm (170.1 in) (Long)
4,705 mm (185.2 in) (Extra Long/Dualiner)
Width1,829 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,809 mm (71.2 in)

Production

The Citan, internally designated as the W415, is a result of the partnership between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and is assembled by Renault subsidiary MCA in the northern French town of Maubeuge, alongside its twin, the Renault Kangoo.

The van is aimed at both the passenger car and light commercial vehicle markets and is the first Mercedes-Benz to be launched into the commercial vehicle market since the Vito in 1995. Daimler claim the leisure activity vehicle sector is the fastest-growing market area in Europe, accounting for 700,000 sales annually.

Bodystyles
Mercedes-Benz Citan Traveliner

The Citan is available in three different lengths: compact (3.94m), long (4.32m) and extra-long (4.71m). The vehicle comes in three bodystyles: Panel Van, Dualiner and Traveliner, with the Panel Van seating up to two people and both the Dualiner and Traveliner seating up to five.

Safety
Citan Panel Van

The Citan Traveliner received four passenger stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests.[1] The Mercedes-Benz CITAN Kombi was first tested by Euro NCAP in April 2013, and was given a three star rating. Mercedes-Benz indicated at that time that they would improve the safety performance of the vehicle, especially the deployment of the side airbag and the installation of child restraints; and that they would provide a seatbelt reminder for the front passenger seat and make the speed limitation device comply with Euro NCAP's requirements. These changes are now in production and Euro NCAP has reassessed the vehicle. Several tests have been redone to assess the changes that Mercedes-Benz have made. Where the performance is not influenced by the changes, test results have been carried over from the original assessment.[2]

Euro NCAPRating
Adult occupant:
Pedestrian:

Marketing

In 2012, Mercedes-Benz began a marketing campaign for the Citan with Richard Dean Anderson reprising his role as the popular TV show character MacGyver. The series of short films, titled MacGyver and the New Citan, is available on the official Citan website, from 18 September.[3][4] The episodes were shot in Johannesburg, South Africa, in July 2012.

Second generation (2021)
Second generation
Overview
Also calledRenault Kangoo
Nissan Townstar
Mercedes-Benz T-Class
Production2021–present
Body and chassis
Body style3/5-door panel van
5-door LAV
PlatformRenault–Nissan CMF-CD platform[5]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,716 mm (106.9 in)
Length4,498 mm (177.1 in)
Width1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,852 mm (72.9 in)
Curb weight1,556–1,715 kg (3,430–3,781 lb)
Rear view

The second generation Citan was introduced in August 2021.[6] Based on the third generation Renault Kangoo,[7] riding on the CMF-CD platform, the Citan will also to be developed into the T-Class; replacing the existing Citan Traveliner and Citan Tourer.[8][9][10]

References
  1. "Mercedes Benz CITAN Kombi (reassessment) | Euro NCAP - For safer cars crash test safety rating". Euro NCAP. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  2. "Mercedes Benz CITAN Kombi (reassessment)" (PDF). Euro NCAP. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  3. "Heroic. The New Citan". Mercedes-Benz. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  4. "MacGyver and the new Citan: every hero needs a strong partner". Daimler AG. 14 August 2012. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  5. "Renault Kangoo van to be first EV on alliance CMF-C/D platform". 28 April 2021.
  6. Daimler (25 August 2021). "Premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz Citan". Daimler. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  7. Kable, Greg (19 March 2021). "First drive: 2022 Mercedes-Benz Citan prototype review". Autocar. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  8. Atwood, James (28 July 2020). "New Mercedes-Benz T-Class van-based MPV to launch in 2022". Autocar. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  9. "The new Mercedes-Benz Citan". Daimler. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "All-electric Mercedes-Benz Citan to make debut on August 25". Hindustantimes.com. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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