Mercedes-Benz Citan by Vath
The badge-engineered Mercedes Benz Citan
might not be on every tuner’s A list, but that’s what makes this Vath-modified
variant special.
A result of the partnership between
Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the Citan is aimed at both the
passenger and light commercial vehicle markets, coming in three different body
styles: Panel Van, Dualiner and Traveliner. The latter is dedicated for
non-commercial use, and Vath chose it for an individual treatment, adding a lot
of flair to the people carrier.
The exterior upgrades aren’t
comprehensive, but they definitely change the vehicle’s character, taking it a
bit further from its humble origins. While the polished stainless-steel pipes
and sheets serve as running boards, Vath also offers matching load sill
protector, made from high-polished stainless steel, as well as chrome grille
bars. Even the interior received a slight upgrade in the form of a floor mat
set in deep black velour.
The sporty aspect is completed by the
lowering kit and the monoblock 8,0 J x 18-inch rims (for both axels); upgrades
that aid the Citan’s newly acquired power upgrade. Vath experts implanted the
vehicle with an individual electronic optimization that expands its power to
135 PS and 433 Nm of torque, accounting for a top speed of
165 km/h, okay, you won’t break any performance records, but it’s a
significant improvement over the range topping 1.5 CDI’s 110 HP power output.
