Citroen Relay
The Citroen Relay, known as the Jumper in other
markets, is built on a platform shared with the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato. In fact, there are so few differences between the three vans that it can be
hard to tell them apart.
Citroen says its focus on long-term running costs
and its relationship with customers is the top reason to buy the Relay over its
sister vans - but all three vans stand out with their own distinctive styling.
The Relay gets new headlights and a grille inspired by the new range of Citroen
cars, with large chevrons that blend into chrome strips on the nose. The
optional LED strip inside the headlights is a nice touch, too.
The new Relay has also been updated in more
important areas - the doors and brakes have been tested and upgraded for
durability, the engine range has been changed to improve emissions and economy,
and interior quality has taken a step forward with extra options on the spec
sheet - like sat-nav, a reversing camera, auto wipers, lane departure warning
and tyre pressure sensors.
Engines available in the Relay are all 2.2-litre
diesel units, but with varying power outputs - there's the 110 (108 bhp), 130
(128 bhp) and 150 (148 bhp), with stop-start available on the e-HDi 130 version.
Payload capacities range from 1,115 kg to 1,900 kg,
and load volumes go from 8 cubic metres in the L1H1 version to 17 cubic metres
in the L4H3, which is the longest and tallest model. Plus, the Relay comes in a
range of different formats, including chassis cab, tipper, dropside and Luton.
The updates have helped to keep the Relay in
contention with rivals, and while it can't quite match the Ford Transit or
Mercedes Sprinter in terms of driving, it does have a solid equipment list, a
wide range of body styles and a practical cabin and load area.
