The Mercedes-Benz Citan has already been voted Van of the Year in Spain, even though the urban delivery vehicle has only recently been launched on the market. The distinction was awarded by the renowned Spanish Transporte3 trade magazine.
Fleet specialists vote Citan into first place
The winning vehicles were selected by an expert panel consisting of 192 fleet specialists from Spain´s largest freight-forwarding companies and plant transport operators. Five vehicles were nominated in the Citan´s segment. The ballots are always secret.
The distinction is the Citan´s first award, and comes only a short time after the van´s market launch. “We´re delighted that such an expert planel gave our Citan this high distinction”, says Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Four victories for Mercedes-Benz within just three years
For 24 years now, Transporte3 has been organizing the annual survey for the years best commercial vehicles. The distinction is awarded to vans, trucks and buses in a variety of categories. Over the past two years, the Mercedes-Benz Vito, Atego an new Actros have all won the award in their respective classes.
The new Mercedes Benz Citan: the efficient urban delivery van
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Mercedes-Benz Vans: the complete full range thanks to the Citan
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Comfortable, top-quality workplace
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Four engines cater to all needs
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The lowest fuel consumption in its class
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BlueEFFICIENCY package reduces fuel consumption to a minimum
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Driving characteristics are safe, dynamic and comfortable as befits the brand
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Uncompromisingly safe: ADAPTIVE ESP, up to six airbags
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Range featuring three lengths and three model variants
The performance of a giant and the thirst of a sparrow – the new Mercedes-Benz Citan is the efficient urban delivery van. The new Citan combines minimal CO2 emissions with great driving pleasure as well as great performance and low maintenance costs like no other city van. The standard consumption of the Citan BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.3 litres/100 km – no other urban delivery van with a combustion engine consumes less fuel or produces fewer emissions. Load space of up to 3.8 m³ and a maximum payload of 800 kg are no less remarkable. Perceptible quality and driving dynamics, outstanding safety and economy, exemplary versatility and resilience – the Mercedes-Benz Citan is the new pro among urban delivery vans.
Mercedes-Benz Vans: a full range supplier thanks to the new Citan
Thanks to the new Citan, Mercedes-Benz Vans is now a full range supplier in the van class. The Citan is a smooth progression on from the successful Mercedes-Benz Vito. With the new Citan and the established models Vito, Sprinter and Vario, Mercedes-Benz Vans now provides the complete spectrum from the urban delivery van to the large-capacity van and from 1.8 t to 7.5 t permissible gross vehicle weight. The comfortable Viano complements the product range in the large transporter vehicle sector. The new Citan is as individual as the application areas of its customers. With three lengths and three variants, the Citan panel van, Mixto and Crewbus constitute a comprehensive model range.
Instantly recognisable brand image with prominent radiator grille
A true Mercedes-Benz at first glance: the new Mercedes-Benz Citan’s confident look is unmistakable. The characteristic appearance revolves around the confidently displayed, chrome-plated star in the prominent and sturdy radiator grille with its three sporty, perforated fins. The Citan’s distinctive headlamps and the arrow-shaped bonnet with its clearly defined edges are no less striking.
The pronounced arrow-shape of the radiator grille and the upright headlamps emphasise the dynamism of the new Citan. The front headlamps with a clear-glass look catch the eye with a combination of matt grey areas and bright chromium plated elements. The optional front fog lamps and the standard daytime running lamps are integrated into the front bumper.
The trapezoidal cool air intake in the bumper emphasises the powerful appearance of the Citan. This feature is also a styling element typical of Mercedes-Benz and can also be found throughout, from the current compact-class passenger-car range right up to the new Actros. The interplay of positive and negative shapes lends a particular attractiveness to the face of the new Citan.
From the side, the silhouette of this urban delivery van takes on an almost sporty air thanks to the wedge-shaped front section. In particular, it is the optional 15″ light-alloy wheels, flush with the outer edge of the wheel arch which help the new Citan to maintain a confident road stance.
An instantly recognisable rear with great attention to detail
The rear window also emphasises width. Its angled lower edge takes up the line of the vertically arranged rear lights perfectly – the new Citan provides a highly detailed example of the Mercedes-Benz designer’s skill. The clearly defined one-piece tail lights under clear red glass sport a pattern of bright and matt chrome plated lines.
On the versions with rear doors, the panel for the licence plate is located on the left-hand door which is the wider of the two asymmetrical doors. If the customer purchases the Mercedes-Benz Citan with a tailgate, the licence plate is centrally positioned.
With its unique appearance, the new Citan stands out among urban delivery vans whilst easily finding its place alongside the Sprinter and the Vito in the family of Mercedes-Benz vans.
The powerful bumpers and numerous grained and unpainted plastic surfaces emphasise the robust and resilient character of the new Citan. If a particularly elegant appearance is sought, Mercedes-Benz can also deliver the Citan with the bumpers, the housing for the exterior mirrors and the fade above the tail lights painted in the colour of the vehicle.
The refreshing look of the new Citan is not designed as an end in itself. It is reflected in excellent aerodynamics which in turn contributes towards minimising fuel consumption.
