Citroen Dispatch/Peugeot Expert
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Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat share the same product in this sector, with the Dispatch and Expert also sharing the same engine line-up. The Dispatch/ Expert is now in its fourth incarnation of the original 10-year-old design. Despite this the van still represents a decent commercial proposition.
The most recent facelift includes a new bonnet. grille, headlights, bumpers and side and rear mouldings. Mechanical innovations include ventilated front discs on Ihe 2.0-litre models and better sound proofing. Two engines are available, a 1.9-litre diesel producing 71hp and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel rated at 110hp. Payload varies from 815kg to 900kg. It's also available as a window van, platform cab, panel and Combi. There's 1,430mm of headroom in the load area and overall length is 4,440m. Actual load area is 4m'. good against the long wheelbase Transit Connect (3.7m3).
• Smooth11042.0-litre engine • Decent combination of compact size with good load volume Poor gearchange Test economy unimpressive
VERDICT
This range set the standard in this sector 10 years ago, though has now been Surpassed by rivals from Ford and VW