The story of Citroën medium and large vans – Auto Story
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Almost seventy years Citroën produces and sells commercial transport medium and large are appreciated throughout Europe. At the moment, the French company offers two offers in these segments: Nervous и Jumper.
La second generation del Jumpy will be released in 2007. Made in collaboration with Fiat (who calls him Shield) AND Peugeot (Consultant) and also sold Toyota with a different name (PROACE), it differs from its ancestor in a larger compartment and a more modern design. Range engines at start it includes a 2.0 petrol engine with 136 hp. and three HDi turbo diesel engines (1.6 hp 90 and 2.0 hp 120), which were joined three years later by a 136 liter diesel with 163 hp. Restyling of 2012 made small changes to the front end, and now there are three engines on the list, all diesel: 1.6 with 90 hp. and 2.0 with 125 and XNUMX hp.
The third series of the most voluminous Citroën Jumper – twin Fiat Ducato, Peugeot boxer e Ram ProMaster (only sold in North America) - was born in 2014 and is nothing more than a deep restyling of the second series. four i engines All HDi turbodiesels are available: 2.2 with 110, 130 and 150 hp. and 3.0 with a capacity of 180 hp. Let's find out together story medium and large vans of the transalpine brand.
Citroën Type H (1947)
Il Citroën Type H it was introduced in 1947 to replace the obsolete TUB developed before World War II and less versatile than competing products. Made on the same floor front-wheel drive of Traction Avant and equipped with engine (also installed at the front) 1.6 petrol engine with 45 hp, has a low load floor, which makes the work of workers easier.
Available in van, pickup and chassis variants, it underwent its first major changes in the early 1961s: the 1.6 diesel engine debuted in 43 with an output of XNUMX hp, replaced three years later (when unique windshield instead of a separate one) by 1.8 hp. 51.
In 1966 Citroën Type H equipped with a 1.9 hp gasoline engine. with a capacity of 59 h.p. After three years the light appears makeup which makes some changes to the front, while in 1972 g. hydropneumatic suspension become available as an option. Production ends in 1981.
Citroën C35 (1974)
Il Citroën C35born of partnership with Fiat, nothing but a twin 242: mechanically strong, but the body is fragile (rust), equipped with front-wheel drive, from independent suspension of four wheels и four disc brakes. engines - 2.0 petrol and two diesel engines (2.2 and 2.5) - derived from the flagship CX.
This van was produced in Italy until 1987, then until 1992 it was assembled in France.
Citroën C25 (1981)
Il Citroën C25, introduced in 1981, has many "twins" scattered throughout Europe: Alfa Romeo AR6, Fiat Ducato e Peugeot J5... Designed to replace the old Type H, it has a range engines consisting of three petrol units (1.8 with 69 hp and 2.0 with 75 and 84 hp) and three diesel engines (1.9 with 70 hp, 2.5 with 74 hp and 2.5 with turbocharging with 95 hp) .with.).
In 1982, the pickup and passenger transport versions debuted, and in 1991 it was the turn of the serious version. makeup which makes a few changes to the mask.
Citroën Jumper first generation (1994)
La first generation of Citroën Jumper was released in 1994, coinciding with the launch of "relatives" Fiat Ducato e Peugeot boxer, everything is produced in Abruzzo, in the factory Sevel di Atessa (Chieti).
Range engines at launch, it includes a 2.0 petrol engine with 109 hp. and five diesel units (1.9 69 and 92 hp, as well as 2.5, 86 and 103 hp). In 107, a 1998 2.5 hp engine. was replaced by a 103 2.8 hp engine. (withdrawn from the market in 122), and in the following year the power of the 2000 engines decreased (from 1.9 to 69 hp and from 68 to 92 hp).
In 2000, the 2.5 most powerful of first generation of Citroën Jumper abandons scenes, replaced by a more modern 2.8 hp 128 HDi. Next year, the turn of the 2.5-horsepower 86 will leave the list: its place is taken by the 2.0-horsepower 84 HDi.
On the occasion of the opening makeup 2002 - which brings a more individual look - there are many innovations under the hood: the power of the 2.0 petrol engine is increased to 110 hp. (and the same engine also becomes available on LPG и methane) and a 2.2 HDi turbodiesel with 101 hp. included in the price list. Two years later it was the turn of the 2.8-horsepower 146 HDi.
Citroën Jumpy first generation (1994)
Additionally, first generation of Citroen Jumpy – Introduced in 1994 – Born by agreement with Fiat (which produces Shield) AND Peugeot (Consultant). Made on the same platform as minivans. Citron Evasion, Fiat Ulysses, Launch Z e Peugeot 806, has a range engines at start, it consisted of a 1.6 petrol engine with 79 hp. and the 1.9 diesel engine with 69 and 92 hp, which in 1999 was replaced by the 2.0 HDi with 94 and 109 hp.
In 2000, the 1.6 Otto cycle left room for the 136 hp 2004-liter engine, while in XNUMX makeup which decorates the front.
Citroën Jumper second generation (2006)
La second generation of Citroën Jumper - a van that appeared on the market in 2006 - a twin Fiat Ducato и Peugeot boxer. Its front end is one of the most original ever made in the commercial vehicle segment.
Three engines - turbodiesel - at the debut stage: 2.2 with a capacity of 100 and 120 hp. and 3.0 with 157 hp. In 2011, the power of the engine with fewer foals is increased to 110 hp. and a more “bad” version of 150 hp comes out. Instead, the three-litre diesel fuel grows from 157 to 177 hp.
