Citroen Nemo HDi 75 test
Review: Mark Bursa
Citroen Nemo 1.4HDi 75 LX Diesel
What is it?
New-style city van, with ultra-low emissions and excellent fuel economy. The Citroen Nemo is the third van to be built as a joint venture between Peugeot-Citroen and Fiat. So it’s almost identical to the Fiat Fiorino and Pegueot Bipper. But with a more sensible name than the Peugeot!
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- Based on the platform of the Fiat Grande Punto…
- …so its overall footprint is hatchback-sized
- Van body is deceptively big but overall length less than a Ford Fiesta
- Payload of 610kg, loadfloor length of 1.52m and volume of 2.5cu m…
- …more than usable for delivery work
- A 1000mm x 1200mm ISO pallet to be carried
- Operators may find a Nemo could replace a larger van for everyday use
- Fiat Grande Punto platform means excellent handling
- Turning circle is less than 10m
- Cab is car-like and comfortable, with excellent headroom
- Nice details include a fold-down front passenger seat
- This ups load volume to 2.8cm m
- And a flip-up clipboard on the top of the dashboard
- Good range of factory options: optional sliding doors on both sides
- CO2 emissions are a tax-friendly 119g/km on the 70hp 1.4 HDi diesel
- Running a Nemo will enhance your company’s ‘green’ credentials
- Optional SensoDrive clutchless manual for city driving
What’s not?
- Side door apertures are smaller than they look
- Bulkhead and rear wheel arches intrude into the space…
- …so the only way to load bulky items is through the back door
- Remember, it’s badge-engineered
- Peugeot’s Bipper and Fiat’s Fiorino are the same van – so shop around
What you need to Know
P11D Value: | £9,515 |
Monthly Rental: * | £267 |
What will it be worth: ** | £ |
GVW: | 1,700kg |
Payload: | 610kg |
Loadspace Volume: | 2.5cu m |
Basic Loadspace Dimensions: | 1,520mm long x 1,050 wide x 1,180 high |
Engine: | 1.4-litre HDi Diesel |
CO2 Emissions: | 119g/km |
Power/torque: | 70hp/160Nm @ 1,750rpm |
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*Monthly commercial vehicle rental courtesy of the Van Unit atLombard Vehicle Management. Based on 36 months/60,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance contract.
**Trade value of van if purchased after three years and 60,000 miles. (Powered by Deltapoint)
Business Van Manager Road Test Rating
Car-derived vans used to comprise a box body welded to the front of a popular hatchback – but that’s sooo 20th century. The Citroen Nemo puts a clever, small panel van body on to a hatchback platform to combine car-like driveability with van practicality. Factor in a clean (sub-120g CO2), economical diesel engine and cheeky good looks and you’ve got a winning combination.
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