Citroen Nemo: finding a neat little van

Citroen Nemo road test report — Citroen Nemo: compact but spacious van

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!

What’s hot?

Citroen Nemo front seat folds down to provide useful worktop — Fold down front seat: useful for paperwork

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?

Wide-opening rear doors on Citroen Nemo — Easy access: wide-opening rear doors

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

Citroen Nemo has fold down front passenger seat to expand load area — Front seat: folds into floor for greater load length

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
Economy:

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.