- Refined 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Predictable handling
- Accurate steering
- Lacks the payload and dimensions of VW T5 Transporter van
- Front bench seat cramped for two passengers
- No ESC or traction control
Review: Citroën G9C Dispatch (2008-12)
Overview
Released in April 2008, the Citroën Dispatch was a two seat van that was available in short and long wheelbase models. Manufactured in Valenciennes, France, the front-wheel drive Dispatch was powered by 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
The short wheelbase models were 4805 mm long, 2194 mm wide, 1942 mm tall and had 3000 mm long wheelbases; the long wheelbase models, however, were 5135 mm long and had 3122 mm long wheelbases (more dimensions below). Furthermore, the Dispatch had twin rear barn doors and twin side-sliding doors.
The Dispatch had MacPherson strut front suspension with triangulated rear arms and an anti-roll bar and independent, coil-sprung trailing arm rear suspension with a semi-flexible transverse beam and an offset Panhard rod. As an option, pneumatic rear suspension was offered to maintain ride height regardless of load.
| Years | Wheelbase | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWB | 2008-10 | 3000 mm | 2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp man. | 88 kW at 4000 rpm | 300 Nm at 2000 rpm |
| LWB | 2008-12 | 3122 mm |
| SWB | LWB | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3000 mm | 3122 mm |
| Payload | 988 kg | 1188 kg |
| Compartment volume | 5.0 m3 | 6.0 m3 |
| Load deck length | 2254 mm | 2584 mm |
| Internal load compartment height | 1449 mm | 1449 mm |
| Maximum load width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Load width between wheel arches | 1245 mm | 1245 mm |
| Side door height | 1293 mm | 1293 mm |
| Side door width | 924 mm | 924 mm |
| Rear door height | 1272 mm | 1272 mm |
| Rear door width | 1237 mm | 1237 mm |
| Load deck height | 562 mm | 562 mm |
| Load deck height (with penumatic self-levelling rear suspension) | 491 mm | 491 mm |
Safety equipment
Safety equipment for the Citroën Dispatch included a driver’s airbag, ABS, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, anti-submarining seats and seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
The Dispatch had 304 mm ventilated front brake discs and 290 mm solid rear discs.
Features
Standard features for the Citroën Dispatch included 16-inch steel wheels with 215/60 R16 tyres, a four speaker sound system with a CD player, air conditioning, a cooled glovebox, remote central locking, power mirrors, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable driver’s seat and seatbelt, tinted windows, a trip computer and an immobiliser.
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