When choosing a commercial vehicle, many are guided by several criteria. First of all, it is price and reliability. In fact, these are the main factors inherent in such machines. After all, the cheaper the car costs and the less often it breaks, the faster it will pay off and begin to bring net profit. There are tons of offers on the market today. If we consider the segment of small-tonnage cars of foreign manufacture, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter, Crater and Ford Transit immediately come to mind. But there is another car that has no less good characteristics. This is a Citroen Jumper. Photos, features and specifications of the car are presented in our article.
Description
Citroën Jumper is a French-made light commercial van. The model was developed by the Peugeot-Citroen concern, and its analogue is also produced under the name Peugeot Boxer. Citroen Jumper is a quite popular truck in Europe.
The machine is in demand in Russia. Assembly of models for the domestic market is carried out in the Kaliningrad region. The machine received mass distribution in 2010. The car is characterized by a reliable engine, a comfortable interior and a relatively low cost.
Design
For a commercial car, this question is, of course, not in the first place, but the design of Citroen turned out to be very good. The car has a modern slanting optics with running lights, as well as a huge windshield. Her bumper is quite high. Depending on the configuration, it can be black or painted in body color. The machine is galvanized and well stained. According to reviews, the first chips appear no earlier than after 100-150 thousand kilometers.
Dimensions
The Citroen Jumper has three roof heights and four lengths. Therefore, the body size on the Citroen Jumper may vary.
So, the length of the car is from 4.96 to 6.36 meters, the height is from 2.25 to 2.76 meters, but the width is the same in all cases - 2.05 meters excluding mirrors. Ground clearance - 16 cm.
Body volume, carrying capacity
These numbers are completely dependent on the Citroen Jumper modification. The curb weight of the car is from 1.86 to 2 tons. Carrying capacity varies from 1 to 1.9 tons. The body is able to accommodate from 8 to 17 cubic meters of cargo. There are swing gates behind. They open at an angle of 96 or 180 degrees. As an option, another mechanism can be installed here, allowing you to open the wings up to 270 degrees. The right sliding door is also optionally installed on the Citroen Jumper van. On the left, it is installed regularly and is on all vans.
Salon
Citroen Jumper has a comfortable and modern interior. The cabin is designed for three people, including two passengers.
The latter are located on a double chair. The driver's seat can be adjusted in several directions, but all adjustments are only mechanical. The chair has a solid padding and good lateral support, which allows you to not get tired during prolonged work while driving. There is also a reclining armrest for the driver. Landing is high, visibility is excellent. The steering wheel is a four-spoke, with a small set of buttons. The dashboard is arrow, without digital pointers. The gearshift lever, like all modern "Europeans", is located on the front panel.
According to reviews, Citroen Jumper has a spacious cab. Here people of different stature and complexion can fit comfortably. Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the hard plastic in the cabin and not too good sound insulation.
Citroen Jumper: Specifications
In the Russian market, the Citroen Jumper is equipped with only one single engine. It is a four-cylinder turbocharged HDI diesel engine with a 16-valve block head and Common Rail injection. Engine capacity - 2.2 liters. This unit develops a capacity of 130 horsepower. Torque - 320 Nm at two thousand revolutions. A six- speed manual gearbox is paired with the engine . Reviews note that the sixth gear is what you need for trips out of town. The maximum speed of the car is 165 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption of a Citroen Jumper car in the city is 10.8 liters. On the highway, the car consumes 8.4 liters. However, as noted by the reviews, the Citroen Jumper car fuel economy characteristics may be different. This is affected not only by the height of the roof (booths), but also by the speed. The most economical mode is at a speed of 90 kilometers per hour. Reviews also note that the engine on the Citroen Jumper is very high-torque and torquey. Even a loaded car easily climbs a mountain. As easily and confidently, he goes to overtake.
Suspension
This car is built on a front-wheel drive “trolley”, where the bodywork is the supporting structure. The latter is made of high strength steel grades. The engine is transverse to the body. This design is more reminiscent of passenger cars, so it is not surprising that MacPherson struts and A-shaped levers with anti-roll bar are in front. Behind is a beam. Depending on the modification, there may be one or two springs. The latter scheme is practiced on elongated versions of the Citroen Jumper.
Brakes, steering
The brake system is a disc drive with hydraulic drive. An ABS sensor is installed on each wheel. There is also a brake force distribution system. Steering - a rack with the hydraulic booster.
Driving performance
How does the Citroen Jumper behave on the road? Surprisingly, this van is not at all driven like a truck. At the wheel, the driver feels like a passenger car. The Citroen Jumper just as easily enters the corners and is predictably driven. The machine is maneuverable and agile.
As for the ride, it is not the best here - this is what the reviews say. Still, the rear beam and spring suspension make themselves felt. When the car is empty, it is a little "kid" on the road. But it is worth loading the “tail”, as the machine immediately changes its behavior. This is common to all cars of this class. Outside the city, the car is driven well. It is stable at high speeds. But if you go more than 100 kilometers per hour, you should expect an excessive consumption of fuel.
Cost
At the moment, the cost of the Citroen Jumper starts at 1 million 640 thousand rubles. The package includes:
- Audio preparation.
- Hydraulic power steering.
- One airbag.
- On-board computer.
- Electronic immobilizer.
In more expensive versions there are power windows, air conditioning, as well as a full multimedia system with Bluetooth support.
Conclusion
So, we found out what a French Citroen Jumper van is. This car is more expensive than the Gazelle, but at the same time it has much better driving characteristics, a reliable gearbox and engine. Compared with the "classmates" ("Transit", "Crafter" and others), the Citroen van is not inferior in anything - neither in comfort nor in economy.