When choosing commercial vehicles, manyare guided by several criteria. First of all, this is price and reliability. In fact, these are the main factors inherent in such machines. After all, the cheaper the car is and the less often it breaks, the faster it will pay off and begin to bring a net profit. Today there are a lot of offers on the market. If we consider the segment of low-tonnage vehicles of foreign production, the head immediately comes to Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter, Crater and Ford Transit. But there is another car, which has no less good characteristics. This is Citroen Jumper. Photos, features and technical characteristics of the car are presented in our article.
Description
Citroën Jumper is a low-tonnagecommercial van of French manufacture. The model was developed by the concern Peugeot-Citroen, and also produced its analogue under the name Peugeot Boxer. Citroen Jumper - quite popular in Europe truck.
The car is in demand in Russia.The models for the domestic market are assembled in the Kaliningrad region. Mass distribution machine received in 2010. The car is characterized by a reliable engine, a comfortable cabin and a relatively small cost.
Design
For a commercial car this question is worth it,of course, not in the first place, but the design of the "Citroen" was very good. The car has a modern staple optics with running lights, as well as a huge windshield. The bumper is rather tall. Depending on the configuration, it can be black or painted in body color. The machine is galvanized and well painted. As noted by the reviews, the first chips appear not earlier than in 100-150 thousand kilometers of run.
Dimensions
The Citroen Jumper car has three roof heights and four types of length. Therefore, the dimensions of the body on the Citroen Jumper may be different.
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 in all cases is the same - 2.05 meters without mirrors. Clearance - 16 cm.
Body volume, carrying capacity
These figures are completely dependent on the modificationCitroen Jumper. The equipped weight of the car makes from 1,86 to 2 tons. The carrying capacity varies from 1 to 1.9 tons. The body can accommodate from 8 to 17 cubic meters of cargo. Behind there are a swing gates. They open at an angle of 96 or 180 degrees. As an option, another mechanism can be installed here, which allows opening the doors to 270 degrees. Optionally, the right sliding door is also mounted on the Citroen Jumper. To the left, it is installed on a regular basis 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 armchair.The driver's seat can be adjusted in several directions, but all adjustments are only mechanical. The chair has a firm padding and good lateral support, which allows you not to get tired while working long hours at the wheel. There is a reclining armrest for the driver. Landing is high, visibility is excellent. The steering wheel is four-spoke, with a small set of buttons. Instrument panel - pointer, without digital pointers. The gear lever, like all modern "Europeans", is on the front panel.
As noted by the reviews, Citroen Jumper hasspacious cabin. People can fit comfortably in people of different sizes and sizes. Among the shortcomings is worth noting the hard plastic in the cabin and not too good noise insulation.
Citroen Jumper: specifications
In the Russian market, Citroën Jumperis equipped with only one single engine. He is a four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine HDI with a 16-valve block head and a Common-Rail injection. The working volume of the engine is 2.2 liters. This unit develops a power of 130 horsepower. The twisting moment - 320 Nanometers at two thousand turns. Coupled with the motor is a six-speed manual gearbox. The reviews indicate that the sixth transfer is what you need to travel outside the city. The maximum speed of the car is 165 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption of the Citroen Jumper in the city is 10.8 liters. On the road the car consumes 8.4 liters. However, as noted by the reviews, the Citroen Jumper car fuel economy characteristics may be different. This affects not only the height of the roof (booth), but also the speed. The most economical mode is at a speed of 90 kilometers per hour. Also, the reviews note that the engine on the Citroen Jumper is very stiff and pryemisty. Even a laden car can easily climb a mountain. As easily and confidently he goes on overtaking.
Suspension
This car is built on the front-wheel drive."Trolley", where the supporting structure is the body itself. The latter is made of high strength steel grades. The engine is located transversely to the body. This design is more like a passenger car, so it is not surprising that there are MacPherson struts and A-arms with a stabilizer bar in front. Behind is a beam. Depending on the modification, there may be one or two springs. The latter scheme is practiced on extended versions of the Citroen Jumper.
Brakes, steering
Brake system - disk, with a hydraulic drive. Each wheel has an ABS sensor. There is also a brake force distribution system. Steering - rake with power.
Driving performance
How does the Citroen Jumper behave on the road?Surprisingly, this van is not controlled at all, like a truck. Behind the wheel, the driver feels like a car. "Citroen Jumper" is also easy to enter into corners and predictably controlled. The machine is agile and agile.
Что касается плавности хода, она здесь не самая the best is what the reviews say. Still, the rear beam and spring suspension make themselves known. When the car is empty, it is a little "goat" on the road. But it is necessary to load the "tail", as the machine immediately changes its behavior. This is characteristic of all cars of this class. Outside the city, the car is well controlled. It is stable at high speeds. But if you drive more than 100 kilometers per hour, you should expect excessive fuel consumption.
Cost
At the moment, the cost of the car "Citroen Jumper" starts from 1 million 640 thousand rubles. The package includes:
- Audiopreparation.
- Hydraulic power steering.
- One airbag.
- On-board computer.
- Electronic immobilizer.
In the more expensive versions, there are power windows, air conditioning, as well as a full-fledged multimedia system with Bluetooth support.
Conclusion
So, we found out what constitutesFrench van Citroen Jumper. This car is more expensive than a “Gazelle”, but at the same time it has much better road performance, a reliable box and engine. In comparison with the "classmates" ("Transit", "Crafter" and others), the Citroen van is not inferior - neither in comfort nor in economy.
