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An advanced new Citroën
Jumper (badged as Relay in the UK and
Ireland) range makes its debut at the Amsterdam
Motor Show on 6 February 2002.
This
new, improved model will replace the current,
highly successful Relay
range, which enjoyed its best-ever year in the UK
in 2001, with sales
up over 40% - helping the company become the UK’s
third largest
supplier of vehicles in the ultra-competitive up
to 3.5 tonne gvw
sector.
Due on sale in the UK
in the spring of 2002, the new Relay range will
provide significant
performance, driver comfort and safety benefits as
well as
class-leading standards of load handling
ability. The new UK Relay
range will also offer a wider choice of advanced
HDi common rail diesel
engines and a greater choice of body and chassis
configurations.
Seven years after the debut of
the original and highly successful model, Citroen
is proud to present the new Jumper.
Featuring
the Marque's latest technological innovations, the
new model combines
all the qualities of its predecessor with a host
of additional
functions designed to increase customer
satisfaction. make its debut in
2002.
The new structure of the Jumper
range is designed to satisfy the
requirements
of each professional trade. It comprises panel
and window vans, combi
vans to transport people and platform cabs.
Other versions are
pre-prepared for bodywork conversions : chassis
cab, double cab, bare
chassis and flatbed cab.
The
range is structured around three total laden
weights that give each
model its trade name 29, 33 and 35 - for 2.9
tonnes, 3.3 tonnes and 3.5
tonnes respectively. There are four wheelbases and
seven body styles.
The
modern styling of the new Jumper reflects its many
user benefits. With
its new driving position, soundproofing and
ergonomic design, the cabin
will satisfy the requirements of the most
demanding professionals.
The easy-access loading area
offers useful volumes of between 7.5 m3 and 14 m3.
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Two new engines
make their appearance in the range: the 2.2 HDi
(74 kW EEC/100 bhp DIN)
and the 2.0i dual-fuel petrol/LPG, which will make
its debut in 2002.
The 2.8 HDi (93.5 kW EEC/127 bhp DIN) engine can
be coupled with an
automatic auto-adaptive gearbox.
An
exceptional level of equipment sets the new Jumper
apart from thecrowd.
It is the only vehicle in the segment to offer
such features as:
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a reversing radar,
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an overtaking sensor with
visual and audible signals,
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a TV camera to monitor
reversing manoeuvres from the navigation
screen,
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a seat with adjustable
cushioning for enhanced driver comfort.
A
vehicle of impeccable road manners, the new Jumper
features a range of
safety-related options such as traction control, a
passenger airbag and
side airbags (available on the combi versions
only).
A CABIN TO MEET ALL
REQUIREMENTS
The
cabin of the new Jumper is designed to bring the
driver maximum comfort
and to provide valuable back-up during periods of
intense activity. The
layout has been completely revised to make it
ergonomic and easy to use
with a host of information systems.
The driving position:
designed to suit
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The new Jumper adapts to
users of all shapes and sizes, with a
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height-adjustable steering
wheel as standard for enhanced ergonomic
design
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The seats are designed to
offer maximum comfort and support
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The
driver's seat features an elbow-rest and a
booster cushion, as well as
lumbar support adjustment. The back of the new
2-seater bench features
a large fold-down desk-top, equipped with a
clamp that can be used to
hold such items as a portable computer in
place.
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To
further increase comfort, the driver's seat on
the new Jumper is
available with adjustable cushioning, of the
type found on trucks.
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The
controls are positioned for easy access. The
gear shift, for example,
falls easily to hand. The steering wheel may
be fitted with fingertip
audio commands as an option, enabling the
driver to give the road his
full attention. Optional cruise control
further increases the
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driving pleasure offered
by the new Jumper on long journeys.
Features to simplify life
on board
The
new Jumper is equipped as standard with a
dashboard desktop, together
with a document clip. This enables the driver to
keep all forms and
other professional documents within easy reach.
The vehicle also features a
host of highly accessible stowage compartments,
including:
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a lockable glove
compartment,
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a cubby under the central
air vents to store, for example, a mobile
'phone,
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an
open compartment in the easy-access central
console that can be used to
store the professional documents required for
day-to-day operations
(plans and so on). A 12V connector is also
provided on the right of
this compartment.
The
electronic instrument cluster supplies the driver
with a full range of
information. It serves as a tachometer, rev
counter, engine water
temperature indicator and fuel gauge. The
instrument cluster also
features a multifunction screen displaying the
time, the distance
covered and the oil level, together with
information on maintenance. A
double driver's chronometer/tachograph can be
supplied on the central
console as an option.
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