Wednesday, April 22, 2009

New Citroen Nemo Multispace Announced in UK


Citroën's new Nemo Multispace has been announced in the UK. Taking cues from the bigger Berlingo Multispace, the Nemo Multispace offers a number of value propositions to customers who idealise space and extra cash in the pocket above all else.




Press Release

Citroën is introducing the compact, practical, versatile, environmentally-sensitive and, above all, attractively priced Nemo Multispace.

Whether it’s the 60+ mpg, or sub £10,000 price tag; its 119g/km CO2 emissions or its 2,500 litre load space, the new Nemo Multispace is a surefooted response by Citroën to recent market evolutions – where customers are increasingly looking for good value for money and fuel consumption in environmentally friendly and practical vehicles.

It is set to complement its bigger brother, the Berlingo Multispace – the car that introduced value MPVs to the UK 11 years ago. Today the Nemo Multispace can offer buyers even better value for money if they part exchange their pre-2000 registered car with Citroën’s £2000 Scrappage Incentive, meaning customers could drive away their new Nemo for just £7,995.

Offered in one trim level, the MPV version of the award-winning LCV model appeals to drivers looking for a simple vehicle with functionality and space for the whole family. However, functional the New Nemo Multisapce may be, yet it doesn’t lack creature comforts with remote central locking, electric windows, power steering, split rear seats, 4 airbags, trip computer and even ‘guide me home’ lights fitted as standard.

The Nemo Multispace’s distinctive appearance expresses a fun and functional personality with the smooth lines of its short front and vertical rear end. The wide windscreen, good glass area and large door mirrors allow impressive visibility from the inside and give the Nemo Multispace its signature Citroën MPV character.

With its chunky two-tone front and rear bumpers, sculpted wheel arches and black side rubbing strips the car has an ‘active’ appearance. The clear-lens headlamps and large chevrons communicate robustness and purpose.

Twin sliding doors in the rear provide an easy, wide access point for passengers, even in restricted locations. The large tailgate, with the Citroën chevrons prominently positioned in the centre, provides convenient, low-threshold loading and easy access to the car’s contents.

A car designed for being at home in the urban environment, the Nemo Multispace’s compact size and tight – sub 10 metre – turning circle offers drivers agile city mobility whilst the car is capable of providing smooth, long distance running and good fuel economy on the open road.

Measuring just 3.96m long, 2.02m wide and 1.72m tall (1.78m with optional roof bars), the Nemo Multispace manages to pack a surprising amount of internal room into its compact exterior with nearly 1.7m of cabin length offering generous elbow and headroom in both the front and rear. The smart design of the seats offer both comfort and support, whilst the rear seats, mounted 40mm higher than the front ones, give passengers a clear view ahead.

For those in need of more space than the Nemo Multispace’s already impressive 360-litre boot volume, it can be increased to either 890-litres with rear seats folded or a massive 2500-litres with the rear seats completely removed. For added convenience the removable luggage shelf can be stored behind the back of the rear bench.

Offering users flexible functionality, there are numerous convenient stowage compartments positioned throughout the cabin with 12 locations at the front to meet a range of requirements. The rugged PVC cabin floor covering underlines the car’s practical personality.

The Nemo Multispace puts drivers in a confident, convenient and comfortable seating position. With a high-mounted gear lever, situated close to the steering wheel, along with ergonomically located controls and driving aids, users will feel firmly in control.

Visibility is excellent and drivers can easily find a comfortable setting thanks to a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, height and lumbar adjustable seat and armrest. Making driving easier and more enjoyable, variable power assisted steering is fitted as standard and for convenience on the move, there are also front electric windows, as well as electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors. Keeping occupants cool on warm days, the Nemo Multispace can also be fitted with air-conditioning.

The Nemo Multispace is fitted with smart equipment for entertainment on the move. There is a high-quality audio system with four loudspeakers and an RDS stereo radio with MP3-compatible CD player for hours of music playback. A handy 12V socket in the front also allows users to power electronic devices.

Convenience items such as a trip computer and guide me home headlights are standard whilst Bluetooth® connectivity is available, enabling safe and easy communication on the move. On/Off controls are positioned in the centre of the dashboard with a microphone built into the central overhead light. The Nemo Multispace is also available with rear parking sensors and an over-speed warning feature that emits a visual and audible signal when the driver exceeds the set speed.

A typically Citroën touch, the Multispace features a removable torch mounted in the boot which also doubles as the boot light. When removed from its mounting the smart gadget provides a useful portable light source and is recharged when placed back in its cradle.

The Nemo Multispace can be powered by either a 1.4i 75hp petrol unit or an efficient 1.4HDi 70hp diesel available with standard or Sensodrive transmission. Citroën’s automated manual Sensodrive gearbox provides the two pedal convenience of a conventional automatic transmission with the fuel economy and low CO2 emissions of a manual gearbox.

Ensuring inexpensive mileage for families on a budget, the ultra frugal HDi unit boasts an optimised fuel economy of 62.8mpg on the combined cycle with a range of around 620 miles on its 9.9-gallon tank. Thanks to the engine’s low CO2 emissions of just 119g/km, the HDi model comes with Citroën’s Airdream label, a special eco-signature only bestowed on the Company’s most environmentally conscious vehicles. The low CO2 emissions also mean drivers can benefit from low road fund licence.

Safe and secure, the Nemo Multispace is equipped with ABS, driver and passenger airbags as well as front lateral airbags as standard. The imposing, robust design of the bonnet and front bumpers also offers strength and rigidity whilst rear fog lights and a high-level third brake light ensure optimum visibility to other road users.

For the secure fitment of child seats there are two Isofix anchor points on the two outer rear seats and an automatic door locking feature is installed that activates when the vehicle is in motion. Remote central locking and an immobiliser are also fitted as standard.

The Nemo Multispace is on sale now with prices starting at just £9,995.00 for the 1.4i petrol model up to £11,795.00 with the 1.4HDi engine and Sensodrive transmission, all models are insurance group 2E, with 20,000 mile service intervals.

PRICES

ENGINE

CO2 (g/km)

PRICE

1.4i 8V 75hp

165

£9,995.00

1.4HDi 8V 70hp

119

£10,995.00

1.4HDi 8v 70hp SensoDrive

119

£11,795.00

DIMENSIONS


mm

Length

3959

Width (folded door mirrors)

1816

Width (with door mirrors)

2019

Height

1721

Height with roof bars

1782

Wheelbase

2513

BOOT VOLUME & DIMENSIONS


litres

Seats up – below parcel shelf

360

Seats down – up to waistline

740

Seats folded forward – up to waistline

890

Seats removed – up to the roof

2500

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


1.4i 8V 75hp

1.4HDi 8V 70hp

1.4 HDi 8V 70hp SensoDrive

ENGINE

Capacity (cm3)

1360

1399

1399

Max power in kW CEE (hp DIN) @ rpm

54 ( 73.4) @ 5200

50 (67.9) @ 4000

50 (67.9) @ 4000

Max torque in Nm CEE (lb-ft) @ rpm

118 (87) @ 2600

160 (118)@ 1750

160 (118) @ 1750

TRANSMISSION
5 speed manual


5 speed SensoDrive



PERFORMANCE (All figures driver alone)
Max speed (mph)

96

94

94

0-62 mph (secs)

16.2

18.2

17.8

ECONOMY [mpg]
Urban cycle

33.6

49.6

49.6

Extra urban

49.6

74.3

74.3

Combined cycle

42.2

62.8

62.8

CO2 EMISSIONS
CO2 (g/km)

165

119

119

WEIGHTS (KG)
Payload (incl driver)

515

515

515

Gross vehicle weight

1680

1700

1700

Kerb weight

1165

1185

1185

Max towing braked

600

600

600

Max roof rack load

100

100

100

STEERING
Type

Variable power assisted steering

Numbers of turns lock to lock

2.82

2.82

2.82

Turning circle between kerbs (m)

9.95

9.95

9.95

FUEL TANK CAPACITY Litres (gallons)
Fuel tank capacity

45 litres [9.9 gallons]

EQUIPMENT

SAFETY & SECURITY
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag, front lateral airbags
Outer rear seats Isofix child seat anchorage point
Transponder immobiliser
Luggage cover
Full size spare wheel

FUNCTIONALITY

Twin sliding side doors with opening windows in row 2
Tailgate
Rubber mats

SEATING

Rear split/folding and removable bench seat - 2/3 - 1/3
Height adjustable rear head restraints

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Variable power assisted steering
High-frequency remote control central locking
Front electric windows with ‘one-touch’ operation and anti-pinch
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Height adjustable driver's seat
Lumbar adjustment on driver’s seat
Driver's seat with armrest
12 volt socket

DRIVER INFORMATION

Multi-function on-board trip computer
Maintenance indicator

LIGHTING AND VISIBILITY

"Guide-me-home" headlamp function
Speed-sensitive windscreen wipers
Tilt opening windows in row 2 and fixed windows in row 3
Tinted windows
Removable torch in the boot

STORAGE

Lidded glove box
Sunglasses holder
Front door pockets with bottle holders

IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT

RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD player

OPTIONS

OPTION

PRICE

Air conditioning

£500.00

Road Pack
(Roof bars & front fog lights)

£200.00

Rear parking sensors

£200.00

Bluetooth® system

£180.00

Metallic/Pearlescent paint

£390.00

Source: Citroen via:newspress.co.uk




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