The NEC will play host to the Dispatch alongside its near-identical new Peugeot Expert sister vehicle ahead of sales for both beginning later this year.
Citroenhas announced it will debut its new Dispatchpanel van at the 2016 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham on April 26.
sister vehicle ahead of sales for both beginning later this year. The Toyota Proace, also on display, is spun off the same EMP2 platform, a joint venture between the three brands.
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The 1.9m tall Dispatch is available as a traditional van as well as in Combi and Crew cab versions, with three lengths - 4.6m, 5.95m and 5.3m. The maximum payload capacity is 1,400kg, there's 6.6m3 of load volume and the Dispatch can tow up to 2,500kg.
Sitting above the Berlingoand below the Relay, the Dispatch can be ordered with a range of six 1.6 or 2.0-litre diesel engines with power outputs ranging from 94bhp to 178bhp. The most efficient version (the BlueHDI 115 stop/start manual) manages 55.4mpg and emits 133g/km of CO2. All engines use AdBlue tech to reduce harmful emissions, while Citroenclaims best-in-class lightness contributes to those figures.
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Like on its cousins, a raft of clever features will be available on the Dispatch. 'Moduwork' is a specially-designed front passenger seat that can be lifted to extend the maximum load length by 1.16m, while sector-first hands free sliding doors can be opened by waving your foot under the rear bumper.
Buyers can spec a seven-inch touchscreen with voice control, sat-nav and 'Mirror Screen' tech that is compatible with Apple CarPlayand MirrorLink.
Car-like tech such as 180-degree Park Assist, a head-up display and adaptive cruise control is also available on the Dispatch, while active safety tech like Active Safety Brake and road sign recognition can be specced. The Peugeot Expert was awarded five stars in Euro NCAP safety tests as a result, and the Dispatch should achieve the same.
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