The new variant is designed for alternating between carrying crew and cargo in commercial applications, use as a taxi, or for a mix of professional and private use.
Based on the extra-long version of the Citan (length 4,705 mm), with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 2.2 t, the extra-long Traveliner offers a new third seat row, consisting of two individual seats.
These are independently adjustable and can be individually folded down, or removed as required. Passengers in the rear row have additional stowage facilities in the side wall panels.
According to Mercedes-Benz, depending on the position of the individual seats, the load space behind them will take between 300 and 400 litres of luggage. Removing the seats in the third row increases the cargo capacity of Citan to 2,200 l. And if the middle row of three seats is folded down too, the load space is enlarged again to 3,500 l.
Standard equipment for the extra-long Traveliner includes a flexible cover for the load compartment, as well as load-securing rings in the floor for securing the cargo when the seats are folded down or removed.
Available to order from August 2014 in the UK, the new model variant offers a choice of two engine output ratings, as either the Citan 109 CDI (90 hp) or the Citan 111 CDI (110 hp), with prices starting from £17,810 plus VAT.
The new vehicle will be on display at Mercedes-Benz VanExperience LIVE, an invite-only van operator event taking place during the next two weeks for more than 1,800 van operators. To book a place at VanExperience LIVE, operators can contact their local Mercedes-Benz Van dealer.