Citroën C8

The C8 is a minivan that seats up to eight measuring 4.73 m in length. The 2008 range has some changes that affect the exterior appearance and interior, and an automatic change for the Diesel version of 170 hp.

The Citroën C8 is a model that shares many components with the Fiat Ulysse, Lancia Phedra and the Peugeot 807. It is available with four engines, one petrol and three diesel.

With diesel engine is on sale from € 28,820, the price that corresponds to version 2.0 HDI 120 hp. It's a little more expensive than equivalent versions of the Fiat Ullyse and Peugeot 807. They are also cheaper and the Mitsubishi Grandis Renault Espace (list of carriers of similar size and power).

On the outside there are new chrome (bumpers on doors, and door knobs) changes the size of the logo of Citroën and pilots are translucent back.

There are also changes in the carrier associated with the color of some coatings, it is now black plastic from the top of the dashboard, the steering wheel, carpet and door panels.

The carrier allows for different configurations. C8 of the series has five seats, two front and a rear bench with three; versions' Captain Chairs' have individual seats in three rows of two seats.

Optionally, the five original squares are allowed to add one, two or three seats by buying for the third row. one or two individual seats or a bench with space for three occupants.

The rear doors do not swing open but moving backward by the side of the body (the opening and closing can be automated by an electric motor): this way the access to the vehicle is more comfortable thanks to a comprehensive success since it is not necessary to have a large space on the side to open the door.

The trunk has a capacity of 225 l if there are three rows of seats. If you only use the two front seats cargo volume is 2948 l.

There are four engines. The petrol is a 2.0 liter 140 hp and is available with five-speed manual transmission (data sheet). The three diesel engines are the same displacement (2.0 l) to give 120 or 136 hp (data sheets) and a 2.2 liter 170 hp (Datasheet).

This 170 hp engine has a system supplied by two turbochargers positioned in parallel. Is an engine with other models of Citroen, Peugeot and Land Rover in all we felt very comfortable to drive (more on this engine in the Citroën C5).

With six-speed manual transmission, which gives the maximum torque is 370 Nm, with the automatic six-relations gives 400 Nm. This automatic change, which is manufactured by Aisin AW to do so by sequentially touches longitudinal lever and will be available throughout 2008.