Realising that you need a van for your needs can be a sobering thought if you’re used to driving a car: you can be forgiven for thinking about driving lessons before you take to the road. However; vans like the Citroën Nemo have turned the concept of the small van on it’s head. Here are seven reasons why this van is perfect for you:

It’s great value

The Citroën Nemo is priced very reasonably at £9,375-£12,175, which is comparable with many small cars. There’s a choice of 72bhp petrol or 74bhp diesel engines, 3 trim levels and a further choice of options.

It’s very economical

The 1,360cc petrol engine will return a respectable 40mpg, and this helps to make the basic X model a real consideration for those wishing to take advantage of the low purchase price and the lower cost of petrol compared to diesel. However; for long-distance drivers, the 1,248cc diesel is more powerful and more economical, with a possible fuel consumption of 66mpg.

It’s easy to drive

The Nemo is based on the Fiat Punto and drives more like a car than a van. The driving position features good visibility with large mirrors and a deep windscreen. It also has power-assisted steering, making life easy for the driver.

 

It has a huge storage capacity

The Nemo has a class-leading 2.5 cubic metres of space, which rises to 2.8 cubic metres when the passenger side seat is folded into a recess in the loading bay. This capacity is double that of comparable hatchback vans.

 

It’s practical

The Nemo features rear doors that open through 180 degrees to aid loading, and higher-spec models feature a side door. There’s also a choice of bulkheads including a folding cage that encloses the driver to protect against shifting loads when the full load capacity is used.

 

It’s safe

The Nemo now features Electronic Stability Control (ESG) as an option on the basic models, and this comes as standard with the EGS version. All models feature ABS as standard.

 

It’s environmentally friendly

The diesel automatic version of the Nemo with start-stop technology boasts an ultra-low CO2 emission level of 109 g/km, and all models are compliant with Euro-5 emissions regulations. This makes the Citroën Nemo perfect for those wishing to lower their carbon footprint.