Eurovans

For the van sold in North America, see Volkswagen Eurovan.
Eurovans
Manufacturer Sevel for PSA and Fiat
Production 1994–2010
Assembly Lieu-Saint-Amand, France (Sevel)
Jakarta, Indonesia (Gaya Motor) (1997-2003)
Successor Fiat Freemont
Lancia Grand Voyager
Citroën DS5
Class Large MPV
Body style 5-door MPV
Related Sevel Nord delivery vans

The "Eurovans" are a family of large MPVs from the Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat and Lancia badges, built by Sevel at Sevel Nord factory. It was launched in March 1994. Production ceased in November 2010.

The Eurovans differ little technically and visually, being a prime example of badge engineering. The Eurovans share mechanicals and body structure with Sevel light commercial vans, Citroën Jumpy (Dispatch), Fiat Scudo and Peugeot Expert.[1]

Contents

First generation (1994-2002)

First generation
Also called Citroën Evasion (Synergie)
Fiat Ulysse
Lancia Zeta
Peugeot 806
Production 1994-2002
Layout FF layout
Platform Sevel Nord van

The first generation Eurovans were introduced in 1994. They are smaller than American vans, like the Chrysler Voyager, which is also available in Europe. In contrast to the Volkswagen Sharan and like American minivans they had sliding rear side doors, a trait they share with their commercial siblings. In spite of the fact that the Voyager also came in the "Grand" versions with elongated body and wheelbase (and the Espace followed suit in 1997), the Eurovans only came in one size.

The Eurovans were almost identical, the differences consisting in different grilles, lower tailgates/taillights, wheel covers/alloy wheels and exterior and interior badging, as well as different trim levels. In October 1998, the Eurovans were mildly facelifted.

Inside, the gear lever was mounted on the dashboard rather than on the floor, and the handbrake is on the door side of the driver's seat, which allowed for the elimination of central console and opened up a passage between the front seats. The seating configurations included two fixed seats in front and three individual removable seats in the middle row, along with optional two individual removable seats or a three-seater bench in the third row.

Engines

The first-generation Eurovans utilized PSA's XU/XUD engines, regardless of brand. They were later replaced by the PSA EW/DW engine. All were mated to 5-speed manual transmissions, except for the 2.0 16v petroleum engine, which had an option of a 4-speed automatic.

Name Fuel Volume Output Torque Engine code Notes
1.8 8v Petrol 1,761 cc (1.761 L; 107.5 cu in) 99 PS (73 kW; 98 hp) @5750 rpm 147 N·m (108 lb·ft) @2600 rpm XU7 Not available for Lancia Zeta, phased out in 2000
2.0 8v Petrol 1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in) 121 PS (89 kW; 119 hp) @5750 rpm 170 N·m (130 lb·ft) @2650 rpm XU10 2C Not available for Lancia Zeta, phased out in 2000
2.0 16v Petrol 1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in) 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) @5500 rpm 180 N·m (130 lb·ft) @4200 rpm XU10 J4 Optional automatic transmission; replaced all previous petroleum engines in July 2000
2.0 8v Turbo Petrol 1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in) 147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) @5300 rpm 235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @2500 rpm XU10 J2TE Phased out in 2000
1.9 8v TD Diesel 1,905 cc (1.905 L; 116.3 cu in) 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm 196 N·m (145 lb·ft) @2250 rpm XUD9 Phased out in 2000, not available for Lancia Zeta
2.1 12v TD Diesel 2,088 cc (2.088 L; 127.4 cu in) 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @4300 rpm 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @2000 rpm XUD11 Phased out in 2000
2.0 8v HDi/JTD Diesel 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @1750 rpm DW10AETD PSA's new HDI engine, billed JTD by Fiat in spite of that; introduced in January 2000 to replace both previous diesels
2.0 16v HDi/JTD Diesel 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm 270 N·m (200 lb·ft) @1750 rpm DW10AETD4 16-valve version of previous engine, introduced in 2001

Model peculiarities

Citroën Evasion/Synergie

The Evasion was badged Synergie in the right hand drive markets of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, presumably due to the existence of the English word "evasion" which is pronounced differently from the French and has different connotations (the word means 'getting away from it all' in French but 'escaping' or 'avoiding' (esp. by subterfuge) in English). However, the car retained the Evasion name in New Zealand. In 1998 the Citroën Evasion received a slight facelift including a larger logo and a restyling of the front grille and rear bumper.

Peugeot 806

The 806 was named according to Peugeot's trademarked "x0x" system, where the first digit indicates model series (vehicle size/class), while the last indicates the generation, with a central zero. The biggest Peugeot series to date was the executive sedan line "60x", so Peugeot chose 8, leaving room for potential other model. The Eurovans were launched when Peugeot was replacing the "x05" with "x06" models, so it was appropriately labeled "806". 806 also gets facelift in 1998 as Citroën Evasion.

Belgian racing team Kronos Racing unveiled a highly modified racing version of Peugeot 806 with internals of Peugeot 405 Mi16 touring car in 1995 season. The 806 even raced in the Spa 24 Hours competition at Spa-Francorchamps, but did not finish due to engine failure.

Fiat Ulysse

The Fiat was named after Ulysses, the Roman name for Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey. This could have been problematic as Honda used the Odyssey name for their minivan, but the Honda Odyssey was only sold in in Europe in its first generation and then named Honda Shuttle. The Ulysse range received a facelift in 1999.

Lancia Zeta

Following the traditional naming theme, Lancia named its variant with the, previously unused, Greek letter Zeta. With its big chrome grille, the Lancia served as the "premium" Eurovan, not available with base engines and exceptionally well equipped, with prices up to 20% higher than corresponding versions of other Eurovans.

Second generation (2002-2010)

Second generation
Also called Citroën C8
Fiat Ulysse
Lancia Phedra
Peugeot 807
Production February 2002-November 2010
Layout FF layout
Platform Sevel Nord van
Wheelbase 2,823 mm (111.1 in)
Length 4,727 mm (186.1 in) (Peugeot 807)
Width 1,854 mm (73.0 in) (Peugeot 807)
Height 1,752 mm (69.0 in) (Peugeot 807)

February 2002 saw the launch of the second generation of the Eurovans. The floorpan, wheelbase and suspension setup were not altered, but all exterior dimensions as well as front and rear tracks were increased. In particular, the increase in length by almost 30 cm greatly enhanced interior capacity. The new Eurovans were afforded a much more bubbly, contemporary look, along with a modern-looking dashboard with centrally mounted gauges.

The differences between the various versions are now more pronounced, encompassing entire front fascias and rear sections (including head- and taillights), as well as different interior colour themes. The Citroën C8 and Peugeot 807 also get a slightly facelift in 2008. The Fiat and the Lancia are slightly wider than PSA vans, and the Phedra is also longer than other Eurovans.[2]

To highlight the launch of the V6 engine, Peugeot presented a design study called Peugeot 807 Grand Tourisme at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. Apart from the fancier 4-passenger interior and some mechanical and visual tuning, the car was essentially a top-of-the-line 807 in a peculiar purple colour.

Engines

The engine range comprised again of different versions of the PSA EW/DW engine, paired with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Additionally, top-of-the-line versions came with the PSA ES V6.

All diesels were PSA's HDIs, but billed JTD by Fiat as well.

Name Fuel Volume Output Torque Engine code Notes
2.0 16v Petrol 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @6000 rpm 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4100 rpm EW10 J4 Later replaced by the new 140 PS version of the same engine
2.0 16v Petrol 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm 200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @4000 rpm EW10 A Replaced the 136 PS version; not available for Fiat or Lancia
2.2 16v Petrol 2,230 cc (2.23 L; 136 cu in) 158 PS (116 kW; 156 hp) @5650 rpm 217 N·m (160 lb·ft) @3900 rpm EW12 J4 Not available for Fiat or Lancia
3.0 24v Petrol 2,946 cc (2.946 L; 179.8 cu in) 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) @6000 rpm 285 N·m (210 lb·ft) @3750 rpm ES9 Added in 2003, only available with automatic transmission
2.0 16v HDi/JTD Diesel 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm 270 N·m (200 lb·ft) @1750 rpm DW10
2.0 16v HDi/JTD Diesel 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @4000 rpm 300 N·m (220 lb·ft) @2000 rpm DW10
2.0 16v HDi/JTD Diesel 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in) 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @4000 rpm 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @2000 rpm DW10 BTED4
2.2 16v HDi/JTD Diesel 2,179 cc (2.179 L; 133.0 cu in) 128 PS (94 kW; 126 hp) @4000 rpm 314 N·m (232 lb·ft) @2000 rpm DW12 TED4 Only available with manual transmission, in 2005 changed to 6-speed
2.2 16v HDi/JTD Diesel 2,179 cc (2.179 L; 133.0 cu in) 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @4000 rpm 370 N·m (270 lb·ft) @1500 rpm DW12 From 2008 new 2.2 bi-TURBO

Model peculiarities

Citroën C8

Citroën chose to put the minivan in line with its new naming theme, where models were called Cx (x being a number roughly corresponding to the relative size of a given model), hence the Citroën C8. In the UK the Citroën C8 has now been discontinued[3] and the function as Eurovan will be divided between the Citroën C4 Picasso/Grand Picasso and the newest Citroën DS5.

Peugeot 807

The 807 is the new model to it's predecessor, the 806.

Fiat Ulysse

Fiat kept the Ulysse name for its second generation. The direct successor is the Fiat Freemont.

Lancia Phedra

As the new Lancias didn't use Greek letters in the 2000s (until the revival of the Lancia Delta in 2008), the new minivan was called Lancia Phedra, in honor of the Greek mythological figure Phaedra. The successor is the Lancia Voyager.

Sales numbers

Year Sales
2002  ?
2003  ?
2004 31,200
2005 27,500
2006 24,200
2007 21,100
2008 13,500
2009 7,100
2010  ?

Source:[4]

References

  1. ^ "Fiat Scudo Van Range : DO YOU DO SCUDO? - Yahoo! Cars". Uk.cars.yahoo.com. http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/fiat-scudo-van-range-1004350.html. Retrieved 2011-11-26. 
  2. ^ Nowy Auto Katalog. Motor Presse Polska. 2006. pp. 191–271. ISSN 1233-0793.  - technical data based on 2005/06 models
  3. ^ "Cars | Vans | Commercial Vehicles | Citroën UK". Citroen.co.uk. http://www.citroen.co.uk/home/#/new-vans/van-range/. Retrieved 2011-11-26. 
  4. ^ "PSA". Psa-peugeot-citroen.com. 2011-05-19. http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/en/fonctionnelle/automobiles.php. Retrieved 2011-05-23. 
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
Economy car 2CV
Off-roader Méhari
City car C1
Supermini LN / LNA AX
Dyane Axel Saxo I Saxo II C2 DS3
Visa C3 I C3 II
Small family car GSA ZX Xsara I Xsara II C4 I C4 II
DS4
Large family car BX Xantia C5 I C5 II
DS5
Executive car CX XM C6
Leisure
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Berlingo Berlingo II
Compact
MPV		 Xsara Picasso C3 Picasso
C4 Picasso
Large MPV Evasion/Synergie C8
C4 Grand Picasso
Crossover C-Crosser
Convertible C3 Pluriel
Van H Van C25 Jumpy I Jumpy II
C35 Jumper Jumper II
Type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2
City car 107
Supermini 104 106 207 208
205 206 206+
Small family car 309 306 308
305 307 408
Large family car 504 405 406 407 508
505
Executive car 604 605 607
Sports car RCZ
Leisure activity vehicle Bipper Tepee
Partner Combi Partner Tepee
Mini MPV 1007
Compact MPV 3008
5008
Large MPV 806 807
Crossover 4007
Light commercial vehicle Expert Expert Tepee
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500
Panda I Panda II Panda III
Supermini 127 Uno Punto I Punto II
Grande Punto Punto Evo Punto
Small
family car		 Ritmo Tipo Bravo / Brava Stilo Bravo II
131 Regata Tempra Marea Linea
Albea
Large family car 132 Argenta Croma I Croma II
Coupé Coupé
Roadster 124 Spider Barchetta Barchetta
Sports car X1/9
Panel van/Leisure activity vehicle Fiorino I Fiorino II Fiorino III
Doblò I Doblò II
Mini SUV Sedici
Mini MPV Idea
Mid-size crossover Freemont
Compact MPV Multipla
Large MPV Ulysse I Ulysse II
Van Daily* Scudo I Scudo II
Ducato I Ducato II Ducato III
Mini Pickup Strada
Off-road Campagnola (1107)
*Rebadged Iveco model
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Small family car Delta I Delta II Delta III
Large family car Beta Prisma Dedra Lybra Flavia II
Beta Trevi
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Mini MPV Musa
Large MPV Zeta Phedra Voyager
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