Used Citroen Synergie

Ever heard of the term Eurovans? Well, it seems that Europeans have a great knack for uniting things. Unknown to many, more than ten years ago, Europe has already gathered something — all for the sake of unanimity. Eurovans actually belong to a group of multi-purpose vehicles, a joint-project of two auto giants — Fiat and PSA. Included in the Eurovan team-up are the Peugeot 806, Lancia Zeta, Fiat Ulysse and the Citroen Synergie. Of the four, the Synergie proved to be the most popular. In 1994, Citroen joined the Eurovan union and locked in its Synergie model as its official entry. Also popular for the name Evasion, the Synergie has had the same features as the three other Eurovans. But, compared to its American counterparts, the Synergie has a lengthier wheelbase. And unlike the Chrysler, the vans’ top American competitor, its sliding doors are smoother. The Citroen van has also conformed to the gear level standard of the project. The gear lever is mounted on top of the dashboard instead of the usual floor mounting. Another remarkable conformity is the position of the handbrakes. All cars have brakes on the foot area. This van has handbrakes on the left side of the driver, located right within the door. This interesting standard allows manufacturers to remove the middle console. As a result, it opened up ample passage between the two front seats. The seating features of the Synergie are also fascinating. The two front seats are fixed but the middle row seats are detachable. The seats on the rear row are optional. Overall, the van can accommodate seven people. Citroen’s Eurovan entry has the exact dimensions similar to that of the Ulysse, Zeta, and 806. The only significant features of the Synergie were its grillers, taillights, lower tailgates, alloy wheels, wheel coverings, inside badging, and the trim levels. In the United Kingdom, the Evasion name was not as popular as the Synergie, probably because the word meant something like “getting away” or “escape to somewhere”. The UK market found the Synergie name more appropriate since it connotes a positive feeling and appeal. New Zealand, however, retained and used the name Evasion. Engine wise, Citroen shared the same 1.9 turbo-diesel XUD hp with the Peugeot 806. Later in 2000, Citroen took a step ahead and replaced its Evasion fleet with the 2.2 110 engine. The used Citroen Synergie discontinued production in 2002. Yet, the French car continued its legacy with the C8 in the second generation of Eurovans.