Boxer signals renewed Peugeot van range

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Wednesday, 03 January 2007

Peugeot's new Boxer van, launched in Ireland for the 2007 market, heralds the arrival of a completely renewed van range from Peugeot.

The new van range features enhanced road handling, flexibility, increased comfort, additional payloads and carrying capacities. The new Boxer gains a more stylish exterior than ever before and will retail in Ireland from ?24,070 plus delivery related charges or ex-VAT from ?17,178. It offers a payload carrying capacity of 1155kg up to 1525kg, and will be available in short, medium or long-wheel base, matched to standard or hi-roof body styles.

The new Boxer shares many of the design features of the Citroen Relay and Fiat Ducato, both of which have been introduced recently. The wide front grille is framed by the large Peugeot logo and signature oval headlamps help make its manufacturer instantly recognisable. The cube-shape rear of the Boxer, functionally serves to guarantee a maximum load volume from 8m3 to 13m3.

Inside the new Boxer, Peugeot claims that the cab is both practical and comfortable, packed with equipment normally found in passenger cars. The fascia panel has been designed and manufactured for enhanced functionality.

It has a large number of storage spaces, including a central compartment, two glove boxes, one of which is 'chillable', and practical equipment such as a document holder and cup holder.

To complete the specification, the Boxer also offers a storage pocket in the lower part of each front door panel, overhead storage with an effective volume of 22 litres, a storage area under the driver's seat and an extractable container under the other seats. The passenger bench seat has a writing table incorporated into the back of the central seat.

Standard safety and comfort equipment in Ireland will include ABS, electronic brake force distribution, emergency brake assist, driver's airbag, immobiliser, remote central locking, rear bulkhead, in-dash CD player, steering wheel audio controls, a single sliding side door, adjustable driver's seat, depth adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, electric heated and adjustable door mirrors and electric front windows. These are not standard on the Citroen or Fiat models.

The Boxer comes with two rear swing doors equipped with four locking points as standard, one of which is central. Both swing doors open to an angle of 96°; a retractable rod system allows this angle to be extended to 180°, or optionally to 270°, to facilitate increased access. To ensure any load is securely and safely transported, the ribbed floor is equipped with either eight or ten load securing eyelets depending on the vehicle length.

The Boxer comes with a factory fitted bulkhead completed with a sliding window. The roof of the van is equipped as standard with anchorage points for the fitment of a roof rack if required, able to support loads of between 150 and 200 kg according to the different vehicle lengths.

A comprehensive list of options will also be available ranging from driver's seats with inbuilt suspension or heating, automatic lights & wipers, foglights, manual or climate control air-conditioning, second sliding side door, ESP, ASR (traction control), passenger airbag, side & curtain airbags, speed limiter, cruise control, rear parking aids (audible & rear camera), alarm and pneumatic suspension.

Powered by a 2.2 HDi turbo diesel developing either 100bhp or 120bhp, the engine is matched to a 5-speed manual gearbox or 6-speed manual gearbox, depending on the model chosen.

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