Citroen Dispatch XTR+

4WD (or AWD) drive vans are a small and specialist area of the market. Notable contenders have included the VW Transporter Synchro, Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 and most recently the Ford Transit AWD.

Citroen have now added a new vehicle to the mix – the Dispatch XTR+.

Although it isn’t a four-wheel drive vehicle, retaining the Dispatch’s standard FWD configuration, it does offer improved off-road abilities. These are delivered by a limited-slip differential which transfers up to 75% of drive to one wheel in slippery situations and revised suspension and steering setups.

This combination of changes gives the Dispatch XTR+ improved ground clearance, underbody protection and greatly improved traction in ‘soft road’ conditions such as forestry roads and unsurfaced access tracks. The van is aimed at the utility, forestry and agriculture sectors and other buyers who will appreciate the practical and cost benefits it offers over dedicated 4×4 vehicles.