Mercedes-Benz has released a trio of teaser images for its upcoming Citan concept, previewing the carmaker's plans to target the rapidly growing city-van segment.

Like Europe's ubiquitous city cars, the small or 'city van' segment is made up of small utilities that include the (old Barina) Opel Corsa-based Combo, the Renault Kangoo and the Volkswagen Caddy.

Developed under its partnership with the Renault Nissan Alliance, the Citan will slot into the entry-level end of Merc's commercial range, beneath the larger Vito, Sprinter and Vario models.

Mercedes expects to snag a five percent share of Europe's small van market, selling around 35,000 Citan vans each year.

While the sketch shown here features a regular van design, Mercedes says the Citan range will include dual-cab and mini-bus variants, with a number of short- and long-wheelbase options.

The Citan will be offered with a range of petrol and diesel engine options, but, like Volkswagen's small eT! concept, an all-electric version is also under consideration.

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  Luke says,
  4 months ago

  The more competition in the van market, the better. And if they keep injecting as much effort in to good designs as they do in the car sector.. even better still.
  
  It can only be a win win for those of us looking to lug lots of stuff around but wanting some style too.