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Dual-Clutch Gearbox Given To Mercedes-Benz Citan

Peter Parcon May 26, 2016

Dual-Clutch Gearbox Given To Mercedes-Benz Citan

Gear-shifting fans in the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to drive around with a select model of the Mercedes-Benz Citan featuring a dual-clutch transmission system by June, as shown on a report from carscoops.com. The double-clutch gearbox of the luxury van features a pair of sub-transmissions, which come with their own clutch. As powered is transferred by one into the wheels, the second is already pre-selecting the next gear.

Dual-Clutch Gearbox Given To Mercedes-Benz Citan

According to Mercedes-Benz, the new setup brings together the comfort offered by a six-speed transmission system and the driving experience of a manual gearbox in a light-weight and compact design. This facilitates a nearly seamless gear changes without losing any tractive power, high driving comfort levels and convenience.

Dual-Clutch Gearbox Given To Mercedes-Benz Citan

Buyers of the Citan 112 panel van as well as the Citan 112 Tourer can opt to purchase the model with a dual-clutch gearbox. The gearbox translates to 35.8/51.4/44.1 mpg in the United Kingdom or 7.9/5.5/6.4 liter per 100 kilometers in the US for city and highway driving. It also results to a CO2 emission of 144 grams per kilometer.

Dual-Clutch Gearbox Given To Mercedes-Benz Citan

The Mercedes-Benz Citan 112 panel van with this option is priced at around $22,885 or around £15,820. On the other hand, the price of the Tourer long model starts at $25,894 or around £17,900.

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