Eurovans

Second generation
Second generation
Overview
Production	June 2002 – June 2014 (Citroën and Peugeot); June 2002 – November 2010 (Fiat and Lancia)
Body and chassis
Platform	Sevel Nord vans[citation needed]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,823 mm (111.1 in)
Length	4,727 mm (186.1 in) (Peugeot 807)
Width	1,854 mm (73.0 in) (Peugeot 807)
Height	1,752 mm (69.0 in) (Peugeot 807)

First generation
First generation
Overview
Also called	Citroën Evasion; Citroën Synergie; Fiat Ulysse; Lancia Zeta; Peugeot 806
Production	March 1994 – February 2002
Body and chassis
Platform	Sevel Nord vans[citation needed]

Eurovans
Eurovans
	Peugeot 807 (facelift), one of the four Eurovan versions
Overview
Manufacturer	Sevel Nord
Production	March 1994 – June 2014
Assembly	Lieu-Saint-Amand, France (Sevel)
Body and chassis
Class	Large MPV (M)
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Sevel Nord vans
Chronology
Successor	Fiat Freemont; Lancia Voyager; Citroën Space Tourer; Peugeot Traveller

The Eurovans are a family of large MPVs from the Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat and Lancia marques that were produced at the jointly-owned Sevel Nord factory in France. The term Eurovan was not used by the brands themselves in sales literature, but rather by the motoring press to refer to the vans collectively. It was launched in March 1994, and production ceased in November 2010 for the Fiat and Lancia models, and in June 2014 for the Citroën and Peugeot siblings.^[1]

The Eurovans differ little technically and visually, being a prime example of badge engineering. They share mechanicals and body structure with the Sevel Nord light commercial vans, the Citroën Jumpy (Dispatch), Fiat Scudo and Peugeot Expert.^[2]

The first generation Eurovans were marketed as the Citroën Evasion, Fiat Ulysse, Lancia Zeta and Peugeot 806. The second generation models were all renamed, except the Fiat Ulysse, with the nameplates now Citroën C8, Lancia Phedra and Peugeot 807.

First generation (1994–2002)

The first generation Eurovans were introduced in 1994. They are smaller than American vans, like the Chrysler Voyager, which is also available in Europe. In contrast to the Toyota Previa and like American minivans they had sliding rear side doors, a trait they share with their commercial siblings. In spite of the fact that the Voyager also came in the "Grand" versions with elongated body and wheelbase (and the Espace followed suit in 1997), the Eurovans only came in one size.

The Eurovans were almost identical, the differences consisting in different grilles, lower tailgates/taillights, wheel covers/alloy wheels and exterior and interior badging, as well as different trim levels. In October 1998, the Eurovans were mildly facelifted.

Inside, the gear lever was mounted on the dashboard rather than on the floor, and the handbrake is on the door side of the driver's seat, which allowed for the removal of middle console and opened up a passage between the front seats. The seating configurations included two fixed seats in front and three individual removable seats in the middle row, along with optional two individual removable seats or a three-seater bench in the third row.

Engines

The first-generation Eurovans utilized PSA's XU/XUD engines, regardless of brand. They were later replaced by the PSA EW/DW engine. All were mated to 5-speed manual transmissions, apart from the 2.0 16v EW petroleum engine, which had an option of a 4-speed automatic.

Name	Fuel	Volume	Output	Torque	Engine code	Notes
1.8 8v	Petrol	1,761 cc (1.761 L; 107.5 cu in)	99 PS (73 kW; 98 hp) @5750 rpm	147 N·m (108 lb·ft) @2600 rpm	XU7	Not available for Lancia Zeta, phased out in 2000
2.0 8v	Petrol	1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in)	121 PS (89 kW; 119 hp) @5750 rpm	170 N·m (130 lb·ft) @2650 rpm	XU10 2C	Not available for Lancia Zeta, phased out in 2000
2.0 16v	Petrol	1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in)	132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp) @5500 rpm	180 N·m (130 lb·ft) @4200 rpm	XU10 J4	Phased out in 2000
2.0 16v	Petrol	1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in)	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) @6000 rpm	190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @4100 rpm	EW10 J4	Optional automatic transmission; replaced all previous petroleum engines in July 2000
2.0 8v Turbo	Petrol	1,998 cc (1.998 L; 121.9 cu in)	147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) @5300 rpm	235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @2500 rpm	XU10 J2TE	Phased out in 2000
1.9 8v TD	Diesel	1,905 cc (1.905 L; 116.3 cu in)	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm	196 N·m (145 lb·ft) @2250 rpm	XUD9	Phased out in 2000, not available for Lancia Zeta
2.1 12v TD	Diesel	2,088 cc (2.088 L; 127.4 cu in)	109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @4300 rpm	250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @2000 rpm	XUD11	Phased out in 2000
2.0 8v HDi/JTD	Diesel	1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in)	109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm	250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @1750 rpm	DW10ATED	PSA's new HDI engine, billed JTD by Fiat in spite of that; introduced in January 2000 to replace both previous diesels
2.0 16v HDi/JTD	Diesel	1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in)	109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm	270 N·m (200 lb·ft) @1750 rpm	DW10ATED4	16-valve version of previous engine, introduced in 2001

Model differences

Citroën Evasion

Front view

Citroen Evasion (New Zealand)

The Evasion was badged Synergie in the RHD markets of both the United Kingdom and Ireland. However, the car maintained the Evasion name in New Zealand. In 1998, the Citroën Evasion got a slight facelift, including a larger logo and a restyling of the front grille and rear bumper. The Citroën brand was sold in Mexico with a headquarters in Detroit.

Peugeot 806

Front view

Rear view

The 806 was named according to Peugeot's "x0x" system, where the first digit indicates model series (vehicle size/class) and the last indicates the generation, with a central zero. The largest Peugeot series then available was the executive saloon 605, so Peugeot chose 8, potentially leaving room for an in between model. The Eurovans were launched when Peugeot was replacing the "x05" with "x06" models, so it was appropriately labeled "806".

Fiat Ulysse

Front view

Rear view

The Fiat was named after Ulysses, the Roman name for Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey. This could have been problematic as Honda used the Odyssey name for their minivan, but the Honda Odyssey was only sold in Europe in its first generation and then named Honda Shuttle. The Ulysse range received a facelift in 1999.

Lancia Zeta

Front view

Rear view

Following the traditional naming theme, Lancia named its variant with the previously unused Greek letter Zeta. With its big chrome grille, the Lancia served as the "premium" Eurovan, not available with base engines and exceptionally well equipped, with prices up to 20% higher than corresponding versions of other Eurovans.

Second generation (2002–2014)

In 2002 the second generation of the Eurovans was launched. The 807 itself was launched in June, followed by the C8 in July.^[3] The floorpan, wheelbase, and postponement^{[clarification needed]} were not transformed, but all exterior dimensions-including front and rear tracks- were increased. The increase in length of almost 30 cm greatly enhanced interior volume. The new Eurovans were afforded a much more bubbly, contemporary look, along with a modern-looking dashboard with centrally mounted gauges.

The differences between the various versions were more marked, surrounding full front fascias and rear sections (including head- and tail-lights), as well as different interior colour themes. The middle and third row seats now had fore/aft sliders to increase flexibility and also adjustable backs. As with the first generation, a three-seater bench seat was available in the third row, slotting into the standard third row seat runners, with back-lowering and tilt forward arrangements to increase boot space.

The Citroën C8 and Peugeot 807 also got a light facelift in 2008.

The Fiat and the Lancia were slightly wider than PSA vans, and the Phedra is also longer than other Eurovans.^[4]

To highlight the launch of the V6 engine, Peugeot presented a design study called Peugeot 807 Grand Tourisme at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. Despite the fancier 4-passenger interior and some mechanical and visual tuning, the car was essentially a top-of-the-line 807 in a purple colour.