The new Citroen Relay has been completely redesigned and is scheduled to launch in South Africa in 2015.

Upgraded style and features

The new model receives an updated fascia including a new grille, new extended front light signature which includes new headlamps with smooth glass, set high on the front end and with chrome-finished surrounds available with LED daytime running lights.

The rear end benefits from a set of reshaped taillights and an oversized bumper set low for easier loading and unloading.

Interior changes come with a redesigned steering wheel, a dashboard with a new technical interface, and seats in new black fabric with a blend of red and grey dots. There is also a Connecting Box with a Bluetooth hands-free kit and a USB socket, as well as a first-in-segment 5-inch colour touchscreen for displaying the new navigation and reversing camera functions.

Enhanced safety systems comprise of the Intelligent Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, programmable speed limiter/cruise control, the Lane Departure Warning System, and a tyre pressure monitoring function.

The new Citroen Relay will be available in a broad range of eight body styles with four lengths (L1, L2, L3, L4), three wheelbases (3.00 m, 3.45 m and 4.04 m) and three heights (H1, H2, H3). Models coming to South Africa are still under negotiation.

Other details about the facelifted van including the engine line-up for South Africa will be revealed closer to launch.