At "PSMA Rus" launched the production of vans Citroën Jumpy and Peugeot Expert

OOO "PSMA Rus" launched the full cycle production of the PEUGEOT Expert and CITROEN Jumpy

Kaluga plant "PSMA Rus" launched March 2, 2018 years of full-cycle production of commercial vans PEUGEOT Expert and CITROEN Jumpy

The decision on the expansion of the model range of the cars made in Russia, corresponds to the strategic plan "Push to pass" and aims to strengthening the position of PSA Group on the Russian market.

PEUGEOT Expert Kaluga Assembly

Mastering a new generation of PEUGEOT Expert and CITROEN Jumpy in Kaluga was another step in the modernization of the facilities of OOO "PSMA Rus", which reaffirms the commitment of PSA to development of localized production in Russia.

Welding Foundation

Build a new commercial vans will complement the production of the current models of the PSA Group Citroën C4 Sedan and Peugeot 408 – seller brands with a share of 40% in total sales of the Group PSA in Russia. To middle year, starting the production of passenger minibuses SpaceTourer Citroen and Peugeot Traveller, their number will increase to 6. All the cars will be assembled on the same line.

Fully welded body of the vehicle

"Localization is primarily improving the competitiveness of products. That's why the last few years, the PSA Group is actively working to expand the lineup and increase the level of localization. Peugeot and Citroen in the LCV segment is highly competitive and most profitable product of the PSA Group worldwide. We believe that the local Assembly of commercial vans will allow our brands to strengthen its positions on the Russian market.

Body after painting

Later, the range will be expanded at the expense of passenger versions: Traveller Peugeot and Citroen Tourer Space," said Christophe Bergeron, Executive Vice President, PSA Group, chief operating officer for Russia and the Eurasia region and the CIS.

From left to right, General Director of PSMA Rus Nkola Febo, chief operating officer for Russia and the Eurasia region and CIS Christophe Bergeron, the Governor of Kaluga region Anatoly Artamonov

Commercial PEUGEOT Expert and CITROEN Jumpy, collect the Russian factory, will be presented in two lengths (L2 – 4.95 m and L3 – 5.30 m) and one option height of the body (up to 1948 mm, depending load). The wheelbase of both versions is 3, Each of 275 mm. these types of body is available in two versions total mass: up to 2.5 tons (versions for operation in Metropolitan areas, where check-in center of trucks is limited) and a more than 3.0 t depending modification, the volume of the cargo compartment of the van is 5.8 to 6.6 cubic meters. Impressive loading volume with maintaining the compact size make the operation of the car the most convenient in the city, which is especially important for the segment of compact vans.

Assembly line

Vans PEUGEOT Expert and CITROEN Jumpy Russian Assembly are equipped with diesel engines volume of 1.6 l with a manual 5-speed transmission and a 2.0 l working in paired with 6-speed manual transmission. The engine power is 90 HPp. (215 Nm) and 150 HP (370 Nm), respectively.

The basic version of the vans also equipped with all necessary equipment, capable of providing a high level of comfort and security. For to satisfy requirements of professionals, in standard vans include: standard solid metal partition in the entire height of the body, rings for load securing in the floor, right-side sliding door and rear hinged 50/50 doors. The car is perfectly adapted to Russian conditions of operation: in the standard includes reinforced suspension and increased ground clearance, metal crankcase of the engine, non-programmable pre-heater for diesel engine, heated zone of peace wipers, a large capacity battery. In contrast the imported version, the local models have regular fog lights and heated seats, but also an additional level of equipment (Business CITROËN Jumpy, PEUGEOT Expert Premium Pack), which is characterized by the presence in the standard system Moduwork (hatch in the bulkhead, folding passenger seat for transporting long goods), air conditioning, Parking sensors and rain sensors and light.

Just made CITROEN Jumpy

Moreover, thanks to the local Assembly for vans of the brand open new markets, new sales channels. And the planned expansion of range for through the development of the full range of transformations allows to satisfy the needs of new customers, and organizations. So on the basis of commercial vans Peugeot Expert and Citroen Jumpy planned to develop passenger (8+1; 9+1) and utility (4+1; 5+1) versions, refrigerated, armored of armored vehicles, mobile laboratories, vehicles for social and medical emergency and etc.

Modification to database RV

The conversion will allow not only to expand the range of products and build a car, corresponds exactly to the wishes customer, but and to embrace new areas of business.

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