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User Reviews
Citroen C8 |
Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi with a Elddis |
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Anthony McAdam reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi (79 Kw/106 bhp). Modelyear: september 2002 - july 2006) and a Elddis Odyssey 524 of 1495 kg.
The towing capability for this outfit is:
 = 91%*
 = 96 km/u
 = 18%I have nothing but praise for the C8 HDI. It is ideal with my Odyssey. The nose weight of the van doesn't affect the rear suspension at all even at its max for the vehicle around 75kg. It copes with accelerating passed lorries on the motorways without any fuss. The width of the vehicle means you dont have to concentrate too much about the van sticking out from behind it and the overtaking mirrors are adequate for most situations. The diesel engine returns around 27 mpg on fairly undulating rounds, a mix between B roads and motorway. If any of your readers have seen the roads around Kielder forest you will appreciate their severity. It is able to cope with 5th gear most of the time where you would expect it to. Stability is very good even with a juggernaught overtaking you going down hill. The breaks are more than adequate to pull everything up quickly with discs all round, and in emergencies the hazard warning lights come on automatically to warn those who are right behind you! Access to the luggage area is fine with the big overhead tail gate clearing the jockey wheel with room to spare. The tow bar mounting points are well located and removal of the spare wheel is not hinderd by its position.
On bumpy roads you don't get bounced around with the weight of the van tugging on the hitch so the kids don't complain of sea sickness!
The only thing that I have noticed is that it uses a little more oil when towing than when its not, but only 250ml or so over 5hrs towing.
Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi with a Caravan |
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peter reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi (79 Kw/106 bhp). Modelyear: september 2002 - july 2006) and a Caravan of 1250 kg.
The towing capability for this outfit is:
= 76%*
= 97 km/u
= 20%i have a c8 loads of space but beware it drinks juice very quick ime doing a 135 miles per week on £35
you buy one of these make sure you have a gold card with you but all in all very nice car to drive execlent vision very comfy hand brake on right near drivers door.
Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi aut. with a Knaus |
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Uffe Toft reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi aut. (79 Kw/106 bhp). Modelyear: september 2002 - july 2006) and a Knaus Sport 500 FU of 1375 kg.
The towing capability for this outfit is:
= 79%*
= 94 km/u
= 23%This tow is very good. Automatic with speedpilot is very low stress! Only the car would need a kick down contact under the speeder for easy kick down!
But i have taken my caravan 6 times from DK to F and I find the constalation very good!
Citroen C8 - 2.0i 16v aut. with a Sprite |
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anthony snaith reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.0i 16v aut. (100 Kw/134 bhp). Modelyear: september 2002 - up to now) and a Sprite Major 5 of 1300 kg.
The towing capability for this outfit is:
= 78%*
= 102 km/u
= 14%i find it a good match you dont feel the caravn at all
Citroen C8 - 2.2 Hdi with a Abbey |
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Brian reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.2 Hdi (94 Kw/126 bhp). Modelyear: january 2004 - july 2006) and a Abbey Vogue 540 of 1469 kg.
The towing capability for this outfit is:
= 83%*
= 102 km/u
= 18%The C8 has served as a reliable tow car for the last year and 1,500 trouble free miles. Stability is very good on motorways (including a very busy M62!) and cruising in 6th gear at 60mph is easy. The C8 has enough space for a family of 2 adults and 2 children with all the kit that goes with a family of 4.
Citroen C8 - 2.2i 16v with a Elddis |
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stephen reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.2i 16v (116 Kw/155 bhp). Modelyear: september 2002 - march 2006) and a Elddis Avante 505 of 1500 kg.
The towing capability for this outfit is:
= 90%*
= 109 km/u
= 11%We have the top of the range,nice car but corners like a big bus,big spec ,and lots to go wrong !!!,drinks fuel,lots of room for the kids,we have the six seat version so they could not fight,they still fight just have a bigger swing now,would I buy again,not sure
* Calculated weight ratio according to the British Towing Code (loaded weight caravan / kerb weight car)
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