CITROEN E-SPACETOURER - THE RETURN OF THE MPV?

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The Citroen e-SpaceTourer is reviewed as a practical electric MPV based on the Dispatch van platform. While it excels in interior flexibility, seating configurations (up to nine seats), and sheer practicality for carrying passengers and cargo, its appeal is significantly hampered by several compromises. The reviewer highlights a very limited WLTP range of 143 miles (estimated real-world 125 miles) due to its size and weight, which is a major drawback for family use. Ride quality is also criticized for its "weird undulation type of thing" on larger bumps, making it feel somewhat seasick. Furthermore, the interior, while functional, features a plastic steering wheel and some hard, scratchy plastics, feeling less premium than expected for its price point (starting at £46,250 after grant). The reviewer notes that its siblings, the Peugeot e-Traveller and Vauxhall e-Vivaro Life, offer better range flexibility (medium and long wheelbases) and higher specification levels, making the e-SpaceTourer feel less value for money. Ultimately, the e-SpaceTourer is deemed to have limited appeal, potentially suited for private hire or executive transport companies, but less so as a family car unless significant compromises are acceptable.