Citroën SpaceTourer

Citroën SpaceTourer (2017 – 2022) | Expert Rating

Summary

The nine-seater Citroën SpaceTourer MPV arrived in the UK in late 2016, and is a passenger version of the Citroën Dispatch mid-size delivery van.

Developed by parent company Stellantis, the SpaceTourer is essentially identical to the Peugeot Traveller, Vauxhall Vivaro Life and Toyota Proace Verso, as well as the new Fiat Ulysse which will be arriving in 2022.

First unveiled at the 2016 Geneva motor show, the Citroën SpaceTourer line-up consists of two diesel powertrains, with both manual and automatic transmission variants available. An all-electric version called the e-SpaceTourer was unveiled in 2020 – we are building a separate page for this version, so check back again soon.

Customers can choose between the standard ‘M’ trim, and the longer ‘XL’ trim, but reviewers generally conclude that the interior quality of both options is rather basic. “It feels cheap in places and looks very dull inside”, Carwow concludes, adding that the Citroën SpaceTourer’s back-to-basics cabin is likely to disappoint buyers that are more accustomed to driving traditional people carrier models, like the Citroën C4 SpaceTourer.

Which? agrees, stating that “As an everyday car, the Citroën SpaceTourer is betrayed by its van-based origins all too clearly in its stuttery ride quality and loud cabin noise.” However, it also points out that, “for carrying people and luggage, the SpaceTourer is pretty much perfect.”

“It will suit people whose family has outgrown a conventional MPV or SUV”, Auto Trader deduces, “but more likely, it’ll be snapped up by airport taxi firms and private hire companies who need to transport lots of people and baggage comfortably, quickly and without fuss.”

As of December 2021, the Citroën SpaceTourer holds an Expert Rating of 61%, based on 15 UK reviews in our database.

In January 2022, Citroën announced that the diesel SpaceTourer will be discontinued and only the e-SpaceTourer will be offered once current stock and existing orders have been exhausted.

SpaceTourer highlights

Impressive fuel economy considering its size
Seating for up to nine
Plenty of cabin space
Good levels of standard equipment

SpaceTourer lowlights

Lethargic handling
Noisy diesel engines
Unimpressive interior quality
Heavy rear seats are difficult to remove

Key specifications

Body style: Large people carrierEngines: diesel
Price: From £34,495 on-road

Launched: Autumn 2016Last updated: Autumn 2020
Discontinued: Spring 2022

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Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Citroen SpaceTourer MPV trades on its big capacity and masks its van origins well.”
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“The Citroen Spacetourer will suit people whose family has outgrown a conventional MPV or SUV, but more likely, it’ll be snapped up by airport taxi firms and private hire companies who need to transport lots of people and baggage comfortably, quickly and without fuss.”
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Business Car

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic BusinessScore: 8 / 10“Cost-effective and well thought out addition to a sector lacking in choice.”
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Car Keys

Model reviewed: 1.6-litre BlueHDi Feel MPVScore: 8 / 10“The Citroen SpaceTourer is the next step for those who feel a seven-seat MPV just isn’t big enough. It’s easy to drive, comfortable to be driven in and it’s fairly economical.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Score: 7.6 / 10“The Citroen SpaceTourer offers versatility, efficient engines and a touch of style, but struggles to shrug off its delivery-van origins.”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Citroen SpaceTourer is a huge van-based MPV with a roomy cabin that can be had with up to nine seats. It feels cheap in places and looks very dull inside, though.”
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Eurekar

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Flair“The Citroën SpaceTourer handles surprisingly well. It feels well planted when cornering and feels very car-like despite its van-like capacity. It is also very well built with soft-touch finish and robust switchgear, while all eight seats are comfortable and this case leather-trimmed.”
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Model reviewed: 1.6-litre diesel automatic Feel“The Citroën SpaceTourer is not exactly a van, although derived from one, but more a people carrier, or MPV, or mini-bus, and pretty luxurious at that. It looks good, is well equipped with economical engines and most importantly of all is hugely practical.”
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“It might not be the most fashionable of family cars, but when it comes to affordable running costs, value for money and eight seater practicality, few MPVs can match the Citroen SpaceTourer.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Citroën Spacetourer is a comfortable and family-friendly MPV, with lots of interior space for up to eight adults, and is well equipped as standard.”
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Motors.co.uk

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 3 / 10“The Citroën Spacetourer is very spacious, well equipped and has frugal engines but the interior quality is not the best and seats are hard to remove.”
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The Sun

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Business“If you are looking for bags of space without admitting you need a commercial vehicle, the Citroen SpaceTourer should be on your shopping list.”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic FlairScore: 6 / 10“It’s better than you’d expect, the Citroën Spacetourer, and certainly in this top-spec form, it makes a decent fist of hiding its humble roots. But there’s no getting around the fact that, at nearly £50,000, it’s a lot to pay for a van with windows. Even if it is a very nice van with windows.”
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What Car?

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“Massively spacious but interior quality and handling are likely to disappoint someone used to a regular MPV.”
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Which?

Model reviewed: Range overview“For carrying people and luggage, the Citroën SpaceTourer is pretty much perfect. As an everyday car, though, it’s less impressive, betraying its van-based origins all too clearly in its stuttery ride quality, loud cabin noise and functional design.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2015

87%

ADULT OCCUPANT

91%

CHILD OCCUPANT

64%

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

78%

SAFETY ASSIST

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Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Citroën SpaceTourer has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Citroën SpaceTourer has received

2017

Red Dot Awards – Design Award

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