MERCEDES-Benz has announced pricing and specifications of its new Citan van which will be on the road in February.

The standard length Citan panel van will cost from £21,310 excluding VAT while a longer version will be available later in the year as will the all-electric e-Citan.

Both L1 and L2 versions of the Citan will be powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine, which generates 95 hp and 260 Nm of torque, and delivers combined fuel economy of 54.3 mpg.

Drive is to the front wheels via a six-speed manual or optional seven-speed automatic transmission.

Two trim levels will be available, Progressive and Premium, with the latter priced from £23,285.

All Citan cab interiors come with heat-insulating glass all round and multi-function steering wheels that adjust for both rake and height.

Exterior design touches include 16-inch wheels and heated, electrically adjustable side mirrors.

A reversing camera is standard as is the MBUX connectivity set-up with DAB and a seven-inch touch-screen offering smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

As with all Mercedes-Benz vans, the new Citan comes with a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty and free, round-the-clock roadside assistance.

The Citan L1 has a load length of 1.806 metres and a payload capability of 667 kg in Progressive specification, with a 666 kg payload for Premium vehicles. Both are rated to tow trailers up to a maximum gross train weight of 3,500 kg.