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RELAY 1800 22 HIli
here's little doubt that Citroen's contribution provided the biggest surprise. Perhaps its a 1. natural consequence of the aggressive marketing and keen pricing of the Relay that it is perceived by those who haven't had first-hand knowledge of it as being of correspondingly low quality. In fact, the standard of interior fit and finish improved significantly during its 2002 facelift. Not that it's beyond reproach—some details such as the nasty sharpedged joint on top of the door arm-rest let the side down.
The Relay's cab has obviously been well thought out. There is plenty of storage space and details such as the dashboard clipboard were welcomed. Visibility is good, especially the mirrors, which are probably the best of the bunch. This example has the medium wheelbase, and at 2.2-litres and 103hp, the middle of the three diesel engines in the range. Citroen's interpretation of the 'one-stop-shop" philosophy creates the unusual situation where the off-theshell' tipper is cheaper than the chassis-cab on which it based, even after the currently offered cashback deal is Included!