Thierry Koskas, the global head of Citroën, is in South Africa to meet local stakeholders.

His visit coincides with the announcement that the French brand will introduce a new panel van model based on the C3 crossover for the local market.

With the B-segment competition such as the Renault Kiger, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and Nissan Magnite adding panel van models to their catalogues after the demise of half-tonne bakkies, including the Nissan NP200 and Chevrolet Utility, the French brand confirms it will introduce a C3-based panel van derivative in 2025. The vehicle, aimed at small-to-medium enterprises, is converted locally by RMAA SA in Silverton, Pretoria.