- Citroen sells the Jumper/Relay LCV in an unconventional configuration with two front ends.
- Each cab has its own powertrain and transmission, allowing the vehicle to be driven in either direction.
- Aimed at RV/RV builders, this 2-in-1 van cuts transportation times and costs in half.
Like most large vans, the Citroen Jumper / Relay is available in a wide range of configurations with different lengths, heights and body styles to suit the needs of professional buyers. While we are quite familiar with most of the different versions, there is an unconventional “back to back” variant with two connected front ends facing away from each other.
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While the two-headed LCV looks like a fun project from a digital artist, it’s actually something you can buy. Each of the two cabins has its own powertrain, meaning the vehicle can technically be driven in either direction as long as the other half remains idle (unless you feel like doing endless burnouts). The chassis are connected by a temporary structure strong enough to hold them together for as long as necessary.
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Why is Citroen building a van without any rear cargo space? The answer is actually quite simple: logistics. Some commercial customers, such as Some manufacturers, such as RV and RV manufacturers, only need the front end of each vehicle as a basis for their projects. Ordering in a 2-in-1 configuration halves transportation times and costs, benefiting both the seller and the buyer.
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Body-colored grilles over unpainted plastic bumpers show the model is based on the recently redesigned Jumper/Relay that launched last year alongside Stellantis’ extended family of updated LCVs. Equipment is fairly basic and includes 15-inch steel wheels, halogen headlights (no taillights), tinted windows, manual air conditioning and 5-inch displays for infotainment. Still, buyers can upgrade any cab with additional features and aftermarket parts at any time during the conversion.
The Back to Back model is only available with two identical 2.2-liter BlueHDi four-cylinder turbodiesel engines, each producing 138 hp (103 kW / 140 hp). Power is transmitted to the front wheels (each side) via a six-speed manual transmission.
Prices for the Citroen Relay Back to Back start at £36,018 ($44,993) in the UK. It’s not clear whether this amount applies to each of the two halves or the entire thing, as that would be a bargain. By the way, the cheapest version of a conventional Citroen Relay Chassis Cab costs £36,882 ($46,082) in the same market.
Believe it or not, the Citroen Jumper/Relay isn’t the only van to offer this unusual option. A quick online search shows that the Peugeot Boxer Twin and rival Renault Master have also been shown in back-to-back versions at motorhome shows.
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