Eurovans

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title: "Eurovans" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["cars-introduced-in-1994", "cars-discontinued-in-2014", "minivans"] description: "Family of motor vehicles" topic_path: "general/cars-introduced-in-1994" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurovans" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Family of motor vehicles ::

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FieldValue
nameEurovans
image2006 Peugeot 807 SE HDi 2.0 Front.jpg
captionPeugeot 807 (facelift), one of the four Eurovan versions
manufacturerSevel Nord
productionMarch 1994 – June 2014
assemblyFrance: Lieu-Saint-Amand (Sevel)
successorFor FCA:
Fiat Freemont
Lancia Voyager
Fiat Ulysse (Ulysse Nameplate)

For PSA: Citroën Space Tourer/Peugeot Traveller Citroën Grand C4 Picasso Peugeot 5008 II | | class | Large MPV (M) | | body_style | 5-door MPV | | layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive | | related | Sevel Nord vans | ::

| name = Eurovans | image = 2006 Peugeot 807 SE HDi 2.0 Front.jpg | caption =Peugeot 807 (facelift), one of the four Eurovan versions | manufacturer = Sevel Nord | production = March 1994 – June 2014 | assembly = France: Lieu-Saint-Amand (Sevel) | successor = For FCA: Fiat Freemont Lancia Voyager Fiat Ulysse (Ulysse Nameplate)

For PSA: Citroën Space Tourer/Peugeot Traveller Citroën Grand C4 Picasso Peugeot 5008 II | class = Large MPV (M) | body_style = 5-door MPV | layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive | related = Sevel Nord vans

The Eurovans are a family of large MPV's from the Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat and Lancia marques that were produced at the jointly owned Sevel Nord factory in France. The term Eurovan was not used by the brands themselves in sales literature, but rather by the motoring press to refer to the vans collectively. It was launched in March 1994, and production ceased in November 2010 for the Fiat and Lancia models, and in June 2014 for the Citroën and Peugeot siblings. They are considered to be large MPVs.

The Eurovans differ little technically and visually, being a prime example of badge engineering. They share mechanicals and body structure with the Sevel Nord light commercial vans, the Citroën Jumpy (Dispatch), Fiat Scudo and Peugeot Expert.

The first generation Eurovans were marketed as the Citroën Evasion (Citroën Synergie in the UK), Fiat Ulysse, Lancia Zeta / Lancia Z and Peugeot 806. The second generation models were all renamed, except the Fiat Ulysse, with the nameplates now Citroën C8, Lancia Phedra and Peugeot 807. TOC

First generation (1994–2002)

| name = First generation | image = Citroen evasion side.jpg | caption = 1998 Citroën Evasion | aka = Citroën Evasion Citroën Synergie Fiat Ulysse Lancia Z
Lancia Zeta Peugeot 806 | production = March 1994 – September 2002 | platform = Sevel Nord vans

The first generation Eurovans were introduced in June 1994. They are smaller than American vans, like the Chrysler Voyager, which is also available in Europe. Like the Toyota Previa, and American minivans, they had sliding rear side doors, a trait they share with their commercial siblings. While the Voyager also came in "Grand" versions with elongated body and wheelbase (and the Espace followed suit in 1997), the Eurovans only came in one size.

The Eurovans were almost identical, the differences consisting in different grilles, lower tailgates/taillights, wheel covers/alloy wheels and exterior and interior badging, as well as different trim levels. In October 1998, the Eurovans were mildly facelifted.

Inside, the gear lever was mounted on the dashboard rather than on the floor, and the handbrake is on the door side of the driver's seat, which allowed for the removal of middle console and opened up a passage between the front seats. The seating configurations included two fixed seats (swivelling on some models) in front and three individual removable seats in the middle row, along with optional two individual removable seats or a three seater bench in the third row.

Engines

The first generation Eurovans utilized PSA's XU/XUD engines, regardless of brand. They were later replaced by the PSA EW/DW engine. All were mated to five speed manual transmissions, apart from the 2.0 16-valve EW petrol engine, which had an option of a four speed automatic.

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NameFuelVolumeOutputTorqueEngine codeNotes
1.8 8vPetrol{{convert1761ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 8vPetrol{{convert1998ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 16vPetrol{{convert1998ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 16vPetrol{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 8v TurboPetrol{{convert1998ccL cuinabbr=on}}
1.9 8v TDDiesel{{convert1905ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.1 12v TDDiesel{{convert2088ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 8v HDi/JTDDiesel{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 16v HDi/JTDDiesel{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
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Model differences

Citroën Evasion

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Citroen_Evasion_front.jpg" caption="Citroën Evasion (pre-facelift)"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/Citroen_Evasion_HDI_Facelift.JPG" caption="Citroën Evasion (facelift)"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/1995_Citroën_Evasion_2.0i_X_(15896535335).jpg" caption="Citroën Evasion (pre-facelift)"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Citroen_Évasion_(51437673200).jpg" caption="Citroën Evasion (facelift)"] ::

The Evasion () was badged Synergie in the RHD markets of both the United Kingdom and Ireland. However, the car maintained the Evasion name in New Zealand. In October 1998, the Citroën Evasion got a slight facelift, including a larger logo and a restyling of the front grille and rear bumper. More than 120,000 Evasion/Synergie were produced.

Peugeot 806

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e0/Peugeot_806_1994-2002.jpg" caption="Peugeot 806 (facelift)"] ::

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The 806 was named according to Peugeot's "x0x" system, where the first digit indicates model series (vehicle size/class) and the last indicates the generation, with a central zero. The largest Peugeot series then available was the executive saloon 605, so Peugeot chose 8, potentially leaving room for an in between model. The Eurovans were launched when Peugeot was replacing the "x05" with "x06" models, so it was appropriately labeled "806".

Fiat Ulysse

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d6/Fiat_Ulysse_2.1_TD_ES.JPG" caption="Fiat Ulysse (pre-facelift)"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Fiat_Ulysse_front_20080326.jpg" caption="Fiat Ulysse (facelift)"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f9/Fiat_Ulysse_rear_20080326.jpg" caption="Fiat Ulysse (facelift)"] ::

The Fiat was named after Ulysses, the Roman name for Odysseus, the hero of Homer's Odyssey. Like its siblings, the Ulysse range received a facelift in October 1998.

Lancia Zeta

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/Lancia_Zeta_front_20071004.jpg" caption="Lancia Zeta"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Lancia_Zeta_rear_20071004.jpg" caption="Lancia Zeta"] ::

Following the traditional naming theme, Lancia named its variant with the previously unused Greek letter Zeta. It was also marketed as the Lancia Z. With its big chrome grille, the Lancia served as the "premium" Eurovan, not available with base engines and exceptionally well equipped, with prices up to 20% higher than corresponding versions of other Eurovans.

The Zeta was not marketed in the UK.

Second generation (2002–2014) {{anchor|Second generation}}

| name = Second generation | image = Fiat Ulysse 20090801 front.JPG | caption = Fiat Ulysse (second generation) | aka = Citroën C8 Peugeot 807 Fiat Ulysse Lancia Phedra | production = October 2002 – June 2014 (Citroën and Peugeot) September 2002 – November 2010 (Fiat and Lancia) | platform = Sevel Nord vans | wheelbase = 2823 mm | length = 4727 mm (Peugeot 807) 4750 mm (Lancia Phedra) | width = 1854 mm (Peugeot 807) 1863 mm (Lancia Phedra) | height = 1752 mm (Peugeot 807) | weight = | designer = Centro Stile Lancia and Centro Stile Fiat

In 2002, the second generation of the Eurovans was launched. The 807 itself was launched in June, followed by the C8 in July. The floorpan, wheelbase, and postponement were not transformed, but all exterior dimensions, including front and rear tracks, were increased. The increase in length of almost 30 cm greatly enhanced interior volume. The new Eurovans were afforded a much more bubbly, contemporary look, along with a modern looking dashboard with centrally mounted gauges.

The differences between the various versions were more marked, surrounding full front fascias and rear sections (including head and tail lights), as well as different interior colour themes. The middle and third row seats now had fore/aft sliders to increase flexibility and also adjustable backs. As with the first generation, a three seater bench seat was available in the third row, slotting into the standard third row seat runners, with back-lowering and tilt forward arrangements to increase boot space.

The Fiat and the Lancia were slightly wider than PSA vans, and the Phedra was longer than the other Eurovans.

The Citroën C8 and Peugeot 807 also got two light facelifts: the first one in February 2008, and the second one in 2012.

To highlight the launch of the V6 engine, Peugeot presented a design study called Peugeot 807 Grand Tourisme at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. Despite the fancier four passenger interior and some mechanical and visual tuning, the car was essentially a top-of-the-line 807.

Engines

The engine range comprised again of different versions of the PSA EW/DW engine, paired with either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. A six-speed manual option was added in the United Kingdom in the end of 2004. Additionally, top-of-the-line versions came with the PSA ES V6.

All diesels were PSA's HDIs, but Fiat models used JTD badging.

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NameFuelVolumeOutputTorqueEngine codeNotes
2.0 16vPetrol{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 16vPetrol{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.2 16vPetrol{{convert2230ccL cuinabbr=on}}
3.0 24vPetrol{{convert2946ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 16v HDi/JTDDiesel{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 16v HDi/JTDDiesel{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.0 16v HDi/JTDDiesel{{convert1997ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.2 16v HDi/JTDDiesel{{convert2179ccL cuinabbr=on}}
2.2 16v HDi/JTDDiesel{{convert2179ccL cuinabbr=on}}
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Model differences

Citroën C8

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9e/Citroën_C8_front.jpg" caption="Citroën C8"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Citroën_C8_rear.jpg" caption="Citroën C8"] ::

The C8 follows Citroën's new naming scheme of the letter "C" followed by a number roughly corresponding to the relative size of a given model.

Peugeot 807

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Peugeot_807_front_20080131.jpg" caption="Peugeot 807"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Peugeot_807_rear_20080131.jpg" caption="Peugeot 807"] ::

The 807 replaced the 806.

Fiat Ulysse

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/Fiat_Ulysse_front_20071104.jpg" caption="Fiat Ulysse"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Fiat_Ulysse_rear_20071104.jpg" caption="Fiat Ulysse"] ::

Fiat retained the Ulysse name for its second generation. The direct successor was the Fiat Freemont.

Lancia Phedra

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Lancia_Phedra_front_20071105.jpg" caption="Lancia Phedra"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/Lancia_Phedra_rear_20071105.jpg" caption="Lancia Phedra"] ::

As the new Lancias didn't use Greek letters in the 2000s (until the Lancia Delta was reintroduced in 2008), the new minivan was called Lancia Phedra, in honour of the Greek mythological figure Phaedra. The successor was the Lancia Voyager.

Production and sales figures

::data[format=table] | Year | Worldwide Production | Worldwide Sales | Notes | Peugeot 806 / 807 | Citroën Evasion / C8 | Fiat Ulysse I / II | Lancia Zeta / Phedra | 807 | C8 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1994 | 10,894 | 7,168 | 9,838 | | | | | | | | 1995 | 29,993 | 10,050 | 15,879 | 3,968 | | | | | | | 1996 | 20,658 | 12,236 | 20,767 | 3,331 | | | | | | | 1997 | 22,082 | 14,573 | 20,767 | 3,077 | | | | | | | 1998 | 19,785 | 17,500 | 21,539 | 2,490 | | | | | | | 1999 | 22,288 | 18,728 | 24,672 | 3,299 | | | | | | | 2000 | 22,406 | 17,451 | 10,377 | 2,265 | | | | | | | 2001 | 19,972 | 17,512 | 6,945 | 1,852 | | | | | | | 2002 | 14,933 | 11,970 | 9,063 | 5,232 | | | | | | | 2003 | 35,030 | 27,728 | 14,730 | 10,192 | | | | | | | 2004 | 31,178 | 24,049 | 13,433 | 7,594 | 31,200 | | | | | | 2005 | 28,057 | 22,998 | 8,304 | 5,713 | 27,500 | | | | | | 2006 | 23,985 | 20,038 | 5,321 | 4,825 | 24,200 | 20,300 | | | | | 2007 | 20,223 | 11,976 | 4,504 | 4,238 | 21,100 | 12,700 | | | | | 2008 | 13,384 | 8,448 | 2,688 | 4,068 | 13,500 | 8,800 | | | | | 2009 | 6,185 | 5,298 | 1,717 | 1,996 | 7,100 | 5,800 | | | | | 2010 | 5,724 | 5,525 | 888 | 1,561 | 5,700 | 5,500 | | | | | 2011 | 6,376 | 5,731 | | | 6,345 | 5,540 | Total 807 production reaches 185,190 units. Total C8 production reaches 143,761 units. | | | | 2012 | 4,190 | 3,721 | | | 4,500 | 4,100 | Total 807 production reaches 189,400 units. Total C8 production reaches 147,500 units. | | | | 2013 | 3,721 | 3,790 | | | 2,788 | 2,760 | | | | | 2014 | 2,670 | 2,726 | | | 1,714 | 1,586 | | | | | 2015 | | | | | 5 | 12 | | | | | Total | 363,734 | 269,216 | 191,413 | 65,681 | 145,652 | 67,098 | | | | ::

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