The Citroën is selling a rather peculiar van called the Relay Back to Back, a ‘two-headed’ vehicle, which might even seem like a Photoshop montage, but is real and serves a specific purpose.
The design was created to reduce production and shipping costs, aimed at serving subcontractors that build motorhomes, campers, or other specialized vehicles, such as emergency or rescue vehicles. The vans are temporarily joined together, which allows for more efficient transportation.
The reason this approach makes sense is related to the reduction of complexity and costs. As the vans do not have the traditional rear chassis, there is less work for Citroën and more flexibility for subcontractors.
Additionally, the absence of components like drive shafts further reduces manufacturing and transportation costs, making the process more sustainable and less prone to waste. This solution also allows companies to adapt their own rear structures, independent of the manufacturer’s standard layout.
While it might look odd, the Back to Back design is a clever idea for optimizing resources. Another brand from the Stellantis group, Peugeot, follows a similar approach with its Boxer Back to Back model. The starting price for these vans is around $45,000, but it’s unclear whether this price refers to one van or both joined together.
Source: Motor1.com
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