Mercedes-Benz has introduced a six-speed automatic gearbox to its Citan panel van.

The new gearbox is available in conjunction with the firm’s 114hp petrol engine, and costs from £15,820 excluding VAT for the long version of the van and from £17,900 for the Tourer Long variant. Emissions stand at 144g/km of CO2 for both, with claimed fuel economy of 44.1mpg.

The models are available from next month.