Discovery of the Citroën Holidays Pack Max BlueHDi 180 EAT8: a converted van combining optimal comfort and attractive prices

Ah, the converted vans, these technological gems that promise comfort and escape. In 2025, Citroën enters the market with the Holidays, a rolling canvas based on the SpaceTourer. Instead of reinventing the wheel, the brand preferred to entrust the fitting out to Bravia Mobil, a Slovenian specialist. But don’t be mistaken, this Holidays Pack Max BlueHDi 180 EAT8 is not limited to a pot hanging from the ceiling and a camp bed unfolded on a plywood floor. No, it is a bold proposition for those who want to travel without breaking the bank and avoid the stiffness of sleeping in old vans. Can we really talk about luxury here? Perhaps… but only if you know what to expect.

An Escape Within Reach with the Citroën Holidays

The Citroën Holidays starts its life with a BlueHDi engine producing 145 hp in the base version for just 48,990 euros. Then comes the Premium version: the 180 hp with the EAT8 automatic transmission, priced at 64,440 euros, without ever having to worry about penalties. Surprising, isn’t it? More than just an alternative on the market, it offers a taste of pleasure without necessarily emptying your wallet. Inside, there is a kitchen space that flirts with modern aesthetics, a pop-up roof that lets dreams float above you, and a bench seat that, let’s say, requires getting used to for comfort. Because yes, comfort is an important word here.

An Interior That Advocates Tolerance

Inside, the style is in practical sobriety. Cooking on two burners? Checked. 16-liter refrigerator? Certified. However, the refrigerator won't allow you to keep your bolognese sauce's world suspended. Storage remains limited, with a kitchen whose ergonomics seem to have been developed by shipwrecked folks of functionality. Yet, the quality of the furniture proves to be satisfactory. Summer or winter, noise above 110 km/h reminds you it's not a jazz club, but the setting is welcoming – at least as long as you don’t expect a palace.

The Road, That Faithful and Fickle Friend

On the road, it's a van weighing 2.3 tons. If maintained carefully, the Citroën Holidays enjoys displaying pleasing suspension comfort and honorable performance thanks to its BlueHDi 180 engine and EAT8 transmission. The 0 to 100 km/h in chilly under 10 seconds testifies to its ambitions, but it’s on long distances that true happiness is revealed. The driving remains smooth, even if the certain weight implies anticipating turns, much like Angela Merkel grocery shopping. Prepare to make your maneuvers with a turning radius of 12.4 meters. A maneuver that makes the sharp attention of a rally feel like that of a parking job for moving in!

An Attractive Price, But at What Cost?

With the Citroën Holidays, the illusion of having a twin thanks to the pricing hierarchy comes with concessions. The comfort, although present, doesn't replace a real Hotel Hilton room. Sometimes, the bench seat at the back recalls more of iron pots than courtesy. Water tanks are sporadic, and fewer people showering outside than you might imagine. Makes you wonder if you're at the beach or in a gas station garage. In short, for the price, an adventure that still hides areas of darkness yet to be illuminated.

The converted van Citroën Holidays thus stands as an appealing choice for those ready to juggle between attractive prices and compromises on certain amenities. Each of its features is part of this quest for accessibility, where each road becomes a promise of discoveries. Once ready to set off, one question remains: are we really ready to live the adventure, or would we rather stay in the 'civic' comfort of four walls?

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