Citroën Acadiane
| Company type | Compact utility vehicle |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Citroën Dyane |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Successor | Citroën C15 |
Area served | Europe (left-hand drive only) |
| Products | Compact utility vehicle |
| Parent | Citroën |
The Citroën Acadiane is a compact utility vehicle manufactured by the French automaker Citroën between 1977 and 1987. Based on the Citroën Dyane, it was produced exclusively with left-hand drive, with a total output of 253,393 units. The Acadiane was ultimately succeeded by the Visa-derived C15 van.
Overview
The term "Acadiane" plays on the designation AK Dyane, linking to Citroën's tradition of using the "AK" prefix for its light commercial range. This name has no connection to the Acadian region in Louisiana or Cajun heritage.
Offered as either a two-seat commercial vehicle or a "Mixte" version featuring sliding rear side windows and a detachable rear bench seat, the Acadiane served both freight and passenger needs. The Mixte model included a sun visor for the passenger, which was not present in the purely commercial variant. Its rear roof was reinforced with corrugations to enhance structural strength, supporting a maximum load capacity close to , although handling could be compromised under full payload conditions.
In comparison with the Dyane, the Acadiane was equipped with more robust suspension components, an altered chassis design, and a rear brake limiter sensitive to load. Unlike the Dyane’s sliding front windows, it employed wind-down windows on the front doors. The transmission consisted of four forward gears plus an overdrive top gear, allowing steady cruising speeds without exceeding third gear thresholds of roughly . The factory-installed Michelin tires measured 15x135 and were 10mm wider than those fitted to both the 2CV and Dyane models.
Production history
| Model | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | Total |
| Acadiane | 141 | 37,787 | 49,679 | 45,438 | 30,881 | 36,054 | 20,377 | 12,756 | 8,429 | 7,915 | 3,936 | 253,393 |
Citroën Geri
Between 1981 and 1985, the Citroën Geri—a pickup adaptation of the Acadiane—was assembled by Cimos in Yugoslavia.