Citroën Geri
| Company type | Compact utility vehicle |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | Citroën Dyane |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Successor | Citroën C15 |
Area served | France (left-hand drive only) |
| Products | 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, this model was produced exclusively with left-hand drive configurations, accumulating a total output of 253,393 units. Its production run concluded when it was succeeded by the Visa-derived C15 van.
Overview
The term "Acadiane" cleverly plays on "AK Dyane," highlighting Citroën's tradition of using the "AK" designation for their light commercial range. This name bears no relation to the Cajun communities in Louisiana or the Acadian region of Nova Scotia.
Offered in two primary variants—a commercial two-seater and a "Mixte" version equipped with sliding rear windows and a detachable rear bench—the Acadiane catered to diverse business requirements. The Mixte trim featured a passenger-side sun visor, which was omitted from the commercial model. To enhance structural strength economically, the rear section of the roof was corrugated. The vehicle’s maximum load capacity was approximately , although its handling characteristics were compromised when fully burdened.
Relative to the Dyane, the Acadiane incorporated reinforced suspension components, an adapted chassis design, and a rear brake limiter that adjusted according to load. Unlike the Dyane’s sliding door windows, it utilized conventional wind-up windows for both driver and passenger sides. Its four-speed transmission included an overdrive gear as the highest ratio, enabling steady cruising without needing to exceed third gear’s power range. The factory-installed Michelin tires measured 15x135 and were 10mm broader than those fitted on 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, Cimos in Yugoslavia produced the Citroën Geri, a pickup variant derived from the Acadiane model.