For those that want 4x4 and

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Somewhere to put your tools or festival gear…

Stellantis Turns ICE FWD Vans Into 4x4s With Rear Electric Motor Conversion | Carscoops

Interested parties can now turn their Stellantis vans into mild-hybrid 4x4s with lifted suspensions and extra underbody protection

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I seem to remember Fiat once proudly announcing ‘a 4x4 for everyone and a 4x4 for every Fiat’ so I’ll believe it when I see it

 

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Somewhere to put your tools or festival gear…

Stellantis Turns ICE FWD Vans Into 4x4s With Rear Electric Motor Conversion | Carscoops

Interested parties can now turn their Stellantis vans into mild-hybrid 4x4s with lifted suspensions and extra underbody protection

www.carscoops.com

I seem to remember Fiat once proudly announcing ‘a 4x4 for everyone and a 4x4 for every Fiat’ so I’ll believe it when I see it

Didn't Renault 4s and Citroen 2CVs offer a conversion at one time?

 

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I wonder how much torque the rear electric motor provides?48V sounds a bit e-bike-ish.

And can you switch off the ICE to get RWD vans like in the good old days?

Didn't Renault 4s and Citroen 2CVs offer a conversion at one time?

Is that the 2CV conversion that involved an extra engine and gearbox in the boot?

Citroën 2 CV Sahara 1958

 

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Didn't Renault 4s and Citroen 2CVs offer a conversion at one time?

Yes, and the Kangoo, burlingo and a few others…I was impressed with a suitably booted Kangoo Trekka, but you did notice the wider track and longer wheelbase for catching the ground, despite the extra height

 

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I wonder how much torque the rear electric motor provides?48V sounds a bit e-bike-ish.

And can you switch off the ICE to get RWD vans like in the good old days?

Is that the 2CV conversion that involved an extra engine and gearbox in the boot?

Citroën 2 CV Sahara 1958

All I can say is it works in the Avenger and Compass 4XE, but that’s on road and a bit of farm track…no idea what it’s like truly off road!