New Citroen Berlingo van debuts

The new Citroen Berlingo range makes its world debut at the 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show prior to going on sale in the UK sale on 5 June from £10,395 excluding VAT and delivery. 

The new Berlingo is available in two trim options, with three engines and two vehicle lengths in an 11-model range. An optional Extenso modular cabin facility provides the ability to transport loads of 3 metres or more long dependent on model.

Maximum Berlingo payloads rise to 850kg and the larger of the two new Berlingo models has a load compartment volume of 3.7m3, or 4.1m3 with Extenso option. Two versions (L1 and L2) of the new Berlingo will be available in the UK, with a 2728mm wheelbase.

Citroën will offer the new Berlingo with a wide range of load compartment door options including single or twin sliding side load doors.  As standard, new Berlingo has unglazed twin hinged rear doors with glazed rear doors as an option. 

The twin rear doors are split 60/40 and open out to 177 degrees, to enable the new Berlingo to back right up to a loading bay.  A hinged roof flap is an option.

The Extenso cabin option provides the ability to seat a driver and two passengers, thanks to a middle seat for occasional use.  With the Extenso® cabin option the outer passenger seat can be folded away to enable loads of 3.0m or more.

In two seater format the passenger seat can be folded down to give a flat writing surface, complete with two cup holders, while the Extenso cabin option also providea a desk function, as the central seat folds flat to form a writing surface. In addition the Extenso centre seat houses a 7.6-litre secure storage bin to conceal valuables from passers-by. 

A combination of a passenger side glove box, a glove box behind the steering wheel, over-windscreen storage, large door pockets, a central console and additional driver’s seat storage provide a total in-cab storage space of up to 61 litres. 

Low cabin noise levels are achieved with effective acoustic encapsulation of the engine and the under-floor body pan is specially coated to reduce road noise and protect the vehicle body structure from stone chipping.  In addition, the new Berlingo interior also boasts a wide range of noise-absorbent acoustic materials applied to dash, roof and other interior surfaces. 

Standard equipment on all Berlingos includes a trip computer, central locking, electric front windows and internally adjustable door mirrors.  The already high level of standard trim is further augmented in new Berlingo LX models with remote central locking, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and an external temperature sensor.  Standard audio equipment includes a stereo radio/CD player on all models. 

The new Berlingo range features a 1,000kg body-payload platform cab which is available to suit mini-motorcaravan, pickup, temperature controlled bodywork and other specialist body applications.

The new Berlingo is available with a choice of three engines – a new 90bhp 1.6i petrol engine and two 1.6HDi diesels in 75bhp and 90bhp format, all of which are mated to five-speed gear boxes. 

Citroen has sold over 800,000 Berlingo vans sold worldwide. The Berlingo model will be released alongside the similar Peugoet Partner Light Commercial Vehicle.

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