Citroen's extensive heritage in the compact van segment is in good hands with the latest version of this third generation Berlingo, a product usefully refreshed in several major areas. The looks and the cabin are much more modern, as is the infotainment provision.
As ever with a Berlingo, you get very class-competitive payload and carriage capacity figures, which are further aided by the extended length of the longer 'XL' version. Plus as before, there's the flexibility of the Extenso modular seating system and a frugal of running costs with either powertrain. Add in a very comfortable ride and one of the widest choices of factory-built models in the class and you've a strong business proposition. Issues are few. Pricing is a bit higher than we'd ideally like to have seen. We wish there was the option of a high-roof body style. And the manual gear shift can be a bit notchy. That's about it.
Of course, you could argue that pretty much everything that's on offer here is also available from this model's Peugeot, Vauxhall, Fiat and Toyota design stablemates - and you'd be right. But loyal Berlingo buyers reckon that this Citroen provides it all with just a bit more Gallic flair - and we can understand their perspective. In summary, providing that this French maker can thoroughly communicate everything this van has to offer to business buyers, those customers should agree with us that this LCV's offering in this closely-fought market segment has been rejuvenated. Quite simply, it delivers more of what really matters.

Electric power assisted steering with height and reach adjustable steering wheel

Electronic Stability Control and ABS with hill start assist, EBA and EBFD

Remote central locking with deadlocking, selective cab and load area locking via 3 button plip remote control key

Dashboard mounted central locking push button and auto locking above 7mph

Thatcham approved rolling code transponder immobiliser

Electric front windows with one touch operation

Electrically adjustable door mirrors with temperature sensor

Any aspect of the vehicles safety cause concern?

This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Berlingo M

1.5 BlueHDi 1000Kg Enterprise Ed 130ps EAT8 [S/S]

Berlingo M

1.5 BlueHDi 1000Kg Enterprise Ed 130ps EAT8 [S/S]