Citroën’s facelifted Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay vans are now open for orders following updates across the line-up.
Along with its Stellantis group siblings, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall, it’s overhauled the van line-up to offer enhanced design, simplicity and comfort, while making the transition to electric more accessible.
The revamped Berlingo van, Dispatch and Relay are also the first models to display the brand’s new identity and logo, debuting a new front grille and dashboard, and are available to order now, with first customer deliveries expected in the spring.
Berlingo and ë-Berlingo
The Berlingo – the best-selling small van in the UK for 2023 as a whole and January and February so far this year – gets a new look alongside improved efficiency for electric variants and optimised driving comfort.
It’s available with two or three seats and in two lengths (M – 4.40m, and XL – 4.75m) for all versions. It has a total capacity of up to 4.40m3 and a payload of one tonne (780kg for the electric version). It also comes in an extended cab version. Two trim specifications are on offer: Enterprise and the range-topping Driver trim.
All Berlingo vans get Citroën’s Advanced Comfort seats, with specially engineered lateral supports complete with high-density memory foam.
Latest entertainment and safety technologies include adaptive cruise control with stop and go with lane assist, driver tiredness warning, road sign reading, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and adjustable speed limiter.
Internal combustion engines include the PureTech 110 petrol and the BlueHDi 100 diesel with a six-speed manual gearbox, and the BlueHDi 130 diesel paired exclusively with the EAT8 eight-speed automatic transmission.
The ë-Berlingo Van carries over the 136hp/100kW electric motor with maximum torque of 260Nm, but gets a new 52kWh battery. It’s now able to cover up to 205 miles (WLTP Mixed cycle), a 20% improvement over the previous model. It also features a new regenerative braking system, which can be activated based on three different regeneration levels using steering wheel-mounted paddles.
Enterprise versions feature four-way passenger seats, My Citroën Play smartphone station with DAB, cruise control with speed limiter, rear parking distance sensors, high beam assist. Driver versions add in Citroën Drive Plus featuring a 10-inch HD Central Screen, Mirror Screen, steering wheel controls and navigation, and Dynamic Surround View.
It’s priced from £19,255 (excl. VAT), with ë-Berlingo Van starting at £25,455 (excl. VAT after PiVG).
Dispatch and ë-Dispatch
The refreshed Dispatch features a new front-end design, complete with new bumper, LED headlamps and a grille that incorporates the brand’s new signature. New wheel colours are available, plus a Titanium Grey body colour.
The new dashboard boosts design and practicality, adding in extra storage. The steering wheel is also new, with integrated controls for key features, such as driving aids, telephone and multimedia. Electric power steering is now featured standard.
It’s available in two lengths, M (4.98m) and L (5.33 m), and in several body styles including as a panel van, and a five- or six-seater extended cab. Volume is up to 6.6m3 and a payload of 1,446kg for Dispatch and 1,000kg for ë-Dispatch.
Engine line-up includes the BlueHDi 145 diesel with a choice of a six-speed manual or EAT8 eight-speed automatic transmission and the BlueHDi 120, available exclusively with a six-speed manual.
The all-electric ë-Dispatch features a 136hp/100kW electric motor, now married up with a 75kWh battery to give a range of up to 217 miles (WLTP Mixed cycle) – 12 miles more than the previous model. It has a 7.4kW onboard charger, giving a full charge in 11 hours and 20 minutes. The optional 11kW three-phase charger cuts this to seven hours and 30 minutes. A 100kW DC rapid charger cuts charging time from 0 to 80% to 45 minutes.
As with the Berlingo, it’s offered in two trim levels: Enterprise and Driver. Enterprise versions feature a new premium Mistral Black dashboard and full 10-inch LED instrument cluster, ergonomic six-way driver’s seat with lumbar and armrest. The updated My Citroën Play Plus infotainment system includes a 10-inch HD central touchscreen, Mirror Screen technology with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, steering wheel controls, and a range of new safety technology and driver assistance systems including intelligent speed assist, lane keeping assist and driver attention alert.
Driver variants add Dynamic Surround View, reversing camera with top rear vision, blind spot assistant and front park Assist. They also get updated design cues, including body colour exterior and 17-inch wheel trims and front fog lights.
Available as an option on Enterprise, Driver versions benefit from My Citroën Drive Plus with the same 10-inch HD central touchscreen but incorporating connected 3D navigation with real-time updates.
The updated Dispatch is available from £26,710 (excl. VAT), with ë-Dispatch starting at £36,210 (excl. VAT after PiVG).
Relay and ë-Relay
The 2024 Relay adds in latest driving aids, connectivity and comfort features while its range of diesel and electric engines have been extensively overhauled.
A redesign of the front-end brings a new bumper, grille (now the same colour as the bodywork) and rear-view mirrors, while the black lower section has been reinforced to further enhance impact protection. New LED headlamps also enhance design and are 30% more efficient than their halogen predecessors. The rear lights have also been given a new design.
The interior upgrades the dashboard for improved ergonomics and styling, with a new digital instrument cluster and large central screen. The steering wheel, gearbox controls and door trim have also been upgraded.
Engine line-up brings a new 2.2 diesel engine in two power outputs, 140hp and 180hp combined with a new six-speed manual gearbox. For the first time, an eight-speed automatic transmission is available as an option with the BlueHDi 140 and 180.
The ë-Relay comes with an all-new electric powertrain. The previous 122hp/90kW motor has been replaced by a far beefier 270hp/200kW unit, with torque significantly increased from 260 to 410Nm. The former 37kWh and 70kWh batteries are also gone, replaced by a single 110kWh pack, giving a WLTP range of up to 261 miles.
The ë-Relay offers three driving modes, and features paddles located just behind the steering wheel that activate four levels of regenerative deceleration.
It’s fitted as standard with an 11kW onboard charger, giving a full charge from an 11kW AC charger in 12 hours. A 150kW DC rapid charging point delivers a 0-80% charge in 55 minutes.
Equipment includes My Citroën Play Plus featuring a 10-inch colour touchscreen with Citroën Connect DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto with TomTom 3D connected navigation. The interior also gets a wireless phone charger, automatic climate controls and upgraded fabric upholstery.
The Relay is available with a choice of two wheelbases (3.45m and 4.04m) and the panel vans come in three lengths (L2, L3 and L4) with a total of five different body styles featuring volumes of 10 to 17 m3. It’s also available in L2 or L3 single cab chassis and double cab chassis for conversions. Payload is up to two tonnes (1,385kg for ë-Relay).
The revamped Relay is available from £30,315 (excl. VAT), with ë-Relay starting at £44,485 (excl. VAT after PiVG).
