Exterior design revisions see the addition of a new chrome grille, new side rubbing strips and revised side skirts. Internally, all Berlingo vans and platform cabs now gain a full-width, over-windscreen storage shelf with map reading lights on either side for both driver and passenger.
Meanwhile, all Berlingo Airdream models previously specified with EGS6 automated manual gearboxes now get a new ETG6 (6-speed Efficient Tronic Gearbox). This has been developed to provide improved driveability and optimised pedal mapping to adjust power effectively for smoother start-ups and acceleration.
The ETG6 gearbox package also includes Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control with Hill Start Assist, a passenger airbag, cruise control with driver-adjustable speed limiter and a new Gear Shift Indicator as standard.
The new model also delivers economy improvements for L1 vans powered by the HDi 90 (non e-HDi 90) engine, with a Combined Cycle fuel economy figure of 56.5mpg and CO2 emissions reduced from 138g/km to 132g/km. Meanwhile L2 e-HDi 90 Airdream manual vans see a Combined Cycle fuel economy improvement to 57.6mpg and CO2 reductions to 128g/km.
And there are increased payloads across nearly the full range. As a result the Berlingo HDi 90 Manual L1 850 models now have a maximum available payload of 896kg.
Scott Michael, Citroën's head of commercial vehicles & business centre programme, said: ‘The latest changes to the Berlingo will enable this popular model to maintain its position at the top of the sales charts. In the first three quarters of this year the Berlingo outsold all of its competitors in the up to 2.5tonne gvw small van category, proof of its continuing popularity and versatility. Operators of both large and small fleets, appreciate the Berlingo's excellent fuel economy of up to 62.8mpg, low running costs and wide choice of models.’
