Citroen Berlingo vans now come with extra boost

As of this month, one of the UK’s best-selling small vans will get an upgrade, as Citroën produces a Berlingo van to remember. The enhancements to the much loved LCV range, which are now being rolled off the production line as we speak, include improvements to its fuel economy, emissions reductions, and exterior changes such as a new gearbox and more in-cab storage. Just in time for the holidays. Bet these will be high on a few Christmas wish lists this year.

According to Citroën’s latest press release, the Berlingo van upgrade will dazzle externally with a new chrome grille, new side rubbing strips and revised side skirts. Improvements to its driveability come in the form of a new ETG6 (6-speed Efficient Tronic Gearbox) for the Berlingo Airdream models and all Berlingo vans specified with the new ETG6 gearbox also include 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.

Another benefit to the range is that nearly all Berlingo vans have had their payloads increased, like the Berlingo HDi 90 Manual L1 850 models sporting maximum available payloads of 896kg. Citroën refresh our memory and remind potential customers that all Berlingo panel vans are fitted, as standard, with Citroën’s unique - and recently enhanced - Trafficmaster telematics platform, which includes Smartnav dynamic satellite navigation system and Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking.

Scott Michael, Citroën’s Head of Commercial Vehicles & Business Centre Programme, remarked; “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.”

It looks like it’s going to be another successful year for the multi-award winning van manufacturer. If you are considering adding a Berlingo or any other new van to your fleet, check out what’s on offer from Low Cost Vans. We offer great deals on Citroen vans for lease or contract hire across the whole Citroën van model range.