Citroen Berlingo Car Review - Should you consider one?
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2019
- This third generation Berlingo sits on the PSA Group's latest EMP2 platform and gets the same kind of two-tier light signature frontal treatment we've seen on the company's recent models.
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There's a more forward-set windscreen and a higher and shorter front end, plus even 'Airbump' plastic panels protecting the flanks from supermarket scrapes. As before, there are two wide sliding side doors and they feature electric windows. There are two body styles - 'M' and 'XL'. And buyers choose between 5 or 7-seat variants.
Citroen claims even more interior versatility this time round, with three individual seats in the rear that can be folded down with a simple movement using the 'Magic Flat' controls in the boot. Combined with a folding front passenger seat, this feature provides a perfectly flat floor and a load length of up to 2.70m for the standard 'M' version and 3.05m for the lengthier 'XL' model. There's a class-leading boot volume, increased by 100-litres to 775-litres for the 'M' version. The boot is easily accessible thanks to the opening rear window in the tailgate and two different height positions for the luggage cover. Around the cabin, there are 28 large and ingenious storage spaces such as the new-generation Modutop multi-function roof that also lets more light into the interior. The 'Top Box' glove box is unique to the segment thanks to the 'Airbag in Roof' system.
Market and Model
Let's face it, cash-strapped families don't want to spend too much on the car that'll move them about. The good news with this Berlingo is that they don't have to. Prices aren't much different to those being charged for the previous Multispace model, which means that they typically range in the £20,000-£28,000 bracket. As before, there's the option of a seven-seater variant if you want it. If you do, you'll want the lengthier 'XL' body style, which demands a £1,700 premium over the five-seat 'Size M' body shape. There are three trim levels - 'Feel', 'Flair' and top 'Flair XTR'.
The flagship 'Flair' variants are very generously equipped, including features like an 8.0in central infotainment screen, dual-zone climate control, a head-up instrument display, a 360-degree manoeuvring camera, a top-spec interactive navigation system, sophisticated connectivity on four different levels and a so-called Modutop system consisting of panoramic glass roof panels as well as all manner of shelves, gadget compartments and an ambient lighting show above occupants' heads. Citroen is also including its latest camera-driven safety tech too.
Cost of Ownership
Day-to-day running costs are kept well in check. The 110hp 1.2-litre PureTech petrol variant most will want manages 51.3mpg on the combined cycle and 125g/km of CO2. Of course, you'll have to do your bit as a driver in order to get anywhere near the published fuel figures. To help you, the centre dash infotainment screen's 'Trip Computer' section gives you read-outs for current fuel consumption and remaining range. Plus it will tell you how long the Stop & Start system has been functional for on any given trip - though I'm not really sure why you'd ever want to know that....
Enough on engine efficiency. What about other financial considerations? Well, regular service intervals come round every 16,000 miles or 12 months, depending on which comes sooner. If you engage in what Citroen calls 'Arduous' conditions of use, then you'll need a servicing visit every 10,000 miles or every year. The bottom line is that most owners will need to budget around an annual dealership appointment; there are plenty of Citroen outlets to choose from, so you should never be too far from one. So you can budget ahead, the French maker offers its 'Citroen Maintenance' scheme that lets you pay either a one-off fee or monthly instalments to cover the cost of the routine upkeep of your car for as long as three years and 35,000 miles.
Summary
Older Citroen Berlingo Multispace models tended to be enormously endearing. Like a faithful family hound, your people-carrying Berlingo wouldn't be flashy and could be a little agricultural in its manners but would never let you down. This third generation design though, sets out to add a little pedigree to the breed and in doing so, changes the rules quite significantly, positioning this model as a more desirable family accoutrement. Spend enough on this new generation version and it can be as stylish, safe and high-tech as you could possibly want.
Going that route of course dilutes much of the price advantage that so sets more basic variants apart from more conventional - and arguably more car-like - compact MPVs. But it doesn't negate it completely. Which means that you can specify this Berlingo precisely the way you want and still end up with one of the most affordable five or seven-seat people carriers on the market. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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Our family owns a 2012 model Berlingo. It was an impulse purchase on the part of my wife, who was looking for a utilitarian vehicle to replace her much beloved Renault Kangoo (loved by her, hated by me! 😂) Fortunately (for me!) they’d stopped making the Kangoo 😰👍 so she wanted to replace it with a vehicle that was spacious, with enough headroom to accommodate our grown up family, but could also transport occasional large items such as furniture, and take household recycling and garden waste to the tip without worrying about scuffing a luxury interior. She also wanted something that was comfortable, easy to drive, and gave good visibility with a commanding view of the road. And good fuel economy would be great too...
Well, for a dealer showroom impulse purchase (that my wife didn’t even bother to test drive!!! 🤦🏻♂️) the Berlingo has turned out to be a spectacular success... As well as accomplishing all of the above with alacrity, it’s proved to be remarkably nippy and agile on every kind of road, comfortable and relaxing on motorway journeys, while soaking up all of the rough and irregular undulations of country tracks and poorly repaired town streets. It’s cheap enough on insurance that we insured our 19 year old son on it, and when the time comes to replace this faithful old workhorse, we will almost certainly replace it with... another Berlingo! 🤷🏻♂️ Not bad for an impulse purchase that wasn’t even test driven before signing on the dotted line! The scruffy and basic Renault Kangoo can rest in peace... The Citroen Berlingo really is the genuine Kan-Do vehicle for every age and size of family. ✌️😊👍
Great to hear back from an owner and great to hear the Berlingo has done you so well 👍
OSV Thank you kindly for taking the time to reply. And the other thing that’s done us very well, is your truly excellent reviews... I’ve watched a lot of them lately, on a wide and *very* eclectic range of vehicles (as well as our utilitarian Berlingo, I drive a marginally 😉 less practical TVR Tuscan!). I watch an awful lot of CZcams content, including a great deal of motoring related content, and can honestly say that your car reviews are second to none. No one else produces such a comprehensively informative and thorough review of individual models as you do, covering every aspect of the vehicle in so much detail and so well presented, that the only thing that remains for any potential purchaser to do in order to cement their purchasing decision, is to take a test drive... (unless you’re my dear wife of course, in which case the highly considered opinion that, “All cars drive the same...” 😳🤷🏻♂️ apparently dispenses with that particular chore!) 😂
Keep up the great work and rest assured, your subscribers really do appreciate all of the painstaking research and high quality production values that you put into every one of your excellent vehicle showcase reviews... 👏😊
The Berlingo is simply what a car should be like. Most modern car design is completely insane!
We are on our second after 10 years Berlingo ownership, We have even tourd Europe in ours, France Germany, Italy. We'll be getting our 3rd Berlingo soon I expect, It's the go anywhere, do anything all round car you need
Fantastic to hear you enjoy driving the Berlingo! If you live in the UK, our team would love to help you secure a new Berlingo when you're ready 👍📞 www.osv.ltd.uk/hello-youtube/
I own a 2012 Berlingo. It does everything well. Great to drive and easy to park.
I've bought this Berlingo and am very satisfied .
I really want one. We just have a huge stereotype of french cars constantly having tiny problems which get annoying. How has the reliability been?
@@metoo3773 I have it already 2 years, 35 000 km and absolutely any technical problem. Excellent car.
@@cobbvd oh thanks alot! great news
7 peugeot 3 citroëns only problems I've had was letting them go went to jeep renagade in 2015 problems enough said
@@samwaide6135 how are the petrol engines.? I drive short so i dont want diesels.
That dog didn’t look too happy sat on the wobbly shelf! 😂
Cant wait to get our 2020 one
Love it! I had the first model with open roof. Best car ever!!! Looking forward to buy this exact model. Xtr. What a fun car
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Great review... I want one!
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I had a Citroen Berlingo for my motability car, with a large boot space to take a hoist and my electric wheelchair.... I agree with everything the 5th Musketeer wrote.
Thanks for the great feedback, Don 👍
I am considering this... I am now on ongoing enhanced and will be my first car on motability... I am just bombarded with my choices lol ... but your comments really help thank you... did you have the 7 seater?
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Lovely presentation
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Bought 1.5 diesel after watching this review a dozen times November 2020 9500 mls later it's everything u said and more 50+ urban 70+ on longer runs quiet smooth ride easy parking tardis interior space only thing it didn't have roof rails solved by £90 commercial quality set 20 minute 6 bolt job
That's great to hear, Sam. Thanks for sharing, glad you're enjoying your Berlingo!
Mpg sounds great, are you carrying any weight in the van?
I'm a self employed gardener and tempted with the panel van version but would like more insight into what mpg people are achieving! Thanks
I am considering purchasing a 2019 auto but I have concerns over the auto box itself. My experience with a 2012 auto Berlingo put me right off as it was horribly jerky at slow speeds, when attempting to park and so on. I wonder if the later models have a different gearbox and this annoying problem no longer exists? Anyone know?
Yes new boxes made same as Toyota in Japan. Old torque converter not electric selection. Very good boxes now
nice citroen would make a small camper van sometime it is not worth make this into a camper van
for moving around with a family that can take all the luggage this is for you ,when you need to take garden and household stuff to the recycling centre this takes some beating ,i have a 2013 xtr with removable 2nd row of seats ,if you need to buy large items fridges cookers tables chairs[ i've done it] you don't need to hire a van you already have one .
I don't understand why no reviewer mentions that the back-powered windows go down, which is a huge feature worth mentioning for a Berlingo review.
Many thanks for the feedback, Anass. We'll take this on-board for future reviews 👍
Yet another helpful, well presented review from OSV. Frankly it's a relief to see the review of a car I can afford, rather than a £70k overpriced Audi or Mercedes. Such a shame it's French :-(
@Mr_Psyco I will not buy French due to the dreadful way they've treated us over Brexit, mind you, our useless MPs all need sacking too.
@@robertlangham2356 lol
Do not let that put you off. Check out the mileages these can do on e bay used. Puts German stuff to shame
PSA needs to offer this as an EV; there seems to be enough space under the floor for a battery pack. Perhaps they could use a similar motor and battery pack as in the eCorsa (100 kW, 50 kWh, 205 mile range).
Your wish as been granted. Good call!
Fully laiden?
wish you would show how a mobility scooter would fit into it
Thanks for your feedback 👍 This has been passed onto the team.
Good berlingo.
PSA had the chance to use the BERLINGO platform to make an EV version. They missed the opportunity. The shortsightedness is pitiful!
There is one EV version now.
Is this guy bear grylls’ dad?
We can neither confirm nor deny!
All these time of talks NOT A WORD ABOUT PRICE ???? = A CRUCIAL DECISION MAKING POINT
SUV of my dreams
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The 3 cylinder petrol has proved unreliable due to belt in oil issues. Diesel now lamented by govt. such a desirable car but will be keeping my mk1 1.6 petrol. Ulez compliant. A new one appeals to me but brings trouble methinks. The safety/cruise control appeal. Those blanking panels on the doors save it from the car park dinks
What is it with these people who do these review ? Don't any of them carry a measuring tape ! ? How long it is in the back. Seats up and down and how wide internally is.... I would say.... A top reason to buy one... Space ! They've been doing it for years.. Just get the tap measure out !
But it costs a billion euro doesn't it ?
I will never buy another of these vans, 1.2 what a load of crap, my first van was 1.9, then they made a 1.6 now 1.2. What next 5oo cc tubo.
Sounded like old top gear presenter .... 🤮