CitroÃ«n Berlingo

The Citroën Berlingo is a MPV of the French car manufacturer Citroen. It is similar to the Peugeot Partner and came in late 1996 on the market. The name Berlingo is derived from the French word berlingots, a shortened version of the form Berline carriage. The NEUVORSTELLUNG won in 1997 together with the Peugeot Partner Van of the Year title.

There are different versions with one, two or no sliding doors with tailgate or rear doors and variants as a panel van with plate -clad side windows. A special feature is the multi-function roof of the equipment variant Spacelight / Modutop. In addition to about March 2007, a folding roof factory was available. Conversions as a camper are also offered, partly supported by the factory. Also an electric car version was offered as a Citroën Berlingo Electrique.

Citroën was the Berlingo, the first provider of a new class of high- roof station wagon, the base of which corresponds approximately to that of a VW Golf, but the offer the driver an elevated seating position and have a higher body over the entire length of the interior a very large volume. In January 2004, the Berlingo was with 1,074 registrations at number 48 of the best selling vehicles in Germany.

The models for the German market are produced in Vigo, Spain and transported by ship to Bremerhaven.

The construction of box cars are a tradition at Citroën. From spring 1951 to summer of 1978, 1,246,306 units of Kastenente ( Fourgonnette AK400 ) were built based on the Citroën 2CV. This was replaced in the summer of 1978 by the Acadiane, a panel van version of the Dyane, which was built by the end of 1987.

In the fall of 1984 came the next van C15 on the basis of visas to the market. The sale of the C15 was discontinued in Germany at launch of the Berlingo, with the factory Vigo ( Spain) ended the production of C15 on 2 December 2005 by around 1.8 million copies.

2.1 facelift
2.2 engines

Berlingo I (1996-2009)

Citroën Berlingo (1996-2002)

The first generation of the Berlingo was launched in late 1996 on the market. It is based on the chassis of the Citroën ZX and Peugeot 306

The main competitor was the Renault Kangoo.

History of the Berlingo I

September 1996: Presentation of the Berlingo in Germany at the 56th IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hannover
November 1996: The Berlingo comes onto the market, the first model in the new category the high roof station wagon, a type of van with no visual separation between the cab and cargo area. When engine is a 1.4 - liter engine with 55 kW/75 hp and a 1.1 - liter engine with 44 kW/60 HP ( only in the panel van version ) were available at the beginning.
January 1997: Introduction of the 1.9 -liter diesel engine with 51 kW/70 hp
March 1997: Introduction of the model Multispace with optional electric sliding roof
October 1998: Special Edition Charleston with ABS, electric folding roof, with only 1.8 i engine
April 1999: Introduction of the sliding door on the right side
September 1999: Special model Ocean based on the Multispace ' with standard air conditioning, metallic paint ( gold, red, royal blue, dark and light green metallic, best-selling color: Royal Blue Metallic), central locking with radio remote control, right mirror electrically adjustable, both heated mirrors, electric front windows, split rear seat, painted mirror housing, Isofix attachments on rear right and center seat, painted bumper aprons, airbag can be switched off and the third three-point seatbelt in the back seat as standard.
November 1999: Introduction of the 2.0 HDi engine ( such as the Citroën Xantia and Citroen Xsara Picasso )
February 2000: Special Edition Chrono, replaced the special edition Ocean, but equally equipped, but already has the new retractable rear headrests, Metallic Paint no longer standard
May 2000: Introduction of the sliding door on the left side of the multiplex system ( a system based on the CAN bus, the bus system ). Current production number: 440,000 copies produced in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Poland and Argentina
December 2000: Introduction of the multi-function roof Modutop in the special model Spacelight; the 1.6 i 16V engine replaces the 1.8 i engine
October 2002: Citroën presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2002 renewed Berlingo: use of a new front axle like the Xsara Picasso; new, rounded front end design with clear glass headlamps and wide bumpers; Also: new cockpit design
December 2002: Special model TONIC replaced the special edition Chrono base is now the Berlingo
September 2003: One million Berlingo built, of which more than half as a passenger version
June 2004: Citroën limited the vehicle program on the model versions combined X ( subsequent designation Advance ) and Multispace Multispace Plus, models such as Space Light and tonic omitted; new special model XTR -laid with higher suspension and a limited slip differential lock ( not available in Germany )
July 2005: The 2.0 HDi 90 is replaced by the 1.6 HDi 90 (without FAP)
October 2005: The Berlingo is slightly revised: Sliding doors to new mechanism that significantly simplifies the operation, modified interior, new side and rear turn signals and side moldings. The security package with a speed now included, and the Exclusive model gets a trip computer, rain and light sensor. The model range in Germany now includes the variants Advance, Style, Multispace Plus, Exclusive Multi- Space. The 1.9 D 70 is replaced by the 1.6 HDi 75 (without FAP).
June 2008: With the official launch of the second generation Berlingo in Germany, the model range of the first generation is significantly restricted. The Berlingo I will now be offered under the name Berlingo First and corresponds in its basic configuration about the Berlingo Advance formerly offered. The present model can be enhanced by a convenient package. As motors, only the 1.4 with 73 hp and the HDi 75 bhp diesel particulate filter without (FAP ) are offered. A tailgate is no longer available.
End of 2009: The last Berlingo First for the German market are produced. Since early 2010, the first - generation Berlingo no longer belongs here to the model program. However, in Argentina it is until today (August 2013) offered.

Citroën Berlingo (2002-2005)

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Citroën Berlingo (2005-2009)

Engines

Berlingo Electrique

The Citroën Berlingo Electrique ( in Germany: Electric) was offered with a 15.5 -kW DC motor with separate excitation and recuperation, which accelerated the car to a maximum of 95 km / h. As traction battery of the electric car nickel cadmium batteries were the company juice SA with 162 volts and a capacity of 100 Ah used, which provided for a range of about 95 km. The energy consumption was 20 to 25 kWh per 100 km from outlet.

A new model of a Berlingo with electric drive was realized after the tender of the French post of the cooperation with PSA Venturi 2009. For this order of 1000 cars Citroen Berlingo / Peugeot Partner First Electrique were produced. Venturi is built on the Citroën Berlingo First Electric an induction motor with 42 kW/57 hp and 180 Newton meters of a, and the ZEBRA battery. A slightly modified model in 2010 drove from Shanghai to Paris.

Berlingo II ( since 2008)

Citroën Berlingo (2008-2012)

At the Geneva Motor Show 2008, the second generation of the Berlingo was presented, which in many respects differs from the first generation. The term Berlingo has remained, but now finds in a different font use. Since June 2008, the Berlingo II is offered on the German market. The vehicle is 20 centimeters longer than its predecessor and shares the floor pan with the Citroën C4 Picasso, which in turn is based on the platform of the Citroën C4. The Berlingo II has the same chassis as the Picasso, but a longer wheelbase.

In the rear, there is now some three equipment versions removable single seats ( standard on XTR, Exclusiv and eg for special model Mullewapp ). In addition, the Berlingo II the first to feature a height-adjustable driver seat, a folding front passenger seat back and a longitudinally adjustable steering column. The shift lever was moved to the instrument panel, the parking brake lever next to the driver's seat. Thus is found between the front seats, space for a storage box with roll cover (standard on the passenger versions XTR and exclusive, in other versions can be retrofitted). Further, some of optionally available, features include a hinged rear window separately, automatically folding exterior mirrors, an interior roof rack and an expanded range of storage compartments and shelves.

The safety equipment was improved, the German passenger car versions come standard with disc brakes on front and rear axle, ABS, ESP and front and side airbags ( head airbag from equipment Tendance ).

The engine range comprises only 1.6 liter engines: two gasoline engines with 66 kW ( 90 hp ) and 80 kW ( 109 hp ) and diesel engines with 55 kW (75 PS; without FAP), 66 kW (90 PS; FAP ) and 80 kW ( 109 PS; FAP ). Depending on engine, model and equipment is the curb weight of between 1604 kg and 1681 kg, the trailer load braked is between 1110 kg and 1300 kg.

In addition, a commercial vehicle version is offered. In this, the load volume increased from 2.8 to 3.3 cubic meters at a load 565-775 kg. There is also the possibility, in the first row to transport three people next to each other and to order the passenger seat in a simple re -folding version. With the extensors cab to the storage space increased to 3.7 cubic meters. It is also available for the cab, a third seat. In addition to a height-and width-adjustable steering wheel and a hill-start assist and ESP are standard.

Citroën Berlingo panel van

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Facelift

In the course of a facelift in April 2012, the Berlingo was a changed logo and slightly revised headlights and taillights. Optional LED daytime running lights are now available. Also there is a static cornering light on some versions.

In Oferol extended by 428 mm long version for the Uruguayan market is built with the Grand Berlingo.

Citroën Berlingo van (since 2012)

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