At Crusader Vans we love the Citroën Berlingo Van. It’s considered to be one of the best small vans available and stands out in a crowd of similar commercial vehicles sharing a platform and common attributes. Alongside its Stellantis counterparts Fiat Doblò Cargo, Peugeot Partner, Vauxhall Combo Cargo, and Toyota ProAce City, the Berlingo distinguishes stands out for many reasons. This amazing little van is often one of the most affordable vans to lease and when we have them in stock they don’t stay in stock for long.
Small Vans at Crusader
Competing with worthy rivals such as Ford Transit Connect, Renault Kangoo, and VW Caddy Cargo, the Citroen Berlingo may seem to fight above its weight and yet it nearly always wins. The van is versatile, functional and does what it says on the box. Powered by an efficient and reliable 1.5-litre diesel engine (available in 99bhp or 128bhp forms), the Berlingo is nimble around town and comfortable on the open road. The six-speed manual gearbox is standard, with the option of an eight-speed automatic for the 128bhp diesel engine.
Citroen Berlingo Interior
Sharing fixtures with the Vauxhall Combo Cargo, the Berlingo Van’s interior is modern, stylish and spacious. In all there are fifteen storage compartments, you can choose two or three front seats, and an upgraded touchscreen infotainment system takes this trusted and popular van to a whole new level of pleasure.
While the entry level Berlingo Van is more than adequate for most, upgrade options from the basic Enterprise Edition to the Driver Edition offer additional features like alloy wheels. In general, the Berlingo is one of the best spec’d vans in its class and for its price, we have listed twenty, yes twenty features that make this van really stand out:
1. Active lane departure warning
2. Reversing camera
3. Driver attention alert
4. Distance alert
5. Front, rear and side parking sensors
6. Blind spot monitoring system
7. Coffee break alert
8. Grip control with hill descent assist
9. Active safety brake
10. Intelligent beam headlights
11. Automatic electronic parking brake
12. Overload indicator
13. Keyless entry and start
14. Colour head-up display
15. Cornering light function
16. Hill start assist
17. Trailer stability control
18. Adaptive cruise control
19. Extended traffic sign recognition and recommendation
20. Surround rear vision
That’s a lot of features crammed into a small van.
Performance & Drive
The Berlingo Van boasts a range of engines, a smooth automatic gearbox, and exceptional practicality, positioning it as one of the top small vans in the market. The Citroen Berlingo is a dream to drive, hence its popularity, it has comfortable seats, and you feel safe behind the wheel. It has the comfort of a car in many respects and thus driving is not a chore but a pleasure.
Carrying Cargo and People
Available in two body lengths (M and XL), the Berlingo Van has plenty of space to carry both people and cargo or a combination of both. Payloads differ based on models, with a range of gross vehicle weight variants. The addition of the FlexCargo folding partition bulkhead expands load volume possibilities.
While the Berlingo may be classed as a small van, its cargo space is far from small. With the Berlingo, size does matter. However, while the longer wheelbase XL (L2) has lots of space it doesn’t have the payload of the M (L1). It’s this kind of information that the team and Crusader Vans can advise on proving that bigger isn’t always better.
So, to simplify, the M version takes the lead if you need to carry heavier loads, with a 1050kg payload. Nevertheless, the XL configuration, with its extended length, serves specific purposes such as larger but not heavier loads. The M body of the Berlingo may be shorter, measuring at 1817mm, but is the go to van for many.
In the cargo area, the Berlingo Van has more than enough space for tools and equipment or a load of parcels or even flowers out for delivery. The choice between standard (M) and long (XL) body styles, as well as a crew cab option that can comfortably carry five passengers, demonstrate the true flexibility of this big small van.
Leasing a Citroen Berlingo
The Citroen Berlingo has been a class leader for many years and is by far the most popular small van. With a recent facelift and continuous good pricing the Berlingo looks set to remain a top choice when it comes to small vans. All round you can’t fault this big little van, it has plenty of space, its great to drive, its economical, its reliable and above all its affordable.
Leasing a Berlingo from Crusader is straightforward and one call to the team can ensure you get a Citroen Berlingo Leasing deal that makes absolute sense for you and your business.
FAQs
- Is there an electric Citroën Berlingo? Yes, explore our Citroën e-Berlingo here
- Is the Citroën Berlingo Van reliable? The Berlingo Van has a good reliability record, scoring well in recent commercial vehicle reliability surveys.
- Does the Citroën Berlingo Van have Bluetooth? Yes, every version of the Citroën Berlingo comes with Bluetooth as standard.
- What weight is a Citroën Berlingo Van? Weight varies by model, with the lightest being the Puretech 110 Enterprise Edition at 1,300kg and the heaviest electric van version in Crew Van form at 1,848kg.
- What are the dimensions of the Citroën Berlingo Van? The standard M model is 4.4 metres long, 2.1 metres wide (including door mirrors), and 1.8 metres tall. The XL model increases in length to 4.8 metres, with a height of 1.9 metres.
- What is the towing capacity of a Citroën Berlingo? Towing capacities vary based on engine, gearbox, and van configuration, with the highest towing capacity achieved by the M BlueHDi 100 model at 1,500kg for a braked trailer.
