Vansdirect.co.uk presents the Citroen Berlingo

SPECIFICATION / FEATURES

The Citroen Berlingo First has been a leader in the small van category for a few years. The Citroen Berlingo advertised benefits from the following features:

• Twin glazed rear doors,
• Radio/CD player,
• Transponder immobiliser,
• 14" Steel wheels,
• Driver's air bag

PARKER’S SUMMARY

The refreshed Berlingo of 2002 was good enough to continue the success of the original model and it still maintains a healthy position in the market place, close to the cleverer Transit Connect and the Vauxhall Combo. Strong diesels and a petrol option means the Berlingo has the needs of most users covered, as well as a car-like Enterprise model with dark windows but no rear seats. New for 2006 is the XTR+ which has raised suspension, a limited slip differential on the front axle plus mud and smow tyres fitted as standard. It is aimed at users who need some off-road ability, but don't want the extra cost and maintenance of a four-wheel drive van.

COST TO RUN

Citroën always seems to have some kind of incentive on new vans bringing the transaction price down to much lower than the list price. All engines are very economical and servicing costs are modest. Diesels will be most in demand on the used market, so these should bring the best return on investment when bought from new. XTR+ has extra under-body protection to prevent sump and fuel and brake lines being damaged off road. Berlingos come with a two-year/unlimited mileage warranty, or three-years/100,000 miles. Effectively it means mileage in unlimited on the first two years, should something mechanical fail, but if the van is in its third year, there is a 100,000-mile cap on warranty claims. All Berlingos come with a service indicator and oil level warning indicator, so there should be no excuse for failing to maintain the van.. Parker's Overall Review of 4 Stars.