In 1996, the debut of the car Citroen Berlingo, reviews about which deserve attention at the present time. We can’t talk about the popularity of the car, since a year after the release date, this Citroen model was recognized as the best van in Europe.
Citroen Berlingo is the result of the joint fruitful work of Peugeot and Citroen. This is a multifunctional combi car, which is difficult to attribute to any particular class, because for a compact ordinary limousine it is high enough, for a standard van it’s small, and for a small car it’s large.
The model is presented in two bodies: with hinged doors and with a rear wide hinged door. Moderate dimensions of the car positively affect its maneuverability, which is very important in the city.
Berlingo is a versatile car that is equally well suited for work and leisure. Moreover, if you fold the rear seats, the useful volume of the luggage compartment will be three cubic meters. A good ride and comfort on the road are provided with the help of the rear and front suspensions, equipped with two independent anti-roll bars.
Depending on the configuration and purpose, the Citroen Berlingo, the reviews of the owners of which fully confirm the high quality of the car, is equipped with a choice of carburetor engines and diesel engines with a capacity of 75 and 60 horses, a volume of 2 and 1.8 liters.
The vehicle has both powerful but soft brakes, which at the request of the buyer can be supplemented by an ABS system.
The on-board computer of the heel receives all the necessary information and promptly warns the driver about speed exaggeration, about the mileage remaining until the next maintenance, automatically engages the rear wiper when the rear gear of the Citroen Berlingo is turned on.
Driver reviews say that the high landing of the vehicle allows you to see everything perfectly. Inside, there are various containers that can be found even on the ceiling. As standard, there are heated mirrors, a washer and headlight corrector, height adjustment and power steering, an immobilizer, heated front seats, a driver's airbag, air conditioning and other options.
In 2004, the car was updated. The concern’s specialists solved the problems of improving the car, although over the previous seven years it has not lost its relevance. Thus, the structurally updated car remained the same. The model did not receive all-wheel drive and off-road newfangled modifications, the power units also did not update.
In appearance, the main emphasis was placed on a radical change in the front of the restyled Citroen Berlingo. Reviews indicate that the wings, headlights, the radiator and bumper trim have been completely updated. Also slightly raised the line of the hood. Now the driver feels the dimensions of the car better, seeing the edges of the hood. Like previous modifications, the new Berlingo boasts a large luggage compartment. It is important that the spare wheel is located outside, and not in the trunk, under the floor, which eliminates the need for unloading the trunk when replacing the wheel. Also appeared a lot of pleasant things like a mesh curtain, which can be used to separate the interior from the trunk.
Some changes have affected the interior. A more sophisticated dashboard has appeared with built-in duct deflectors and a new knob for the gearbox speed switch. The steering wheel became four-spoke, and an electronic clock was installed on the top of the panel. Everything else corresponds to the old modification.