Citroën refreshed the third generation of the Berlingo MPV in late 2023 for the 2024 model year, improving the family-friendly vehicle in most areas and offering it with an electric powertrain.
The French automaker introduced the third generation of the Berlingo in March 2018, offering it with a choice of diesel and gasoline engines. Almost three years later, in January 2021, the vehicle received an electric powertrain that helped the brand join the EV revolution. The Berlingo shared its underpinnings with the Peugeot Partner, the Opel Combo, and the Toyota ProAce City. Furthermore, Fiat also made the Doblo based on the same platform and offered it to customers starting in 2022. In 2023, Citroën introduced the facelift for the Berlingo and charged with all the engines available, including the electric version.
In 2022, Citroën introduced its new logo that mimicked the original one from 1919 and applied it to the refreshed Berlingo, along with a new front fascia. The angular shapes of the upper grille were flanked by the straight lines that formed the LED daytime running lights. Lower, the fat bumper sported a main air intake in the central area of the apron and two side scoops that sported the fog lamps. Like on its predecessor, the lower side of the bumper was left unpainted to diminish repair costs if scratched.
From its profile, the 2024 Berlingo showed a similar look as its predecessor, albeit it was available with new 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels. A black plastic molding was present on the front doors and extended over the rear, sliding ones. Even if it wasn’t the most economical solution, Citroën kept the same system since it was more practical. At the back, the ë-Berlingo featured corner-mounted taillights that flanked the wide tailgate, which, in turn, was adorned by a roof spoiler on its upper side. The rear bumper was also black on its lower side and body-colored on the upper side.
Inside, Citroën installed bolstered, high-mounted seats for the front occupants. These improved the comfort for their occupants and provided better side support during high-speed cornering, even though the Berlingo was not the kind of car to be driven fast on a winding road. Like its predecessor, the refreshed minivan was available in two length versions, offering either five in two rows or seven in a three-row configuration. The touchscreen for the infotainment system sat atop the center stack and featured wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Citroën offered the ë-Berlingo with an opening rear window, allowing easier access to the trunk.
Under its hood, the ë-Berlingo featured a 100 kW motor that sent its power to the front wheels only. It was fed by a 50 kWh LFP battery, allowing the vehicle to run seamlessly up to 320 km (200 miles). The 2024 ë-Berlingo could be recharged via a 7 kW charger or via an onboard system.
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