Citroën’s best-selling LCV, the Berlingo, will make its debut with advanced BlueHDi Euro 6 compliant engines – plus specification and styling enhancements – at the CV Show (NEC, Hall 5, Stand D40, 14 -16 April 2015).
The New Berlingo range will be ‘on sale’ in the UK from 1 July 2015, bringing with it further running cost reductions and environmental benefits, combined with driver comfort, safety and convenience gains.
The New Berlingo is the first Citroën LCV range to be powered by Euro 6 compliant BlueHDi diesel engines, which use advanced Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. Citroën will be extending the application of these low-emissions, highly fuel-efficient BlueHDi engines across its entire LCV line-up as part of a rolling programme starting in July 2015 and running through to September 2016.
Citroën is meeting tough Euro 6 requirements for NOx emission reductions with the application of its SCR technology. BlueHDi powered New Berlingo models have an efficient, three-stage SCR process to treat emissions caused by combustion:
- Stage 1: an oxidisation catalyst converts the unburned hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) in the exhaust into water and carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Stage 2: the SCR module then adds AdBlue to convert nitrogen oxide (NOx) into nitrogen (N) and water
- Stage 3: a particulate filter then eliminates 99.9% of particles in the vehicle’s exhaust emissions
BlueHDi powered New Berlingo vans have a 17-litre AdBlue tank, which will last for up to 14,000 miles, depending on the type of vehicle operation. AdBlue is widely available from various outlets, including Citroën dealers.
The New Berlingo range will go on sale in July with a choice of Euro 5 HDi 75 and HDi 90 engines, complemented by the more powerful Euro 6 BlueHDi 100 and BlueHDi 120 Euro 6 engines.
The HDi 75 and HDi 90 engines will be available with 5-speed manual transmissions, while the BlueHDi engines will, dependent on model, be available with Stop & Start, manual 5 or 6-speed gearboxes and Citroën’s ETG6 automated manual transmission.
The current specification Euro 5 HDi 75 and HDi 90 engines, already among the most efficient available in this sector, will be available in the New Berlingo range until May 2016. Then the HDi 75 will be replaced by a new, Euro 6 compliant BlueHDi 75 engine.
More details of the New Berlingo range will be released at the CV Show, together with homologated emissions and combined cycle fuel economy figures.
New Berlingo panel vans will continue to provide operators with the cost-saving efficiency, safety, security and productivity benefits of Teletrac Smartnav satellite navigation and Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking. This advanced telematics platform also provides the option to upgrade the system - at low cost - to include Fleet Director, with its real-time fleet management capability.
In addition to the introduction of BlueHDi engines, New Berlingo models will gain specification upgrades to benefit both the operator and the driver. Externally, New Berlingo vans have a redesigned grille and front bumper and are available with an optional Look Pack, featuring LED daytime-running lights.
Internally, both New Berlingo LX and Enterprise trim levels gain cruise control and a programmable speed limiter. Top-of-the-range New Berlingo Enterprise models also gain an upgraded DAB audio system, incorporating a 7-inch touchscreen with Mirror Screen technology. In addition, the New Berlingo Enterprise trim level now includes an alarm for increased security and peace of mind.
The New Berlingo range provides the widest choice of factory built models in its class, including:
- New Berlingo L1 van (up to 3.7m3 load volume)
- New Berlingo L2 van (up to 4.1m3 load volume)
- New Berlingo XTR+ enhanced traction van
- New Berlingo 5-seat Crew Van
- New Berlingo Platform Cab for specialist body conversions
- New Berlingo Electric Van
- 625kg, 750kg and 850kg gross payloads*
- Driver + 1 or driver + 2 passenger seating configurations*
- X, LX or Enterprise trim levels*
- 1 x petrol and 4 x diesel engines*
- 5 & 6-speed manual or ETG6 automated manual transmissions*
*Dependent on model
New Berlingo X vans & Crew Vans are equipped, as standard, with:
- Teletrac Smartnav satellite navigation and Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking
- ESC, ABS, EBD and EBA
- 15-inch steel wheels with ‘Feroe’ wheel trims
- Driver’s airbag
- Variable power assisted steering
- RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD player
- Height/reach adjustable steering wheel
- Individual front passenger seat
- Folding, rear 3-passenger seat with integrated sliding mesh upper bulkhead (Crew Van only)
- Twin, unglazed, sliding side load doors (Crew Van only)
- Multi-function on-board trip computer
- Central locking and electric front windows
- Overhead storage shelf
- Cabin floor carpeting
- Two, asymmetrical, unglazed rear doors
- Ladder frame bulkhead (excludes Crew Van)
- Full size spare wheel
New Berlingo Platform Cabs also have:
- Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors
- Remote central locking and electric windows
- Converter Pack (reinforced battery & alternator, reinforced interface with multiplex wiring
core)
New Berlingo LX and XTR+ vans add to the X van specification with:
- Heavy duty PVC cabin and load compartment floor covering
- Height adjustable driver’s seat
- Extenso® modular folding 2 passenger bench seat
- Nearside sliding side load door
- Remote control central locking with deadlocks
- Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
- Cruise control and programmable speed limiter
- Reinforced Mobility Pack (limited slip differential, raised suspension, under-engine/body
protection & Kleber Transalp 2 tyres (XTR+ van only)
New Berlingo Enterprise van specification adds to the LX specification with:
- Touchscreen Audio Pack (DAB, a 7-inch colour touchscreen with Mirror Screen technology, Bluetooth® with USB Box)
- Air conditioning
- Reverse parking sensors
- Security alarm
With the launch of the New Berlingo, an extended range of options becomes available for this model, including front parking sensors, a reversing camera and an upgraded colour touchscreen with audio streaming.
Jeremy Smith, Citroën’s Head of Commercial Vehicles & Business Sector Operations, comments; “We are delighted to introduce the New Berlingo, which will provide our growing LCV customer base with the benefits of lower cost of operation, together with the latest comfort, safety and convenience features. The New Berlingo will offer exceptional combined cycle fuel economy and among the lowest CO2 and NOx emission figures in its class.”
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