Vans A2Z.com Verdict
The all-new Berlingo is a completely different beast to its predecessor. It’s bigger, much more sophisticated and has the choice of two body lengths. Berlingo has moved to the next level.
The highly successful original Berlingo — still sold as the Berlingo First — was replaced by a completely new model in the summer of 2008 and this time around it’s slightly bigger and comes in two body lengths; both on the same wheelbase.
The standard length models (L1) provide 3.3m3 of load space with a load length of 1,800mm. Stretch the budget to a longer version (L2) and these figures increase to 3.7m3 and 2,050mm respectively. The L2 has a rear overhang 248mm greater than that of the L1. As with its bigger brother, the Dispatch, there’s the option of an Extenso folding passenger seat which extends the load length by 1,200mm.
Gross payloads are 625kg for the L1, 750kg for the L2 and there’s also an 850kg heavy-duty option for the L1. Twin asymmetrical side-hinged rear doors give access to the load area and there’s the option of either a nearside or twin sliding side doors. Loading height is reasonable at 584mm.
Standard Equipment on 'X' models:
ABS
Driver's airbag
Front bumper reinforcement bar
Rear fog light with twin reversing lights
Transponder immobiliser
Front seat belt pre-tensioners with force-limiters
Ladder frame bulkhead
Central locking & front electric windows
Manual door mirrors
Tinted windows
Two asymmetrical unglazed rear doors
Carpet on cabin floor
RDS stereo radio/MP3 compatible CD player
Smartnav navigation & Stolen Vehicle Tracking (excludes 625 L1 1.6i 16V X)
Variable power assisted steering
Laminated windscreen
Front electric windows
Single front passenger seat
Six floor-mounted anchorage points in load compartment
Three anchorage points on each side of the roof (75kg max load)
Twin sliding side loading doors (L2 models only) | Standard Equipment on 'LX' models in addition to 'X':
Super Plus Pack: High-frequency multi-function plip remote control central locking with deadlocks, front electric windows with 'one-touch' operation & anti-pinch, electrically adjustable & heated door mirrors
Rechargeable & removable torch in load compartment
Nearside sliding side loading door
Twin sliding side loading doors (L2 models only)
Hard plastic floor protection in load compartment
12 volt socket in load compartment
EXTENSO® modular foldable passenger bench seat
Standard Equipment on 'XTR+' models in addition to 'LX':
Nearside sliding side loading door
Reinforced Mobility Pack: Limited-slip differential, raised suspension, underbody protection, 15" steel wheels with Michelin Synchrone 4x4 tyres
Standard Equipment on 'Enterprise' models in addition to 'LX':
Air conditioning
Connecting Box: Bluetooth® system with USB socket
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Dimensions | X | LX, XTR+, Enterprise | | Models: | Will Carry (including driver) | | Wheelbase | 2728mm | 2728mm | | 625 L1 1.6HDi 75hp Enterprise | : 626kg | | Number of seats | 2 | 3 | | 625 L1 1.6HDi 75hp LX | : 626kg | | | | | | 625 L1 1.6HDi 75hp X | : 624kg | | Load compartment: | | | | 625 L1 1.6HDi 90hp LX | : 626kg | | Volume to back of front seats | 3.3m³ | 3.3m³ | | 625 L1 1.6HDi 90hp X | : 624kg | | Volume with passenger seat folded | 3.7m³ | 3.7m³ | | 625 L1 1.6HDi 90hp XTR+ | : 596kg | | Height | 1250mm | 1250mm | | 850 L1 1.6HDi 90hp Enterprise | : 851kg | | Length to back of front seats | 1800mm | 1800mm | | 850 L1 1.6HDi 90hp LX | : 851kg | | Length with passenger seat folded | 3000mm | 3000mm | | 850 L1 1.6HDi 90hp X | : 849kg | | Width | 1620mm | 1500mm | | | | | Width between wheel arches | 1230mm | 1230mm | | | | | Lateral sliding door width | - - - - | 650mm to 737mm | | | | | Lateral sliding door height | - - - - | 1100mm | | | | | Rear door aperture width | 1100mm to 1250mm | 1100mm to 1250mm | | | | | Rear door aperture height | 1148mm to 1200mm | 1148mm to 1200mm | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Engines: | | | | | | 1560cc HDi 75bhp | | | Warranty | : 2 yrs/UL + 1 yr/100,000 miles | | 1560cc HDi 90bhp | | | Service interval | : 12,500 miles/2 yrs | | | | | | | | Fuel Type | : Diesel | | | | | Emission Standard | : Euro 4 | | | | | Fuel system | : High pressure direct diesel injection | | | | |
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All vehicles are UK supplied and come with full 3 year manufacturer's warranty. 