Citroen Berlingo

5/28/2008 -- The new 2008 Citroën Berlingo has passed the EuroNCAP tests with flying colours, setting a new standard in the leisure activity vehicle segment. With its reinforced structure and top-level safety equipment, it scored four stars in adult protection, four in child protection and two in pedestrian protection, making it the perfect choice for safe family transport.

2008 Citroën Berlingo

These impressive scores are largely a result of the new Citroën Berlingo’s body structure, which has been thoroughly reinforced, particularly at the front and middle pillars. These changes provide the stiffness necessary for passenger protection while optimising impact absorption.

The 2008 Citroën Berlingo is an authentic all-rounder that meets the growing demand for freedom and versatility in use. The New Berlingo retains the ultra-functional, family-friendly character of the original and strengthens its personality with dynamic, upmarket styling that identifies it immediately as a Citroën.

2008 Citroën Berlingo

Dynamic and robust styling
The New Citroën Berlingo is stylish, dynamic and robust. Designed for both town and country, it encourages a wide variety of uses.

It possesses refined interior styling that is both modern and hard-wearing. Citroën has used premium materials that give the cabin a prestige feel.

Greater versatility

Paris, 20 May 2008 -- Following the presentation of the short version at last month's Birmingham Motor Show, the long version of the new Berlingo goes on show at the Madrid International Auto Show between 22 May and 1 June 2008.

Citroën will also be displaying its other recently launched models such as the van and passenger car versions of Nemo, and the new C5, saloon and Tourer versions. The new C5 is proving to be popular, with more than 22,000 orders taken in Europe, 15 countries, since its launch in April 2008.

4/14/2008 -- The New Citroën Berlingo van made its public debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham (15-17 April 2008).

Citroën will also presented its most recent light commercial vehicles, the Citroën Nemo, Citroën Jumpy and Citroën Jumper.

The New Berlingo is set for launch in May 2008 and will be sold alongside the Berlingo First as a functional, high-performance vehicle strong on styling, comfort and running costs.

March 2008 -- Venturi Automobiles presents at the EVER Show (Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energies show) for the first time the electric Citroën Berlingo specifically developed for the EV tender of La Poste.

The vehicle is equipped with a latest-generation electric powertrain. Thanks to this extremely compact technology, all the components such as motor, battery, and management system can fit in the room left by the thermic engine in the front compartment of the car.

This offers the major advantage of insuring the same load volume and playload as in a conventional version. The vehicle keeps also its whole integrity (road holding, braking, weight balance).

1/18/2008 -- Citroën launched the Berlingo in 1996. This highly innovative vehicle concept started a new trend in leisure activity vehicles.

Building on this trailblazing concept, Citroën consolidated its international performance. Since 2003, the Marque has occupied the enviable position of unchallenged European leader in the leisure activity vehicle segment, with market share of more than 26% at end-November 2007 (Europe 27). This segment still has potential since sales volumes in Europe are continuing to grow steadily. Adapting to all situations, the Berlingo meets a growing need for freedom and versatility in use. It is thus attracting a growing number of buyers. Overall at end-2007, the Berlingo had sold in more than one million units worldwide.