The Practicality And All The Benefits Of Electric Mobility

The Practicality And All The Benefits Of Electric Mobility

With Berlingo, Citroën invented the ludospace segment in 1996 for all those who lead a very active life, who have to travel extensively on a daily basis, who are involved in group activities (sports, leisure, active holidays, etc.) and who often have to travel with others. Since the launch of the third generation at the end of March 2021, Citroën Berlingo has held the second place in this market in Europe and it has continued to gain market share (+1 point in comparison with YTD 2020).

The third generation of Berlingo – 176,738 units sold globally since its launch in 2018 – now comprises an electric version, which lets drivers gain unrestricted access to urban low-emission zones, reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a sense of well-being thanks to a smooth and silent electric driving style, while saving money due to the vehicle’s lower running costs compared with those which have an internal combustion engine vehicle (€3 of electricity used based on 18 kWh per 100 km, and servicing costs reduced by an average of 30%).

ELECTRIC MOBILITY ADAPTED TO THIS CUSTOMER PROFILE

Customers in this segment, who are not interested in monospace or SUV vehicles – considered to be too unwieldy or expensive in light of the space offered – are primarily looking for a versatile vehicle to transport people and items of all kinds, with a maximum amount of space (27%) and a large boot, practicality and modularity (13%), with a good equipment level (10%) and at an attractive price (10%). The ultimate family model (64% of buyers have one or two children), space on board and load capacity are considered as the priorities despite the vehicle’s compact dimensions, which make it easy to manoeuvre and park.

All of these elements can be found on the electric version of Berlingo, enabling customers to stay within budget and manage their impact on the environment.

NO COMPROMISE ON PRACTICALITY

With a cabin space of up to 4,000 litres, load length of more than 3 metres and boot space that can reach 2,126 litres, ë-Berlingo offers an interior that is best in class. Modularity and storage areas, which are an integral part of the vehicle’s DNA, facilitate its multiple uses: folding seats (seats in row 2 and two seats in row 3), 186 litres of functional storage space such as Modutop^® (60-litre roof space and storage arch on the M version body type). This vehicle forms part of the family and comprises removable blinds, aviation tables and USB sockets in the rear – essential for children who love their tablet. In addition, it is reassuring thanks to the 18 driver-assistance and manoeuvring technologies – such as hands-free access and ignition or the Head-Up Display – provided to always make driving pleasurable.

 

THE Ë-BERLINGO RANGE: TAILOR-MADE FOR EVERYONE’S ACTIVITIES

New Citroën ë-Berlingo has a compact body to facilitate manoeuvring and access to all car parks, which does not prevent it from having a cabin that is spacious and as modular as you choose so that you can invite five to seven people on board in complete comfort thanks to the equipment and storage areas that have been carefully designed to enhance the well-being of groups, families and friends.

 

2 LENGTHS AVAILABLE FOR SMALL AND LARGE CLANS

The customer can choose the length of his or her vehicle: 4.40 m (the short M version) or 4.75 m (the long XL version). Regardless of the version, all car parks are accessible as the vehicle’s height is less than 1.90 m. The short vehicle (M) is available in four versions: Live, Feel, Feel Pack and Shine. As for the long vehicle (XL), it comes in the Feel Pack version.

4 VERSIONS FOR JOURNEYS SYNONYMOUS WITH WELL-BEING

ë-Berlingo comes in four versions. Functional and driving-pleasure features increase with the trim level:

• Live comprises essential equipment: air conditioning, digital radio with a 5″ touchscreen and Bluetooth hands-free kit with USB port, right-hand sliding side door, central locking with Plip, height-adjustable driver’s seat and height- and depth-adjustable steering wheel, 1/3-2/3 split-folding rear bench seat, speed limiter/cruise control, hill-start assist, automatic dipped-beam activation and the Safety Pack (Active Safety Brake, Lane Departure Warning System, collision risk warning, Coffee Break Alert, speed-limit sign recognition and recommendation), overhead storage compartments, heated electric door mirrors. The Live version is available from €35,300 (all taxes included).

 

• Feel includes the equipment on Live as well as a height-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar control, folding front passenger seat, front central armrests, aviation tables on front seat backs, left-hand and right-hand sliding side doors, rear park assist, the Safety Plus Pack, which adds the driver attention warning system, automatic activation of headlights and extended sign recognition, the Anodised Blue Colour Pack (Airbumps^® surrounds and fog lights), body-colour door handles and gloss black door mirror shells. The Feel version is available from €36,800 (all taxes included).

 

• Feel Pack, the most versatile version, comprises three folding independent rear seats, an opening tailgate window, gloss black roof bars, electric child lock, electric front and rear windows, an electrochromic interior rear-view mirror, electric folding door mirrors, overtinted windows (rows 2, 3 and tailgate window) and a split leather steering wheel. Perfectly equipped for technophiles, the Citroën Feel Pack version comprises, in particular, a Connect radio on an 8″ colour touchscreen, a 10″ colour digital instrument cluster and Connect Play (Mirror Screen). It is available in the M version from €38,150 (all taxes included) and in the XL version from €39,150 (all taxes included).

 

• Shine, built for those who are looking for comfort, offers a rear view camera with Top Rear Vision, Citroën Connect Box with the SOS & Assistance Pack, Connect Nav, the Head-Up Display and dual-zone automatic air conditioning. The Shine version is available from €39,650 (all taxes included).

 

To customise your vehicle, there are seven body colours: one opaque (Banquise White), four metallic colours (Deep Blue, Steel Grey, Platinum Grey, Metallic Copper), two pearlescent colours (Perla Nera Black, Sand), as well as the XTR Pack, enhanced by its Orange Colour Pack and 17″ Spin diamond-effect alloy wheels.