Manual Berlingo 2015

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The Citroen Berlingo Multispace is certainly not the most stylish car around, and it’s getting on a bit too. But for families who want a practical, good value and cheap to run MPV – with few frills - it’s more than up to the job. There’s a choice of two punchy diesel engines with eco-friendly BlueHDi technology, as well as a single petrol option – along with a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes. The van-based underpinnings mean the Berlingo Multispace isn’t a thrill a minute to drive, but it rides reasonably and all that space helps to make it quite comfortable on long journeys.

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Our pick would be the BlueHDi 100 Flair, as it’s cheap to run and is available with seven seats. For some car buyers, space, efficiency and cost-effective practicality easily outweigh such niceties as refinement, luxury or badge value – and that’s why there’s a car called the Multispace. The Berlingo Multispace is one of a relatively rare-breed of van based people carriers, which accounts for its exceptional space efficiency. It’s shares its underpinnings with the, has highly practical sliding side doors and can transport seven passengers. If you take the last row of seats out, the luggage area is a whopping 3,000 litres. More obvious rivals aside from the Partner include the MPV which is also van based and offers an interior that matches the Multispace internal dimensions. If you want something that’s more refined and car-like to drive, the Multispace budget limitation probably means you’ll be looking at something smaller – perhaps the or mini MPVs.

There’s no doubting the attractiveness of the Multispace price, or its utility value as family transport. Choosing one is a relatively simple business too, as there are only two trim levels and three engines to pick from. The entry-level Multispace Feel has a relatively basic spec and comes with five seats only, but you do get air conditioning, cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Multispace Flair adds the extra row of seats, plus automatic climate control, remote locking, a 7-inch touchscreen, roof bars, alloy wheels, plus the options of an active safety pack including city brake and auto lights and wipers, and sat-nav. Image 2 of 8 The Feel is available with either a Puretech 110 petrol engine or a BlueHDI 100 diesel both with manual gears, but the Flair has the added option of a more powerful BlueHDI 120 engine with automatic gears.

The XTR model formerly available with rugged ‘off-road look’ body cladding and raised suspension is no longer on the price lists. The current model Berlingo is the second generation but was still launched all the way back in 2008, which means it’s reached a decent age for a van – let alone a passenger vehicle. In fact, the first generation Berlingo was replaced by two models, the current Berlingo – which runs on the same platform as the hatch – and its smaller sister model the, which was developed on the platform of the.

The was mildly facelifted in 2015, gaining a restyled grille and front bumper, and a cabin overhaul that brought with it a new fascia design and the option of Touchscreen technology. Apart from the new dashboard tech though, the design changes weren’t exactly sweeping. Unfortunately, the fact the Berlingo looks like a van, means it drives like one too. Although it’s based on the previous generation Citroen C4/ passenger car platform and running gear, the upright driving position and heavy steering make it difficult to get comfortable. The noisy diesel engines mean refinement isn’t great either, but at least the supple ride ensures it is relatively comfortable on longer journeys. There’s a range of punchy diesel engines to choose from, with all offering a good blend of low down torque and decent economy.

We’d steer clear of the entry-level petrol, but any of the diesels are worth a punt. Image 5 of 8 Engines If economy is key, go for one of the S&S (stop-start) enabled BlueHDi 100 models, but if you value performance, then the quickest car is the BlueHDi 120.

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It has 118bhp and 300Nm of torque, which is enough to do 0-62mph in 11.4 seconds and hit 109mph flat out. It’s no sports car, but it’ll keep up with traffic both in and out of town. The BlueHDi is only available with a six-speed manual gearbox, but if you drop down a level to the BlueHDi 100 you can have either a five-speed manual or a six-speed electronically shifted gearbox.

That said, the extra ease of the auto costs you dear in performance terms, as it’s virtually two seconds slower to 62mph – 14.3 seconds versus 12.4 seconds for the manual. That’s from an engine that makes 98bhp and 254Nm. With the extra diesel efficiency, there’s not really much reason to choose the four-cylinder 1,598cc petrol VTi 95. It makes 95bhp, and 152Nm of torque, and will reach 62mph in 12.8 seconds. The 109bhp PureTech petrol engine does 0-62mph in 12.2 seconds.

There’s little to match the boxy Citroen when it comes to value for money. There’s only one petrol engine, but that's fine, as the diesels are the engines to go for. And while the asking prices are reasonable it’s best not to expect too much in the way of luxuries, particularly if you’re shopping in the bargain basement – which is very much where the petrol fits into the scheme of things. The BlueHDi 100 will return 65.7mpg and emit 113g/km of CO2, or 68.9mpg and 109g/km if you choose the S&S stop-start model with manual transmission. That makes it the most economical Berlingo Multispace – although if you pick the six-speed ETG automatic with stop-start, then economy slips marginally to 67.3mpg. Image 7 of 8 Go for the most powerful BlueHDi 120 and economy will slip again – but only slightly to 64.2mpg and 115g/km.

It’s a small price to pay if you value the extra performance. If you’re utterly resistant to the diesel versions, the PureTech 110 petrol version will return 55mpg on the combined cycle. Insurance groups The insurance bands for the Berlingo Multispace shouldn’t give any cause for concern. The 1.6 VTi 95 Touch starts the line-up off at Group 10, and the most expensive BlueHDI 120 XTR is Group 17. Other models fall somewhere in between. Depreciation Although the Berlingo Multispace isn’t expensive to buy, it still manages to lose a fair chunk of value over a typical three-year/30,000 mile ownership period.

The best percentage residual values are for the BlueHDi 100 models in Feel spec with the seven-seat Family option, which will just about cling on to 35 per cent of its new price. The worst performer is the same engine with only five seats and the auto gearbox, which will return 31 per cent of its value according to used car price specialists CAP. No matter how you look at it, there’s no hiding the Berlingo Multispace’s commercial vehicle roots. It looks like a van from the outside, with its sliding doors, upright profile and high roofline, while inside the tall driving position and versatile interior all hint at the Berlingo’s previous life. Modern MPVs like the and Citroen’s very own are more ergonomically designed, with a more car-like driving position and logically calculated dash. However, the Berlingo won’t win any beauty contests, but as a functional, versatile people carrier, not much beats it. Image 8 of 8 Inside too, the trim and finishes are fine as far as quality goes, but in terms of ambience and feel they’re pretty poor.

There are shiny scratchy plastics all around the cabin that point to a commercial life, so don't come to the Berlingo looking for ergonomics, style or eye-catching design. There are a few clever touches though, like the Modutop roof that incorporates 170-litres of extra storage. The top-spec XTR looks a bit more interesting too, with 16-inch alloys, and the All-Road pack. That gives you raised suspension, under-body protection and a Grip Control electronic traction system for loose surfaces like gravel or snow. Sat-nav, stereo and infotainment The entry-level Touch model and the Feel both share an RDS stereo with a CD player, MP3 compatibility and steering wheel mounted controls.

However you don’t get Bluetooth unless you got to the top spec XTR, when it comes as part of a standard package that also includes the 7-inch touchscreen navigation system, and a four-speaker audio system. The system is also compatible with your smartphone via Mirrorlink, but bad luck if you don’t buy the XTR as neither the touchscreen satnav – or even Bluetooth – are available as option extras on the other models.

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If you do have a touchscreen, you get a reversing camera, too. It’s when you climb aboard the Multispace, that its appeal becomes most obvious. Open the sliding rear doors, and you’re confronted with one of the biggest and most versatile cabins in the business. There’s plenty of stowage space thanks to deep door pockets, and there's even that neat aircraft-style overhead Modutop locker option. It provides a load of storage options that make life aboard the Multispace practical even when there are seven passengers on-board. The upright seating position means it’s not always easy to get comfortable though, so make sure you have an extended sit-down in the driver’s seat before signing on the dotted line.

You may also find all that dull grey plastic a bore to live with, and the overall crudity of the driving experience can be tiring too. Image 3 of 8 Size The Citroen Berlingo Multispace is 4,384mm long, 1,810mm wide and 1,852mm tall. This compares to 4,300mm x 1,812mm x 1,615mm for the Vauxhall Meriva MPV and 3,959mm x 1,716mm x 1,810mm for the Fiat Qubo. Leg room, head room & passenger space Mid-spec Feel models with the BlueHDi 100 engine get the option of seven seats, and there’s plenty of head, leg and shoulder room for everyone. It’s a shame the extra row of seats is an £850 option, and it ought to be offered more widely on other versions too. Access to all seats is a breeze thanks to the big sliding doors, but rear passengers might wish for proper roll-down windows instead of the tilting glass that’s supplied. Boot You get a 675-litre boot and if you fold the rear bench flat you’ll free up an incredible 3,000 litres of boot space.

You can also remove the second and third row (if fitted) altogether, for a truly van-like experience. Even with the seats up the luggage space is impressive compared to more car-like MPVs. Image 6 of 8 On the down side, while the Berlingo did manage to score a reasonable four-star Euro NCAP rating when first tested back in 2008, the facelifted model was retested in 2014 and only managed three stars. This isn’t because the Berlingo has become more dangerous, but the because the tests have become a lot stiffer in the intervening years. Currently, the Berlingo is scored with an adult occupant safety rating of just 56 per cent, with 74 per cent for children – the results are similar for the Dacia Logan, but a Ford B-Max scored 96 per cent and 81 per cent with five stars back in 2010.

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Citroen finished a disappointing 20th in the 2015 survey, but that was a six-place climb on its 2014 result, so things were looking up. Owners rank running costs as a positive, but build quality, performance, road handling and ease of driving are all areas where there’s plenty of room for improvement. That said, the Berlingo itself wasn’t specifically rated as on of the 200 cars in the comparison. Warranty Citroen covers the Berlingo Multispace with its standard three-year warranty. There’s no mileage limit for years one or two, but there’s a 60,000 limit that comes into force in the third year. You can also purchase extended warranties, and pay via instalments. Servicing The Citroen Berlingo’s servicing requirement is 20,000 miles or two years for the petrol model, or 12,500 miles or annually for the diesel.

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There are maintenance packages available that will help to spread the cost.

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