Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën Berlingo
Power
75HP
Torque
185Nm
Consumption
5.7l/100
Emissions
150g/km
0-100 km/h
17.1s
Top Speed
150km/h
Weight
1482kg
Price
13,949€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
505 L
60 L
55 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën Nuevo Berlingo Combi X 1.6 HDi 75 · 75 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Citroën Berlingo is not just a vehicle; it's a life companion. Born from the fusion of a commercial vehicle's practicality and a passenger car's comfort, this model became the heart of many families and small businesses. It represents the freedom to carry everything, from work tools to bicycles for a weekend getaway, without sacrificing a comfortable and safe journey.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Berlingo with its 75-horsepower 1.6 HDi engine is an experience of tranquility and control. Don't expect lightning-fast acceleration; its diesel heart beats at a calm and steady pace, prioritizing reliability and extraordinarily low consumption. The high, soft suspension absorbs road irregularities with surprising delicacy, conveying a sense of robustness and safety. It's a car that invites you to enjoy the scenery, to drive without hurry, knowing you'll reach your destination economically and without any hitches.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to functionality. The cubic shapes are not meant to win beauty contests but to maximize every inch of interior space. However, this 2008 generation marked an aesthetic leap, with a friendlier front end and a silhouette that brought it closer to an MPV. The huge sliding doors are a blessing in tight parking spots and for getting children in, while the gigantic tailgate reveals a cavernous trunk. It's an honest, unpretentious design that captivates with its intelligence.
Technology and features
In an era before touch screens and total connectivity, the Berlingo's technology focused on the essentials. It had power steering, ABS brakes, and an effective climate control system—elements that guaranteed basic safety and comfort. Its greatest technological feat lay under the hood: the HDi engine with common rail injection was a modern piece of engineering for its time, offering remarkable efficiency and smoothness for a vehicle in its class. It was technology at the service of durability and economy.
Competition
In the battlefield of multi-purpose vehicles, the Berlingo faced tough competitors like its twin brother, the Peugeot Partner, the tireless Renault Kangoo, and the Ford Transit Connect. Against them, the Citroën often stood out for offering an extra touch of suspension comfort and an interior that felt a bit closer to that of a passenger car, achieving an almost perfect balance between the worlds of work and family.
Conclusion
The Citroën Berlingo 1.6 HDi 75 is much more than the sum of its parts. It is the ultimate tool for those who value space, versatility, and economy above all else. It's a vehicle that doesn't show off; it simply delivers. Its legacy is that of having made life easier for thousands of people, proving that true luxury is not always in leather or power, but in having a faithful and capable companion for any adventure life throws at you.