Citroen’s well appointed Nemo & Berlingo ranges

Citroen has now confirmed full details and option availability of the new Nemo and Berlingo ranges, which bring to their respective sectors the benefits of innovative design and comprehensive standard specification. Both models are also available with a range of competitively-priced options to tailor these advanced vans to suit individual operational requirements.

New Citroen Nemo – the smallest, biggest van
Inventing the compact high cube van Citroen offers a four-strong Nemo range now available with a choice of two engines (1.4i 75hp petrol and 1.4HDi 70hp diesel) and two trim levels (X and LX) with prices starting from just £7,995 + VAT + delivery. All 1.4HDi-powered Nemos have CO2 emissions below the critical 120g/km level and the 1.4HDi engine can be operated on up to 30% bio diesel without any modification. Both engines used in the Nemo have long service intervals of 20,000 miles or two years.

SensoDrive, Citroen’s clutchless, automated manual transmission is also available with the super fuel-efficient 1.4HDi engine. This option delivers all the benefits of a conventional automatic transmission, with the fuel economy and low CO2 emissions characteristics of a manual gearbox.

Nemo earns its designation as the smallest, biggest van as it has internal load compartment dimensions and a payload capacity equal to or better than many larger high-cube vans. The new Nemo is just 3.86m long and has a tight turning-circle of just 9.95m, a 2.5cu.m load compartment and a 610kg payload.

In standard format Nemo has a load deck length of 1520mm, a width between arches of 1050mm – enabling a 1200mm x 1000mm ISO pallet to be carried – and an internal load height of 1180mm. With the Extenso folding/sliding passenger seat option the load compartment volume increases to 2.8cu.m and also provides Nemo with an incredible near-2.5m load length.

Standard equipment for Nemo LX vans includes a nearside sliding side load door and all models can also be specified with twin sliding side load doors as an option. Other standard Nemo load compartment features include floor-mounted tie-down eyes and protective panelling to the waist rail.

In the LX, load security is enhanced with programmable remote central locking. This enables the load compartment to be locked independently of the cab using the plip control from the outside or via a dashboard button – a feature not often found on vans in this price bracket.

Nemo – range and prices

Nemo 1.4i 75 X £7,995 + VAT + delivery
Nemo 1.4HDi 70 X £8,795 + VAT + delivery
Nemo 1.4HDi 70 LX £9,515 + VAT + delivery
Nemo 1.4HDi 70 SensoDrive LX £9,915 + VAT + delivery

New Berlingo – gives you loads more
Uniquely in this sector of the LCV market all Berlingo vans except the X model powered by the 1.6i petrol engine are fitted with Trafficmaster Smartnav and Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking systems as part of their comprehensive range of standard equipment.

Two versions (L1 and L2) of the new Berlingo are available. Compared with the original Berlingo, the L1 model is 240mm longer at 4380mm overall length and 80mm wider, with a wheelbase that is 350mm longer. These increased overall dimensions result in the new Berlingo L1 having a load compartment volume of 3.3cu.m, while the L2 model has a 3.7cu.m capacity load compartment. New Berlingo payloads are 625 or 850kg for the L1 and 750kg for the L2 version. Two ISO pallets can be carried in either version of the new Berlingo van, thanks to a load compartment length of 1800mm for the L1 or 2050mm for the L2. Width between wheelarches is an impressive 1229mm while the maximum width of the load compartment is 1620mm.

The new Berlingo’s load carrying versatility is further enhanced with Citroen’s innovative modular Extenso cabin option. This provides the ability to seat a driver and two passengers, thanks to a middle seat for occasional use. With the Extenso cabin option the outer passenger seat can be folded away to enable loads of 3.0m or more in length, dependent on model, to be carried.

The outer passenger seat can also be configured so that its seat cushion can be raised vertically against the seat back, to enable tall items to be carried on the cab floor next to the driver. With the Extenso cabin, the load space of new Berlingo is increased by 0.4cu.m to give a total load volume of 3.7cu.m for the L1 and 4.1cu.m for the L2 model.

In two-seater format the passenger seat back folds flat onto the seat squab to provide a load carrying platform for longer lengths. At the rear of the vehicle the load sill height of the new Berlingo ranges from 584mm for the 625kg payload L1 to 612mm for the L2.

Standard equipment on all Berlingos includes a trip computer, central locking, electric front windows and internally adjustable door mirrors. The already high level of standard trim is further augmented in new Berlingo LX models with remote central locking, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and an external temperature sensor. Standard audio equipment includes a stereo radio/CD player.

The original Berlingo range included a unique and successful platform cab model. This configuration is continued in the new Berlingo range with a 1,000kg body-payload platform cab which is available to suit mini-motorcaravan, temperature controlled bodywork and other specialist body applications. To provide an easy and fully compliant match for the new Berlingo’s advanced CAN electronics system, the platform cab includes a Converter Pack. This allows bodybuilders to connect the body electrics up to the new Berlingo’s main electrical circuit without adversely affecting the integrity of the system. This pack is also optionally available for Berlingo vans destined to be converted for wheelchair transport and other specialist applications.

New Berlingo is available with a choice of three engines – a new 1.6i petrol engine and two 1.6HDi diesels. All three engines have five speed gear boxes. For dual fuel conversion, new Berlingo is offered with a 90hp (66kW) 1.6i 16V petrol engine. The proven 1.6HDi engine is offered in both 75hp (55kW) and 90hp (66kW) formats. The 75hp diesel develops its 185Nm peak torque at 1,750rpm, while the 90hp 1.6HDi has an even more impressive peak torque rating of 215Nm at 1,750rpm.

Both versions of the 1.6HDi engine fitted to the new Berlingo can be operated on up to 30 per cent bio diesel without any technical modification or loss of warranty. In addition to their high levels of fuel efficiency, all three power units offered in the new Berlingo have long service intervals. Both diesel engines have 12,500 miles or two year service intervals, while the petrol engine has 20,000 miles or two-year service intervals. Other maintenance reducing features of Berlingo include a new, extended life cam belt for the 1.6HDi engine, which only requires changing every 150,000 miles or 10 years.

New Berlingo – range and prices

Berlingo 1.6i 16V 90 L1 625 X £10,395 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 75 L1 625 X £10,995 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 L1 625 X £11,395 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 L1 850 X £11,565 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 L2 750 X £12,195 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 Platform Cab X £11,325 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6i 16V 90 L1 625 LX £10,865 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 75 L1 625 LX £11,465 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 L1 625 LX £11,865 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 L1 850 LX £12,035 + VAT + delivery
Berlingo 1.6HDi 90 L2 750 LX £12,465 + VAT + delivery