Citroënwins numerous awards at the DieselCar & EcoCar event. Brand’s latest full-electric C-segment hatch, the ë-C4 was named “Best Electric Medium Car”, and the new C4 ranked at 49th position in the event’s list of the best models on sale this year. Both models are joined by the new Berlingo, which won the “Best Utility Vehicle” and Grand C4 Space Tourer, which took home the “Best MPV” award.
What impressed the jury at the event were C4’s elegant style and the practical all-electric drivetrain. This is also the latest electrified vehicle by Citroën, followed by C5 Aircross SUV Hybrid, ë-Dispatch van, and ë-SpaceTourer MPV.
New ë-C4 is powered by an agile 136hp electric motor and can cover up to 217 miles. It can also support CCS rapid charging for 80% for about 30 minutes with a 100kW rapid charger. Also, a Type-2 charging cable allows a regular 7.4kW charger to fully charge the vehicle for 7 hours and 30 minutes.
Along with ë-C4, the new C4 SpaceTourer received the award for the model’s elegant exterior styling and comprehensive standard equipment. This is the second year that the SpaceTourer impresses the jury – at last year’s event, the vehicle also received the “Best Medium MPV” award.
The Berlingo also received tons of attention. The judges praised the model for its family-friendly interior, affordable price, and overall handy and reliable technologies. Offered in two body variants, Berlingo comes with numerous standard features.
Citroen adds a new trim level to its new Berlingo range. Due to the demand for Flair trim level and the uptake of certain options as the Modutop Roof, the French manufacturer has seen a golden opportunity to present us a machine, which is both advanced and at the same time retains all these goodies, which make the brand unique. Let’s check out more, shall we?
New Berlingo is a contemporary and robust machine, which continues to be favorite among families and people with active lifestyle. In January 2019, this model was awarded “Best MPV” by What Car? Awards.
This latest addition to the lineup features the already mentioned Modutop Roof – a panoramic glass roof, which floods the passenger compartment with light and includes an electric interior blind. There’s also an opening rear tailgate window, which allows easy access to the rear storage in the Modutop Roof storage.
And along with the additional Soft Sand, Aqua Green, Cumulus Grey, Platinum Grey, Onyx Black, Deep Blue, Passion Red, Polar White, the trim level offers tons of utilities and goodies as these:
Airbump® panels with orange coloured surrounds on the first Airbump capsules
Are you looking for an ideal sportiness, dynamic experience, freedom and enjoyment while cruising around? The new Citroen Berlingo Mountain Vibe Concept is the perfect vehicle in this case! Just before the official premiere of the production model of Citroen Berlingo, the automaker has come up with a Concept that represents the ultimate gateway vehicle one could wish for.
Citroen Berlingo Mountain Vibe Concept is an energetic version that combines very practical components with notable driving sensations. Clever, highly functional and with a refreshed design, this model adds a new and bright touch to the leisure vehicle category. Depicted with a bold exterior, the new Citroen Concept opens new opportunities for exploring and conquering unknown terrains. The excitement of finding uncharted territories is maximised thanks to the characteristics and the capabilities of the car. Its silhouette is characterized by topographic lines which invite every driver to go off-road and head for the hills. Thanks to the Pink graphic that is applied, the personality of this concept car is strengthened and presented in a better light.
Furthermore, the exterior is adorned by sill panel and wheel arch reinforcements. The tyres arrive with pink snow chains, while the roof bars have Pink foam. Due to all of these features, the Vibe Concept shows modern styling combined with high-tech virtues.
Getting inside, there are front seats and three independent seats in row 2 which have a LIBERIA upholstery, an embossed marl grey technical fabric. A final touch to the somehow playful and joyful appearance of the interior is the Pink topstitching.
It hasn’t been confirmed if Citroen plans to build a production version of the Mountain Vibe, but we will find out more during the Geneva Auto Show in March.
Citroen has announced the all-new Berlingo Electrique van. It will makes its official debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show (NEC, 9-11 April).
Citroen’s CV Show stand will also be the launch platform for a number of other new LCV products, including the new Dispatch L1H1 HDi 125 6-seat Crew Van and Stop & Start equipped Relay vans. In addition, Citroen will be continuing its “Citroen Vans – Business Class” theme, with Citroën Contract Motoring personnel providing instant contract hire and other business-friendly finance quotations to the show’s visitors.
The new, well equipped Berlingo Electrique incorporates the latest electric vehicle technology. The electric motor is positioned under the bonnet and the lithium-ion battery pack is located underneath the vehicle’s load deck. This means the load compartment of up to 3.7m3and payload of 636kg is equivalent to that of a similar diesel-powered Berlingo van.
With a total battery capacity of 22.5kWh, the Berlingo Electrique has a range of up to 106 miles. Using a domestic socket, the vehicle can be fully charged in around 8 ½ hours or, alternatively, it can be charged to 80% of capacity in only 35 minutes using a specific 380V three-phase terminal in quick-charge mode.
The Berlingo Electrique’s permanent magnet synchronous electric motor produces 49kW (67hp) and has a peak torque rating of 200Nm. The motor drives the front wheels through a speed reducer and a single-ratio gearbox.
Full UK specs and pricing will be announced closer to the CV Show, but among the Berlingo Electrique’s many features are:
Eco-driving information, including an energy consumption/regeneration indicator, an instantaneous energy consumption gauge and an auxiliaries consumption gauge, which displays data on heating, air conditioning and other secondary power usage
A deceleration and braking energy recovery system
An electric heating system with an eco-mode to limit energy consumption
At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show Citroen will showcase a wide range of their new and stylish models. Some of the vehicle will make their world wide debut, while other will be already known by the public. The visitor will see the complete DS line, along with a new DS4 Racing concept and new special editions – DS4 and DS5 Paris Rendez-Vous and DS3 Racing S. Loeb. More over, this year Citroen brand is putting highlight on the improvement of the ecological performance of its vehicles through the reduced average CO2 emissions of its range. In particular, it is reduced with 5g/km in a year due to the use of e-HDi micro-hybrid, full electric and full hybrid diesel technology.
First of all Citroen will display all three models in the DS line, starting with the New DS5. The new DS offers bold and creative design, premium quality and innovative technologies. As with DS3 Racing, Citroen engineers have taken their multi WRC winning expertise and put their unique stamp on Citroen DS4. This resulted in the creation of the new concept, which will make its debut in Geneva. Citroen DS4 Racing Concept features new carbon fibre components including an air diffuser, front splitter and wheel arch extensions. It is powered by 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, which develops up to 256 bhp (188 kW). This exclusive performance is accompanied by CO2 emissions of just 155g/km! In addition, the engineers of the car have transformed the chassis and running gear with the utmost precision. Now, the chassis is lowered by 35mm and the track widened by 55mm at the front and 75mm at the rear. The braking system boasts fixed four-piston callipers at the front together with special 380mm diameter discs. The concept is also fitted with larger diameter 19-inch wheels and 235/40 tyres. Another grabbing-attention feature in the new concept is the textured-effect matt grey paint, which catches the light to further enhance the lines of the car. Additional exterior refinements include a two-tone roof and two-tone wheels with a special DS4 Racing design.
Citroen DS4 Racing Concept
Citroen DS3 Ultra Prestige is the next model from the DS line, which will be showcased in Geneva. It represents a confident foray into the world of luxury, combining sophisticated style, premium specification and distinctive personality. It is powered by a punchy THP 155 petrol engine or a fuel and CO2 efficient e-HDi 110 diesel with Stop & Start.
Citroen DS3 Ultra Prestige
CitroEn is introducing two limited edition versions of DS4 and DS5, which are under the title Paris Rendez-Vous limited edition. The models include pearlescent white paint, chrome-finished door mirrors, chrome trim and black diamond-effect 19-inch alloy wheels. Moreover, the club leather interior is finished with the DS line’s signature ‘watchstrap’ design in a warm brown colour with striking blue overstitching. The leather upholstery is of high-quality and the club leather finish on the dashboard of the Citroen DS4 Paris Rendez-Vous is in the same brown colour to match the seat upholstery.
Another Geneva debut, Citroen DS3 Racing S. Loeb, is very special edition of series and limited in number as well. There are only 200 examples of it. This edition is based on the DS3 Racing and is fitted with Citroen’s MyWay navigation system, and features a distinctive use of colours and materials. The body is painted in matt black colour with textured effect. This special finish is not only robust, but also highlights the lines of the car. The roof, door mirrors, grille, dashboard fascia and gearstick base all feature a contrasting shade of red. The new model also features special decals and, as an exclusive limited series, sports a numbered identification plate on the roof lining.
Citroen DS3 Racing S Loeb
Citroen DS5 Hybrid4 is the first Citroen with a full hybrid drivetrain. It combines an HDi diesel engine with electric power delivering a performance of up to 200 bhp (147 kW). It is a four wheel drive with zero emissions for urban use and an acceleration boost function in the ‘Sport’ setting – with low CO2 emissions from just 99 g/km.
Citroen DS5
A premiere is making the new Citroen C4 Aircross which is is a fresh take on the compact SUV and brings together contemporary styling and technological innovation. Citroen C4 Aircross offers the following features: strong and elegant styling, which clearly draws on Citroën’s design DNA; flexible transmission system with three manually selected settings; 2WD, 4WD & LOCK; just 119g/km of CO2 with the HDi 115 version in two-wheel drive form; compact exterior dimensions (4.34m long), combined with a spacious interior & a 442-litre boot; all the driving pleasure and serene comfort of a traditional Citroën hatchback; raised driving position with a panoramic glass roof; wide range of equipment, including NaviDrive satnav with touch screen & reversing camera, hands-free access & ignition, a Rockford Hi-Fi system & an integrated server for storing music. On display will be the exclusive Citroen C4 Aircross with all-new Vapor Gray frosted-texture paint. The roof bars, door mirrors and door handles are all chrome-finished to match the new colour, while the two-tone diamond-effect wheel rims sport the same Vapor Gray tone as the interior.
Citroen C4 Aircross
A legend is going to be on display too: the compact, economical and ecological Citroen C1 city car, which now has been refreshed for the year of 2012. The new version of Citroen C1 offers CO2 emissions from just 99g/km, LED daytime running lights, a CD audio system with Citroën’s integrated Connecting Box (Bluetooth® system with USB socket) and an Electronic Gearbox System with steering-mounted paddles.
Citroen C1
Citroen is also showcasing the production version of Citroen C3 Red Block, which debuted in concept form at 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The model includes improved dynamics and more muscular look. The C3 Red Block comes with more dynamic suspension settings – roughly 50% more stiffness and nearly 25% less roll – with the steering adapted to the new suspension settings for a more defined road feel. The body height has been lowered 25mm and ESP has been fitted as standard for more verve and control. Citroen C3 Red Block is available with three engines: VTi 120 petrol, e-HDi 90 diesel and e-HDi 100 diesel, mated to manual gearboxes. The body of the vehicle is painted with a Shark Blue body paint which is combined with a bumper strip in the same colour. There are also other body colours available: Banquise White, Aluminium Grey, Manitoba Grey and Obsidian Black – they all come with a gloss black bumper strip. The door mirrors and door handles are finished in Obsidian black. The 17-inch diamond-effect wheels are fitted with 205/40 tyres. The interior of the Citroen C3 Red Block features a gloss black dashboard fascia, while the pedals and front door surrounds are aluminium. The diameter of the steering wheel has been reduced by 20mm to further enhance driving pleasure with a tighter feel. The special red leather seat upholstery is optional.
Citroen C3 Red Block
At last, at the Geneva Motor Show will be presented the refreshed Citroen Berlingo Multispace. It includes new styling whith wider, more defined grille, a new chevron badge and a new headlight arrangement. The indicators, for example, are now to the side of the main light units and are underlined by blue segments for an even stronger personality. The lower part of the grille can be fitted with static cornering lights integrated with the fog lights and LEDs provide an eye-catching daytime lighting signature. A customised Onyx Black trim can be seen on the top of the front bumper, side mirrors, side rubbing strips and rear number plate moulding. The interior includes colours and materials that have been revised on all levels of trim. New Berlingo Multispace is also available with two new body colours: Nocciola and Belle Ile Blue. This is one of the most robust, practical and spacious models in its segment. It specified with up to seven independent seats. Moreover, model’s generous interior dimensions can be fitted with the Modutop®: a glazed roof with multiple stowage compartments, a dual access boot, individually controlled ventilation and additional lighting for passengers in the rear. The new Berlingo Multispace is available different types of engines, including the e-HDi micro-hybrid powertrain with Stop & Start and a six-speed automated manual gearbox. The e-HDi 90 Airdream EGS6 version delivers CO2 emissions of just 125g/km.
Citroen Berlingo Multispace and Citroen Dispatch Combi have just received new styling and equipment upgrades. They are now even more aesthetically and economically attractive.
Let’s start with the new upgrades which the new Berlingo Multispace has received. It now receives wider, more defined grille, a new chevron badge and a new headlight arrangement. The indicators are to the side of the main light units and are underlined by blue segments. The lower part of the grille can be fitted with static cornering lights integrated with the fog lights and LEDs. In addition the side mirrors have been aerodynamically upgraded. New ‘Airflow’ wheel embellishers are also available to help improve fuel and CO2 efficiency. Inside the cabin, colours and materials have been revised on all levels of trim. Moreover, the new refreshed Berlingo Multispace is going to be available with two new body colours, Nocciola and Belle Ile Blue. Additionally to all those interior and exterior changes, this model now can be specified with up to seven independent seats. These wide interior dimensions can be fitted with the Modutop®, which combines a glazed roof with multiple stowage compartments, a dual access boot, individually controlled ventilation and additional lighting for passengers in the rear. The Modutop® integrated boot is easily accessible, with a rear window that can be opened from the outside for easy loading. Furthermore, the vehicle is now available with a range of efficient engines and gearbox options, such as: Citroen’s e-HDi micro-hybrid powertrain with Stop & Start and a six-speed automated manual gearbox – e-HDi 90 Airdream EGS6 versions deliver CO2 emissions of just 125g/km. On five-seat versions, the HDi 75 and HDi 90 models now has lower emissions – only 135g/km. This is thanks to the aerodynamic upgrades. On the other hand the HDi 110 engine is upgraded to HDi 115, providing extra performance.
2012 Citroen Berlingo Multispace
Secondly, there is the Citroen Dispatch Combi, which has received some upgrades as well. It is one of the largest passenger vehicles in the Citroen range: it has space for nine passaangers and more importantly it offers great levels of comfort. The updates on the vehicle new front end with a wide chromed grille including the brand’s updated chevron design, new body colour (Hickory Brown), Grip Control (with the driver choosing one of four modes – normal, all-terrain, snow or sand); an optional tyre pressure monitor is also introduced. In addition the new Dispatch Combi also becomes available with a new six-speed automatic gearbox, which is mated to the HDi 160 engine. On the other hand six-speed manual gearboxes are also available with the HDi 95, HDi 125 and HDi 160 engines. And for a comfortable and convenient driving experience all versions feature a dashboard-mounted gear selector. The highlight here is that special efforts have been made in order to reduce model’s CO2 emissions. For example there have been added aerodynamic panels underneath the body and a ‘volt control’ function to optimise battery charge management by the alternator.
Citroen will fit the Berlingo model with e-HDi micro-hybrid Stop & Start technology. It will enable drivers to automatically comply with Transport for London’s (TfL’s) latest advice to improve air quality in the Capital.
The drivetrain includes a turbo-diesel engine with 90PS (66 kW) and 215Nm (159 lb-ft). The fuel consumption is just at 4.7 liters per 100 km (50 mpg) on combined cycle with emissions of 123 g/km of CO2. This is an improvement up to 19% in fuel efficiency.
“Citroën has a track record of producing low emitting LCVs and we are now offering van buyers even lower emission alternatives, while minimising or eliminating altogether the cost penalty usually associated with new clean fuel-efficient technology. With lower emissions and lower running costs too, it’s a win-win deal for van owners and the environment.”, said Scott Michael, Citroën’s Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager.
In addition, all Berlingo vans are specified with Citroën’s unique Trafficmaster telematics package. This further reduces urban fuel consumption and emissions by offering the fastest congestion avoidance routing direct to the driver.
All year round we worked hard to develop the most efficient electric cars in the world, but also the “zero emission” urban vehicles adapted to the evolution wished by cities which become often too much polluted to insure the air quality needed for life.
And so we presented in March 2008 the electric Citroën Berlingo “Powered by Venturi” as a result of a strong collaboration between PSA Peugeot Citroën and Venturi. This vehicle is now in final of a tender from La Poste (French Post Office) regarding the supplying of 500 electric vehicles.
In April, we unveiled the VM 300, a brand new electric motor of 300 hp for the Venturi Fétish which has known many improvements and is today the most efficient and the safest electric sports car.
During the Paris Motor Show in October was exhibited for the first time the Venturi Volage, result of the partnership between Venturi and Michelin. This vehicle, equipped with the last evolution of the “Michelin Active Wheel”, is, with its 4 driving wheels and its active suspension, the most advanced GT in term of technology. This electric car, greeted as a major headway all over the world, establishes a real innovation in regards of its architecture and design.
At the same time, as a result of the considerable interest shown by the public in the Eclectic Concept (presented in 2006 and consecrated best innovation of the year after the I-phone by “Time Magazine”), was presented the final version of the Venturi Eclectic which is more compact, lighter et more urban, adapted to mass production. Eclectic is ready to confront the important stakes that await it: 86% of interviewed persons on the Venturi’s booth during the Paris Motor Show think it is the ideal vehicle for being used in self-service in city* while its Designer, Sacha Lakic, has just received the “Good Design Award” on the 10th of December in Chicago.
Thanks to all to have participated in the fantastic human and technological adventure which we live, with a special thanking to the press to have followed more than ever our works with attention.
2009 will be a strategic year for Venturi which will launch in Sablé-sur-Sarthe the construction of an assembly plant of electric vehicles.
Citroën’s new Berlingo Multispace has been named ‘MPV of the Year’ in 4×4 & MPV Driver magazine’s 2009 awards, whilst the Company’s mesmerising Hypnos concept was named ‘Best Concept Car’.(more…)
Citroën is building on its green light commercial vehicle (LCV) credentials with the UK launch of the new Berlingo 1.6i Dual Fuel (petrol/LPG) and the Nemo LX 1.4HDi SensoDrive vans. This latest move comes as Citroën celebrates winning the prestigious GreenFleet LCV Manufacturer of the Year 2009 award – while the Citroën Nemo also became International Van of the Year 2009 in the last few months.(more…)
Citroen is launching the Berlingo Multispace, an all-new version of the UK’s most popular value MPV. This fun new model boasts distinctive design, a spacious and versatile interior and offers exceptional value for money.
Citroënwins numerous awards at the DieselCar & EcoCar event. Brand’s latest full-electric C-segment hatch, the ë-C4 was named “Best Electric Medium Car”, and the new C4 ranked at 49th position in the event’s list of the best models on sale this year. Both models are joined by the new Berlingo, which won the “Best Utility Vehicle” and Grand C4 Space Tourer, which took home the “Best MPV” award.
Citroen adds a new trim level to its new Berlingo range. Due to the demand for Flair trim level and the uptake of certain options as the Modutop Roof, the French manufacturer has seen a golden opportunity to present us a machine, which is both advanced and at the same time retains all these goodies, which make the brand unique. Let’s check out more, shall we?
Citroen will fit the Berlingo model with e-HDi micro-hybrid Stop & Start technology. It will enable drivers to automatically comply with Transport for London’s (TfL’s) latest advice to improve air quality in the Capital.
Citroen is launching the Berlingo Multispace, an all-new version of the UK’s most popular value MPV. This fun new model boasts distinctive design, a spacious and versatile interior and offers exceptional value for money.