The Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner are almost identical panel van and leisure activity vehicles produced by the PSA Peugeot Citroën alliance since 1996.
They were based on the Citroën ZX/Peugeot 306 estate floorpan and mechanicals. With their rectangular, box like cargo space and aerodynamic front, conceptually they can be considered the descendants of the Citroën 2CV panel van (AK400).
Both the Berlingo and Partner have been produced in CNG and electric versions, all with four-cylinder engines.
The panel vans are the Berlingo and Partner, while the leisure activity vehicles are known as the Berlingo Multispace and Partner Combi. In Italy, the first generation of the Partner was known as the Peugeot Ranch.
| Manufacturer | Citroën Peugeot |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–present |
| Assembly |  :Villa Bosch (Sevel) :Poissy (PSA Poissy Plant) :Casablanca  :Mangualde :Vigo (Vigo PSA Factory) :Akçalar (Karsan)  :Barra de Carrasco (Oferol, Grand Berlingo) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Leisure activity vehicle Panel van Pickup truck (Partner II) |
| Body style | Panel van Leisure activity vehicle Pickup truck (Partner II) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Citroën C15 |
Berlingo I / Partner I (1996–2012)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Doninvest Orion M Peugeot Grand Raid (Mexico) Peugeot Ranch (Italy) |
| Production | 1996–2012 2008–present (Peugeot Partner Origin and Citroën Berlingo First) |
| Model years | 1997–2012 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4/5-door panel van 5-door LAV |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm (106.1 in) |
| Length | 4,135 mm (162.8 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
The Berlingo was officially launched in July 1996, by Chief Designer Martin Howe.
When the Berlingo was first shown at the Mondial de l'Automobile (Paris Motor Show) in 1996, a set of three concept cars was also presented:
- Berlingo Coupé de Plage
- Berlingo Berline Bulle
- Berlingo Grand Large
The Berline Bulle concept was a roomy small car that could be considered as a precursor for the C3. Only one of these concepts was actually developed, the Grand Large version, which was developed into the Multispace and Combi people-carriers/leisure vans.Facelift
A revised version featuring a redesigned interior and front end was released in November 2002 (Berlingo I / Partner I).
During 2004, there was a minor facelift, including changes to the grille and light clusters
Engines
The vans were designed to be powered by petrol, diesel, electric, or CNG.
| Capacity | Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 L (1360 cc) | TU3 I4 | 55 kW (74 hp/75 PS) | 121 Nm (89 lb·ft) |
| 1.4 L GNV (1360 cc) | TU3 I4 | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) | 121 N·m (89 lb·ft) CNG/Gasoline |
| 1.6 L (1560 cc) | DV6 HDi I4 | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp)– 68 kW (92 PS; 91 hp) | 169 N·m (125 lb·ft)–216 N·m (159 lb·ft) |
| 1.6 L (1587 cc) | TU5 I4 | 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) | 147 N·m (108 lb·ft) |
| 1.8 L (1761 cc) | PSA XU engine petrol injection I4 | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) | 147 N·m (108 lb·ft) |
| 1.9 L (1905 cc) | XUD IDI diesel I4 | 52 kW (71 PS; 70 hp) | 120 N·m (89 lb·ft) |
| 1.9 L (1868 cc) | DW8 Diesel I4 | 52 kW (71 PS; 70 hp) | 127 N·m (94 lb·ft) |
| 2.0 L (1997 cc) | PSA EW/DW engine DW10 HDi I4 | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) | 205 N·m (151 lb·ft) |
| N/A | Electrique | 28 kW (38 PS; 38 hp) | 180 N·m (133 lb·ft) |
Electric version
An electric version (Citroën Berlingo Electrique) is a battery-powered version of the Berlingo, with a motor provided by Venturi Electric.
Berlingo II / Partner II (2008–present)
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Peugeot Partner |
| Production | 2008–present |
| Model years | 2009–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Leisure activity vehicle (M) |
| Body style | 4/5-door panel van 5-door LAV 2-door pickup truck (Partner) |
| Platform | PSA PF2 platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L I4 16v 1.6 L I4 HDi |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,728–2,730 mm (107.4–107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,237–4,628 mm (166.8–182.2 in) |
| Width | 1,810–2,112 mm (71.3–83.1 in) |
| Height | 1,805 mm (71.1 in)-1,840 mm (72 in) |
Two different models replaced the first generation of the Berlingo in 2008. The smaller, known as the Citroen Nemo, was developed in cooperation with Fiat and Tofaş. Based on the Fiat Grande Punto platform, it is built in Turkey and is also marketed as the Peugeot Bipper and Fiat Fiorino. The Peugeot and Citroën are almost identical; the Fiorino also has a different, Fiat made, diesel engine. The Nemo is intended to be cheaper and smaller than the original Berlingo.
The Berlingo II, styled by Gilles Vidal, is based on PSA's Platform 2 (like the Citroën C4) and therefore is slightly larger, and considerably more expensive than its predecessor. The engine range is similar to other current models of the PSA group. The Berlingo and Partner were officially unveiled in January 2008, with the Berlingo launched first, in the European market, in April 2008, followed by the Partner in May 2008.
Mexico still sells this generation alongside the original Partner, as do a few other countries, as the Grand Raid and Partner Origin.
Engines
| Petrol engine | ||||||
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | CO2 emission (g/km) |
| 1.6i 16V | I4 | 1587 cc | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @5800 rpm | 132 N·m (97 lb·ft) @2500 rpm | 195 | |
| Diesel engine | ||||||
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | CO2 emission (g/km) |
| 1.6HDi 16V | I4 | 1560 cc | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) @4000 rpm | 185 N·m (136 lb·ft) @1750 rpm | 149 | |
| 1.6HDi 16V | I4 | 1560 cc | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4000 rpm | 215 N·m (159 lb·ft) @1750 rpm | 149 | |
| 1.6HDi 16V | I4 | 1560 cc | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) @4000 rpm | 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) @1750 rpm | 140 | |
