Multi-award winning Citroën Berlingo Van is the UK's best-selling Compact Van for 2021

January 10, 2022 by Citroën

• According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders earlier today, Citroën Berlingo Van has taken the number one spot in the Compact Van segment for 2021, with over 12,000 vehicles registered.

•Strong performance of Berlingo Van contributed to 10.9% year-on-year growth for the brand and 7.0% market share, according to the SMMT.

•2021 saw the opening of orders for ë-Berlingo Van Electric – completing the brand's line-up of 100% electric LCV's – with a range of up to 171 miles (WLTP) making it ideal for fleet and business operators.

•New ë-Berlingo Van Electric and Berlingo Van are available with two different body lengths, and in either Panel Van or Crew Van configurations.

•Citroën Berlingo Van range recognised in 2021 with accolades from a host of media, including WhatVan?, Company Van Today and WhatCar? Vans.

Citroën Berlingo Van has taken top spot for 2021, in the highly competitive 'F1' Compact Van segment, highlighting it as the van of choice for fleet and local business operators alike. Over 12,000 Berlingo Vans were registered in 2021 – contributing to 10.9% year-on-year sales growth and 7.0% market share for the Citroën brand in the UK LCV market – according to the SMMT.

This final achievement rounds off a busy year for Berlingo Van, a year that saw the introduction of ë-Berlingo Van Electric as well as a wealth of additional accolades from key LCV media titles.

Both Citroën ë-Berlingo Van Electric and Berlingo Van are available in Panel Van form, with two body lengths, and as a Crew Van with the latter offering two rows of seating for up to five individuals. The different body styles, coupled with up to four different trim levels, ensures there is a Berlingo Van to suit everyone's business needs.

The zero-emissions Citroën ë-Berlingo Van Electric features a 50kWh battery connected to a 100kW (136hp) electric motor with up to 260Nm of torque. From a single charge, new ë-Berlingo Van Electric has a range of up to 171 miles under WLTP testing. Ideal for both fleet and SME business users, ë-Berlingo Van Electric also supports up to 100kW rapid charging – with a 0-80% charge taking just 30 minutes.

New ë-Berlingo Van Electric and Berlingo Van are available in sizes 'M' and 'XL', with Medium models measuring 4.4m long, and XL variants coming in at 4.75m long. All versions are 1.90m high and – thanks to a specially adapted power steering system – have an agile turning circle of just 10.8m (with the exception of the XL Crew Van, which has an increased turning circle of 11.4m).

Load volumes in Panel Van 'M' versions range from 3.3m3 to 3.9m3 – with the EXTENSO® seat folded, while the 'XL' variant offers an increased available load volume of 3.8m3 to 4.4m3. 'M' variants can carry loads of up to 3.09m in length and have a maximum payload of 1000kg, while the longer 'XL' model offers a 3.44m maximum load length with the EXTENSO® seat folded down, and a maximum payload of 974kg.

Since receiving the International Van of the Year accolade in late 2018, Berlingo Van has continued to receive a wealth of accolades, with 2021 being no exception. Key awards last year included ë-Berlingo Van Electric receiving 'Electric Van of the Year' from What Van? as well as 'Van of the Year' from What Car? Vans. Company Van Today recognised Berlingo Van as their 'Best Light Van' in 2021, whilst Driving Electric awarded the vehicle their 'Best Small Electric Van' award.

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