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Citroen Berlingo
Citroen Berlingo

2018 price

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Ford Transit

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2018 Citroen Berlingo
2023 Ford Transit
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 1.6L

0.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.1L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
2

3
Dislikes

  • Six-figure price
  • No tow rating
  • No home-charging with wall socket
2018 Citroen Berlingo Summary

Citroen, the famous French manufacturer founded in 1919, has achieved global acclaim for daringly bold and brilliant design and engineering that was often ahead of its time.

Despite this, the double chevron badge has suffered a tumultuous ride since the 1970s, including a lifesaving merger with Peugeot in 1976, followed by another near-death experience for Peugeot-Citroen (PSA Group) in 2012. 

Since then, though, major restructuring has seen a remarkable turnaround. Under Inchcape Australasia, which took over PSA’s local distribution in 2017, Peugeot Citroen Australia has a fresh focus on light commercial vehicles, with the venerable Citroen Berlingo holding centre stage with its class-leading payload capacity.

Even so, with less than seven per cent of the local small van segment (under 2.5 tonne GVM), the Berlingo’s market share is dwarfed by French rival Renault’s Kangoo, with 25 per cent, and VW’s kick-butt Caddy, which now commands more than 65 per cent.

However, with an all-new Berlingo range just around the corner and super deals being done with the current model in run-out mode, we put one to work for a week to see if it would be worth a trip to your local Citroen dealer to bag a bargain.

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2023 Ford Transit Summary

Ford has ventured into the pioneering world of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) for commercial use with the launch of its E-Transit, which will compete for buyers in the Light Duty (3501-8000kg) segment of Australia’s Heavy Commercial market.

According to the company’s research, the new electrified member of its Transit fleet has a maximum driving range that’s more than double the average distance a typical commercial van travels each day in urban use.

So, we recently got behind the wheel for a week, focusing on the urban driving for which Ford claims the E-Transit is best suited (as opposed to long highway hauls), to see how it compares to diesel equivalents in its pure workhorse role.

 

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