Had one of the old versions of Berlingo always regretted it's going was such useful vehicle. This electric looks good but price is a downside !
@carloduroni56292 жыл бұрын
Had a 1st gen Renault Kangoo for 12 years. We absolutely loved it. Having experenced all its pro's and con's I can say this: 1) Under-roof storage boxes are pretty useless aside for stuffing things that you're going to forget there. And in the Kangoo they were side-mounted. In this Berlingo I see it's taking the whole width, thus it will impede tall loads. The only (very) useful roof storage is the open shelf over the windscreen 'cause it very readily reacheable and very handy for mixed items like rags, maps, etc. 2) The open-up single tailgate is indeed handy when raining but it's very cumbersome when the car is parked closed to a rear wall or even just another car. The window-only opening is a very minor solution - you cannot reach something on the bottom of the boot through it. The REAL useful alternative are the trad "van-like", side opening two-doors. They're light, they don't take too much extra space behind the car and, above all, you can just slightly open one while checking that your cargo is not bowling out - something I experienced more than once. This is expecially true if you have a dog (which I have): when you open the door, the beast tends to jump out and if you have an up-opening tailgate, he's out on the road before you even had the time to fully open the door. Unfortunately, MPV's in versions intended to be used as "family cars" (like the Berlingo in this review) tend to be sold without a two-rear-doors oprion, maybe 'cause it's deemed "too van-like" and not pretty. Who cares? Nowadays, fashion conscious people wouldn't buy an MPV anyway, preferring a deeply unpractical and frankly stupid SUV. Having said that, over the Berlingo I'd prefer a Renault Kangoo (which has the rear two-doors option beside the genius "foldable" roof rails) or a VW Caddy (with rear two-doors option too). I know, they're not EV's. Yet.
@chilternsroamer8722 жыл бұрын
... but you can sit on the back of the car underneath a big Berlingo tailgate in the drizzle and change out of your wellies and back into your shoes ;-)
@jchalmes2 жыл бұрын
@@chilternsroamer872 Yes. However if there’s some else in the vehicle while you are enjoying that moment of pleasure (with the big rear door protecting you from the rain), it could get too cold for them.. it’s a single space vehicle and heat is lost quickly in such a situation. We own a small van of this kind, and it is a dilemma, yes. I would like to try now one with the two door option at the rear, to have that experience too.
@chilternsroamer8722 жыл бұрын
@@jchalmes my "some else" will be taking off her wellies next to me, under that big "rainshield" tailgate ;-) Your mileage may vary.
@jchalmes2 жыл бұрын
@@chilternsroamer872 I can imagine the portrait. Enjoy! 🥰
@davidhansell34102 жыл бұрын
I've have a Berlingo xtr, and I love it. Practically of the scale great for my work, camping trips ect.Saving my pennies for this beauty.👍
@stevellewellyn71922 жыл бұрын
What a great review. I bought one of the last of the diesel XTR Berlingo's in 2021 as I'm not ready to go over to an electric car quite yet (next time!) All the practicalities of an mpv, with sliding doors, massive range, great mpg and reasonable price (I paid about £22k ish for a new 130hp diesel xtr). Love it. So practical and makes me feel relaxed when driving it. Mine looks just like this E version except for the front grill. Price and range of the new E version put me off so I've remained old school for now.
@GaryJohnWalker12 жыл бұрын
Had a diesel Berlingo just shy of 10 yrs bought because I actually "desired" that utilitarian practicality - yet also incredible comfort. I wonder iff the Vauxhall version has its suspension 'tuned' to brand expectations and loses the Citroen plushness. Only mention as otherwise this vehicle would be about which was the nearest dealer. With 75kwh instead of 50, and keeping a similar price (or just a little more expensive), this'd be all but irresistable.
@neilburns88692 жыл бұрын
The one thing I would say about a Vauxhall, and baring in mind that Stellantis may have corrected this but the seats on a Vauxhall were notorious for causing back issues. Top Gear many moons ago did some independent research where they called in an osteopath to try out Vauxhall seats. She said that they were awful. Peugeot ranked as the best.
@geoffreymeare34062 жыл бұрын
Can the roof rails attach side to side as I have to transport a ladder sometimes?
@gswan6662 жыл бұрын
I Currently have the berlingo 1.6 HDi XTR Multispace (14 plate) and love it, but it has been used as a camper to carry large loads for garden projects, house projects. The current version allows you to remove the rear seat which makes it really useful, but current version does not give a fully flat load space...interesting to see the eberlingo as at some point we are going to be forced into adopting these....As I normally purchase cars about 3 years old, I am concerned about battery life and possible replacement battery costs, which to be honest when you buy a petrol / diesel car you never think of an expensive engine change when buying.....there is that unknown with EV cars.
@peterlilley6836 Жыл бұрын
Hi room in the boot was what we need I’m disabled we have decided to get one I can’t drive my husband is disabled too we need to put a wheel chair in boot plus luggage hubby test drives and it ticked our boxes, especially after trying many other vehicles thanks for you test drive,Peter teresa
@ThatUnfunGuy2 жыл бұрын
An absolute unit of a car. A shame they didn't make a bigger battery option, They could take some boot space and gave the choice to the consumer. 50 kWh in a car with a shape that isn't aerodynamic is not going to give a lot of range.
@chilternsroamer8722 жыл бұрын
Been driving diesel Berlingo Multispaces for 16 years. I love the practicality. I have a "modutop", and I would be very reluctant to go back to not having one. My only concerns are range and price. I think I will wait for the next model.
@hughmarcus12 жыл бұрын
I had one. It had been specced up for a Citroen manager so had every single option that the could fit. The one big downside was the 90bhp engine. The 1.6 is a very versatile engine & 150 hp versions were fitted to some Volvos. In the end I sold it because the lack of power always drive me nuts. It would be interesting to see how much actual power the electric version has on the road.
@chilternsroamer8722 жыл бұрын
@@hughmarcus1 I guess I am more boring than you, because at 90bhp it is the second most powerful car I have ever owned (the most was a 100 bhp). If the electric one has 90-100 bhp (equivalent), decent "pull" through the mid-speeds and up hills, a range of 300+ miles, and was more like £25k, then I'd be saving up. Otherwise I will wait for the next edition ;-) You are right about the 1.6 HDi engine, though - my father had it in a similar vintage Picassa to my Berlingo - and his had 120 bhp. Main reason was he had a variable-vane turbo, and the same vintage Berlingo only had a fixed vane turbo. I think there has been a pattern of Citroen giving the Berlingo less attractive engines to prevent leaking too many sales from more expensive Picassa/C4 models. (I think the lowest power car I ever owned was a 2cv, but it was still great fun and pretty practical)
@BorisMitendorfer2 жыл бұрын
For me, Berlingo wins in every categorie: space, practicality, comfort, what matter for 2 kids family most. Build quality is not so good, but I take this in account. Sliding doors are the best in tight spaces, big trunk is awesome! We have Berlingo models for 15 years now (diesel models, 90HP and 100HP, also the latest model 2018), and I don't think, we will go to another model soon.
@rhysstatham74072 жыл бұрын
I currently own a 2019 Citroen Berlingo 1.2 petrol which has all the xtras one of the best cars I’ve owned, Electric maybe the future but the range on the e version needs to be longer range so will keep my petrol version for the foreseeable future.
@twasb200029 күн бұрын
A very fair review. The brakes do take some getting used to and even so can catch you out with an odd unplanned sudden stop. The space is fantastic as is the driving experience. I have the diesel version and have considered moving on to an EV version however the limited range is a deal breaker for ma. As the main car for long 500 mile + journeys the current electric offering simply isnt enough. I cant see why they dont make a bigger battery version or even a hybrid option.
@Muushondje2 жыл бұрын
Superb review. The good thing is that you take all the time to explain things and go through all the features. I realy love this car. At the moment I am driving a C5 Aircross and I want to change it for a ë-Berlingo so many thanks for this review.
@marrous48452 жыл бұрын
Have a 10y old Berlingo. Love it. Put bikes + family + pets into the car. Would not swap it for any other car. Except a more modern one ...
@Brian-om2hh2 жыл бұрын
It'll continue to sell in electric form for the same reasons it did in ICE form. It's a very practical vehicle for those whom have kids, dogs or lots of clobber to transport around. The running costs will of course be less in EV form, which for many will broaden it's appeal further still.....
@waynebriggs28382 жыл бұрын
I run a small gardening business (local range), but have a 3 time a month round trip to Bournemouth (collect my son). Whilst there I do a 2/3 hr run or cycle. Am test driving one on this trip at the weekend. Do you think it's realistic. What charging apps/stations would you recommend?
@waynebriggs28382 жыл бұрын
Great review by the way 👍
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
The issue is most people think you have to charge up to full all the time, whereas just stopping for a “splash-n-dash” to just add a few miles of charge is a more efficient way. But you don’t say where you are driving FROM to Bournemouth. If it’s Aberdeen, perhaps not….. Download ZapMap or A Better Route Planner as they are very good. They’ll tell you what chargers are in operation too. I use ZapMap lots. Ionity is expensive, but reliable and usually plentiful. She’ll Recharge is easy to use, but just delivers a 50kW charge and most stations only have 1 charger. To summarise, have a look on the ZapMap website and plot your usual route to Bournemouth and see what ones are on your route.
@sevesellors2831 Жыл бұрын
Great review so well presented as always , making you one of my favourite presenters. The Berlingo really is a fantastic car so practical and quirky perfect for family, dog owners and outside sports of if you can’t afford a Range Rover.
@darryltelka50432 жыл бұрын
We use one as a private ambulance in our funeral home in black not silver it's very good
@Jay-ye1up2 жыл бұрын
Why on earth don't Citroën employ this dude to pre test the cars when they are in development stage
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
@Jay......open to discussion with Citroen.....
@willdatsun Жыл бұрын
The orange bits... just WHY?! Electric parking brake, horrible, detatched feeling, unsafe, unreliable, expensive to repair. Not-proper gear selector, the E-NV got the gear selector spot on. Shame as the previous berlingo the B9 was a brilliant vehicle , until about 2015 when they put the horrible touch screen on them .
@russvhill2 Жыл бұрын
I was hoping you'd mention the windows on the sliding doors. Some reviewers have had vehicles with power windows and other have windows which are hinged at the front. Watching this review a year after it was made shows how quickly EV reviews can seem dated, when there is mention of the government financial incentive which fickle Chancellors can change or cut before your review has even been edited
@johngrubb15902 жыл бұрын
So as an EV it's crap, and that's because the range is so woeful the rest is not bad at all, but come on 174 miles more like 130 miles on a good day, on a very cold day you'd be lucky to get 90-95 miles real world.
@norwegiangadgetman2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, the original M49 Berlingo is better looking than the current 'chunky' look. Even the 'Facelifted' M59 was a bit of a step back in the looks with those tall headlights. That they moved the middle rail for the sliding doors from behind the rear window is also a big downer. My M49 is getting old, and it's probably time to end its misery in a not too far future, but the range is a bit disappointing, and the chunky look is rather off-putting to me. I hope my Berlingo can last until Citröen can get the design right. Right now, I'd rather track down a 1996 Berlingo Electrique... It may not have any range, but at least it looks right! (I have driven Citröen all my life, started with the GS Pallas - that was fun! - then the CX - what a cruiser - the BX Estate - met an untimely death by dumptruck, and finally 2 x Berlingo... Both Red. ) In my M49, I don't have the overhead bins(may have been an option? ) but in the fixtures with the nets up under the roof there are metal brackets for an indoor roof rack. (I made my own with telescoping handles and M8 bolts. Wonderful for transporting my fishing rods and hiking staves) I wonder if this eBerlingo has those brackets?
@frankowot42 жыл бұрын
For your next review of the Berlingo could you do an actual small camel test please? Great review thanks.
@zaphodsbluecar95182 жыл бұрын
...or at least a dromedary or two. 🙂
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Will see what I can do….
@kannenkarialpetersteephen2932 жыл бұрын
Detailed review, Explained well, all in all Superb video and Best practical MPV.
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
@johnnorth93552 жыл бұрын
70 KW battery and circa £27k would be essential to get it in the mix. It is a van after all.
@Simon-dm8zv2 жыл бұрын
kWh ;)
@garywoods7652 жыл бұрын
Just over a yr into ownership of 1.5 d 60 mpg urban 79 mpg on a longer run perfect vehicle great brakes smooth ride every review points out the slippy storage areas cured by a £5 roll of non slip material
@kresimirkalman61132 жыл бұрын
No main LED lights?
@tonyfisk80812 жыл бұрын
I very much agree with the point about car manufacturers and "trend-following". After decades of motoring, I have settled on my ideal household 2-car combination - a large but fast estate car for practicality, and a four-seat soft-top for leisure use - so when I come to change cars at some point in the future, I would like to have a choice of EV that would let me stay with that arrangement. Unfortunately, the manufacturers have decided that nobody wants these. I didn't realise how left-field my choices were until EVs came along. And don't mention EVs to the missus, who is wondering what will be around to substitute for her MX5.
@kiae-nirodiariesencore42702 жыл бұрын
Your channel deserves more viewers, another excellent and detailed review. Where I live in rural France it seems that half the people have these kind of cars, the Renault Kangoo is also very popular. I have driven my neighbours 10 year old diesel Berlingo when we took her dog to the vet, the space in them is amazing and although we don’t get many camels around here I have seen the chasse (hunt) use them for moving a pack of dogs around. The real problem of course is price, and Mr. Tavares laid out his stall earlier this week moaning that they (Stellantis) don’t want the EV transition to happen too fast as it would kill their profits and result in poorer quality...Mmm, me thinks the CEO doth protest too much. The fact is that they run their EV products down the same production lines as their ICE cars, unlike VW Group for example who have decided to convert entire plants to EV manufacture only, which is how you learn how to make EVs profitably. One wonders what a future Citroen Berlingo designed as an EV from the ground up would look like. Even more spacious and practical I would imagine. But with the diesel and 1.2 Petrol cars in the same trim coming in £5,000 to £8,000 cheaper I doubt we will see many on the road. People who buy these cars have a practical mindset, and that includes the price.
@Simon-dm8zv2 жыл бұрын
On the other hand: practical people will probably realize the savings per kilometer and in maintenance. Also: many cities will not allow any combustion engines anymore in a few years.
@660einzylinder2 жыл бұрын
MPV = a practical, all round solution. SUV = a triumph of marketing over common sense.
@keithreynolds2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for review. I’d like to have heard more about how electric differs fro ice? How you charge? Actual range performance. How the batteries sit in the body? Ground clearance? (:
@zaphodsbluecar95182 жыл бұрын
Another really enjoyable video Bryan, in your usual no-fuss, well-considered style. That e-Berlingo would be a great all-rounder; perfect for lugging around family, pets, in-laws and runs to the hardware store. I can see the attraction. Have a great break, and I look forward seeing you next year, ye wee scamp! 🏴🎅🏴
@bobadams7654 Жыл бұрын
Nice review. I'm looking at getting one - my first ev.
@kevinmitchell40262 жыл бұрын
We've been looking at going electric and said we would like an electric version of our Caddy Life which is miles more practical than the equivalent MPV despite its shortcomings. This might be it
@nathanwolf55472 жыл бұрын
A great review. This would be great for us disabled drivers too.
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Very good point Nathan, it certainly would be. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
@michaellarsen68442 жыл бұрын
the battery is WAY too small ! ! ! We need twice the range ! ! !
@willdatsun Жыл бұрын
Not bad but some basic tech info would have been good such as what kind of heating it has, does the AC insist on turning itself on like it does on the Dispatch? What type of power steering does it have? What kind of brake booster.. a peek under the bonnet would have been nice.
@AutoEV Жыл бұрын
It’s a fine balance Will between making a detailed video with enough details for those who are looking for the right information when buying a car, to being too long and boring with stuff that will only interest some. We have to draw a line somewhere. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@youloveit12 жыл бұрын
full load ,motorway what is real miles per charge?
@Vegan1232 жыл бұрын
Pity the 7 seater does not come in the enhanced trim
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
It does now.
@bobadams7654 Жыл бұрын
@@AutoEV unfortunately it doesn't.
@johnwhite88912 жыл бұрын
Is the n/s sliding door going to be a problem when charging?
@fastmathematics2 жыл бұрын
I had a comment… but we’ll get on to that later
@ThePlayerOfGames2 жыл бұрын
I loved my old diesel Berlingo, the 7 seat electric is where my heart is set!
@wilkoone915511 ай бұрын
My first electric vehicle was a 2004 registered Citroen Berlingo Electrique which had lead acid batteries with a range of about 50 miles. It had a small fuel tank for running the heater. I loved it as it was a good introduction to driving electric, which I have been doing ever since.
@yuwaipun Жыл бұрын
Range too less and no heated seat
@markmayfield56732 жыл бұрын
Keep the reviews 30 mins long great content
@cis51112 жыл бұрын
Good review. Liked and subbed
@pmkeith2 жыл бұрын
I have a Citroen Berlingo which is converted to be a two berth “crampervan”. I would be interested in an electric version - but not at these prices. Too expensive for what it is. I could buy a good full size second hand motorhome for this price. And after the cost of conversion - becomes ridiculous.
@arthemis10392 жыл бұрын
Hopefully in a few years long range EV vans hit the market, and these cars can depreciate a lot. Some EVs can loose up to 20k worth in one or two years !
@marks-0-02 жыл бұрын
I prefer vans and van based cars and I'm ready to buy electric but the cost and lack of choice puts me off for now. There is a Chinese mpv version of the Nissan env200 that i would buy if they bring it to the UK.
@pmkeith2 жыл бұрын
@@marks-0-0 - there a number of quality electric cars produced in China. And they could be sold in the U.K. at the right sort of prices. But they will need to establish dealer and support networks. Something that the Chinese are not good at.
@neilhughes38232 жыл бұрын
@@arthemis1039 are you talking about “loose” change, for example, or did you really mean “lose” ?
@lukasvrana63882 жыл бұрын
ATM I own Caddy Maxi (110kW) - at the future (3-5years) I will need to upgrade. What is a huge nono is a range of the new EVs (Berlingo, Partner, Kangaroo) - I use it as a family car, so time to time I go to Alps (600km trip), weekly basis I am going to my cottage (180km). Theoretical range is nice, but if I calculate winter conditions + some cargo outside, I need to charge even during my trip to my cottage (work + cottage means 210km). Reccomendation for batery use is between 20-80% - so I have to stick with combustion engines quite longer (future candidates are Caddy Maxi 5gen., Toyota Proace Verso - same platform as Berlingo, and pretty interesting is new bigger Hyundai Staria). If I have to pay such amount of money, Staria seems better use for me.
@northwestcoast2 жыл бұрын
Hi, does the 7 seater XL really not come in the flair trim? I'm getting conflicting info
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Citroen has reconfigured the range since we filmed this video, so I’d advise you check with your local dealer for the most up to date information on availability. I think the Flair is now available as a 7 seater for 2022 though. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@northwestcoast2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoEV Yes, it appears to be..Decided to go with the 5 seater in the end anyway. Ordered, but have an 8 month wait
@ELCEV2 жыл бұрын
I will pass.
@ianfutcher15182 жыл бұрын
Can you tow with the Berlingo ev.
@newbeginnings85662 жыл бұрын
Small battery EV - so towing anything would see the battery range drop to nothing....
@peem12442 жыл бұрын
Hi Bryan, super video as usual. Always liked these cars/vans, but you didn't mention Toyota's Proace! Shame on you. :). I don't know if they have an EV option, but if not then I'm sure it's not far away. All I need is room for me and my powerchair, and I'm off! I'll have the steel wheels please. From a disability nerd, it's easy to get in and out of - my primary vehicle agenda. Thanks for sharing and awrabest when it comes. Slainte!
@hannahdobbs2262 жыл бұрын
In the past I've owned a 2009 Berlingo XTR and currently we own a 2016 Peugeot Partner and a 2010 Renault Kangoo. So you see I quite like the MPV concept. Diesel used to be the sensible choice and I liked my 2009 diesel. My 2016 has adblue and government regulations have ruined the Diesel engine. I only do motorway work but still get issues with dpf. Adblue injectors fail at 70k. I'd argue a petrol one makes most sense currently.
@David-bl1bt2 жыл бұрын
What is it with these manufacturers continuing to have unnecessary grilles on Ev's.... If its not needed than why is it there? It's hideous & totally spoils the look of the car. Notwithstanding the hideous grille (aka plastic fill-in panel) it seems that Citroed, despite being a main stream car manufacturer for decades, would of fathomed out by now how to paint the bumper panel the same colour as the car🙄. So, when the first owner comes to sell it on it immediately raises the suspicion that it has been involved in a front-end shunt😲 How to turn-off a potential purchaser.... Apply nonsensical, hideously polarising orange "features" 🙄, probably attractive to 1% of the potential purchasers. It wouldn't look out of place on Trumpton😂 Ideal for carting your sheep to market, carriage of hay bails to the cow field perhaps. Good for school/mcdonalds/tip/Airport runs I suppose. Designed & built by schoolkids.... for schoolkids😁 HOW MUCH 😳😬😲... £32k... they're having a laugh 🤣
@davidhayes48142 жыл бұрын
Do you know how big and weird and awkward a camel is? Small camels exist in toy shops only.
@michaelbanham18442 жыл бұрын
Driving Miss Daisy uses Berlingos that have been converted into WAVs (Wheelchair Available Vehicle). It looks as if this vehicle would work for us. Part of the floor has to be cut out to allow for the wheelchair ramp, so I guess it depends on how long the battery is…….
@izo772 жыл бұрын
I stand corrected. It was neither a Goddess, nor a Romanian tractor. It is the love child of a goddes and a Romanian tractor : an MPV. Well, hurrah! And praise to you for kindling the flame of a noble dying breed. What else is there to say, apart from a renewed praise and gratitude for your original and pleasant reviews, and a wish to see many more of them in the year(s) to come? Best wishes! PS: Should you feel linguistic curiosity, please do some research on the multiple uses of the word "berlingot", let's say in the XIX and early XX century. It will revolutionise your perception of the car and strengthen the prejudice any British citizen is bound to nurture against his southern neighbours 😉
@DB-we3fl2 жыл бұрын
Can you get your hands on the Vauxhall and do a comparison? Seems Vaux has more bells and whistles?
@Petelmrg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your reviews - generally I find them the most down-to-earth of the many available (nothing wrong with blowing a bit of smoke up your ass this time of year). Wouldn’t it be great if we could have an mpv on a bespoke ev platform instead of monster ‘suvs’? - the practicality would be brilliant. Anyway, happy Xmas, looking forward to your live Xmas day video.
@RedBatteryHead2 жыл бұрын
Practical car. They were very popular 15 years ago. Camping places full of them on holiday. Good to have them EV. Maybe people appreciate them again in stead of SUV that really don't hold much for their size.
@davidgibson48402 жыл бұрын
Hmm they can't manage to match the paint on the bumper to the rest of the car on a press car, not good omen on build quality
@thomaszacherl76762 жыл бұрын
Was hoping it comes with more then 350 at least close to 400km of ranche and a towcapasity of 900kg. Looks i have to drive my '12 Berlingo some years longer 🤔
@jamesfranklin22032 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any breaking bad feelings with my Rifter Diesel, so why the Berlingo breaking feelings is different?
@neilburns88692 жыл бұрын
The practicality and sheer size of the Berlingo boot are such that you could go to your local independent Electrical appliance retailer, buy a damn good freezer & probably transport home in your Berlingo without too much problem.
@Yorky2222 жыл бұрын
Probably our next car. We have the diesel and have a hoist and can carry an electric scooter without folding and with the rear seats up.. They remodelled our old C4 so it was simply not high enough for the hoist.
@kiteless12 жыл бұрын
Great review, gave up waiting on one of these but may look again in a few years when we want to replace the petrol MPV. What on earth is going on with that front bumper paint though, it’s a different colour to the rest of the car!
@Theskullcollector12 жыл бұрын
Would be great if any of the 7 seat ev’s available on motorbility could get more than 250mls real range, I’d love an ev for our next car but we quite often do long family drives.
@brianiswrong2 жыл бұрын
The front bumper looks about 6 shades lighter in colour.
@Joseph-jy5lz Жыл бұрын
My brother-in-law hired one of these during a holiday and it is exactly as you say very practical, comfortable and charming. substance over style. Highly recommend
@AutoEV Жыл бұрын
Well said!
@marks-0-02 жыл бұрын
I really like these van based mpv's and own an older one but i have to say the lack of clever design in the rear compared to regular mpv's is a let down. No flat floor, no storage and no kind of luxuries.
@jollyjackmr2 жыл бұрын
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you for such a great review. I am a carer and driver for a blind disabled person, l am also disabled. Every 3 years l/we spend hours trawling through KZbin reviews looking at reviews of cars before sending for brochures, visiting showrooms and eventually selecting a car from the mobility scheme. We live 90 minutes from the nearest city which is small and only has a few dealerships. Every review usually gives you 10-15 minutes of torque, horse power, break power guff, that comes straight off the manufacturer website, with 10 minutes of exterior trim, wheels, bumpers blah, blah, blah......then maybe if your lucky 2 minutes of the things most drivers want to know. Most of us can't afford a ferrari and apart from a single occupant with a bento box, who are they for? So l hate it when EVERY reviewer tells me how unsporty my family vehicle is. How it doesn't handle like an R10 and how it's just a safe reliable unexciting family/ couple vehicle. How it's going to take me all of 10 seconds to get up to 60mph as l drive to Tescos. But you Sir are a total breath of fresh air and l wish l had found your channel sooner. You just told me EVERYTHING l wanted to know. You didn't use calculus to tell me l might get approximately 3.67 suitcases in the boot, you showed me. You answered the questions that most people want to know. Where can l put my drink, are my keys going to rattle around and annoy me, where can l put my bag, are the seats comfy if I'm not a size 10, are there things that will start to annoy me after the first week etc etc. A PROPER review of a car AT LAST. You will definitely get a sub and l can say hand on heart your content is the only review that l actually found ENTERTAINING as well as informative out of all 57 car reviews l have trawled through this month. Keep up the great work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
What a charming and courteous comment. Thank you ever so much for that, and thank you for taking the time to watch us and now become a subscriber! It really means a lot to us. I am really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the review. When we first decided to do these longer reviews, it was a big decision as we didn't want people to get bored. Yet the more we did, the more we understood that we were appealing to people who actually buy these cars and want to know about the little things that others don't bother telling you about. We've had many comments and e-mails about how we are "telling it like it is" and giving good practical information, so it is wonderful to hear that you too appreciate what we do. Thank you once again, and welcome to AutoEV.
@johnhutchison22682 жыл бұрын
I have a campervan kit from Amdro, which is a small company in North Wales. It fits in the boot until needed. Then I got a diesel heater, leisure battery and converter. From the outside it looks like the normal Berlingo. Inside it is a great wee mini campervan that melts in with other vehicles and gives me the original miles per gallon figures
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
I think I have seen these. Are they the ones with the cooking unit that slides out from the rear? Great idea!
@sheilalemon2 жыл бұрын
I'm wanting it for a motility car so the important factors are dog cage and wheelchair (manual) in the back. The Citroen C4 Spacetourer is perfect, no rattling about.
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Hello Sheila. Apologies for taking our time to respond. Certainly I couldn't see accommodating a dog cage being a problem, and many Berlingo's are converted to accommodate wheelchairs, so I wouldn't see an issue with this either. It may be worth checking with Motability if they have a preferred conversion company and asking the question before committing however. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
@hindesite2 жыл бұрын
Love MPVs - can fit a couple of greyhounds or bikes in the back, easy.
@charruaporelmundo Жыл бұрын
So there is not a 7 seat option?
@AutoEV Жыл бұрын
Yes, there is. We mention it in the video and the range has now changed since we filmed this to include a 7 seat version of the higher trim level.
@alanhaddy7499 Жыл бұрын
Love this review, Ive bought one and looking forward to picking it up in a couple of weeks
@AutoEV Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@richarddunkling28072 жыл бұрын
MPV's are probably like Marmite? However I like their practicality. I would be the first in the line if Skoda (or another manufacturer) made an electric version of the (Tardis like) Roomster with a 200+ mile range. The Berlingo is a physically larger vehicle than I would really want to own and it would need a bigger range for me to consider buying one.
@wayneblackburn96452 жыл бұрын
Currently have a Roomster and it suits us. Previously had two Nissan Tinos which were also good for storage in terms of the vehicle size. Too many EVs looking alike at the moment so let's hope that is starting to change.
@robertbransby2 жыл бұрын
Is it me or does the front bumper look a different shade of silver?
@MrBrohoward712 жыл бұрын
Not being able to get all trim levels in 5 and 7 seat variants is a strange choice. I would want top spec 7 seat !!!
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
You can now!
@traxions2 жыл бұрын
A foulding passenger seat was already introduced by Citroën in 1939 on the Traction Avant 11 Commerciale
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I know, and it’s not the first time it’s appeared in a modern car, but my point was it just adds to the already practical Berlingo and it is great it’s included. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@carlarrowsmith2 жыл бұрын
I test drove one of these a few weeks ago. Great vehicle but two things let it down, range due to smaller than ideal battery and efficiency. The boot is too big and the rear seats don't slide, so room in the rear isn't good if you're taller than 5f8. Sliding rear seats and larger battery this would be a winner. Oh one other issue, it has a very silly cruise/speed limiter control, they should add to the steering wheel like the VX version.
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
I agree. A sliding middle bench would make a big difference. As would a 200+ mile range. Still a decent car mind you.
@jameschapman48242 жыл бұрын
This seems a shoein for a taxi business. Good review as always.
@geoffreymeare34062 жыл бұрын
How long is the waiting time to buy this car ?
@Jay-ye1up2 жыл бұрын
Have you tested how it drives with passenger's and a boot load of 🐫?
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
The camels wouldn't stay still unfortunately......
@richardteychenne39502 жыл бұрын
Thanks a really easy and informative review!
@christianhagens36552 жыл бұрын
In the Pro's and Con's you mention that the Berlingo is not the cheapest family EV - which is it then? The Nissan is a lot more expensive imho.The Twin siblings from Peugeot and Vauxhall/Opel should be comparable, right?
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
It’s more of a reference to the likes of the MG ZS EV and how the crossover is now seen as the family car genre.
@christianhagens36552 жыл бұрын
@@AutoEV The sliding doors and the extra space (three full seats in the back row) are worth the surcharge imho.
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
@@christianhagens3655 I don’t disagree. In terms of practicality, this is the car that shows the benefits of the MPV.
@Dirt-Diggler2 жыл бұрын
Good review but a bit small, i prefer the connect personally. I'm not sure sliding doors are innovative 🤔 been about for decades as has the folding passenger seat, the connect had that 18 years ago 😏
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
It’s not that they’re innovative (the Toyota Space Cruiser had them back in the early ‘80s after all) it’s just the fact that they are retained for the passenger car and they make a lot of sense in this application. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
@Dirt-Diggler2 жыл бұрын
@@AutoEV I agree in tight parking spaces they are a god send 👍 Now the the space cruiser was innovative for it's time, horrible to drive but innovative 🤔 I spose that's the trouble, it's all been done before ☹️ it's hard to innovative rather than regurgitate 🤔
@jamesinnes85732 жыл бұрын
mickey mouth speaker
@brianiswrong2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask if the 3 rear seats are " full size width each"? I ask as my 19 plate Berlingo van has 3 seats in the front, but the 2 passenger seats are very narrow (I guess to keep the van narrowish)
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
They appeared to be, yes. They all were the same size on the Flair XTR trim we tested.
@carlarrowsmith2 жыл бұрын
All 3 are the same size, but it's a slightly narrow seat.
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
@@carlarrowsmith I found them ok for someone my size. I’m not tall, but I enjoy a good meal and I found them comfortable enough.
@barryrathbone2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Sadly we all turn in to our dads!
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
So true!
@elbarkero2 жыл бұрын
does it even have USB's
@mabogangstar2 жыл бұрын
It's too ugly sorry 😞
@frantz43182 жыл бұрын
9:30 Can someone explain to me as if I was dumb, please? Don't get it
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Hi @Frantz, I am assuming you are referring to the part where I discuss the second row of seats? Ok, well, when we filmed this, the eBerlingo could be had as a five seater in both trim levels, the Feel and Flair XTR. If you went for the Feel trim level, the second row of seats (as in the ones behind driver and front passenger) would come as a bench seat that was split in a 60/40 configuration like most hatchbacks have. The Flair XTR that we had on test has three individual seats on that row that can be adjusted separate to each other and each has an ISOFIX point. The Feel only has ISOFIX points on the outer two seats on that row (not in the middle). I hope that makes sense! Just as an aside, since we filmed that, Citroen have now announced that the Flair XTR can now be had with the 7 seat configuration, so that is an amendment to what I said in the video. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment, and please feel free to ask us about any of the cars we test. I am only happy to try and help where I can. Bryan @ AutoEV.
@frantz43182 жыл бұрын
@@AutoEV perfect, thanks a lot!! that detail was important for me as I need 3 Isofix. Also I wasn't familiar with the term 60/40 as english is not my primary language. great video, thanks again!
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
@@frantz4318 No worries at all. Let me know if there is anything else we can help with, and let us know if you order one and how you get on with it!
@bbd7772 жыл бұрын
Great review thanks
@Nobes12 жыл бұрын
Would love one of these
@rosshunter90532 жыл бұрын
No mention of USB-C or As front or back, or did I miss it?
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
No, you didn’t miss it Ross, I completely forgot about it as I got carried away on storage! One USB-A in the front to connect your phone to the infotainment, nothing in the rear. Although I suspect there may be in the XL model like there is in the larger e-SpaceTourer, but can’t say for certain. Good point well made. My error.
@rosshunter90532 жыл бұрын
Not a problem. Considering the demographic this vehicle is aimed at, the almost lack of USBs, as you mentioned, particularly in the back, would most likely cause an tantrum or two with most kids these days. Anyway, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Be safe and stay healthy. Cheers
@matthewbaynham62862 жыл бұрын
Looks good
@didierpuzenat72802 жыл бұрын
Can you open the sliding door when charging ?
@AutoEV2 жыл бұрын
Not fully, but remember there is a door in each side providing good access to the rear.
@didierpuzenat72802 жыл бұрын
@@AutoEV The issue is more "will the children remember there is a door in each side providing good access to the rear". I think the charge port cover will soon be damaged, especially because when you push a sliding door it gets a lot of inertia.