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Citroën Berlingo

The 2001 Multispace's Modutop roof added 100 L of storage while preserving headroom.1

Researched October 28, 2026 from 20 sources

At a glance

0150300
120–300 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.26

Engine
1.2–1.8 L gas, 1.5–2.0 L diesel; passenger EVs from the 2017 Multispace248
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive; ë-Berlingo: front drive29
Gearbox
Mk1: 5-speed manual; Mk2: 5/6-speed manual, ETG6; Mk3: manual, EAT8267
Built at
2018 Multispace: Vigo plant, Spain5
Units built
2,585,000 through 2012, including commercial vans2

The story

Born in 1996 to combine work with weekend family transport, the Berlingo grew into the 2018 five-seat M and seven-seat XL: 4.40 m and 4.75 m long, with 775 L and 1,050 L of cargo space when carrying five.2345

1996: July launch; a million passenger sales19962001: Modutop puts 100 L in the roof20012008: A larger second generation20082015: BlueHDi, ETG6 and a 7-inch screen20152017: Electric power reaches the Multispace20172018: 28 storage spaces, 186 L in total20182021: 50 kWh for the electric family car20212023: October 23: the third-gen facelift20232026: Collection, Max and a 52 kWh battery2026 Citroën 2CV van: 1951–1978Citroën 2CV vanCitroën Acadiane: 1978–1987Citroën C15 (C15): 1984–2006C15Citroën Berlingo I (M49): 1996–2025 (passenger models)M49Citroën Berlingo II (B9): 2008–2018; 2021–2022 (Russia)B9Citroën Berlingo (third generation) (K9): 2018–presentK9 19501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones234691117
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YearWhat happened
1951–1978Citroën 2CV van
1978–1987Citroën Acadiane
1984–2006Citroën C15 (C15)
1996–2025 (passenger models)Citroën Berlingo I (M49)
2008–2018; 2021–2022 (Russia)Citroën Berlingo II (B9)
2018–presentCitroën Berlingo (third generation) (K9)
1996July launch; a million passenger sales
2001Modutop puts 100 L in the roof
2008A larger second generation
2015BlueHDi, ETG6 and a 7-inch screen
2017Electric power reaches the Multispace
201828 storage spaces, 186 L in total
202150 kWh for the electric family car
2023October 23: the third-gen facelift
2026Collection, Max and a 52 kWh battery
  1. 1996

    July launch; a million passenger sales

    The first Berlingo combined work with family leisure. Its passenger version eventually outsold the van, with more than 1 million sold worldwide.236

  2. 2001

    Modutop puts 100 L in the roof

    January brought the Multispace and SX an aircraft-inspired roof with 100 L of extra storage, while preserving passenger headroom.1

  3. 2008

    A larger second generation

    The April launch moved Berlingo onto the PF2 platform. More cabin space and a better-finished interior strengthened the Multispace's family role.26

  4. 2015

    BlueHDi, ETG6 and a 7-inch screen

    The facelift added Euro 6 BlueHDi diesels; the BlueHDi 100 S&S offered ETG6, while a 7-inch touchscreen brought navigation to the cabin.7

  5. 2017

    Electric power reaches the Multispace

    The five-seat E-Berlingo Multispace took the van's electric drivetrain: 66 hp, 200 Nm and a 22.5 kWh battery, with windows all around.28

  6. 2018

    28 storage spaces, 186 L in total

    July brought M and XL bodies. The third generation packed 28 storage spaces totaling 186 L; a ceiling-mounted passenger airbag freed a second glovebox.45

  7. 2021

    50 kWh for the electric family car

    The 134 hp ë-Berlingo arrived with a 50 kWh battery in five-seat M and seven-seat XL forms; the M claimed up to 285 km of range.489

  8. 2023

    October 23: the third-gen facelift

    Revealed on October 23, the third generation's facelift refreshed the exterior and cabin and introduced technology updates.29

  9. 2026

    Collection, Max and a 52 kWh battery

    Collection and Max arrived. M-only Modutop pairs a locker and translucent shelf. The 52 kWh ë-Berlingo M offers up to 341 km; 0–80% takes 30 minutes at 100 kW.9

Every generation

  • Citroën 2CV van
    Citroën 2CV van1951–1978
  • Citroën Acadiane
    Citroën Acadiane1978–1987
  • Citroën C15
    C151984–2006
  • Citroën Berlingo I
    M491996–2025 (passenger models)
  • Citroën Berlingo II
    B92008–2018; 2021–2022 (Russia)
  • Citroën Berlingo (third generation)
    K92018–present

Power over the years

From 70 hp to 134 hp in 22 years.

050100150 20002005201020152020 hp 1999 · 70 hp · Mk1 Multispace 1.9 diesel1999 · 74 hp · Mk1 Multispace 1.4 gas1999 · 89 hp · Mk1 Multispace 1.8 gas2000 · 107 hp · Mk1 1.6 16V2005 · 91 hp · Mk1 1.6 HDi 922015 · 118 hp · Mk2 BlueHDi 1202017 · 66 hp · E-Berlingo Multispace2018 · 74 hp · Mk3 BlueHDi 752018 · 99 hp · Mk3 BlueHDi 1002018 · 109 hp · Mk3 1.2 PureTech manual2018 · 128 hp · Mk3 1.2 PureTech / 1.5 BlueHDi2021 · 134 hp · ë-Berlingo 134 hp ë-Berlingo 70 hp Mk1 Multispace 1.9 diesel
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YearHorsepowerModel
199970Mk1 Multispace 1.9 diesel
199974Mk1 Multispace 1.4 gas
199989Mk1 Multispace 1.8 gas
2000107Mk1 1.6 16V
200591Mk1 1.6 HDi 92
2015118Mk2 BlueHDi 120
201766E-Berlingo Multispace
201874Mk3 BlueHDi 75
201899Mk3 BlueHDi 100
2018109Mk3 1.2 PureTech manual
2018128Mk3 1.2 PureTech / 1.5 BlueHDi
2021134ë-Berlingo

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Forte / Desire

    Standard

    Forte / Desire

  • Standard

    X-TR (first generation)

    2003

  • Multispace VTR / XTR / Touch / Feel (Mk2)

    Standard

    Multispace VTR / XTR / Touch / Feel (Mk2)

  • Standard

    Feel / Flair M and XL (third generation)

    2018

  • Standard

    E-Berlingo Multispace

    2017

    66 hp
  • ë-Berlingo

    Standard

    ë-Berlingo

    2021

    134 hp

  • Standard

    Collection / Max

    2026

  • Special

    Rip Curl

    2020

  • Special

    Black Edition (Japan)

    2025

  • Special

    MAX XTR Launch edition BlueHDi (Japan)

    2024

  • Edition Sable / Long Edition Sable (Japan)

    Limited

    Edition Sable / Long Edition Sable (Japan)

    2023

    128 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • First-generation Modutop: five rectangular roof windows and built-in roof bars.12
  • Second generation: upright profile, a high roof and sliding rear doors form a compact-van outline.6
  • Third generation: Airbump panels sit low on the doors beneath the tall, upright body.5
  • The 2018 design uses black A-pillars and its own roof-bar style.16

Year by year

  1. 1999–2001

    Early cars lack sliding rear doors. A right-hand slider appeared in spring 1999; Modutop's glass roof followed in January 2001.111

  2. 2012

    Second-generation facelift: rounder grille and long chevrons reaching the headlights; blue accents appeared in the lamp units.3

  3. 2015

    Second-generation update: wider grille and lower-set LED daytime lights; a 7-inch touchscreen appeared inside.7

  4. 2024 (Japan)

    New central badge and three-part front lights; inside, a 10-inch screen, digital dials and two-spoke steering wheel.14

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Citroën Berlingo
    Berlingo
    Photo of a Peugeot Partner Tepee
    Peugeot Partner Tepee

    Peugeot Partner Tepee

    The second-generation sister car shares most traits; the Berlingo's chrome chevrons identify its nose.36

  • Photo of a Citroën Berlingo
    Berlingo
    Photo of a Peugeot Rifter
    Peugeot Rifter

    Peugeot Rifter

    Rifter has chunky wheel-arch cladding; Berlingo uses Airbumps low on its doors.516

  • Photo of a Citroën Berlingo
    Berlingo
    Photo of a Opel/Vauxhall Combo Life
    Opel/Vauxhall Combo Life

    Opel/Vauxhall Combo Life

    The shared body is similar; Berlingo wears low door Airbumps, black A-pillars and its own nose.45816

Against its rivals

  • Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi Expression

    Berlingo vs Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi Expression

    Price in test lower is better

    Berlingo12,815 £
    Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi Expression13,300 £
    18

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “14,900 km from Shanghai to Paris”
    • “8,500 km to Moscow with 157 young crews”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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