The Citroen Berlingo is continuing to be a popular choice for fleet operators. The Berlingo has recently been awarded the Fleet Vans best in class trophy and the car maker, Citroen, reports that the Berlingo accounts for 49.7% of the carmakers sales and Citroen lease contracts.

The Citroen Berlingo has recently undergone extensive modification with many new features that will certainly ensure that this van continues to be a firm favourite with fleet managers and recreational van users alike.

There are two versions of the Berlingo available here in the UK. These models are the L1 and L2. The L1 version has been widened by 80mm and extended by 240mm. One of the main modifications is the more spacious load area and increased carrying capacity. Folding down the passenger seat extends the load area even further enabling the van to carry much longer items.

These latest modifications aren’t limited to the vans ability to carry large, heavy loads. The new look Berlingo boasts a new, stylish, aerodynamic shape that results in less lower noise levels when on the road. The headlights and rear lights have been moved to minimize the risk of minor damage and the windscreen has been enlarged to provide improved driver visibility. Internally there is even more storage space including a passenger side glove compartment and larger door pockets.

But its the Berlingo LX that presents one of the most outstanding new features for a van of this size. The new feature is called Extenso Seating and it provides a useful third seat in between the front two. This makes the Berlingo the only van in its class to boast this versatile three seat feature.

The standard Berlingo comes with features that are not standard with many vans in its class. These features include heated wing mirrors, electric windows and that essential driver tool, a radio and CD player.

With all of these fantastic features you might expect the Citroen Berlingo to be an expensive option. But you will find that, if you shop around, you can find this van at some very competitive rates. You can get a Citroen van lease deal from as little as £170 per month with various options including van lease purchase.