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Citroën has revealed the facelifted versions of its Berlingo and Jumpy (called Dispatch in Britain) minivans. Depending on the market, the Berlingo and the larger Jumpy/Dispatch are offered in both passenger and commercial variants. In Britain, Citroën has provided initial details on the Berlingo Multispace and the Dispatch Combi, which are the passenger models of the series. Starting with the smaller Berlingo Multispace, which is available in five- and seven-seat variants, the French firm's minivan gains a wider and more defined grille, a new chevron badge and a new headlight arrangement that can optionally include LEDs.
Other notable changes on the outside include the redesigned exterior mirrors and new alloy wheel designs, while Citroën also introduced an optional "Black Pack" styling kit with Onyx Black trim on the top of the front bumper, side mirrors, side strips and rear number plate moulding.
Inside, the updated Berlingo Multispace gets a new assortment of colors and higher quality materials throughout the interior.
Customers can choose from several engines including the e-HDi 90HP Airdream diesel with Stop & Start and a six-speed automated manual transmission, the HDi 75HP and HDi 90HP diesel units. The latter now deliver reduced emissions (135g/km down from 139g/km).
Moving on to the larger Dispatch Combi than can accommodate up to nine passengers, the 2012 model sports a new face with a chromed grille featuring the brand’s updated chevron design.
Citroen notes that it has reduced the Dispatch's CO2 emissions by adding new aerodynamic panels underneath the body and a ‘volt control’ function to optimize battery charge management by the alternator.
The 2012 Dispatch Combi is optionally available with the newly introduced "Grip Control" traction control with four modes: normal, all-terrain, snow and sand.
Engine options include the HDi 160HP diesel with a new six-speed automatic transmission, and the HDi 95, HDi 125 and HDi 160 engines with a six-speed manual gearbox.
Citroen said that final UK specification and pricing details for both the 2012 Berlingo Multispace and Dispatch Combi will be released closer to their launch date on April 2.
