Next gen berlingo multispace

[churmy]

Hi, does anyone have any news on the next generation berlingo due 2018/19. Ive seen the mule pics but it really doesnt give anything away what with the current generation body on it with a few mods to the bodywork to accommodate the longer weelbase/chassis.

[Opensauce]

Google tells me they will be bigger as was current model over over previous. Mule pics with old body on new chassis suggest this & it will also be new Vauxhall Combo/Fiat Doblo all built in Vigo factory. The older models were still available along with new until about 2009. I would have got one but they were only available with 75bhp diesel so I got my current XTR instead as they were available for immediate delivery for reduced price. Current model is a bit too big for me. Size wise I preferred my previous 05reg Berl. So with my current car coming up for 8yrs old & due for service/Mot end of Feb I have ordered new Berl for delivery March 1st to avoid road tax rise provided it is delivered on time as promised.

[Trevor]

What on earth is a 'Mule' picture ???

[churmy]

A mule is a mix of current and next generation models used for testing, normally next generation chassis and interior with current generation body for disguise from photographers.

[Trevor]

Thank you both for the explanation.

[Solent]

It will be based on the platform used for the new C4. Judging by the technology available on the new C4 Picasso it could be a fantastic car, although at a price premium. (Currency exchange rates may also have an effect of course).

[churmy]

I have the current C4 grand picasso and its excellent but will.need sliding doors next time so thats why im waiting for the next gen multispace.

[Jed Clampit]

Vauxhall are going to use the floor pan for their new Meriva i'm not sure if they going to use PSA Engine's i did ask at VX but they didn't give me a straight answer .

[wildoat]

Sounds interesting lets just hope they don't make it too car like!

[ffrenchie]

After 2 minutes with the C3 photo and some advanced design work using Windows Paint, I now present the 2018 Berlingo...



The back end shape was an accidental wobble, but I quite like the integrated spoiler shape.

Get it in black, ready made hearse   They went wrong making the later model bigger than the M59 and if they go bigger again it will be another nail in the coffin (clever eh ?) in my opinion. Bigger is not always better, if I wanted a bigger van I'd have got a Dispatch.