There are brands that have generated a pactically perfect user experience, where an ideal ecosystem has been generated in which commercial models have helped to generate a unique story. Brands such as Citroen have had an interest in industrial models since its foundation in 1919, being in 1927 when they launched the B15, which had a payload of 1000 kg and a wide range of bodies.
Several years later, they launched the Type 23, Type 45, which helped to take the definitive step, incorporating the most sophisticated advances, being the reference. Enhancing front-wheel drive systems, that have been incorporated little by little, have managed to transport up to 850 Kg and had a loading width of 1.29 m and 1.52 m in height. Another of his innovations was the sliding side door, 70 cm wide.
In 1947 the first Type H was launched, which had a monocoque structure and was launched in Spain in 1962, being manufactured for some years in Vigo. Its engine and gearbox were located on the front overhang, making the most of the cargo space. The Citroën C15 picked up the best virtues of its predecessors reinforcing aspects such as reliability or robustness. It was assembled in Vigo between 1984 and 2005, reaching 1,181,407 units produced.
Several years later, almost at the beginning of the new century, the Berlingo, a new concept that surpassed the hitherto classic van derived from a passenger car, betting on a model with an original and versatile design. All this helped that new models such as the Jumpy, the Jumper or the future of AMI Cargo mobility have reached the present day.
The French firm has incorporated new models where they have incorporated electrification systems. The Citroën Berlingo has been the commercial vehicle that has stood out the most for its contribution to the development of the electric car, with four generations of 100% electric technology. The first Citroën Berlingo Electrique arrived at the turn of the century, with a maximum power of 28 kW (38 hp) and a top speed of 95 km/h. It offered 95 km of autonomy.
