Citroën Berlingo Van: Best Small Van 2025 at Auto Express Awards

The Citroën Berlingo Van has established itself as an undeniable benchmark in the compact light commercial vehicle market. Since the launch of its third generation in 2018, this van has accumulated numerous awards in the United Kingdom, a success that has translated into remarkable sales, positioning it as the best-selling compact van for the past two years. Today, this harvest of accolades continues with the prestigious Best Small Van award presented at the 2025 Auto Express New Car Awards.

The Auto Express New Car Awards: a seal of quality for the Berlingo Van

The Auto Express New Car Awards are among the most respected distinctions in the British automotive industry. Their objective is to celebrate and reward the best vehicles across 27 distinct categories. Winners are rigorously selected by a panel of independent experts who evaluate essential criteria such as practicality, efficiency, affordability, reliability, and an exceptional driving experience.

In this highly selective context, the Citroën Berlingo Van shone brightly, sharing the title of "Best Small Van" with its Stellantis sister brands: the Fiat Professional Doblò, the Peugeot Partner, and the Vauxhall Combo. This recognition highlights the outstanding versatility and practicality of these models. The judges particularly praised the efficient, stylish, and versatile nature of the range, emphasizing their advanced powertrains, sophisticated on-board technology, and elegant styling. These vehicles offer a stress-free working environment for drivers, while proving to be reliable business partners for commercial vehicle owners.

Unanimous praise and complementary distinctions for Stellantis

The comments from the Auto Express New Car Awards jury are particularly laudatory. Paul Barker, editor-in-chief of Auto Express, stated: "Thanks to recent improvements in efficiency, technology, and styling, the Stellantis van range has risen to the top of its class. With a wide choice, there is a version suitable for every business, in terms of payload and powertrain, and this van is perfectly suited for city work." This appreciation underscores Stellantis's ability to meet the diverse needs of professionals with a comprehensive and high-performing offering.

Beyond this victory in the small van category, Stellantis was also honored with two "Highly Commended" mentions. Its four mid-size vans – the Citroën Dispatch, Fiat Professional Scudo, Peugeot Expert, and Vauxhall Vivaro – were recognized for their car-like driving experience, advanced safety features, and the diversity of their powertrains, whether electric or diesel. Similarly, the large van range (Citroën Relay, Fiat Professional Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, and Vauxhall Movano) was praised for recent improvements that enhanced the performance and versatility of their electric and diesel versions. These distinctions demonstrate Stellantis's commitment to innovation and to offering state-of-the-art commercial vehicles.

The Citroën Berlingo Van is undoubtedly an excellent proposition in the compact light commercial vehicle market and a great commercial success, further enhanced since its 2024 restyling. This recent facelift brought significant improvements in connectivity and range for electric versions, offering up to 342 km (WLTP) of range and fast charging times.

This new award in the United Kingdom confirms the relevance and quality of the Berlingo Van. It is expected to solidify its leading position and give it new momentum in an increasingly competitive market. With its recognized versatility, powerful powertrains, and integrated technologies, the Citroën Berlingo Van continues to write its successful history, confirming its status as a preferred choice for professionals.