PSA launches long versions of the Berlingo, Partner and Combo
- Inspired by the Renault Kangoo with a long wheelbase, the PSA group is launching the Citroën Berlingo XL, Peugeot Partner XL and Opel Combo XL, which are 4.75m long instead of 4.40m for the standard model (+35cm), which allows them to carry more goods. These new models, which are ideally located between the Berlingo, Partner and Combo base (4.40m) and the Jumpy, Expert and Vivaro (4.95m), become a serious alternative to the Citroën C4 Picasso (renamed Space Tourer) whose days are numbered. They are manufactured in the same factory as Citroën's compact MPV, the Vigo site in Spain. According to our information, Citroën's compact MPV will not be replaced as such.
- At Opel, the same phenomenon has already been observed. The Vivaro VP version (renamed Zafira Life) has gradually replaced the compact Zafira minivan, whose days are numbered. This PSA strategy really heralds the end of compact MPVs within the group.
- Among the competitors, the same movement can be observed. Ford recently deleted its C-Max and Grand C-Max, Toyota deleted its Verso, Fiat, Honda, Mazda, Nissan have abandoned the compact MPV market for several years now... The compact MPV market is in complete decline. Only Volkswagen and Renault continue to market their Touran and Scenic, but for how long? As for Dacia Lodgy, its sales remain confidential. For their part, the Premium brands BMW and Mercedes are still offering their compact Active Tourer/Gran Tourer and Class B minivans.
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