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Enhanced Capabilities for Compact Vans: Introducing All-Wheel Drive for Citroën Berlingo

Compact Stellantis diesel vehicles - Berlingo, Doblò, Combo, and Partner - now offer a 4x4 system as an option for enhanced off-road performance.

Enhanced Traction for Compact Vans: New All-Wheel Drive Option in Citroën Berlingo
Enhanced Traction for Compact Vans: New All-Wheel Drive Option in Citroën Berlingo

Enhanced Capabilities for Compact Vans: Introducing All-Wheel Drive for Citroën Berlingo

The French automotive supplier, Société GKN Driveline France, has equipped the Citroën Berlingo with an all-wheel-drive system. This company, originally known as Ferguson Transmission, was founded in 1980 and is based in Alsace, France.

The system operates automatically when needed, distributing traction to the rear wheels via an electrically operated rear axle. This mechanical system, tested in the Citroën Berlingo, weighs approximately 145 kilograms.

The operation of the system in the Citroën Berlingo is automatic, improving the vehicle's performance in snow, ice, and mud. However, it's important to note that the system does not make the vehicles truly off-road capable.

The Citroën Berlingo is one of the vehicles that the company specializes in equipping, along with the Peugeot Partner and the Opel Combo. This cooperation between the French supplier and Citroën, Peugeot & Co. has a history, including collaboration on all-wheel-drive systems.

The system in the Citroën Berlingo is coupled with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. This system, like the one in the Berlingo, is compatible with diesel engines.

The price of the system in the Citroën Berlingo is available upon order. The company's history dates back to 1980, and in recent years, the system developed by them has become compatible with vehicles in both LCV and passenger car versions.

This news marks another step forward in the development of all-wheel-drive systems for compact vehicles, providing improved traction and performance in adverse weather conditions.

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