Road test:

extended seven-seat variant arrives early 2019.

Drivers can choose from a punchy 1.2-litre petrol unit or a selection of gutsy diesels. Power ranges from 75 to 130 horsepower, and selected models can even be had with a labour-saving eight-speed auto gearbox.

Looks-wise this Berlingo retains the familiar upright stance of old plus a pair of practical rear sliding doors to make access that bit easier.

Up front the Berlingo shares the new Citroen family grille and signature black windscreen pillars.

Available in two trim levels - Feel and Flare - you can add an XTR styling pack to the latter, which includes bigger alloy wheels, more exterior trim and orange accents for that rugged lifestyle look. Those aforementioned individually folding rear seats allow you to easily combine people and awkwards loads.

The car’s vast tailgate lifts to reveal a flat load bay and a minimum of 775 litres of space.

The Berlingo is famous for its clever use of cabin space, and with the