Up against the LCV twin titans of Connect and Caddy,
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the Bertingo is going to have its work cut out. However, it holds its own against its rivals and even upstages them with its high level of cabin practicality, generous standard equipment, and competitive price.
The movable passenger seats and space for a third [small) person are features the other two don't have. Couple this with a ride that's best-in-class and an engine that is
smooth and progressive, and the Bet.Lingo has its plus points. But it doesn't feet asCT complete as the other two. There's a lack of cohesion in its design, which separates it in terms of dynamics,
For all the interior's nods to functionality, it's still lacking in appeal, feeling more like a workshop than a driver's cabin, which is compounded by a poor driving position and a sloppy gearshift. We've also got mixed feelings on the road it's easy to drive, but it never feels as united in its actions as, say, the VW, because of a lack of overall fluency.
But those issues aside, as a standalone product, the BerLingo impresses, providing a useful, well-thought-out toad area in a vehicle that's equipped to take on the working role of a larger vehicle.