Citroën’s new Berlingo Multispace has been named ‘MPV of the Year’ in 4x4 & MPV Driver magazine’s 2009 awards, whilst the company’s Hypnos concept was named ‘Best Concept Car’.

The new version of Citroën's Berlingo milti-purpose vehicle beat off all of its competitors to take the top spot. 4x4 & MPV Driver magazine — the only title specialising in the MPV segment — heaped praise on the Multispace’s ‘unbelievable’ load space, modular layout, refined styling, comfort and value for money. The car’s smooth handling was also commended.

With almost 2,000 sales since its launch in June, it is proving more popular than its rivals.

Editor of 4x4 & MPV Driver magazine, Bob Murray, said: “What the original Berlingo Multispace started back in 1998, the new version builds on in every way.”