- The
endorsement to the fourth generation of the Fiat Professional
commercial vehicle was awarded by UK's premier specialised publication.
- "What
Van?" judges were impressed by the new Fiat Doblò Cargo's excellent
driving dynamics, robust durability and expansive range.
The New Fiat Doblò Cargo has been named "Light Van of the Year" at
the "2016 What Van? Awards" held by UK's premier title offering Light
Commercial Vehicle buying and selling advice.
At the awards ceremony held in
London, the "What Van?" judging panel - an expert editorial panel
comprising decades of experience in the industry - was impressed by the
new Fiat Professional vehicle launched last February and emphasised its
class-leading attributes such as its excellent driving dynamics and
comfort, its segment-leading load and volume capacities as well as its
solidity, robustness and breadth of range.
Now in its fourth generation, the New Doblò Cargo therefore confirms
the all-round qualities of the model, which has amassed more than 1.4
million sales since it was launched in 2000, and which has won the "What
Van?" accolade four times previously. Fiat Professional's new vehicle
features a fresh exterior design, as well as a series of technical and
functional enhancements that ensure superior performance levels (torque
response has improved by up to 40% in city driving) and excellent road
handling and driving comfort - courtesy of its sophisticated independent
wheel bi-link rear suspension (segment-leading).
With a payload of up to one tonne and a load volume of up to 5.4 m
3,
the New Doblò Cargo has impressive carrying capacity, both in terms of
weight and size, which makes it ideal for commercial use. Its engine
range provides low running costs and emissions, while a large number of
variants are offered, from vans to special vehicles, including versions
that have been converted for specific uses. In short, this makes for an
excellent range of choice for any business looking to either expand or
make changes to their fleet.
Depending on the market, the New Doblò Cargo is available in four
body styles (Cargo, Combi, WorkUp and Load platform), two height
variants and two wheelbase lengths. The engine range comprises six turbo
diesel engines - 1.3 MultiJet II (75 and 90 HP), 1.6 MultiJet II (100
and 105 HP), a 90 HP 1.6 MultiJet II with robotised gearbox and a 135 HP
2.0 MultiJet II - and three petrol power trains: a 95 HP 1.4, a 120 HP
1.4 TurboJet and a 120 HP 1.4 TurboJet (petrol/methane). Furthermore,
the range has been extended with the new "EcoJet" version - dedicated to
the 90 HP 1.3 MultiJet II and the 105 HP 1.6 MultiJet II versions
- engineered to lower fuel consumption and reduce running costs even further (by up to 15%).
Sold in more than 80 different countries, including North America
where it retails as the RAM Promaster City, the New Doblò Cargo is
produced in the Tofaş plant in Bursa (Turkey), one of the world's best
automotive factories, which has received a World Class Manufacturing
Gold Medal.
Turin, 17 December 2015
