Fiat Doblo Cargo test Review: Mark Bursa
Fiat Doblo Cargo 1.6 SX
What is it?
ALL-NEW second generation version of Fiat’s mid-sized panel van, slotting into the range between Fiorino and Scudo. It’s based on the Grande Punto platform, guaranteeing good drivability, while a more stylish body is roomier than the outgoing Doblo.
What’s hot?
- Styling is a major improvement on the old Doblo…
- …with a more rounded body with a very distinctive, bold face
- Interior finish is excellent, with high-quality plastics and materials…
- …plus good ergonomics, with lots of useful pockets and storage bins…
- …even under the passenger seat cushion
- There’s a choice of wheelbases with new Maxi LWB versions
- Loadspace is square and will take two Europallets…
- …cargo area well equipped, with flush lighting and plastic floor protector
- Cargo floor is very low, to minimise back strain when loading up
- Solid on the road, thanks to new bi-link independent rear suspension
- This can be fine-tuned to suit the sort of loads you carry
- Payload of 750kg is class-leading; loadspace up with sector best
- Big rear door handles allow one-finger access and 180 degree opening
What’s not?
- High-roof version is an option only on SWB Doblo Cargo…
- …LWB Maxi is low-roof only…
- …otherwise Fiat fears Doblo will take sales from larger Scudo
- Despite all the pockets and bins, there’s no mobile phone pocket
What you need to Know
| P11D Value: | £12,895 ex-VAT |
| Monthly Rental: * | £245 + VAT |
| What will it be worth: ** | £n/a |
| GVW: | 2,060kg |
| Payload: | 750kg |
| Loadspace Volume: | 3.4cu m |
| Basic Loadspace Dimensions: | 1,8200mm long x 1,714mm wide x 1,305mm high |
| Engine: | 1.6 16v MultiJet turbo diesel, 6spd gearbox |
| CO2 Emissions: | 136g/km |
| Power/torque: | 105bhp/290Nm |
| Economy: | 54.3mpg |
*Monthly contract hire rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
** Trade value of van if purchased after three years and 60,000 miles.
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Business Van Manager Road Test Rating
A lot of thought has gone into this van. The attention to detail is remarkable – it’s very hard to find faults. It looks much better than the old Doblo, and has been improved in almost every department – payload, loadspace, drivability, comfort and fuel economy. New 1.6-litre diesel is excellent, too, and stop & start system helps boost fuel economy to 54.3mpg, and CO2 to 136g/km. In a very competitive sector of the van market, Fiat Doblo Cargo is right up there with the best.
