Fiat Doblo test drive since 2010 minivan
Fiat Doblo. Two brand new "Dublon"
Fiat Doblo. Price in Europe: from 12 350. On sale: since February 2010 Meet: New Fiat Doblo. A car consisting of space. Spaces that are pleasant to divide with friends or household. Life space for travel lovers with a large company. Big car partner for recreation and work
A machine created for those who appreciate functionality and comfort can accommodate seven people. Much attention is paid to safety, efficiency and environmental indicators.
Compared to the predecessor, which was dispersed around the light of about one million pieces, the new model was completely modernized in style, engines and technical characteristics. She became the best in the class in capacity and purity of the exhaust. A new platform, a record in the segment of 2755 mm, which allowed to increase the size of the passenger compartment, the Multijet engine with a capacity of 90 liters, to achieve this result. with. With a working volume of 1.3 liters, throwing only 129 g of CO2 per kilometer of run, an extensive list of safety tools included in standard equipment and a high -modular interior with seats that can be folded and removed.
Outwardly, the new Doblo is made in the now fashionable style of Cutting Edge (cutting edge). The central shield of the radiator cladding and side bumpers are integrated into the front of the body, creating a feeling of reliable protection. The front end looks unusual, but also attractive. Large protruding wheel arches and sloping sides emphasize strength and dynamics. The lifting back door speaks of both the solid capacity of the luggage compartment, and the convenience of loading and unloading. Huge rear lights are not only an element of security, but also a successful designer technique.
The functionality of the salon did not prevent it from making it attractive and friendly thanks to the selected combination of colors, materials and decoration elements.
The new Fiat Doblo can still be equipped with one of the four engines: 95 -horsepower gasoline or Multijet diesel engine with a capacity of 90, 105 or 135 liters. with. Later, the Natural Power engine (natural force) that consumes gasoline and methane, and another diesel engine that is aggregated with the Dualogic gearbox, will be offered.
All engines provide decent dynamics of the car, have a low noise level. It is small and the cost of their operation, including fuel costs and maintenance. They are reliable and friendly to the environment. EURO 4 and Euro 5 are offered. Start-stop system is included in standard equipment.
To ensure optimal dynamic qualities, comfort and active safety on any road surface and at any load, the machine was equipped with a number of mechanical new products, including a two -step rear suspension that allows various settings depending on the operating conditions of the car. The list of electronic devices is also impressive. This is primarily ABS with the electronic distribution of the EBD brake force and the ESP electronic stabilization program, supplemented in the standard configuration of the Hill-Holder system, which helps the driver when touched from the place on the slope.
In addition to traditional passive safety tools, energy -absorbing body zones and anterior airbags appeared in the form of front side pillows that protect both the head and the chest of the rider. Comfort of the traveling is provided by an automatic climatic installation that serves including the rear row of seats, cruise control, parking sensors, a built-in telephone system Hads-Free and satellite navigator.
Simultaneously with the new Fiat Doblo, the production of Doblo Cargo has begun. Compared to predecessors, the beginner has an increased cargo compartment. Licking lateral and huge, from roof to bumper, the rear doors will not create problems during loading and unloading. The parameters and characteristics of the machine are called record. Judge the internal length to 2.2 m, the internal width between the wheel arches 1.23 m, the compartment volume is from 3.4 to 4.2 m3, the carrying capacity is from 750 to 1000 kg. And at the same time, fuel consumption (with a 1.3 multijet diesel) at 4.8 l/100 km provides a margin of up to 1250 km at one gas station.
7 body options are offered to choose from: a van with a long and short base, a high van, a 5-seater combi with a short and long base and a completely new short and long chassis with a lowered frame for installing special equipment (a fireproof van, a cargo platform, a self-singing body.
etc.).
Author: Vladimir Zabobshchikov
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [April 2010]