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iat Professional has launched its new-generation Ducato

in Australia, bringing the large van and cab chassis range

up to date with a comprehensive overhaul headlined by a

new powertrain and a raft of advanced technology.

A 3.0L ‘180 Multijet’ turbo-diesel engine is fitted across

the range, producing 130kW of power at 3,500rpm and

400Nm of torque at 1,400rpm – enough for the Italian brand

to boast that Ducato is the now most powerful front-wheel-

drive van in its segment.

The engine is paired with either a six-speed manual gearbox

or a six-speed Comfort-matic robotised clutch-less manual

and returns fuel consumption as low as 7.2L/100km (cab

chassis) on the official combined cycle.

As well as improved efficiency and lower running costs, Fiat

says robustness and reliability, and high-tech features, were

development priorities for the new Ducato.

Body and chassis reinforcements have been made, weight-

saving measures employed (including composite materials in

the rear suspension), braking hardware upgraded to match

the improved performance, and a three-part front bumper

introduced to keep repair costs down.

Among the electronic safety features onboard are traction

and stability control, rollover mitigation, load and centre of

gravity detection, a hill-holder and emergency brake assist. A

reversing camera (vans only), hill-descent control and lane-

departure warning with high-beam recognition are also now

optionally available.

A highlight of the fully refitted three-seater cabin is a new

5" colour touch-screen infotainment system with steering

wheel controls. Other notable inclusions are newly developed

seats, bulkhead with viewing window, air conditioning, cruise

control, twin airbags, power windows/mirrors, Bluetooth

connectivity and rear parking sensors.

In terms of suitability for various trades, Fiat has plenty

of bases covered with the Ducato van range offering three

wheelbase lengths (short/3,000mm, medium/3,450mm and

long/4,035mm), four overall lengths (4,963mm, 5,413mm,

5,998mm and 6,363mm) and two roof heights (low/medium).

This provides for several different cargo load capacities,

from 8m³ through to 15 m³. Payload ranges from 1,560kg to

2,110kg, with GVM between 3,510kg and 4,005kg.

Priced from $44,000 plus on-road costs, the cab chassis has

a 3,800mm wheelbase and 4,005kg GVM.

Van pricing starts from $38,000 for the SWB low-roof, rising to

$40,000 for the MWB low-roof and to $44,000 for the MWB mid-

roof. The Comfort-matic gearbox is fitted standard to the LWB

mid-roof (from $48,000) and the extra-long van (from $52,000).

Fiat

www.fiat.com.au

FIAT DUCATO