2010 Fiat Doblo Details Released

Italian manufacturer Fiat released yesterday details on the new Fiat Doblo, a model dubbed by the Italians Family Space. As opposed to the previous version, the new Doblo features extensive modifications to the styling, engines and technical specifications. Enough modifications, Fiat says, to make the Doblo the "best in class" both in terms of space and in terms of reduced emissions.

Engine wise, the car is available in one petrol engine and three diesel versions, developing 95 hp (petrol), 90, 105 and 135 hp (diesel). Fiat says a Natural Power engine with dual fuel system (petrol and methane) and an additional diesel engine with Dualogic robotized gearbox will be added later on.

All of the aforementioned units are Euro 4 and Euro 5 compliant, and are available with a Start/Stop system as standard.

The Doblo features bi-link rear suspension, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-holder system, crumple zones, front air bags and front side bags, automatic climate control system with distribution to rear seats, cruise control, parking sensors, a built-in Blue&Me hands-free system and a “Blue&Me TomTom” navigator.

The Doblo will come in 7 different body types: short and long wheelbase van, high top van, short and long wheelbase 5-seater combi and short and long drop-framed.

All will be introduced onto the market starting mid-January 2010. Orders for them however can be submitted starting the end of this month in Italy and starting December in the rest of Europe. Prices will be released closer to the respective dates.