Fiat Doblò

Fiat Doblò
Manufacturer Fiat
Production 2000–present
Predecessor Fiat Fiorino
Class Panel van / leisure activity vehicle

The Fiat Doblò is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Italian automaker Fiat since 2000, it was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2000.[1]

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First generation (2000–2010)

First generation
Also called Fiat Panorama
Pyongwha Ppeokkugi
Production 2000–2010
Assembly Bursa, Turkey (Tofaş)
Akçalar, Turkey (Karsan)[2]
Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia (SeverstalAvto)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
(Mekong Auto)
Body style 3-door panel van
4-door panel van
5-door panel van
5-door leisure activity vehicle
Engine 1.2L Fire I4 petrol
1.4L Fire I4 petrol
1.6L I4 petrol
1.6L Natural Power I4 CNG
1.8L E-Torq I4 Flexfuel
1.3L Multijet I4 diesel
1.9L D I4 diesel
1.9L JTD I4 diesel
1.9L Multijet I4 diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,583 mm (101.7 in)
2,963 mm (116.7 in) (Doblò Maxi)
Length 4,158 mm (163.7 in)
4,253 mm (167.4 in) (from 2005)
4,633 mm (182.4 in) (Doblò Maxi)
4,354 mm (171.4 in) (Adventure)[3]
Width from 1,715 mm (67.5 in) to 1,722 mm (67.8 in)
1,763 mm (69.4 in) (Adventure)
Height from 1,818 mm (71.6 in) to 1,831 mm (72.1 in)
2,086 mm (82.1 in) (high roof)
1,957 mm (77.0 in) (Adventure)
Related Fiat Punto
Fiat Palio
Fiat Albea
Fiat Siena
Fiat Strada
Lancia Y

It was first launched to the public in the Netherlands, and received the "2006 International Van of the Year" award by an international jury from 19 countries. In Singapore, a 1.4-litre LAV variant is marketed as the Fiat Panorama in 5 and 7-seater versions.[4]

The Doblò carries a payload of up to 730 kg (1,609 lb), with an interior volume of 3.2 cubic metres (110 cu ft). The Doblò uses platform of Fiat Palio Station Wagon.[1]

It is manufactured by Fiat's Tofaş subsidiary factory in Bursa, Turkey, in Brazil since 2002 and in Russia and Vietnam. Turkish models have an engine range that includes a 1.4-litre petrol, a 1.9-litre MultiJet, and a 16-valve 1.3-litre MultiJet.

In North Korea Pyonghwa Motors produces Doblò branded as its own name Ppeokkugi.[5]

The Facelift version came in autumn 2005, and was restyled with modifications to the front and rear light groups, and the total design of the front part.

Brazilian Doblò

Brazilian Doblòs were initially available with two 16-valve petrol engines, a 1.3-litre Fire and a 1.6-litre Torque. From 2004 to 2009, the only engine available in Brazil was an 8-valve 1.8-litre Powertrain, supplied by General Motors do Brasil. This engine was produced initially in a petrol version and later as flex fuel.

In 2003 Fiat Brazil introduced an off-road 4x2 version called Fiat Doblò Adventure, also with the straight-4 Powertrain 1800 cc engine. It has revised exterior look with bigger bumpers and mouldings and raised ride height 6 cm (2.4 in) and spare wheel on the rear.[6] In 2009, the whole Adventure line (Doblò, Idea, Strada and Palio Weekend) was equipped with a locking differential. The line was rebadged as Adventure Locker. Only in the 2010 model, the Brazilian Doblò and the Doblò Adventure were updated with the 2005 European facelift. Besides the 1.8-litre Powertrain, Doblò is now equipped with a 1.4-litre Fire flex engine.[1] In the 2011 model, the 8-valve 1.8-litre Powertrain engine was replaced by the brand new 16-valve 1.8 litre E-Torq engine, produced by Fiat Powertrain Technologies.[2]

Engines

2000–2006

Model Type Power
1.2 petrol 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp)
1.6 natural power natural gas 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp)
1.9 D diesel 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp)
1.9 JTD diesel 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)

2006–2009

Model Type Power
1.4 petrol 77 PS (57 kW; 76 hp)
1.6 Natural Power (CNG) Natural gas 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp)
1.3 16v Multijet diesel 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp)
1.9 Multijet diesel 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)
1.9 16v Multijet diesel 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp)

Electric versions

Micro-Vett Fiat Doblò has three battery versions:[7]

The vehicle uses a 30 kW (60 kW peak) motor from Ansaldo Electric Drives, that gives 120 km/h (75 mph) top speed.

On October 2, 2007, a 60 day demonstration of the All-Electric Fiat Doblo was begun. The Electric engine is powered by a custom 18 kWh Altairnano high performance NanoSafe(R) battery pack, traveled 300 kilometers (190 mi) in an urban delivery circuit. The custom battery pack was fully recharged in less than ten minutes a total of three times using AeroViroments' high voltage, 125 kW rated, rapid charging system. The vehicle will be driven an estimated total of 7,500 kilometres (4,700 mi) during the 60-day demonstration period, which translates to an annual equivalent use of 45,000 kilometres (28,000 mi).

Second generation (2009–present)

Second generation
Production 2009–present
Assembly Bursa, Turkey (Tofaş)
Body style 2-door chassis cab
3-door panel van
4-door panel van
5-door panel van
5-door leisure activity vehicle
Platform Fiat/GM SCSS platform
Engine 1.4L Fire I4 petrol
1.4L Fire Turbojet I4 CNG
1.3L Multijet I4 diesel
1.6L Multijet I4 diesel
2.0L Multijet I4 diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,755 mm (108.5 in)[8]
Related Fiat Fiorino
Fiat Grande Punto[8]
Fiat Linea
Opel Corsa
Opel Combo
Opel Meriva

The all new Doblò was launched in early 2010 and is built in Turkey by Tofaş. The 2010 Doblò uses new platform which has 2,755-millimetre (108.5 in) wheelbase, 790-litre (28 cu ft) luggage compartment, and low CO2 emissions (129 g/km with the 1.3 Multijet 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) engine).[9] Even though it is not sold in Mexico, the new Doblò will also be sold in North America with Fiat's North American partner Chrysler Group's Ram truck brand, starting from 2012.[9]

As of July 2011 the Doblò is available as a pickup called the Work Up.[10]

Doblò EV

In February 2010, Tofaş have revealed their development activities on the All-Electric version of their Doblò 2010.[11]

The vehicle itself was also been introduced to press in July 2010, as "The First Commercial Electrical Vehicle Developed in Turkey".[12] It has been also revealed that, Tofaş will be FIAT's development pole for electric light commercial vehicles (LCV).[13] In 1 Millionth Doblo ceremony, Doblo EV was tested by press and Turkish Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nihat Ergün.

References

  1. ^ a b "Fiat Doblò". carsfromitaly.net. http://www.carsfromitaly.net/fiat/index.html. Retrieved 2009-11-20. 
  2. ^ "Akçalar Fabrikası". Üretim Tesisleri. Karsan. 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-07-07. http://web.archive.org/web/20100707095158/http://www.karsan.com.tr/hakkimizda/detay.aspx?SectionID=cKEuUJY2Eg8%2BKgPaFbRfrg%3D%3D&ContentId=jWJo3bZLqKlFoQbe7mTvMQ%3D%3D.  (Turkish)
  3. ^ "Doblò Adventure". jipemania.com. http://jipemania.com/newsd/0310/Doblo%20Adventure.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-04.  (Portuguese)
  4. ^ "Fiat Panorama". fiat.com.sg. Archived from the original on 2007-12-30. http://web.archive.org/web/20071230062000/http://www.fiat.com.sg/panorama_carinfo.asp. Retrieved 2008-01-04. 
  5. ^ "Pyonghwa Motors, Unification Church Do a Deal". rickross.com. http://www.rickross.com/reference/unif/unif208.html. Retrieved 2008-01-04. 
  6. ^ "25.09.2003 FIAT BRAZIL INTRODUCE OFF-ROAD DOBLÒ ADVENTURE". italiaspeed.com. http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/new_models_2003/doblo_adventure/doblo_adventure.html. Retrieved 2008-01-04. 
  7. ^ "Micro-Vett SpA veicoli elettrici". Micro-vett.it. 2009-06-30. http://www.micro-vett.it. Retrieved 2009-11-19. 
  8. ^ a b "17.12.2009 NEW MODEL: NUOVA FIAT DOBLÒ & DOBLÒ CARGO". www.italiaspeed.com/2009/cars. http://www.italiaspeed.com/2009/cars/fiat_professional/12/new_model_doblo_cargo/1712.html. Retrieved 2009-12-18. 
  9. ^ a b "16.11.2009 New MODEL: NEW Fiat Doblò Cargo/Panorama". italiaspeed.com/2009/cars. http://www.italiaspeed.com/2009/cars/fiat/11/new_doblo/1611.html. Retrieved 2009-11-19. 
  10. ^ "Fiat launches the Doblò Work Up.". European Car News. http://europeancarnews.com/2011/07/04/fiat-launches-the-doblo-work-up/. 
  11. ^ "Tofaş, Elektrikli Doblo için Çalışıyor". http://www.patronlardunyasi.com/haber/Tofas-elektrikli-Doblo-icin-calisiyor/78160. http://www.patronlardunyasi.com/haber/Tofas-elektrikli-Doblo-icin-calisiyor/78160. Retrieved 2010-10-15.  (Turkish)
  12. ^ "Ticari Araca ilk Elektrik Doblo EV ile TOFAŞ'tan". http://www.turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/haberdetay.aspx?haberid=455810. http://www.turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/haberdetay.aspx?haberid=455810. Retrieved 2010-10-15.  (Turkish)
  13. ^ "Bursa'dan Dünya'ya Elektrikli Doblo". http://www.radikal.com.tr/Radikal.aspx?aType=RadikalDetay&ArticleID=1010118&CategoryID=80. http://www.radikal.com.tr/Radikal.aspx?aType=RadikalDetay&ArticleID=1010118&CategoryID=80. Retrieved 2010-10-15.  (Turkish)

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