New Fiat Van Sales Brochure :: Fiat Ducato Van
Reliable, innovative, untiring, with an extraordinary loading capacity and 25 years’ experience: Ducato is the partner you have been looking for.
VERSIONS
A range serving any purpose. Fiat Ducato for goods transport is a dependable and versatile ally. Compact and easy to handle, it can be had in a variety of versions tailor made for any type of goods: Panelled van, Glazed Combi van and Dropside Truck with body, with either standard cab or crew cab.
It has been designed to offer maximum comfort and power at minimum operating costs down to the smallest detail: from the styling of the body that exalts the vehicle’s functional characteristics, to the wide, luminous cab, offering car-like comfort, not to mention its appreciable loading capacity.
Pannelled Van
Made to measure for your job. Ducato van is practical, sturdy and nimble, with car-like comfort. At the same time it is a top performer, fuel pinching and with an outstanding loading capacity. Front drive by means of the transversely mounted engine enables you to take full advantage of load space and at the same time ensures excellent road-holding and superior safety and handling characteristics.
The Ducato Van is available in an extremely rich choice of panelled versions.
You can choose from 7 different volumes, from 8 to 17 m3, 3 wheelbase options, 4 lengths, 3 interior heights, from 1662 mm in standard roof models to a maximum of 2172 mm; 5 GVWs (3000, 3300, 3500 kg, Maxi 3500 and 4000 kg) with a payload, including the driver, ranging from 1000 kg to 2000 kg; 2 Gross Vehicle Weight Classses – Ducato and Ducato MAXI.
Dropside Truck
One project, many solutions Ideal for each and every goods transport need, Ducato single cab with body offers you a full and flexible range: … models, 5 body sizes, and 4 wheelbase lengths, plus a choice of 3 engines.
Finally, the range includes 5 payload/GVW options: 3000, 3300, 3500 kg, Maxi 3500 and 4005 kg.
Crew Cab Dropside Truck
A reliable investment. Ducato crew cab dropside truck is what you need to carry your crew to the job site together with the goods.
Strong and flexible, it is available in 2 wheelbase versions, 2 body sizes, 2 GVWs (3500kg and Maxi 4000kg), and 2 engines.
LOADING CAPACITY
Beyond all limits. The loading capacity of the Ducato is at the apex of this vehicle class, with a payload of up to 2000 kg and 17 m3 effective volume, modulated over a range predisposed to meet any transport need.
Together with great accessibility and outstanding ease of loading, it makes the Ducato into an untiring workmate.
Pannelled Van
A loadful of work On van versions, a square, projection-free loading compartment is unusually spacious.
Effective interior length is 2670 mm in short wheelbase versions, 3120 mm in medium wheelbase versions and 3705 mm in those with a long wheelbase.
Effective interior height is 1662 mm in standard roof versions, 1932 mm in high roof versions, 2172 mm in those with extra high roof.
The interior width of the loading compartment is 1870 mm, distance between wheel arches is 1422 mm - the longest in this vehicle class - and payload including the driver ranges from 1000 to 1650 kg, while Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ranges from 3000 to 3500 kg and volume from 8 to 13 m3.
Only 530 mm from the ground, load space ensures optimal accessibility, also thanks to the sliding side doors, one or two, that may be up to 125 cm wide.
The rear door has two full height leaves: with the doors open, each cm of height from the floor to the ceiling is effective space for loading/unloading the goods: you can stow goods and pallets over 2 m high. The door leaves open to 90° and 180°. Rear doors opening to 270° can be had on request.
Options include two types of bulkhead, one fully panelled and covered with sound-absorbent material, the other is fitted with a sliding glass panel opening onto the load space.
Dropside Truck
Watch your space. The loading compartment area ranges from 5.7 to 8.5 m2, and payload including the driver ranges from 1100 to 1600 kg.
The loading floor is lined with non-slip material, ensuring great resistance to abrasion during daily loading/unloading operations: this has been achieved through the use of choice Scandinavian wood treated with phenolic resins. The boards consist of light-weight aluminium sections.
Crew Cab Dropside Truck
Sturdiness and loading capacity. For team work, the Ducato Truck offers a crew cab. The cab can accommodate up to 7 people in full comfort. Ducato dropside truck - available in 1 wheelbase, 2 lengths, 2 body sizes and 2 GVW 3500kg and 4000kg.
The innovative technologies and special materials used in the construction of the body optimise further the appreciable sturdiness and loading capacity of the truck.
The body has a loading floor area of between 5.9 and 6.9 m2 and features a floor lining panel made of choice Scandinavian floor treated with phenolic resins ensuring high resistance to abrasion during day-to-day loading/unloading operations. The boards are in aluminium.
Maxi
If your workload increases, Ducato becomes Maxi. The models in the Ducato range are able to handle any transport need and even tasks that may appear extraordinary become quite ordinary. People having exceptional requirements can rely on the Ducato Maxi.
The figures associated with this model speak for themselves: 16” wheels and tyres, gross vehicle weight (GVW) of between 3500 and 4000 kg, payload from 1400 to 2000 kg, load space from 13 to 17 m3.
With these dimensions, the Ducato Maxi enables you to cope with the problems arising from bulky and oversized goods. Depending on the versions, interior length can be 4 m and over!
Specially designed suspension makes the vehicle sturdy and reliable, with excellent driveability and great comfort.
Ducato Maxi is also available in dropside truck versions as well as Conversion versions (particularly suitable for superstructures designed to carry heavy loads mostly concentrated on the rear axle).
ENGINES
New force for labour. More power, higher torque, enhanced performances and improved fuel economy. It might seem somewhat contradictory, but this is what the Ducato engine technology is about. Three new Multijet 16 valve Common Rail engines featuring electronically managed high pressure injection.
Power output ranges from the 100 bhp of the 2.2 to the 120 bhp of the 2.3, up to the 157 bhp of the 3.0 Power.
All the engines are clean and environment-friendly (Euro 4), are mated to new 5- and 6-speed gearboxes and deliver high torque at low revs (250 to 400 Nm), for sparkling pickup, great driving pleasure, optimal comfort and, first and foremost, fuel economy.
Innovative mechanical parts and technologies made it possible to have longer maintenance intervals: oil change is required every 28,000 miles (25,000 miles for the 2.2 engine).
2.2 100 Multijet
Displacement 2198 cc
100 bhp at 2900 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 rpm
Characterised by fuel economy and great responsiveness, this engine is the ideal answer for use in city traffic.
It is characterised by 4 cylinders in line, with 16 valves and a 5-speed gearbox, a max. power output of 100 bhp at 2900 rpm and a peak torque of 25.5 kgm at 1500 rpm.
The 2.2 Multijet is also characterised by its low weight (only 180 kg), making for improved fuel economy and, above all, a higher payload, GVW being the same. Longer maintenance intervals: oil change is required every 25,000 miles and the timing chain is for life.
2.3 120 Multijet
Displacement 2287 cc
120 bhp at 3600 rpm
320 Nm at 2000 rpm
The new engine has been improved in many respects resulting in improved performances and higher torque, as well as lower running costs and greater profitability.
The 2.3 120 bhp Multijet has been designed for a long service life (190,000 miles) and significantly longer maintenance intervals: oil and filter have to be changed every 28,000 miles (5.5 lit. of oil) and the timing belt needs replacing every 150,000 miles.
Thanks to the Multijet injection system, the engine delivers a max. power output of 120 bhp at 3600 rpm and a peak torque of 32.6 kgm at 2000 rpm, with a constant torque curve from 2000 to 2800 rpm.
These significant figures make the 2.3 Multijet into the ideal answer for mixed use: sturdy and with excellent performances, nimble in traffic, brilliant over long distances, it is perfect for the transport of people and the distribution of goods in a local area. Torque is so high it endows the vehicle with excellent pickup even on a heavy load.
The new engine adopts a cast-iron engine block base with built-in bearings resulting in minimised vibration. The glow plugs, placed directly in the combustion chamber, are controlled by the ECU and make it possible to achieve a drastic reduction in pre-heating time thereby reducing the stress the engine is exposed to in cold-starting.
3.0 160 Multijet POWER
Displacement 2999 cc
157 bhp at 3500 rpm
400 Nm at 1700 rpm
This is the most powerful engine equipping the Ducato, with a displacement of 2999 cc, a max. power output of 157 bhp at 3500 rpm and outstanding peak torque: an amazing 40.8 kgm which is virtually constant from 1700 through 2500 rpm.
This outstanding flexibility ensures great driveability and muted running. The 3.0 delivering 157 bhp is the ideal choice for people who seek power, torque and pickup. Strong and versatile, in any situation if offers the highest degree of safety, thanks to a huge reserve of torque always available to the driver to draw upon at an instant’s notice. From the transport of bulky goods over long distances to the transport of valuables, from leisure time pursuits (campers and motor homes) to passenger transport, with any body configuration and any GVW, the new engine always ensures maximum productivity, performances and silent operation.
Each component has been designed to carry heavy loads over long distances; for instance, the timing chain is for life and the oil and filter change interval is 28,000 miles. The 3.0 Multijet Power needs no topping up between one oil change and the next.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
COMFORT & DESIGN
Styled by business needs. Signed by the Fiat Styling Centre, the design of the New Ducato has a streamlined appearance evoking the dynamism of high-speed trains. Italian style goes hand in hand with a rational, down-to-earth approach. Each and every design detail meets specific functionality and performance requirements.
The front bumper is a major element in the new design of the Ducato: strong, protective, wraparound, it consists of 3 parts that can be replaced individually if they get damaged in a crash, making for lower running costs.
Original and distinctive, the great headlamps make up a light cluster with a truly advanced look, projecting in the upward direction the dynamic lines of the front section. Their high position makes for optimised lighting and a reduced risks of their being damaged in the event of crash. The design of the front section, so compact and modern, expresses determination.
The vehicle sides feature clean lines and plenty of room for vehicle personalisation. Specially striking are the side mouldings that protect the bodyshell against small bumps.
The design of the rear section, with squared lines and the bumper connected to the side mouldings, gets across an impression of great sturdiness; distinctive, squared traits contribute to improved linearity and load space.
Inside, we find a car-like environment: the cab was fashioned with comfort as the prior consideration. The new inclination of the steering-wheel, the facia-mounted gearshift lever, the instruments legible at a glance and controls that can be readily reached and activated, make the driving comfortable and relaxing.
The driver’s seat can be adjusted longitudinally, for height and backseat inclination: the entire cab has been designed to welcome people of any build and to enable them to work most effectively.
Storage compartments, pockets, supports, writing boards and drawers help you to organise and keep at hand your documents and all the items you may need in your daily life, making the cab into a veritable mobile office.
To make the cab even more habitable, the engineering team worked on acoustic and vibration aspects to stop, absorb and dampen any noise or jolt directly at the source through ad hoc improvements to the suspension setup, the engines and the bodyshell, as well as through sound-proofing treatments. The results obtained are brilliant: interior noise in the Ducato cockpit is comparable to that of a medium-sized car.
Moreover, onboard climate is always ideal, thanks to a system designed for optimal distribution of air flows and the available of two climate control options (manual and automatic) and three extra heater configurations. Moreover, a reflecting windshield can also be had on request: it uses a laminated glass pane enclosing an invisible film of metal oxides that reflects a proportion of the solar energy, thereby reducing the heat that penetrates into the cockpit.
INNOVATIONS
Technology in your service. Thanks to avant-garde technological solutions, Fiat Ducato makes your workday easier and safer.
Ultrasound parking sensors* give out a warning sound if there is an obstacle in the way when you are backing up, and a rear-mounted camera* makes parking easy in any circumstances by showing the area at the back of the vehicle on the display mounted on the oddments tray. With the Cruise Control* you can set and keep the desired speed. The windshield wipers and the lights are turned on automatically by rain sensors and twilight sensors*.
With Blue&Me™* you can make and take calls hands-free with your Bluetooth® cell phone without taking your eyes off the road and without having to put on annoying earphones.
Created by Fiat in collaboration with Microsoft®, Blue&Me™ can also be used to connect electronic devices such as different digital music players (MP3, WMA and Wave), enabling you to listen to your favourite music from the vehicle’s audio system.
Among the devices making for enhanced onboard wellbeing we should also mention the self-levelling rear suspension*, ensuring great comfort and stability in any loading condition. During loading/unloading operations, they make it possible to lower the rear loading threshold by another 7 cm.
* available on request
SAFETY
Safety travels by Ducato. 20000 hours of structural design work, 120 crash tests, hundreds of tests on components and subassemblies: these figures shed some light on the efforts made to increase even further the superior safety standards of the Ducato.
The vehicle has been designed to absorb small impacts most effectively. Occupant safety in the event of a crash is guaranteed by diversified bodyshell stiffness and a non deformable cockpit structure.
All seats* are equipped with three-point belts.
The dual stage driver airbag is supplied as standard.
Options include a 120 lit. passenger airbag - which will also protect a person seated in the centre of the two-seater bench -, side bags and window bags making for total protection.
Safety also means prevention. Even from this point of view, Ducato is at the forefront. The split circuit braking system with 4 disks is fitted with ABS with EBD.
The ESP, available on request, steps in to control vehicle swerving in critical conditions, e.g., when manoeuvring to avoid a sudden obstacle, and includes the Hill-Holder, to start on an incline without having to pull the handbrake, the HBA for increased braking force in panic braking, and the LAC (Load Adaptive Control), which monitors the conditions of the load so as to calibrate and optimise the operation of the ABS, the ASR and the ESP.
* Except for the central rear seats in crew cab versions.
STRONG POINTS
Efficient
Ducato is even more efficient in terms of versatility and transport capacity, spacious interior, enhanced engine power and fuel economy.
Versatility and transport capacity:
GVW of up to 4 tons;
2 vehicle ranges with 3.5 ton GVW: Ducato and Ducato Maxi with best in class load on the rear axle of up to 2400 kg.
2 Gross Vehicle Weight classes – Ducato and Ducato MAXI.
Roomy interior:
with its load space from 8 to 17m3 Ducato is best in class among light commercial vehicles with front drive.
Record-setting interior dimensions: interior length up to 4.1 m and interior width of 1870 mm.
Enhanced engine power and fuel economy:
Multijet Euro 4 engines from 100 to 157 bhp, equipped with 5- and 6-speed gearboxes;
peak torque of up to 400 Nm – a record in this vehicle class;
oil change every 28,000 miles (25,000 miles on 2.2 Multijet engine).
Easy
Ducato is even easier to drive and easier to load, thanks to a host of new features.
Easy to drive front drive architecture, bodyshell with great torsional stiffness, specific suspension setup for improved handling, road-handling and driving comfort; longer cab and longer lengthwise travel and inclination of the seat; more vertical steering-wheel ensuring a car-like driving position; variable servo power steering to facilitate parking by reducing the effort on the steering-wheel to about half compared to ordinary power steering, supplied as standard on range topping versions.
Easy to load the rear door is from 1520 to 2030 mm high, depending on the version – a best in class value;
the distance between wheel arches reaches 1422 mm – unparalleled in this vehicle class;
the low loading threshold at rear, only 53 cm from the ground, can be reduced further thanks to the innovative self-levelling suspension, down to 46 cm – another record in this class.
Reliable
Ducato’s high safety standards have been improved even further. 20 thousand hours of structural design work, 120 crash tests, hundreds of tests on components and subassemblies: the figures speak for themselves.
In terms of safety Ducato gives you as standard 4 disk brakes on all versions, ABS with EBD and driver airbag.
On request, you can rely on the ASR, ESP with LAC (Adaptive Load Control) function, Hill Holder and HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistance).
For up to date information on any van, call Steve Hill on 01782 599 600 or email stevehill@plattsgarage.com
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