Engine: 1.4-Ll petrol, 75hp1159Nm;1 .3-lit dieseL 75hp/19UNrn; 1.4-lit diesel, 70h
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p/160N m Transmission: FWD, 5-spd man, 5-spd semi-auto GVW:1,680-1,700kg Load volume: 2.5m3 Creating a viable new niche in the van market is an achievement, but Fiat and its partner PSA (Citroen/Peugeot) appear to have pulled it off With a 2.5m2 cargo box and atop payload capacity of 610kg, their newcomer slots neatly between hatchback car-derived vans such as Ford's Fiesta and larger models such as the latest Citroen Berlingo/Peugeot Partner.
Ideal for short-haul urban delivery work, but no slouch on rural routes, it is avai able with a passenger seat that folds right the way down so the cargo area can be extended. The cab is roomier and more appealing than one might expect at first glance.
Engines include a frugal 1.3 (Fiat) and 1.4 (PSA) diesels, with the former offering a marginally more satisfactory driving experience. Al three models suffer from a rather choppy ride,
A semi-automatic gearbox can be specified at no extra charge, but be careful, ills somewhat unbiddable at manoeuvring speeds.