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Fiat's latest generation Doble) Cargo I van; claimed to be 97% new.
We like
Second-generation multijet engines; excellent road holding and ride thanks to new suspension; class-leading payload and load volume; excellent level of standard equipment including stop/start engine technology.
We're not sure
It's a competitive field, with M's Caddy and Ford's bullet-proof Transit Connect firmly established, not to mention Citroen's Berl ingo,
We think
Fiat's pulled out the stops with the new Doblo. From the class-leading payload to the high level of standard equipment and the sublime road manners, ifs put together a vehicle that makes sense on many fronts servicing and whole-life costs are also impressive.
We would reserve comment on the styling, which has been compromised somewhat due to its alternative role as an MPV. But get past the aesthetic and Fiat has produced a van that has the potential to not only match, but beat the likes of VW's Caddy and Ford's Connect,