The latest evolution of the FIAT Ducato has been unveiled by FIAT Professional.

This is the sixth generation of this successful LCV, which has notched up 2.6 million sales since it was first launched in 1981. 

Its new exterior style brings sophisticated ‘car design’ to the light commercial vehicle segment, conveying a strong sense of dynamism, quality, safety and robustness. The all-new front end features new DRL headlamps, with optional LEDs,  and a bold new grille design, available in satin silver or piano black, as well as a new three-part front bumper which helps to reduce repair costs. A new bonnet, skid plate and new alloy wheels complete the revised exterior style.

Inside, the new FIAT Ducato offers two cabin environments – Classic or Techno– offering different levels of refinement and elegance. New seats offer car-like comfort levels on all models, while other enhancements include large new cup holders and a new, segment-exclusive Multifunction Tablet Holder which can safely secure any one of a variety of devices such as smartphones and tablets, as well as normal pads of A4 paper. 

With the new Ducato, FIAT Professional has worked to reduce emissions and improve economy by around 10 percent across the Euro 5+ engine range. The entry-level 2.3 MultiJet II 110hp claims emissions as low as 170g/km and a fuel economy figure of 6.4L/100km. The 2.3 MultiJet II 130, which produces 130hp and 320Nm, and the 2.3 litre MultiJet II 150, with 150hp and 350 Nm, both return even better economy and emissions figures when equipped with optional Start&Stop – just 164g/km and 6.2L/100km for both engines.

At the heavy end of the range, the 3.0 MultiJet Power 180, with 180hp and 400Nm of torque, has CO2 emissions of 203g/km and returns 7.7L/100km. All models are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, while the ComfortMatic transmission is available on all but the entry-level 2.3-litre unit. Further improvements to efficiency and running costs have been gained by working on kerb weight reduction and increased payload through, for example, the use of composite materials in the rear suspension.

The new FIAT Ducato now boasts the best Gross Vehicle Weight (up to 4.25 tonnes); best weight on the rear axle (up to 2.5t) and best van payload (up to 2.1t) of the ‘single wheel’ segment.

Finally, the new Ducato from FIAT Professional offers the widest front-wheel-drive range on the market: with 10,000 variants available across its commercial vehicle, passenger transport and conversions chassis versions. Within the van range, you can choose from between eight different load capacities, ranging from 8 to 17 m³, four lengths and three different heights. Five lengths are offered for the chassis cabs, one more than the current range.

Market-specific details and pricing for the Irish FIAT Ducato range will be announced shortly.