FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 December 2005
REVISED DOBLÒ RANGE IN UK
A new Fiat Doblò range has just gone on sale in the UK, featuring extensively revised
styling, further interior refinement, upgraded specifications, improved functionality and
significant performance enhancements achieved through the most comprehensive
engine range available in its category.
Doblò has sold over 150,000 units in Europe since going on sale at the end of 2000. The
model has achieved great popularity due to its outstanding practicality, flexibility and
comfort, together with class-leading interior dimensions.
Priced from £9595-£11,995 on-the-road, the new range continues to represent
outstanding value for money. No other competitor rivals the Doblò Dynamic
specification in offering air conditioning, radio/CD player and 15” alloy wheels as
standard. And no other competitor offers a 7-seat version to rival the Doblò Family, still
the best value MPV on the UK market. Moreover, the Doblò is unique in offering a
High Roof version, making it ideal for use as a Taxi, or Motability vehicle.
Three brand new engines make their first appearance in the new Doblò range, which
now features two 1.4 8v petrol and two 1.3 16v MultiJet turbodiesel versions, with
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two 105bhp and three 120bhp 1.9 MultiJet turbodiesel versions completing the nine
model line-up. All four powerplants are mated to 5-speed manual transmissions.
The previous 1.2 65bhp petrol engine has been replaced by a spirited, 77bhp 1.4 litre
FIRE unit, whilst Fiat Auto’s highly successful 105bhp 1.9 litre MultiJet turbodiesel
with common rail technology is augmented by a more powerful variant equipped with a
variable geometry Garrett turbocharger which boosts power output to 120bhp.
Fiat’s 1.3 litre 16v MultiJet turbodiesel is the smallest and most advanced second
generation common rail direct injection turbodiesel in the world. This state-of-the-art
powerplant  a 1248cc, 4-cylinder in-line unit with a bore of 69.8mm and stroke of
82mm  features twin overhead camshafts, a chain driven timing system, hydraulic
tappets, a cast iron crankcase with an aluminium base, steel crankshaft and connecting
rods, and an aluminium cylinder head. It develops 85bhp and an impressive 200Nm of
torque at only 1750rpm.
Start-up times, exhaust smoke and fuel consumption are all significantly reduced, noise
levels and vibration are lowered to ensure a quieter drive and improved passenger
comfort, whilst emissions are also greatly reduced.
Both 1.3 16v and 1.9 8v MultiJet turbodiesels now incorporate a maintenance-free
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), whilst the entire new Doblò range is readily compliant
with EURO 4 emissions requirements.
The new Fiat Doblò features extensive styling enhancements, combining an enhanced
visual flair which instantly identifies it as the latest addition to the Fiat family with a
proven sturdiness and protective solidity. The revised front end weds functionality with
a distinctive personality, featuring prominent dual-barrel headlamp clusters
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mounted above generous, practical, scuff-resistant bumpers. A purposeful new deep V
grille design runs full height between the bonnet and a large, aerodynamic front air dam
which incorporates integral fog lamps.
At the sides, the practicality of large sliding doors and particularly generous glazing
–including an extra-deep front door window to aid low speed manoeuvring, is further
enhanced by enlarged protective rubbing strips. At the rear, new high visibility, two
tone, vertical tail lamp clusters frame a practical, full height, top hinged tailgate, whilst
a new rear bumper design now houses built-in reflectors and optional parking sensors.
At 4250mm long, 1720mm wide and 1818mm in height, the new Doblò is 90mm
longer, 10mm wider and 10mm higher than its predecessor, yet it retains the compact
dimensions essential to urban practicality. The new Doblò can seat five people in
comfort – two large sliding doors allied to raised seating positions making it particularly
easy for passengers to climb in and out – whilst offering abundant luggage space; a class
leading 750 litres to parcel shelf level. The back seats may also be folded down to create
a massive 3000 litres of loadspace, allowing the new Fiat to carry bulky sports or leisure
equipment when used for recreation, or large quantities of merchandise when used on
business.
The availability of a 7-seat family version further reinforces the versatility of the Doblò
range, with the addition of a third row of passenger accommodation in the form of a
sliding, foldable bench seat. Offered with a new, more powerful, 85bhp version of Fiat
Auto’s groundbreaking 1.3 litre 16v MultiJet turbodiesel, or a 120bhp version of the
renowned 1.9 litre 8v MultiJet powerplant, the Doblò Family remains the most
affordable 7-seater MPV in the UK market today.
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In addition, and unique to this market segment, Doblò can be specified as a High Roof
version, this format offering capacious interior volume and making the new Fiat ideal
for use as a Motability vehicle, or in the rapidly expanding taxi market.
Already acclaimed for its spacious interior, comfortable seats, first class driving
ergonomics and exceptional all-round visibility, the new Doblò further benefits from
enlarged door trim panels and a revised dashboard finish featuring dark grey upper, and
pale grey lower sections. In addition, on-board practicality has been further improved
with the addition of a new, full-width shelf over the windscreen. The Doblò is available
in a range of four new cloth upholstery trims and 12 exterior colours, including nine
metallic finishes.
The new Fiat Doblò is on sale here in three specification levels – Active, Family and
Dynamic – and offers comprehensive standard equipment. Active versions include
electric front windows, remote central locking, driver and passenger airbags, a height
adjustable driver’s seat and armrest, 60:40 split/folding rear seats with a central, 3-point
seatbelt, three rear head restraints, a stereo radio/cassette, ABS with EBD, Follow Me
Home headlamps, and larger, 15” wheels.
Family versions boast the same specification as Active models, with the addition of two
extra seats with 3-point seatbelts, front fog lights and colour coded bumpers. Over and
above the Active specification, Dynamic models feature air conditioning, a stereo
radio/CD player, front fog lights, colour coded bumpers and 15” alloy wheels, a
standard specification unmatched by any competitor in this market segment.
An options list carefully considered to both enhance life on board and further improve
the new Doblò's flexibility includes a unique high roof version, glazed double rear
doors, front seat side airbags, heated electric door mirrors, roof bars, a reverse
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parking sensor, air conditioning, a radio/CD player and CONNECT Nav + – Fiat Auto's
unique communications system which is the most advanced infotelematic package on
the market. CONNECT NAV+ comes with a wide, 7", full colour active matrix display
screen, and offers a map navigation system, atlas function and voice activated
commands for the telephone and a voice memo.
Fiat Doblò range and OTR Pricing
Description
CO2*
Doblò 1.4 8v Active
174
Doblò 1.3 16v MultiJet Active
Ins.
Basic Price
VAT
Total
OTR
4
£7,784.68
£1,362.32
Retail
Charges
£9,147.00
£448
£9,595
145
4
£8,495.32
£1,486.68
£9,982.00
£413
£10,395
Doblò 1.4 8v Dynamic
174
5
£8,550.64
£1,496.36
£10,047.00
£448
£10,495
Doblò 1.9 MultiJet 105 Active
153
5
£8,733.62
£1,528.38
£10,262.00
£433
£10,695
Doblò 1.9 MultiJet 120 Active
Doblò 1.3 16v MultiJet Family
160
5
£9,074.04
£1,587.96
£10,662.00
£433
£11,095
145
4
£9,176.17
£1,605.83
£10,782.00
£413
£11,195
Doblò 1.9 MultiJet 105 Dynamic
153
6
£9,499.57
£1,662.43
£11,162.00
£433
£11,595
Doblò 1.9 MultiJet 120 Family
160
5
£9,754.89
£1,707.11
£11,462.00
£433
£11,895
Doblò 1.9 MultiJet 120 Dynamic
160
6
£9,840.00
£1,722.00
£11,562.00
£433
£11,995
Group
OTR
*standard roof
Brief Technical Specifications:
1.4 Fire 8v:
Capacity:
Power:
Torque:
Timing gear:
Fuel system:
Top speed:
0-62 mph:
1368 cc, 4 cylinders in-line
77 bhp @ 6000 rpm
85 lb.ft (114 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
SOHC
Electronic MPI with phased sequential
injection, returnless system
92 mph
17 seconds
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Official fuel consumption:
Urban:
Extra-urban:
Combined:
30.7 mpg
44.8
38.2
CO2 g/km:
174
1.3 MultiJet 16v
Capacity:
1248 cc, 4 cylinders in-line
Power:
85 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
Timing gear:
147 lb.ft (200 Nm) @ 1750 rpm
DOHC
Fuel system:
Common rail direct injection with MultiJet electronic
engine control system, turbocharger with intercooler
97 mph
16.4 seconds
Top speed:
0-62 mph:
Official fuel consumption;
Urban:
42.2
Extra-urban:
Combined:
CO2 g/km:
58.9
51.4
145
1.9 MultiJet 105
Capacity:
Power:
Torque:
Timing gear:
1910 cc, 4 cylinders in-line
105 bhp @ 4000 rpm
147.lb.ft (200 Nm) @ 1750 rpm
SOHC
Fuel system:
Common rail direct injection with MultiJet
electronic engine control system, turbocharger with
intercooler
Top speed:
0-62 mph:
102 mph
13.3 seconds
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Official fuel consumption:
Urban:
Extra-urban:
Combined:
37.7 mpg
58.9 mpg
48.7 mpg
CO2 g/km:
153
1.9 MultiJet 120
Capacity:
1910 cc, 4 cylinders in -line
Power:
120 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
Timing gear:
147.lb.ft (200 Nm) @ 1750 rpm
SOHC
Fuel system:
Common rail direct injection with MultiJet electronic
engine control system, turbocharger with intercooler
110 mph
12.2 seconds
Top speed:
0-62 mph:
Official fuel consumption;
Urban:
Extra-urban:
Combined:
CO2 g/km:
37.7 mpg
54.3 mpg
46.3 mpg
160
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For further information please contact:
PETER NEWTON Public Relations Director
or
PUNEET JOSHI Press Officer
Fiat Auto (UK) Limited
Tel: 01753 511431
Fax: 01753 516871
E-mail addresses: peter.newton@fiat.com/puneet.joshi@fiat.com
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