TORINO – Digital, connected, secure and captivating. Here are the ingredients of the New Ducato. And talking about ingredients is no coincidence. Fiat Professional has chosen an exceptional godmother to present the characteristics of the vehicle that has accompanied the work of companies, professionals and craftsmen for 40 years. An “on the road” presentation starring chef Cristina Bowerman, one of the most successful Italian Michelin stars on an international level. She established herself with the Glass Hostaria in Rome, in the heart of Trastevere, a place of transversal research, contamination and courage to overturn the mold. Likewise, the Ducato is new in the wake of a long tradition. The new model combines the characteristics of capacity, volume, efficiency and flexibility of the vehicle with innovations in terms of technology and on-board comfort, safety, performance and connectivity. In the year in which Fiat Professional presented the e-Ducato, the first 100% electric maxi-van, the traditional drive model is also renewed. One of the symbolic vehicles of the world of work, market leader in the segment of light commercial vehicles in Europe in 2020 with approximately 150 thousand units sold with a jump of 8% compared to 2019.
Starting from the outside, there is a recognizable, familiar look, but with a further evolution of the dynamic and elegant style starting from the design of the new floodlights with high performance full LED technology. The optical groups are divided into three parts. The three groups have a technological and modern look, provide 30% more brightness than classic halogen headlights. The upper part is dedicated to the direction indicator, renewed in the style with LED light guide with sliding ignition, an effect permuted by cars for the first time introduced in a commercial vehicle. The renewal of the exterior involves the large grille, and the new skidplates, which are added to the new and iconic Fiat logo which underlines the belonging to the Italian brand for a vehicle produced in the Atessa plant of the Stellantis group. Also new are the colors, such as the launch “Grigio Lanzarote”, which underlines the “adventurous” character of the Ducato for some commercial sectors.
It also improves the quality of life on board and practicality. The vehicle is equipped with keyless entry and go to open and close the cabin and load compartment doors and start the engine without a key. The electric parking brake reduces space in the cabin and makes moving around easier, while the “Eat and Work” passenger seat is a comfortable space to work or have a snack. Technology is not lacking. Ad hoc compartment to wirelessly recharge mobile phones or the double USB type A and C sockets, the 230 V high voltage socket, the heated windscreen with internal electrical resistances for rapid defrosting of the glass. The digital configuration of the internal instrumentation is new, thanks to the Full Digital Cockpit capable of immediately and clearly returning the most useful information and warnings for the journey, from 3D navigation to driving aids, and offers a high degree of flexibility thanks to reconfigurability and to the interaction with the Uconnect infotainment system, to better adapt to the driver’s requests. Screens up to 10.1 “, a complete radio navigation system at the top of the category that incorporates TomTom 3D maps and Apple Car Play / Android Auto interface with wireless system, through which it is possible, with a touch, to access the most important controls Uconnect is the gateway to this world and the Uconnect system that can be enriched at different levels: thanks to Uconnect Services and the Fiat app it will be possible to manage and monitor your vehicle directly from your devices, anywhere. and at any time. There are many services available, starting with My Assistant, which guarantees safety and assistance during various journeys, ensuring geo-localized support in the event of an accident or breakdown. And then My Remote, My Car, My Navigation, My Wifi, My Alert, My Fleet Manager, systems to have everything within reach of your smartphone and voice assistant.
The entire interior design is much more comfortable: redesigned dashboard, new steering wheel and gear knob, new more functional and capacious door panels, automatic climate control, seats with a modern look and new padding offer more space and comfort, reduced diameter steering wheel that it highlights an automotive driving. The traditional power steering has been replaced with an electrically assisted drive capable of self-regulating, thus facilitating parking operations, while the traditional Ducato “all-forward” architecture continues to guarantee the best load capacity and the best turning radius in the category. and, more generally, greater passenger comfort and greater ease in loading and unloading operations thanks also to the self-leveling pneumatic suspensions and the adjustable loading threshold.
Renewed the range of engines developed according to the Euro 6d-final regulations and expanding the range available with Heavy Duty homologation. The new Multijet3 diesel engines, based on the new H3 Power architecture developed by Stellantis for Fiat Professional, reach the third generation. A name that evokes the three peculiarities that characterize the new propulsion units: efficiency, durability and comfort. The range is divided into four power levels and two transmissions, 6-speed manual available for 120, 140, 160, 180 horsepower and automatic with the ever popular 9-speed “9Speed” gearbox, available on 140, 160 and 180 horses. The 6-speed manual gearbox for the 120 and 140 horsepower powers is new, which guarantees a better shifting fluidity than the previous one. The Heavy Duty range, available on the three highest power levels, with manual and automatic gearbox, completes the range of engines available.
Different purchasing choices thanks to the formulas studied by Leasys you can choose how far to go and which services to include. In addition to long-term rentals, there are the financial formulas of FCA Bank, between leasing and classic installments.
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