Fiat Ducato has everything that a perfect family car should have

As much as it is popular in its home town, in the UAE the usability does not decrease either

Fiat Ducato is known for its fuel economy and availability for any type of user. The buyer can be from any field or it can be there for personal use. Panel van form is the most famous among buyers.

For motor home companies and big fleet operators, the vehicle serves well also. This van at present is produced by the joint venture of Peugeot and Citroen so there are similarities present. But one thing that distinguishes it from the other two vans is engine efficiency.

The latest Euro 6 engines have not disturbed this trait and the vehicles remain economical still. Fiat Spare Part Suppliers maintain the engine quality and engineering to give the customer that same experience the company produced has given.

The shape and lines for the exterior are simple. There has been an effort to make it look pleasant and it does support the notion. From the inside practicality is depicted from every angle. Again there is a useful layout over here with three seated easily or the centre seat can be folded to make it a table also.

The passengers, as well as the driver, is going to have proper head, leg and shoulder room, even the centre seated person is not going to be uneasy. There is nothing absent for the inside and according to its type, almost everything is present.

The present engine range

At present, the engine offered is either of the 2.0-litre unit ore 2.3-litre units. These have replaced the previous 3.0-litre and 2.3-litre units. The present range is tuned according to Euro 6 engines.

The 2.0-litre engine offers 115 bhp. The other engine has three variations with 130 bhp, 150 bhp and 177 bhp. The 150 bhp can be had in EcoJet trim. Some features are added to make it more fuel-efficient which include Start and Stop function, smart alternator, electro-hydraulic power steering and an Eco function.

All these keep the fuel economy excellent. With the standard six-speed manual transmission the mpg return is 47.9. There is also an option of automatic transmission but it does not apply to the 115 bhp power output.

Even if the option is missing with a good fuel economy the engine is still a good option. The 177 bhp engine is only offered in the heavy-duty trims that are used to carry heavy cargoes. The reconditioned Fiat engines are refurbished very carefully so that nothing is missing in the elements that give the same experience to the driver again.

What goes behind the wheel?

The van is comfortable to drive. But the seat adjustment is missing altogether. Still, it is comfortable enough to drive relaxed on a long route. The tall drivers may feel a little uncomfortable with this restriction.

The automatic transmission can be a good fit if an easy driving is what you desire but it is sluggish when the driver wants it roughly. So if this is fitted, being easy on the accelerator will be more suitable. Fiat ducato Used Spare Parts for Sale is a good option when there is an affordable replacement you are looking for instead of replacing the whole vehicle which is way more expensive.

The reliability factor is strong in this vehicle but nothing is permanent in the world. The van is however not stable on bumps and rough surfaces especially when it is empty. Even with load, the body shakes. But the handling side is good.

With a well-weighted steering wheel and good outer visibility, things are pretty smooth while driving. The large door mirrors give a proper vision of what is going on at the sides raising the safety side of this vehicle.

Reliability and safety

The reason why this van is popular in the specific region is that it has a high rank in reliability and safety side. As standard for the safety side there is a driver’s Fiat Ducato Airbag, ABS, EBD and ESC stability control fitted.

This ESC system has many things included in it like Roll-over Mitigation and Load Adaptive Control. These help a lot in increasing the stability of the vehicle. Hill holder system and anti-slip regulation are also there in the list.

To add passenger airbag the options list has to be consulted. The options list is good allowing the buyer to personalize their purchase and make it, even more, assisting for the driver.

Storage inside

Quality-wise the interior does suffer at some points. But there is a good infotainment screen with a cover that protects it. The seats also give proper support to the passengers and a position that is high to give clear road vision. The feature that stands out here is the storage space.

There are the cup holders in the centre of driver and passenger seat. There is also a large glove box to accommodate your belongings. Next, there are also numerous storage holes and deep door pockets.

The most important is the under-seat storage which allows you to keep the pricey things safe in that secret chamber. The quality of inside has been improved than before but still more work is needed to compete with the leaders.