Fiat Ducato

The Fiat Ducato is a large van produced by Fiat. The Fiat Ducato is the same van as the Citroën Jumper and the Peugeot Boxer, which are all very popular vans to convert into motorhomes. All these models are produced at the same Fiat factories in Italy and Brazil, and under licence in Elabuga (Russia) by Russian automobile company Sollers JSC (formerly Severstal Auto) since 2008. Sollers also produces UAZ off-roaders, Ssangyong (South Korea) and other Fiat platforms under licence. Russian conglomerate Severstal divested the division Severstal-Auto in 2001, and the company changed its name to Sollers in 2008.

Since 1981, more than 2 million Fiat Ducato vehicles have been produced.^[2]

First generation (1981•1993)

The Ducato was first launched in 1981 then redesigned for 1993: engines were 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol or 1.9 diesel. Trim levels were base, S and SX. The vans were manufactured in the new Sevel Sud factory in Val di Sangro, Italy. Other almost identical vehicles were the Alfa Romeo AR6, Peugeot J5, Citroën C25 and Talbot Express (1986•1992). Model variants were named according to carrying capacity: Ducato 10 (1.0 tons), Ducato 13 (1.3 tons), Ducato 14 (1.4 tons) and Ducato Maxi 18 (1.8 tons). The Ducato Mk1 was very popular as a basis for campervan conversions.

Engines first series

Second generation (1994•2006)

New Sevel produced version. Peugeot changed its name to Boxer and Citroën is named as Jumper (Relay in the UK). One of engine options was Fiat 2.5 L diesel, which was replaced with 2.8 L Iveco/Sofim engine in 1998 .

The Ducato Goods Transport has a payload of 12 m cubed and comes with a choice of four engines. The 2.0 petrol, 2.0 JTD, 2.3 JTD 16v or the 2.8 JTD. They all conform to the Euro 3 standards and offer programmed maintenance management. The range includes two types of gearbox: a mechanical box with a five-speed manual plus reverse and an automatic transmission with four speeds plus reverse.

The Ducato Passenger Transport has a carrying capacity of 6 to 9 people and comes with the 2.3 litre JTD 16v engine, which again is Euro 3 compliant and delivers 110 bhp.

The Ducato Combi is a mixture of the Goods Transport and the Passenger Transport. It is ideal for the transport of people and goods alike, and it can accommodate up to 9 occupants. Model designations were Ducato 10 (1 ton), Ducato 14 (1.4 tons and Ducato Maxi 18 (1.8 tons).

Second series was restyled in 2003 with the addition of rear and side bump mouldings and revised front grille. The engine range was: 2.0 JTD, 2.3 JTD 16v and 2.8 JTD, 2.5 diesel was dropped way. Model designations were this time: Ducato 29 (2.9 tons), Ducato 30 (3.0 tons), Ducato 33 (3.3 tons) and Ducato Maxi 35 (3.5 tons).

Engines second generation 1994-1999

Engines second generation 1999-2003

Engines second generation (facelift)

Third generation (2006•)

The third generation Ducato was launched in 2006. The vehicle was available in many variants both for people and goods transport. Carrying capacity was again increased, with the following designations: Ducato 30 (3 tonnes), Ducato 33 (3.3 tonnes), Ducato Maxi 35 (3.5 tonnes) and Ducato Maxi 40 (4 tonnes).

Engines third generation

Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Manager in Mexico

This third generation Ducato has been available in Mexico since November 15, 2007 and over 30 different models are available. The third generation Ducato is currently only offered in the Mexican market in North America, but Fiat plans to import the vehicle to the United States and Canada to be sold under the Ram brand.

As part of the joint venture between PSA Peugeot Citroen and Fiat Group, the Peugeot version of the Fiat Ducato, known as Boxer in Europe, is also available in Mexico, but with the "Manager" nametag.

Notes

1. ^ fiatgroup.com
2. ^ "FIAT DUCATO PRODUCTION BREAKS TWO MILLION MARK". italiaspeed.com/2008. http://www.italiaspeed.com/2008/cars/fiat_professional/11/ducato_2_million/1911.html. Retrieved 2008-11-22.

External links

• Fiat Professional UK

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