2010 FIAT Doblo 1.4L 5MT FWD (95 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Fiat introduced the second generation of the Doblo in 2010, which was built in Turkey and featured unusual technical solutions for its segment.

The Italian automaker understood that the MPV segment was dead in Europe. However, families still needed vehicles with roomy interiors to move around. Thus, they thought about building a light commercial vehicle and then adapting it. That was smart and allowed the Italian automaker to offer the car at a lower price since most of the development costs were split with the commercial-vehicle department. Last but not least, some of its underpinnings were already implemented in other Fiat vehicles.

Based on an adapted platform shared with its smaller siblings Qubo and Grande Punto, the Doblo kept the same two-box volume architecture with a short hood, a steep windshield, and a greenhouse followed by a vertical drop at the back, where the automaker provided the vehicle with ether side-hinged doors or a tailgate. On the sides, the sliding rear doors helped the ingress and egress to the car, while the generous window area gave the passengers a clear view of the surroundings.

Inside, the tall front seats were designed mainly for an LCV user who has to spend many hours behind the wheel. As a result, the driving position was comfortable. Moreover, the gear stick was placed upper on the center console, one palm away from the steering wheel. Finally, the dials inside the instrument cluster were fronting the driver, providing all the necessary information for the one behind the wheel.

Underneath the hood, Fiat installed a 1.4-liter gasoline engine as the base version, while the 1.3-, 1.6-, and 2.0-liter versions were turbo-diesel. Unusually, the Doblo sported an independent rear suspension, which was unique in its segment. That solution helped the vehicle provide more comfort for the rear passengers.