FIAT

DUCATO 2018 COMES TO THE MARKET

A leader in its segment for almost a decade and considered a classic by the Brazilian public, the Fiat Ducato 2018 comes to the market totally renovated. It is larger and more modern, offering more comfort, economy, space, quality and technology. The model is highly versatile and perfectly suited to meet the demands of multiple conveyor profiles, with larger volumes with lower maintenance and operating costs. The new Ducato brings an even wider range, adapting to the most diverse needs, whether for transportation of goods, people or basis for transformations.In total, there will be 13 versions, three cargo vans (plus two ambulances), called Cargo, four passenger options (one with wheelchair access), called Minibus, two Multi, ideal for transformations, for example, and the new version Chassi, which will introduce the Ducato in the strong segment of cargo transportation and various implementations. The novelty was possible due to a design innovation, which incorporates a wider chassis and integrated rear bumper. Among the body sizes, there is the unprecedented option Extra Long, 6.35 m long, available in the Minibus and Multi configurations.The Fiat Ducato 2018 will be available from February in six colors: Black, Red, White, Silver, Gray and Blue.

Design: beauty and functionality
The model is even more beautiful. The front expresses functionality and style with its modern lines that evoke the aerodynamic solutions of the high-speed trains, featuring ample windshield, smaller hood, large front bumper and that joins the side moldings and innovative headlights in a more high. The result is a set of bold and elegant appearance. The design of the side with protective friezes throughout the extension expresses robustness and, at the same time, fluidity in the lines.













The Fiat Ducato 2018 has also become more practical. Side access is even easier with the solutions adopted for sliding doors. The new sliding guides at the top facilitate movement and allow the door to run more smoothly. New ergonomic handles still offer an excellent handling condition and facilitate opening with the right or left hand. The rear bumper integrated in the sides and with a non-slip metallic platform to climb in the loading area, also facilitate the entry into the vehicle. In addition, the rear doors have friezes at the bottom for shock protection, allow 270 ° opening (standard on all versions) thanks to the new hinges and are higher, facilitating the shipment of large volumes. The floor is also lower (47.4 cm from the ground), which helps in accessibility to the span and makes loading and unloading operations easier and safer.

With all the enlarged dimensions, the model has more space for the driver, passengers and cargo. The New Ducato is 16 cm longer in the versions with short wheelbase, 26 cm larger in the middle wheelbase and 34.5 cm longer in the long wheelbase. The new model also grew at the time: with the low ceiling it gains up to 10 cm and with high ceiling, 5 cm. The Fiat Ducato 2018 is still 6 inches wider than before. It also has an extra 7 cm in the rear width and 9 cm in the front, providing a 15% increase in the loading area, in addition to the maximum authorized weight of 250 kg in glazed versions, Multi and Minibus - reaching 3,750 kg.
The new generation of the Ducato also brings more savings on maintenance. The body, truss and side frames are modular and allow wide use of components in different versions, reducing spare parts costs and facilitating replacement. With a completely new, more secure, robust and rational platform, the torsional and flexural rigidity of the body has increased, maintaining in the front the deformity programmed to absorb energy in the event of a collision and protect the passenger compartment, in addition to reducing to the maximum the parts to be replaced in small beats, thus reducing repair costs.

Mechanics: evolutions in all aspects
The mechanical set of the New Ducato also received important news. The gearbox has gained the sixth gear to further exploit the characteristics of the 2.3-liter turbodiesel, which has also evolved and is stronger and more efficient. Officially called F1A and produced by FPT Industrial in Sete Lagoas (MG), it gained 3 hp of power and 5 Nm of torque, now developing 130 hp at 3,600 rpm and 320 Nm at 1,800 rpm. With the new transmission, the engine regimen is better adjusted for streets and roads, the vehicle becomes easier and enjoyable to drive, consumes less and consequently has lower emissions. This is proven in practice, with a reduction of up to 10% in diesel consumption compared to the previous model. This fact, added to the increase of 10 liters in the fuel tank (totaling 90 liters), made the autonomy of the Fiat Ducato 2018 rise significantly.The F1A is equipped with the EGR system, which recirculates the exhaust gases and is the best solution available to keep emissions within the limits established by Proconve L6 / Euro 5 standards. In this way, there is no need to use the Arla 32, which - coupled with low fuel consumption - makes the cost of the engine one of the lowest in the category.

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