Car Leasing News

Fiat Doblo Cargo

The pricing for the Fiat Doblo Cargo commercial vehicle range has now been launched by Fiat with the entry level model starting at a basic price of £11,195. The new Fiat Doblo Cargo has a choice of four engines namely a petrol 1.4-litre 1.6 95bhp unit and three MultiJet diesel engines, a 1.3 (90bhp), 1.6 (105bhp) and a 2.0 (135bhp).

The Doblo is available in Cargo, Cargo Maxi, Cargo SX, Cargo Maxi SX, Combi, Combi Maxi and Platform Cab and should offer a range of solutions to any commercial van fleet operator. Standard equipment includes ABS, height adjustable steering wheel, power steering, electric front windows, adjustable headlights, passenger seat undertray, high performance speakers, side rubbing strips and central door locking. Fiat contract hire prices will be loaded shortly.

Gerry Clarke, director Fiat Professional UK said,”With its class leading capabilities and qualities, we are confident these excellent prices will keep Doblo Cargo highly competitive and desirable for both the single trader and the fleet market”.

All-new Movano

Vauxhall is launching their all-new Movano commercial van range offering 29 vehicle body type variations to choose from, front or rear-wheel drive, plus new power trains for lower commercial vehicle operating costs.

The modular platform has been jointly designed with Renault and depending on your payload category, you can also choose rear wheel drive variants with twin wheels. The full range of vehicles will include panel van, doublecab and Combi versions, chassis cabs with standard or crew cab, platform cab, three wheelbases, four lengths and three roof heights. The new Movano will be an excellent base for any conversions and the van will be available ex-works as a tipper, dropside and box van too.

Cabin comfort and safety is high on the agenda, with areas like improved driver visibility, multi-adjustable seats seats (in various configurations) and an adjustable steering column all on offer. The cargo area offers load lengths extending to 4.4 metres and a load capacity upto 17 cubic metres (L4H3 version).

Under the bonnet the van is powered by new generation 2.3-litre CDTi-four-cylinder common-rail diesel engines with three power outputs available (100PS,125PS and 150PS) all linked to a six-speed gearbox as standard. The 125PS and 150PS versions can also be coupled to the semi-auto Techshift. 

Movano cabin interior

ABS and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) is standard on all models while ESP (electronic stability program) is also standard on all rear-wheel drive vans and optional for front-wheel drive. Other safety features include front airbags, side airbags integrated in the seats (optional) and seat-belt pretensioners.

The new Movano range launch phase will be staggered according to the body variants and first vehicles will be available in May 2010.

Berlingo XTR+

A new Citroen Berlingo XTR+ light commercial van has been launched offering enhanced off-road capability. The van will be available in the UK in a choice of short and long panel vans, a platform cab and Crew Van, Ready to Run glass carriers and temperature controlled versions, plus dual fuel models. 

The Berlingo XTR+ is based on the Citroen Berlingo L1 625 1.6HDi 90hp LX van and is enhanced with the following key features:

- Sophisticated limited-slip differental.

- A raised, heavy duty suspension and revised steering geometry.

- Comprehensive under body protection.

-15-inch steel wheels with Michelin Synchrone 4×4 195/65 R15 tyres.

These enhancements offer much greater off-road capability but, thanks to the two wheel drive configuration, not at the expense of a higher capital cost or weight and running costs, normally associated wth four-wheel drive vehicles.

Berlingo XTR+

Robert Handyside, Citroen commercial vehicle operations manager, said, ” The new Berlingo XTR+ van is designed and engineered to suit the demanding requirements of operators in the utilities, forestry, construction and agricultural sectors. These customers require a reasonable degeree of off-road capability from their light vans, which otherwise spend the majority of their working lives on the road. Therefore, for most of these operators, it is essential that any off-road capability is provided without compromising on-road performance or incurring additional operating costs”