Fiat Doblo (01-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 22 Mar 2013
3
Gaining inspiration from other van-based cars like the Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo, the Fiat Doblo is a spacious and versatile people carrier that (from 2004) is available with seven-seats. The squared-off shape does little for the looks, but it does mean there's loads of room for passengers in the back while folding all the seats down gives an enormous load-space.
Fiat Doblo (01-10)

Practical and spacious interior, decent ride, available with seven seats, rear sliding doors

Underpowered engines, van-like styling, sparse and budget interior

New price range:

£8,899 - £14,850

Used price range:

£760 - £8,310

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

3 out of 5

Gaining inspiration from other van-based cars like the Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo, the Fiat Doblo is a spacious and versatile people carrier that (from 2004) is available with seven-seats. The squared-off shape does little for the looks, but it does mean there's loads of room for passengers in the back while folding all the seats down gives an enormous load-space. It comes well equipped considering the affordable price tag and although not especially refined, does ride well. The smaller engines are best avoided though - only the 1.9-litre MultiJet diesel offers acceptable performance. The model was facelifted in early 2006 with a more modern front and improved interior materials.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

3 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Handling

2.5 out of 5

Comfort

3 out of 5

Practicality

4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

2.5 out of 5

Safety

2 out of 5

Reliability

3.5 out of 5

Running costs

3 out of 5

Green credentials

3 out of 5

Buying used

4 out of 5

Selling

3 out of 5

Equipment

4.5 out of 5

What owners say...

 Versatility - 7 seats if needed but also a very generous sized boot when the rear seats are removed.  

5 out of 5

Jeff Forester ,   03 Feb 2012    ... read more

 Good fuel consumption, loads of space, high roof and high driving position.  

4 out of 5

Glyn Roberts ,   06 May 2010    ... read more

 Huge boot with the seats up, pleanty of head room, comfortable driving position. Robust interior. Also even with the front seats right back there is still bags of legroom for rear passengers.  

4 out of 5

Anthony de Torres ,   26 Apr 2010    ... read more

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