Fiat Doblo (01-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on 11 December 2008

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.

3 out of 5

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Summary

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£8,899 - £14,850

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£916 - £9,150

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Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"The Doblo was originally launched with two engines - a 1.2-litre petrol with 65bhp and a 1.9 D with..."
Handling

2.5 out of 5
"The Doblo isn't a particularly rewarding car to drive but it is safe and more sophisticated than the..."

Comfort

Comfort

3 out of 5
"Thanks to a good ride the Doblo makes comfortable family transport, even with a full compliment of..."
Practicality

4 out of 5
"The rear sliding doors mean getting in and out is easy, especially in narrow spaces or multi-storey..."
Equipment

4.5 out of 5
"The original trim levels were SX and ELX. The base model came with remote central locking, power..."
Behind the wheel

2.5 out of 5
"Don't be put off by the boxy looks, the driving position in the Doblo is car-like, visibility is..."

Costs

Running costs

3 out of 5
"Fiat parts and servicing are reasonable, but the dealers don't have the greatest reputation for..."
Green credentials

3 out of 5
"The early engines are especially green but the 1.3-litre MultiJet is a big improvement. It emits..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

2 out of 5
"The Doblo was awarded a three-star rating for adult occupant safety by Euro NCAP, which is low..."
Reliability

3.5 out of 5
"Fiat doesn't have a great reputation for reliability but the Doblo seems to have fared well. We've..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"The Doblo is well priced and comes generously equipped, especially when you consider that the Family..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"If you want seven seats then you'll need a Family model - introduced in April 2004 (so an 04-plate..."
Selling

3 out of 5
"The Doblo isn't the most attractive car around but is ideal for families on a budget, so emphasise..."