While the French had already released their versions of a van-based family, Fiat released the Doblo.
The first Doblo was sold in 2001.The car proved its utility and in 2006 was awarded the “International Van of the Year”. The car was based on the Fiat Strada’s platform and was manufactured in Turkey, in a Fiat’s subsidiary factory. The vehicle competed with another two cars in its segment, the Citroen Berlingo and the Renault Kangoo.
The most important aspect of the Doblo is that it can carry up to 730 kg and had an interior volume of 3.2 cubic meters, but it also has a heavy commercial use. It was available with 5 seats and the passenger access was very easy as the car was equipped with a sliding door.
The trim levels available were the S, SX and ELX. The standard version of the Dolbo was not equipped with air conditioning, electric powered side mirrors nor a central locking system.
The Doblo was available with three engines, 1.4-liter gasoline, 1.3-liter diesel and 1.9-liter diesel.
Starting with 2004, the Doblo was also available with a 7-seat option and in 2005, the Cargo version was available with a longer wheelbase. The new models in 2005 were available in three new trim levels: Active, Dynamic and Family.