Fiat Doblo 1.6 Multijet 16v 120 City
The Doblo has been a small van for 16 years now, but there are exceptions: family versions. Shortly after the presentation of handcrafted accessories, factories found out that there are certain customers who need more seating and less cargo handling. Some opt for these redesigned vans for more convenience, while others prefer flexibility as they take building materials with them in the morning and the kids for training in the afternoon.
In short, a sort of mish-mash of a useful morning and at least a tolerable, if not pleasant afternoon. Doble works at Fiat's Turkish factory and the first thing that worries him is that he's definitely badly made, as Turkish negligence and Italian indifference don't go together, they don't drink water. At least the test one worked like a Swiss watch and, to be honest, I never had the feeling that after 50, 100 or 200 thousand kilometers I would fly the white flag of surrender. The slightly boxy exterior has been given a nicer and more modern touch, especially for the front of the car, but a few things still bothered us, such as refueling where you still need the key. The tailgate is really heavy, so it is difficult to open and close, and with a strong "bang" we once removed even the last license plate from the bed, which was poorly attached. We appreciated the double side sliding doors, which are child-friendly (ease of use) and the car owner as tight parking in crowded shopping malls is no longer a problem. There is a lot of space on the back bench, and the only complaint is the side windows, which open only to the “statue”. The bench is divided into thirds and has a completely flat bottom, which will be especially appreciated by craftsmen and local craftsmen, and will also come in handy when transporting bicycles. The materials used look cheap at first glance, as the steering wheel, shift lever and door trim are all made of durable plastic, but this solution has a positive side: it can be thoroughly cleaned! And if Doblo is a man's car, then at least there should be a rule: men have neat cars, and women have apartments.
Joking aside, the driving position is excellent, we were confused by the slightly inconvenient decision of turning on the rear wiper and just one-way scrolling of the trip computer. There's really a lot of room, and if I say you can't elbow the door like a guy, I've said it all. But look at it fractionally, so much space and so little storage space, unless, of course, you count the extra space above the heads of the front passengers. Among the equipment, we lacked cruise control, automatic air conditioning and navigation, but we had a convenient touch screen and even a speed limit warning that bothered me at 140 km / h in the first few days. Then, of course, I ruled it out. Gearbox and engine are true companions: the six-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly, precisely and very undemandingly, while the 1,6-liter Multijet with 120 “horsepower” copes with its work satisfactorily even in more difficult conditions. Soundproofing was added to the minuses, since noise penetrates a little into the passenger compartment, and a more comfortable chassis is a big plus. The new rear axle, unlike most competitors, does not cause annoying bouncing when unloading the Doblo, and at full load there was no need to constantly adjust the direction of travel.
In fact, I can confirm that the Doblo is one of the nicest and most comfortable family vans on the market! So don't even wave your hand while looking at her; It may not be the most beautiful example of the automotive industry (and certainly not the ugliest!), but it grows in your heart after a few days. Masters - for reliability and ease of use, and families - for comfort.
Alyosha Mrak photo: Sasha Kapetanovich
Fiat Doblo 1.6 Multijet 16v 120 City
Basic data
| Base model price: | 15.990 € |
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| Test model cost: | 17.200 € |
| Power: | 88kW (120 KM) |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.598 cm3 - maximum power 88 kW (120 hp) at 3.750 rpm - maximum torque 320 Nm at 1.750 rpm |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives the front wheels - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 195/60 R 16 C (Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 C). |
| Capacity: | top speed 176 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 13,4 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 4,7 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 124 g/km |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.505 kg - permissible total weight 2.010 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4.406 mm - width 1.832 mm - height 1.895 mm - wheelbase 2.755 mm |
| Inner dimensions: | trunk 790-3.200 l - fuel tank 60 l |
Our measurements
| Measurement conditions: T = 6 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 65% / odometer status: 7.191 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 13,0s |
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| 402m from the city: | 18,6 years ( 118 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 7,9s (IV) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 11,1s (V) |
| Maximum speed: | 176km / h |
| test consumption: | 6,8 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,8 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 41,2m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 62dB |
evaluation
With more modern body touches, it becomes even more appealing, and it’s a shame to lose the word on multipurpose anyway. He reigns supreme in this area!
We praise and reproach
comfort (for this type of car)
Transmission
barrel size
double sliding side door
heavy tailgate
interior noise
several storage rooms
there was no cruise control on the test car
materials in the interior
access to the fuel tank with a key
