MMM The Motorhomers' Magazine

Facelifted Fiat is coming

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Fcompletel­y new and allows 80% battery charging in as little as 55 minutes. We expect the first motorhomes based on the new (diesel) Ducato to arrive in combinatio­n with 2025-season vehicles from the major manufactur­ers. a powertrain capable of delivering up to 450Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the new all-electric E-Ducato has a 110kWh battery and a range of up to 261 miles (WLTP), a 30% improvemen­t over the previous generation. Its charging system is also iat has released further details of the Series 10 Ducato, which we first announced in the February issue. The new van range boasts electric powertrain­s, a different exterior design, new connectivi­ty systems and next generation ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems). Fiat Profession­al has long had a significan­t presence in the leisure world and the company says that campervans continue to represent, “a strategic asset for the brand,” having establishe­d itself as a cornerston­e of the recreation­al vehicle market. The new Ducato builds on a history going back to 1981 and sales in 80 countries worldwide. The latest version maintains its bestin-class cargo load capacity of up to 17m3 and payload of up 2,315kg for the diesel versions. Diesel engines will have a six-speed manual gearbox paired with the 140hp power unit or a new eight-speed automatic transmissi­on in combinatio­n with either 140 or 180hp power outputs. Thanks to several aerodynami­c improvemen­ts, the new Ducato ensures a reduction in fuel consumptio­n and CO2 of up to 5% compared to the previous generation. This is achieved without sacrificin­g the performanc­e of

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