6/04/2008 - New Fiat Scudo Arrives Australia

Building on the success of the Fiat Ducato in the Australian large van sector, Fiat has launched the Scudo, a medium sized van that sets a new standard in the medium size van market with the same levels of intelligent design, comfort, space and value for money that have made the Ducato an Australian sales winner.

Like the Ducato, the Scudo is available in a myriad of versions and sizes, allowing Fiat Australia to pick a variant that is ideal for local conditions and market requirements. Powered by an advanced Turbo Diesel 2.0 litre 88 kW engine with a six speed gearbox, the Australian market Scudo has a standard roof and a long wheelbase body, to provide maximum space and accessibility to space-deficient loading areas. At the same time, with a six cubic metre load space and a 1200 kg payload accessible through rear barn doors and twin sliding side doors, the Fiat Scudo offers unrivalled accessibility.

Included its recommended retail price of $36,990 is a wide range of standard equipment, including essential safety features such as twin front airbags and ABS brakes with EBD; the convenience of electric front windows, twin mode central locking and electric mirrors and the comfort of powerful air conditioning, full size cloth-covered front seats and a spacious, comfortable cab that is designed as the ideal working environment.

In addition, the working capabilities of the new Scudo range may be further enhanced through pneumatic or self-levelling suspension, a fixed, full width steel bulkhead, a double front passenger seat, modular second and third row seating, and a unique.

"Through two generations, the Fiat Ducato has built a legion of fans in Australia thanks to its durability, reliability and design integrity, as well as its comprehensive equipment and value for money," says Ric Hull, Managing Director for Fiat Commercial Vehicles in Australia. "The all-new Fiat Scudo, the latest in a long line of vehicles that have dominated CV sales in Europe, brings everything that has been learnt with the Ducato to the market in a van that is equally capable and well designed, offering excellent value for money and designed for a long, long cost service life. There is no doubt that it will join the Ducato as one of the most sort-after vans on the Australian market."