Fiat Ducato

Fiat Ducato

Manufacturer	Sevel Sud Fiat
Production	1981–present
Assembly	Val di Sangro, Atessa, Italy Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Predecessor	Fiat 238
Class	LCV, Full-size van (USA)
Layout	FR layout

The Fiat Ducato is a large van produced by Fiat. The Fiat Ducato is the same van as the Citroën Jumper and the Peugeot Boxer, which are all very popular vans to convert into motorhomes. All these models are produced at the same Fiat factories in Italy and Brazil, and under licence in Elabuga (Russia) by Russian automobile company Sollers JSC (formerly Severstal Auto) since 2008.

Since 1981, more than 2 million Fiat Ducato vehicles have been produced.

First generation (1981–93)

First generation

Production	1981–93
Body style(s)	3-door van 2-door pickup
Engine(s)	1.8L I4 2.0L I4 1.9L Diesel I4 2.5L Diesel I4
Related	(1st Gen): Alfa Romeo AR6 Peugeot J5 Citroën C25 Talbot Express (2nd Gen) Peugeot Boxer Citroën Jumper Zastava Ducato (3rd Gen) Peugeot Boxer Citroën Jumper

The Ducato was first launched in 1981 then redesigned for 1993: engines were 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol or 1.9 diesel. Trim levels were base, S and SX. The vans were manufactured in the new Sevel Sud factory in Val di Sangro, Italy, joint venture between Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroën. Other almost identical vehicles were the Alfa Romeo AR6, Peugeot J5, Citroën C25 and Talbot Express (1986–1992). Model variants were named according to carrying capacity: Ducato 10 (1.0 tons), Ducato 13 (1.3 tons), Ducato 14 (1.4 tons) and Ducato Maxi 18 (1.8 tons). The Ducato Mk1 was very popular as a basis for campervan conversions.

Engines first series

Model	Type	Power
1.8	petrol	69 PS (51 kW/68 hp)
2.0	petrol	75 PS (55 kW/74 hp)
2.0	petrol	84 PS (62 kW/83 hp)
1.9	diesel	70 PS (51 kW/69 hp)
2.5	diesel	74 PS (54 kW/73 hp)
2.5TD	diesel	95 PS (70 kW/94 hp)

The Ducato was popular as the basis for motorhome conversions.

Second generation (1994–2006)

Second generation

Also called	Peugeot Boxer Peugeot Manager (Mexico) Citroen Jumper Citroen Relay (United Kingdom)
Production	1994–2006
Body style(s)	3-door van 4-door van 2-door pickup
Engine(s)	2.3L Diesel I4 2.0L I4 2.0L Diesel I4 1.9L Diesel I4 2.5L Diesel I4 2.8L Diesel I4
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic

Ducato second series

Facelifted 2nd gen. Ducato Mobile Home (2006)

Facelifted 2nd gen. police Ducato in São Paulo

New Sevel produced version. Peugeot changed its name to Boxer and Citroën is named as Jumper (Relay in the UK). One of engine options was Fiat 2.5 L diesel, which was replaced with 2.8 L Iveco/Sofim engine in 1998 .

The Ducato Goods Transport has a payload of 12 m cubed and comes with a choice of four engines. The 2.0 petrol, 2.0 JTD, 2.3 JTD 16v or the 2.8 JTD. They all conform to the Euro 3 standards and offer programmed maintenance management. The range includes two types of gearbox: a mechanical box with a five-speed manual plus reverse and an automatic transmission with four speeds plus reverse.

The Ducato Passenger Transport has a carrying capacity of 6 to 9 people and comes with the 2.3 litre JTD 16v engine, which again is Euro 3 compliant and delivers 110 bhp.

The Ducato Combi is a mixture of the Goods Transport and the Passenger Transport. It is ideal for the transport of people and goods alike, and it can accommodate up to 9 occupants. Model designations were Ducato 10 (1 ton), Ducato 14 (1.4 tons) and Ducato Maxi 18 (1.8 tons).

Second series was restyled in 2003 with the addition of rear and side bump mouldings and revised front grille. The engine range was: 2.0 JTD, 2.3 JTD 16v and 2.8 JTD, 2.5 diesel was dropped way. Model designations were changed to reflect maximum gross weight: Ducato 29 (2.9 tons), Ducato 30 (3.0 tons), Ducato 33 (3.3 tons) and Ducato Maxi 35 (3.5 tons).

This generation now is produce in Brazil, in Iveco plant, in Sete Lagoasand in Russia since 2006 in Elabuga town.

Engines second generation: 1994–99

Model	Type	Power
2.0	petrol	100 PS (74 kW/99 hp)
2.0D	diesel	81 PS (60 kW/80 hp)
1.9TD	diesel	82 PS (60 kW/81 hp)-90 PS (66 kW/89 hp)
2.5D	diesel	100 PS (74 kW/99 hp)
2.5TDI	diesel	115 PS (85 kW/113 hp)
2.8D	diesel	87 PS (64 kW/86 hp)
2.8TD	diesel	139 PS (102 kW/137 hp)

Engines second generation: 1999–2003

Model	Type	Power
2.0	petrol	100 PS (74 kW/99 hp)
1.9D	diesel	85 PS (63 kW/84 hp)
1.9TD	diesel	90 PS (66 kW/89 hp)
2.0JTD	diesel	100 PS (74 kW/99 hp)
2.3JTD	diesel	110 PS (81 kW/110 hp)
2.5TDI	diesel	116 PS (85 kW/114 hp)
2.8i.d.TD	diesel	125 PS (92 kW/123 hp)

Engines second generation (facelift)

Model	Type	Power
2.0	petrol	110 PS (81 kW/110 hp)
2.0 natural power	CNG	110 PS (81 kW/110 hp)
2.0 G power	LPG	110 PS (81 kW/110 hp)
2.0JTD	diesel	84 PS (62 kW/83 hp)
2.3 JTD 16V	diesel	110 PS (81 kW/110 hp)
2.8 JTD	diesel	127 PS (93 kW/125 hp)
2.3 Multijet (Brazil - 2009) 16V	diesel	127 PS (93 kW/125 hp)
2.8 JTD Power	diesel	146 PS (107 kW/144 hp)

Third generation (2006–Present)

Third generation

Also called	Peugeot Boxer Citroen Relay Peugeot Manager (Mexico) Citroen Jumper Ram ProMaster
Production	2006–present
Body style(s)	3-door van 4-door van 2-door pickup
Engine(s)	2.2L I4 Diesel 2.3L I4 Diesel 3.0L I4 Diesel
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual
Wheelbase	SWB Relay/Jumper: 3,000 mm (118.1 in) SWB: 3,450 mm (135.8 in) LWB: 4,035 mm (158.9 in) MWB (Truck Only): 3,800 mm (149.6 in)
Length	SWB Relay/Jumper: 4,963 mm (195.4 in) Boxer/Manager Chassis Cab: 6,208 mm (244.4 in) SWB Truck Relay/Jumper: 5,258 mm (207.0 in) SWB Truck: 5,358 mm (210.9 in) MWB Truck: 5,708 mm (224.7 in) MWB Truck Relay/Jumper: 5,608 mm (220.8 in) LWB Truck: 5,943 mm (234.0 in) LWB Truck XL: 6,308 mm (248.3 in) SWB: 5,413 mm (213.1 in) LWB: 5,998 mm (236.1 in) & 6,363 mm (250.5 in) LWB Truck: 5,843 mm (230.0 in) LWB Truck XL: 6,208 mm (244.4 in)
Width	2,025 mm (79.7 in)
Height	SWB: 2,524 mm (99.4 in) & 2,764 mm (108.8 in) Truck: 2,254 mm (88.7 in) Boxer/Manager Truck: 2,153 mm (84.8 in) Boxer/Manager Van: 2,522 mm (99.3 in)

The third generation Ducato was launched in late 2006. The vehicle was available in many variants both for people and goods transport. Carrying capacity was again increased, with the following designations: Ducato 30 (3 tonnes), Ducato 33 (3.3 tonnes), Ducato Maxi 35 (3.5 tonnes) and Ducato Maxi 40 (4 tonnes).

Engines third generation

Model	Type	Power
2.2 Multijet	diesel	100 PS (74 kW/99 hp)
2.3 Multijet	diesel	120 PS (88 kW/120 hp)
2.3 Multijet	diesel	130 PS (96 kW/130 hp)
3.0 Multijet Power	diesel	157 PS (115 kW/155 hp)

Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Manager in Mexico

This third generation Ducato has been available in Mexico since November 15, 2007, and over 30 different models are available. The third generation Ducato is currently only offered in the Mexican market.

As part of the joint venture between PSA Peugeot Citroen and Fiat Group, the Peugeot version of the Fiat Ducato, known as Boxer in Europe, is also available in Mexico, but with the "Manager" nametag.

United States and Canadian Version

On February 7, 2013, Ram Commercial Trucks part of Chrysler Group's Ram Trucks brand) unveiled the Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. Since the 2009 bankruptcy of Chrysler and subsequent acquisition by Fiat, Chrysler has not offered a large van in the United States or Canada. Dodge Trucks (the brand name used by Chrysler prior to the inception of the Ram brand) had offered a version of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van starting in 2003.

Based on the Ducato, the most significant difference between the ProMaster and the Ducato is the availability of a gasoline-powered engine. The Chrysler Pentastar 3.6L V6 engine will be offered in conjunction with the Chrysler 62TE six-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment. The Fiat 3.0L I4 diesel engine mated with the M40 six-speed automated manual transmission will be offered as an optional powertrain.

The ProMaster (after-1917-1925 Dodge Brothers Van, 1925-1927 Dodge Brothers Van, 1927-1929 Dodge Brothers Van, 1930-1932 Dodge Brothers Van, 1932 Dodge Brothers Van, 1933-1938 Dodge H-, K-, M-Series delivery van, Dodge T-, V-, W-Series delivery van, Dodge B series delivery van, Dodge Town Panel (1953-1956), Dodge Town Panel (1957-1960), Dodge A100, Dodge Ram Van (1971–1978), Dodge Ram Van (1979–1997), Dodge Ram Van (1998–2003), Dodge Sprinter (1995–2006), and Dodge Sprinter (2006–2013)) will be offered in three wheelbases (118 inch, 136 inch, 159 inch) , four overall body lengths (195 inch, 213 inch, 236 inch, 250 inch, with the two longest body lengths available only with the 159-inch wheelbase), and two overall heights (88 inch and 99 inch). Both panel-van and window-van versions will be offered, while chassis-cab and cut-away configurations will be offered on the 136 inch and 159 inch wheelbases. Passenger versions were not announced.

The ProMaster will be produced in Chrysler’s manufacturing facility in Saltillo, Mexico, with an expected availability in the third quarter of 2013.

External links

• Fiat Professional UK

• Media related to Fiat Ducato at Wikimedia Commons