Europe’s current “van of the year”, the Fiat Scudo, is now available for sale in the South African market. Mzansi buyers can get the 9-seater Scudo which is aimed more at the leisure and tourism markets for a minimum price of R363 100. It’s a spacious people mover that features a R1 060 bench-type front seat as an option, thus allowing up to three people to take up the front row in the car.
On either side of the Scudo are two sliding doors that give access to its two sitting rows. Luggage can be accommodated via the boot. Scudo is thrust forward by a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine producing 88kW (120hp) at 3600rpm and torque of 300Nm at 2000rpm. The powerplant is run by a willing 6-speed manual gearbox. Fiat’s figures reflect a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.2 litres per 100km for the Scudo. Zero to 100km/h is said to be covered in a rather lazy 12.8 seconds but such figures aren’t too important for a car of this nature, so it’s ok.
On the other hand safety is a big thing for something so big that transports people. Therefore things like ABS with EBD and driver’s airbag are fitted. All the seats come with their own individual seatbelts as well. Comfort features include air conditioning, power steering, electric side mirrors and front windows.
Included in the price is a 3 year/ 100 000km warranty and a 5 year/ 100 000km service plan. In addition, a 24 hour, 7 days a week AA Fleetcare roadside assistance service is offered for the first 12 months. Thereafter you’re on your own.
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