Fiat Scudo Fiat Scudo is a series of vans and mini buses that was built as a joint initiative with PSA Peugot Citroen. The first generation was produced in 1995 and lasted up to 2007 while the second generation was produced first in 2007 to present. The model received a slight facelift in 2004, which changed most of the front end; including the bumper, bonnet, and for the first time, the headlamps were combined with the indicator rather than being a separate set of lights. Scudo has since withdrawn from the joint venture and was replaced by Toyota ProAce.

• Fiat Scudo Review

The Fiat Scudo must be one of the least known models in Australia. I had actually forgotten it was available here until I turned up to a recent Fiat Commercial event in Melbourne. It seems I’m not the only one who hasn’t noticed the Scudo. VFACTS figures show that just 17 of them have been sold on average each month this year. The larger Ducato is not exactly a household name, but it still outsells the Scudo five to one. PRICE AND FEATURES The Scudo comes standard with Electronic Stability Control, but just one front airbag for the driver.

Alternative link: Scudo Dispatch Expert Manuals. Will find some of it useful (need to get my drivers door panel off to change the lock barrel!).

The poor old passenger gets nothing. More airbags are available as options. It also only scores just three stars in a EuroNCAP test. Most other vans on the market get four stars. Like many vans in Europe, the Scudo is also shared with other brands. Near identical versions are sold as the Citroen Jumpy and. It costs $28,990 and competes with the Hyundai iLoad and Toyota HiAce and would probably also be considered by people looking at and.

DRIVING When I took the Scudo for a spin on that rainy day in Melbourne I wasn’t expecting much, but came away pleasantly surprised. The Scudo is a relatively quiet and composed and it’s also comfortable. It is practical, with two sliding doors and swinging barn doors at the rear, which is important for a working van like this.

Fiat Scudo Review

There is 6 cubic metres of cargo space and the gap between the rear wheel arches is a reasonable 1245mm. The Scudo gets a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel making 88kW and 300Nm, with power going to the front wheels. This is a strong engine that is relatively refined for a commercial vehicle and works well with the clean shifting six-speed manual but there is no auto option. Fiat Scudo Price: from $28,990 Engine: 2.0L four-cylinder diesel, 88kW/300Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual, FWD Thirst: 7.4L/100Km, 196g/km CO2.