Fiat Professional Talento DCT

Auto box gives Talento a new edge for urban deliveries

Fiat Professional Talento now available with six-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Combines comfortable driving style with auto transmission Options of two lengths and two wheelbases Payload up to 1.3 tons Prices start from £28,445 (+VAT)

The evolution of the Fiat Professional Talento line-up continues with the addition of a six-speed DCT automatic model.

This new six-speed automatic gearbox makes the Talento even easier to drive, especially for city driving, and aids the model’s low fuel consumption.

Talento DCT is available with the latest 2.0-litre EcoJet engines, available with 145hp or 170hp outputs. In all versions, the engine is equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger, to ensure a smoother drive and a more flexible engine even at low speeds.

The Talento maintains leadership in its segment in terms of payload capacity, compactness and agility. Talento is available in all body types – low or high-roof van, crew van, and platform cab – and offers two lengths, two heights and two different wheelbases.

With its combination of all these elements, the model meets every light transportation need – from 5.2 to 8.6m3, gross vehicle weight of 2.80 to 3.05 tons, and a payload of up to 1.3 tons. The DCT gearbox is introduced on 12 versions of the current line-up, from goods transport and a crew van to a motorhome base.

Inside, the Talento ensures maximum comfort and excellent ergonomics, courtesy of sturdy fabrics and cosseting seats, providing comfort for all passengers. The optimal position of the steering wheel and controls also make everyday driving more relaxing and safer. The practicality and functionality of the cab is enhanced by the numerous storage compartments, totalling up to 90 litres of cubby holes and boxes, and smart solutions such as the ‘mobile office’ (consisting of underseat storage, an innovative foldable central seat and a mount for a tablet or smartphone).

Also available is a seven-inch Touch-Radio Nav with integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility; navigation system with 2D and 2.5D (Birdview) display; DAB radio as standard in all models; playing of music files via USB and AUX jacks; handsfree Bluetooth® system with steering wheel controls to come to the aid of people who work on board their Talento everyday.

The Talento DCT is also be available as a Crew Van in recently announced Onyx Edition specification, gaining front automatic airconditioning, keyless entry, keyless go, a leather steering wheel, a rear-view camera, and Talento-branded carpet mats. It also sports 17-inch matt black alloys, a luxury style pack including body-colour front and rear bumpers, side mirrors and rail covers, a metal front grille, a cargo entry protector, rear mud guards, side steps and eye-catching Onyx edition stripes.

Head of Fiat Professional UK, Richard Chamberlain, said: “The addition of a DCT automatic unit to the Talento family means we can provide customers with a full range of options suited to all driving styles and requirements.

Best of both worlds with versatile E-Ducato

Orders are now open for the 100% electric Fiat E-Ducato, which is priced from £47,675 excluding VAT.

The E-Ducato large LCV has a range of between 113 and 230 miles (WLTP City*), depending on the variant. It is congestion charge and ULEZ-exempt, making it the perfect tool for businesses in both urban and suburban environments.

E-Ducato provides a choice between two battery sizes – 47kWh or 79kWh. The 47kWh battery, alongside a 90kW motor, provides a range of up to 146 miles (WLTP City*), a maximum power of 90kW (equivalent to 122hp) and maximum torque of 280Nm at

E-Ductao is available in two trims; standard and eTecnico, with three main configurations: a goods van, chassis cab and passenger van.

It’s impressive charging time of zero to fully charged takes just 2 hours and 25 minutes, enabling businesses to recharge and get back on the road in the quickest time possible. The 47kWh battery is available with AC or DC charging capability.

The 79kWh battery is fused to the same 90kW motor and receives the same power and torque outputs as the 47kWh battery, butprovides a longer range of up to 230 miles (WLTP City*).

E-Ducato with the 79kWh battery takes just four hours to charge from zero to 100 per cent and is also available with AC or DC charging capability.

These figures still do not impede on the versatility of E-Ducato as load carrier either: it delivers a best-in-class payload of up to 1,885kg and maintains the same best-inclass volumes as ICE Ducato of between 10m3 and 17m3 .