2016 Fiat Fiorino

New FIAT Fiorino makes the switch to Euro 6 ahead of September deadline

The FIAT Fiorino is the smallest van in the Italian marque’s range, but that hasn’t stopped sales of 370,000 units and counting.

2016 Fiat Fiorino

After eight years without any significant updates, the Fiorino is getting a facelift and a new range of petrol and diesel engines, ahead of this autumn’s Euro 6 deadline. The changes all sound sensible and shouldn’t detract from the appeal of this uber-practical small van.  The Fiorino’s load capacity of up to 2.8 m3 and payload capacity of up to 660kg will remain unchanged.

Here is a summary of what’s new.

Style update

The new van has a revised front bumper which speaks the “sophisticated design language of the FIAT Professional range”. The high-mounted headlights of the outgoing model have been retained and there is clear continuity in the style and appearance of the Fiorino.

The exterior facelift is completed with a new choice of 15-inch wheel trims or diamond-finish alloy wheels.

2016 Fiat Fiorino interior

New engines

The big change is the switch to Euro 6. This becomes mandatory for all new LCVs in September 2016, so expect a raft of model change announcements from van manufactuerers between now and then.

The updated Fiorino will be available with a choice of three engines. Diesel buyers can choose between  turbo diesel 1.3 MultiJet II engines with 80 and 95hp, while petrol buyers can opt for a 1.4-litre normally-aspirated petrol unit.

The EcoJet version of the new Fiorino will employ fuel-saving technologies such as a Start & Stop system, a ”smart” alternator and a variable displacement oil pump. Paired with a Comfort-Matic robotised transmission, Fiat says that this will deliver combined cycle fuel consumption of 74.3 mpg with emissions of 100 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

That’s a fuel saving of up to 14 percent compared to the manual transmission without EcoJet.

Safety & Traction

The new Fiorino will offer all the safety systems that were included in the previous model:  ABS with EBD, ESC complete with ASR, HBA, Hill Holder, parking sensors and front and side airbags.

An Adventure version will be available for buyers wanting limited off-road ability. This will be fitted with the Traction+ electronic differential lock system, which alters power delivery to the front wheels to maintain grip in slippery conditions. This model will also be fitted with M&S tyres, raised suspension, a skid plate under the front bumper and oversized rubbing strips.

On sale?

Order books for the new Fiorino will open in mid-April in the UK. Prices will be confirmed nearer the time.

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