OREANDA-NEWS  On 09 December was announced, that SOLLERS-Elabuga, LCV FIAT Ducato manufacturer, announces about series production and sales start of a new, the most universal FIAT Ducato version – cargo-passenger Ducato Combi. The bottom price for the vehicle is 646 500 rubles.

FIAT Ducato Combi is based on chassis with middle wheelbase and middle roof, therefore it combines the advantages of both the cargo and the passenger vehicles. In addition to front passenger seats, the completely glassed passenger section is equipped with 2 folding and easily removable rows for 6 passengers. Due to this, Combi can transport 9 people including the driver. Moreover, even completely loaded with passengers, the vehicle is capable to carry an additional load of 600 kg, what makes this version perfect for the needs of transport, tourist, construction and other companies, where simultaneous passengers’, their luggage and equipment transportation is needed.

FIAT Ducato Combi is produced in two trim levels – Base and Medium. The Base trim includes power steering, adjustable steering column, immobilizer, crankcase cover, additional heater, Webasto system of engine preheating  and other equipment. Medium trim (from 677 500 rubles) is complemented with driver airbag, power windows, electric heated mirrors.

All FIAT Ducato versions of Russian production are adapted for exploitation in low-temperature conditions and are equipped with increased power generator, increased accumulator capacity and crankcase fumes heating system. All FIAT Ducato vehicles are equipped with contemporary 2,3 l (110-horsepower) diesel engines, which correspond to the ecological Euro-3 standard. The most modern technologies are implemented in its production. In particular, depending on driving style and load degree, action radius can reach 950 km.

Let us remind that FIAT Ducato production has been launched in May 2008 on the “SOLLERS-Elabuga” production facility during the visit of the Prime-minister of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Till the end of the year it is planned to sell up to 8 thousand Ducato in 9 versions. In future, line-up will be expanded to 14. The rated power of the plant is 75 thousand vehicles a year, it is planned to reach that figure by 2011. Project localization level will exceed 70%.

At the moment national dealer network of FIAT Professional, commercial direction of FIAT, where Ducato line-up is present, exceed 90 auto-salons and service stations in all main Russian cities and regions. Till the end of the year the number will exceed 100. FIAT Ducato guarantee is 2 years without run limit.