Fiat Ducato, Brother Daihatsu Gran Max

Fiat Ducato, Brother Daihatsu Gran Max? Looking at his performance, a figure similar to the Fiat Ducato is the Daihatsu Gran Max. Especially the front face. Yes, ...this is the newest face of commercial vehicles from Fiat's best-selling, the Ducato 2012.
But certainly, the Fiat Ducato has no ties of "blood" with the Daihatsu Gran Max. The size is different. The length of the car in a van format - available in two options - that is 4805 mm and 5135 mm. Gran Max is only 4405 mm. Fiat Ducato is also older, 30 years and the last version is the fifth generation.
Twin was in France, namely from the group PSA Peugeot-Citroën. So, in Europe this vehicle comes with 3 brand or triplets. Respectively, Peugeot Expert and Citroën label Jumper Combi. Because marketed under three brands, its plant in Val di Sangro, between Atessa and Paglieta, Province of Chieti, Italy, claimed to be the largest assembly of commercial vehicles in Europe.

Machine Options
When compared with the previous figure or fourth generation do not differ much.Striking changes just paa interior. Now look more modern and stylish.Completeness is also more and more, including an onboard refrigerator, chrome accents and Tom Tom navigation with the menu of the Microsoft Blue & Me.
To drive this vehicle, the Fiat diesel engine provides two choices of different capacity, namely 2.3 and 3.0 liters. As for power, available four options, namely 110, 130, 148 and 177PS. Typical of diesel engine technology Fiat is MultiJet II exhaust emission standards have reached Euro5.
Available capacity eight vans from 8 to 17 cubic meters. According to Fiat, kenadraan not only not only for van applications, can also be used as a motorhome or truck with a flat tub (flatbed).
Performance Machine
2.3-liter engine is offered with a choice of 110 PS power, or 10 percent larger than before. While the torque rose 20 percent to 300 Nm. Service intervals are also long, 40,000 km to 50,000 km.
Other power options, 130 PS and torque of 320 Nm@1.800rpm. As for the 148 PS 350 Nm@1.500 rpm torque. Versions that are more "hot" or a 3.0 liter engine, power PS@3.500 177 rpm and torque of 400 Nm@1.400 - 1,700 rpm
Want more efficient again. Khsusu variants with 2.3-liter engine is offered with Start & Stop feature that can reduce fuel consumption by 15 percent. Especially when used in a jammed town!