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Road test: Fiat Professional Fiorino Cargo SX 1.3 Multijet 2 80<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Recently revised, the Fiat Professional Fiorino now has a smarter appearance and cleaner Euro 6-compliant engines, but enjoys the same practicality as before. Richard Gooding delivers the verdict on the urban warrior from Italy<\/p>\n

What is it?<\/h3>\n

The smallest light commercial in Fiat Professional\u2019s range, the current\u00a0Fiorino\u00a0is the third-generation of a van which has been around since 1977. First based on the Fiat 127 and then the Fiat Uno, the small car-based commercial gained a new \u2018Fiat Small\u2019 platform in 2008.<\/p>\n

Jointly-developed with the PSA Group, the Fiorino has light commercial\u00a0siblings from Citro\u00ebn (Nemo) and Peugeot (Bipper) which share both its Fiat Grande Punto\u2011derived\u00a0chassis and rounded-corner bodywork.<\/p>\n

All of the trio also offer passenger-carrying versions, too, and are built by\u00a0Tofa\u015f in Bursa in Turkey. Revised in mid-2016, electric and CNG Natural Power\u00a0gas versions of the Fiorino\u00a0are also available, but sadly\u00a0not in the UK.<\/p>\n

How practical is it?<\/h3>\n

Very, for a small commercial. The Fiat Professional Fiorino has a maximum volume of 2.8m3, which can be accessed by a sliding door on the nearside of the van, while at 1,046mm,\u00a0the load bay is wide enough to take a Euro pallet.<\/p>\n

The asymmetric rear doors have 180-degree openings and all feature well-thought out\u00a0vertical handles to ease loading.<\/p>\n

Maximum payload capacity is 660kg with the driver on board, while a 9.95-metre steering angle helps thread the little load carrier though congested streets. The interior features a number of\u00a0storage cubbies perfect for urban deliveries, while a panelled bulkhead is a \u00a3150 option.<\/p>\n

How clean is it?<\/h3>\n

With CO2 emissions from 100g\/km when fitted with Fiat\u2019s robotised gearbox and \u00a3200 Eco pack with stop\/start, the cleanest version of the Fiorino range is the \u2018EcoJet\u2019 variant of the\u00a01.3 Multijet 2 80.<\/p>\n

The engine of\u00a0our test van\u00a0was\u00a0rated at 115g\/km, which is still\u00a0much\u00a0cleaner than the\u2028161g\/km\u00a01.4-litre \u2018Fire\u2019 75 petrol engine.<\/p>\n

And while a\u00a0non-diesel, potentially more NOx-friendly\u00a0version of a light commercial at this end of the market is somewhat of a unusual move, the Renault Kangoo Z.E. offers more of an environmentally-friendly option for those with an eco conscience.<\/p>\n

Fuel economy of 74.3mpg is quoted for the 1.3 MultiJet 2 80 \u2013 we achieved 58.1mpg.<\/p>\n

How does it drive?<\/h3>\n

As may be expected due to its car\u2011derived underpinnings, the Fiorino is very car\u2011like to drive. All the controls have a nice\u00a0well\u2011weighted\u00a0feel, and the five\u2011speed manual gearbox shifts positively.<\/p>\n

The spritely\u00a0small-capacity\u00a0Multijet\u00a02 80\u00a0engine is a good match for the little Fiat Professional\u00a0commercial, and its\u00a0200Nm\/147lb\u00a0ft of torque makes\u00a0it\u00a0easy to zip\u00a0into tight gaps around congested urban areas.<\/p>\n

With little body roll,\u00a0light\u00a0power steering and a sub-4.0\u2011metre length, the Fiorino is enjoyable to drive, although the ride is a\u00a0little on the firm side.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s refined, though: only under acceleration\u00a0does the diesel engine make itself vocal \u2013 the rest of time you could be forgiven that there was a petrol engine sitting under the Fiorino\u2019s\u00a0stubby nose.<\/p>\n

In the cabin, only the cheap-feeling and looking\u00a0plastics hint at the fact the Fiorino is a light commercial.<\/p>\n

The five-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system works well enough, but in truth is a little small, but a USB port enables smartphones to tablets to be charged on the move. The seats are comfortable, and the Florino\u2019s driving position is generally good.<\/p>\n

The view out of the windscreen is almost panoramic, though, as with most vans, rear visibility is greatly reduced, so \u00a3150 rear parking sensors are one essential option.<\/p>\n

For security, the cab and the load bay can be locked\u00a0separately. An alarm is a \u00a3150 option, though.<\/p>\n

What does it cost?<\/h3>\n

The entry-level\u00a0Fiat Professional\u00a0Fiorino powered by the 75bhp 1.4-litre \u2018Fire\u2019 engine has a basic price of \u00a311,415 minus VAT and other \u2018On The Road (OTR)\u2019 charges.<\/p>\n

The mid-range SX version on test retails at \u00a312,765 excluding VAT and OTR charges, and is both cleaner and a little more powerful.<\/p>\n

The extra cost gains cosmetic improvements such as the \u2018Ultrashine Silver\u2019 finish to the front grille and bumper, as well as practical touches like electric windows, electrically\u2011adjustable and\u00a0heated door mirrors, a sliding side door, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, a five-inch touchscreen infotainment\u00a0system with Bluetooth connectivity, as well as\u00a0deadlocks for additional security.<\/p>\n

Our SX test van was also fitted with air conditioning (\u00a3500), cruise control (100),\u00a0front fog lights (\u00a380), rear parking sensors (\u00a3150) and a USB charger (\u00a325) among other selected options.<\/p>\n

Practicality can also be enhanced by an offside sliding rear door (\u00a3230), while safety can be improved\u00a0a panelled bulkhead (\u00a3150), while our test vehicle was also fitted with \u00a3425\u00a015-inch gunmetal\u2011coloured, diamond\u2011effect\u00a0alloy wheels, which did lift the slightly front-heavy looks of the overall shape.<\/p>\n

As for competition, the related Citro\u00ebn Nemo starts at \u00a312,465 for the HDi 80 manual X model, while\u00a0the third triplet in the Fiat Professional\/Citro\u00ebn\/Peugeot baby van cot, the Peugeot Bipper, is priced from \u00a312,395 for the HDi 80 manual\u00a0S\u00a0(both\u00a0excluding VAT and \u2018OTR\u2019 charges).<\/p>\n

Both the Citro\u00ebn and Peugeot model\u00a0ranges offer just the one engine option, though, a PSA Group\u2011sourced Euro 6-rated\u00a01.3-litre HDi diesel, with emissions of 115g\/km.<\/p>\n

Why does my fleet\u00a0need one?<\/h3>\n

Fiat Professional\u00a0claims that the Fiorino is the\u00a0leader in the market sector, and its certainly well-regarded in its home country, with Italia Post\u2019s\u00a0fleet numbering\u00a03,000.<\/p>\n

Cheeky in character, and enjoyable and easy\u00a0to drive\u00a0around town, the Fiorino offers peppy performance and a payload which should accommodate most small van drivers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n

An updated cosmetic exterior\u00a0appearance\u00a0as well as a broader engine range are just two\u00a0benefits the Italian\u00a0light commercial enjoys\u00a0over its\u00a0Citro\u00ebn and Peugeot cousins.<\/p>\n

A number of lower-emitting variants increase offer\u00a0an additional\u00a0advantage, and with a larger loadspace,\u00a0the Fiorino is also more practical than some\u00a0car-based van rivals, too.<\/p>\n

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By Richard Gooding <\/span><\/div>\n
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Source: https:\/\/greenfleet.net<\/a><\/p>\n

FLEET MANAGEMENT AUDIT<\/h3>\n

Fleet management is the use of a set of vehicles in order to provide services to a third-party, or to perform a task for our organization, in the most efficient and productive manner with a determined level of service and cost.<\/p>\n

Fleet management activities are shown in the following graph 1:<\/p>\n

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Graph 1: fleet management activities<\/p>\n

The proposal audit analyses and assesses all fleet management activities shown in the graph 1, and its main goals are:<\/p>\n