Dubbed the Panorama, it competes with the VW Caddy Maxi, which VW
only sells with even seats in the diesel engines.
The Panorama comes only with Fiat’s proven 1,6 Multijet 105 HP, a
little wonder that churns out 290 Nm of torque at only 1 500 r/min.
A six-speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the front
wheels.
Seven seats are standard, all clad in “Pacman Grey seat fabrics”,
which Fiat stated had “been designed with functionality in mind to create an
appealing environment”. Being a panel van originally, drivers get the benefit of
a panel shelf above their head and — as with all European cars — every hollow
nook and cranny has been turned into a handy packing space. Fiat boasts that the
dashboard, in “Plancia Grey” trim is designed “to ensure top level ergonomics
and driving comfort”.
The boot holds 790 litres with the second and third rows up, and
3 200 litres with the seats folded. A tonneau cover shields valuable luggage
items from prying eyes.
The Panorama comes standard with a three-year/100 000 km
full-maintenance plan and warranty for peace-of-mind driving.
Seven seat,
sliding-door competitors
Doblò
Panorama 1,6 Multijet
R280 000
VW
Caddy 2,0 TDI Trendline
R288 870
