Fiat Professional is showcasing its full light commercial vehicle range at Fenatran 2007 the biggest commercial vehicle show to take place in Latin America. The 16th edition of the event, Fenatran 2007, is taking place this week, from 15 to 19 October, in the huge industrialised city of São Paulo. The biannual show has rapidly grown in importance and, as well as Fiat Professional, all the major commercial vehicle players in South America are represented this year, including Mercedes-Benz, VW, Scania, Volvo, Citroën and Ford. The last edition (held in October 2005) attracted 272 exhibitors and 42,702 visitors, from both Brazil and abroad.

For Fiat Professional Fenatran 2007 is the perfect opportunity to show its new line of commercial vehicles. The most important and significant model on show on Fiat’s stand is the Ducato, which is available in twenty-three different types of configuration, the widest possible in its segment on the Brazilian market.

The Ducato is equipped with one of the most modern and reliable engines available in the country, the 2.8-litre common rail turbodiesel with direct injection, offering a power output of 127 bhp. Fiat Professional is using the occasion of Fenatran 2007 to launch in the passenger-carrying “Minibus” version with the option of a high roof; emphasising Fiat Professional's focus on the area of passenger transportation in big cities, one of the fast growing transport segments in Brazil today.
 

Two prototype versions of the Ducato are also being shown to the public and trade professionals at the show, the 'Cabinato' and 'Limousine', the latter one has been prepared for the VIP transport of passengers, and is equipped with the best technology such as, LCD screen, DVD player, wireless connection to the internet and a Play Station game amongst other gadgets. The interior of the 'Limousine' brings to the user a luxurious finish that includes leather seats, fridge-bar, sunroof, sofa and two comfortable armchairs with massage system capabilities.

Besides the several outfitted versions of Ducato, Fiat’s stand also brings to the showgoers' attention a string of other capable models from the brand which are adapted for different work applications: Uno Van, Fiorino Van, Doblò Cargo, Strada lengthened pick-up, Palio Adventure and even the new Grande Punto hatchback which was just recently launched on the Brazilian market.

by Claudio Perlini