Fiat Automóveis was one of the biggest winners during the 2008 edition of the traditional Brazilian automotive prize Prêmio Lótus which is awarded annually to the best commercial vehicles in the country.

Fiat Automóveis was one of the biggest winners during the 2008 edition of the traditional Brazilian automotive prize Prêmio Lótus which is awarded annually to the best commercial vehicles in the country.

The Italian brand conquered the top position in two important categories: Light Van of the Year was captured by the Fiat Fiorino, while the Van of the Year prize was handed to the Fiat Ducato; both of the awards take into account the number of sales each model achieves.

The Fiat Fiorino claimed first place in Prêmio Lótus  2008 for the thirteenth consecutive year, thanks to the impressive 16,193 units that the long-running van sold during 2007. Meanwhile the Fiat Ducato was also the best seller in its segment last year, with 3,044 units sold during 2007.

The Prêmio Lótus awards have been organised annually for the last 15 years by the very well considered Brazilian magazine, Frota & Cia. The 2008 edition award ceremony was realised in the Latin America Memorial, which is located in the city of São Paulo.

by Claudio Perlini