The Fiat Doblò Natural Power will be making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week, confirming the undisputed worldwide leadership of Fiat in the field of original equipment (OEM) dual-fuel petrol/methane systems.

The Fiat Doblò Natural Power will be making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week, confirming the undisputed worldwide leadership of Fiat in the field of original equipment (OEM) dual-fuel petrol/methane systems.

Ideal for mixed use, this version is the perfect balance between performance and consumption: it is agile in traffic but at the same time brilliant on long hauls, for cutting running costs in all cases. All this with the additional bonus of having very low environment impact allowing use in cities where traffic blocks or restrictions are in force.

The new Doblò Natural Power fits a 1.4 16v T-JET Euro 5 (petrol and methane) engine made by Fiat Powertrain Technologies specifically designed for top-notch integration of the two independent petrol and methane systems. The engine is configured to normally work on natural gas. It is always started on petrol and immediately and automatically switched to methane. In this way, the petrol fuel system remains efficient and is only required for starting and when the gas in the cylinders is about to run out. The driver can switch to petrol at any time by pressing a button on the dashboard.

Belonging to the new T-JET supercharged petrol engine family, the 1.4 16v of the new Doblò Natural Power features top performance, prompt acceleration, low fuel consumption, simple build, rugged design and reliability. With a supercharger and intercooler and a Wastegate valve, the new engine delivers a maximum power of 120 HP (on petrol and methane) and gradual torque (206 Nm at 2000 rpm). High flexibility with little use of the 6-speed gearbox for pleasantly laid-back motoring but simply pressing the accelerator will unleash an energetic response assisted by the low inertia of the turbocharger. The new eco-friendly Doblò Natural Power consolidates its leading position with a CO2 emission level equivalent to 134 g/km on the combined cycle. Positioned under the floor to maintain the usable boot volume (from 790 litres to 3200 litres), the four methane cylinders have a total capacity of 95 litres, equal to 16.2 kg. This means a range of 325 km (which becomes 625 km by adding the kilometres which can be covered using the 22 litre petrol engine).

The new Natural Power version is the latest addition to the Fiat “family space” portfolio. It counts on major standard safety contents (from ESP to side bags for protecting the occupants' head and chest), cost-effective running and top-in-class eco-friendliness (DPF is standard on all diesel versions and the Start&Stop system is standard on all petrol and diesel engine versions). Furthermore, it is best-in-class in terms of roominess and low polluting emissions thanks to the use of a new platform. It has more room for passengers (a 2755 mm wheelbase makes it the longest in its segment), a boot capacity of 790 litres (best-in-class, which becomes 3200 litres with the seats folded), low CO2 emissions (129 g/km with the 1.3 Multijet II 90 HP engine, the lowest in its category), innovative Bi-link suspensions for additional comfort, and the highly flexible interiors offering up to seven seats on petrol and diesel versions. All these features are sure to satisfy needs and make the Doblò a car to enjoy with family and friends.