Get a load of Fiat nine-seater

All aboard for Fiat's latest large people carrier. The new Scudo Panorama can seat nine and still has enough room for their luggage

Auto Express Car Reviews

Panorama seats nine and has sliding doors to boost access

28th May 2007

Despite being based on a van, the model has been developed to give car-like levels of comfort, refinement and performance. Handling and ride have been improved, thanks to a stiffer chassis and self-levelling rear air-suspension. The interior gets higher-quality plastics and soft velour seat trim. Boot space is a class-leading 327 litres.

Equipment includes sat-nav and air-con that uses aircraft-style overhead vents and controls for passengers in the rear. Buyers can choose either 120bhp or 136bhp versions of the firm's 2.0-litre Multijet diesel, and prices start at £21,396 for the 120bhp short-wheelbase model. The range is topped by a long-wheelbase version costing £22,688. The Scudo will be joined in spring 2008 by the Mini Cargo, a Renault Kangoo-style, van-based five-seater, co-developed with Peugeot and Citroen.

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