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A light commercial vehicle ( LCV ) in the European Union , Australia and New Zealand is a commercial carrier vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of no more than 3.5 metric tons (tonnes). The LCV designation is also occasionally used in both Canada and Ireland (where the term commercial van is more commonly used).

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70-680: The Fiat Ducato is a light commercial vehicle jointly developed by FCA Italy and PSA Group (currently Stellantis ), and mainly manufactured by Sevel , a joint venture between the two companies since 1981. It has also been sold as the Citroën C25 , Peugeot J5 , Alfa Romeo AR6 and Talbot Express and later as the Fiat Ducato, Citroën Jumper (Relay first in the United Kingdom and then in Australia; Dispatch in Australia as

140-517: A Made In Britain badge at the rear. The Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro went out of production in 2019, when Opel/Vauxhall was acquired by Groupe PSA ; it was replaced by a new generation Vivaro which was a rebadged Citroën Jumpy for the model year of 2019. Renault–Nissan Alliance partner Nissan sold a rebadged Trafic II (X83) as the Primastar. The Primastar was renamed to the NV300 for 2016 and moved to

210-621: A dog clutch , a system similar to the one used by Renault on the R18 4x4 . In May 1989, the Trafic underwent a major front end facelift, with a rounder shape and a plastic bumper, and the new longer body shape covering all varieties of engine. In 1995, the Mk1 Trafic got its final facelift, with a new grille, new tail lights, large double rear view mirrors, and a new interior with a modern dashboard and multi adjustable seats. The chassis and cab of

280-443: A petrol engine . The vehicle was given a mild facelift in 2006, during which the front indicators were moved from the front bumper, up into the headlight housing and only a 2.0 L four cylinder diesel engine is available in two states of tune; a 90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) or 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) mated to a six speed manual or optional automatic transmission. The Vivaro e Concept debuted September 2010 at

350-641: A Citroën gearbox. In February 1982, the range was extended to include a pick-up truck and a minibus. In 1991, the C25 series 2 was launched with an enlarged grille. In 1994, the C25 was replaced by the Jumper . The Peugeot J5 was a 2.5 tonne capacity van, also produced from October 1981 until 1993. Its powertrains are as per the Citroën C25. In 1991, the J5 series 2 was launched with a new front grille and headlights. It

420-583: A carrying capacity of six to nine people and comes with the 2.3 litre JTD 16v engine, which again is Euro 3 compliant and delivers 110 bhp. The Ducato Combi is a mixture of the Goods Transport and the Passenger Transport. It is ideal for the transport of people and goods alike, and it can accommodate up to nine occupants. Model designations were Ducato 10 (1 ton), Ducato 14 (1.4 tons) and Ducato Maxi 18 (1.8 tons). The second series

490-445: A dedicated commercial vehicle network for heavy and light commercial vehicles, Volkswagen, whose franchised dealers usually have standalone van centres, Iveco, and Isuzu Truck. Isuzu Truck market commercial vehicles up to 18 tonnes GVW and Iveco market their heavy truck range with their Daily van to complement this. Many franchised dealers also retail used LCVs, with the poorer quality examples sent to specialist auctions for sale. There

560-520: A joint venture between German Opel , Japanese Nissan , and French Renault . It is also sold as an Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and Nissan Primastar. Designed by Renault's corporate design department based within the company's Technocentre outside Paris, the Trafic was developed by the engineering team of Renault's light commercial vehicle unit at Villiers-Saint-Frédéric . Manufactured by GM Manufacturing Luton at its plant in Luton — beside Primastar and

630-455: A payload of 12 m and comes with a choice of four engines: the 2.0 petrol, 2.0 JTD, 2.3 JTD 16V, or 2.8 JTD. All of these conformed to the Euro 3 standards and offered programmed maintenance management. The range included two types of gearbox : a mechanical box with a five-speed manual plus reverse and an automatic transmission with four speeds plus reverse. The Ducato Passenger Transport has

700-400: A regular car license without the need for an Operator's License . The speed restriction is higher than heavy goods vehicles: 60 MPH on dual carriageways and up to 70 MPH on motorways. Qualifying light commercial vehicles include pickup trucks , vans and three-wheelers – all commercially based goods or passenger carrier vehicles. The LCV concept was created as a compact truck and

770-629: A revised 3.6L Pentastar. For the 2023 model year, the front end of the ProMaster was redesigned to match its European counterparts, coinciding with the introduction of the ProMaster EV; the van also received a third "super-high" roof option on the longest wheelbase. Also in 2023 Ducato in Europe and other markets switched engines again, this time to the PSA DW12 2.2L unit PSA EW/DW engine used in

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840-1188: A shorter variant), and Peugeot Boxer (Manager in Mexico), from 1994 onwards. It entered the North American market as the Ram ProMaster in May 2014 for the 2015 model year. In Europe, it is produced at the Sevel Sud factory, in Atessa , Italy. It has also been produced at the Iveco factory in Sete Lagoas , Brazil, at the Karsan factory in Akçalar , Turkey, at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Saltillo Van Assembly Plant in Saltillo , Mexico, and at

910-542: A vehicle payload of 750 kg and a range up to 70 kilometers. The Fiat Talento (Italian pronunciation: [ t a ˈ l ɛ n t o ] ) is a light commercial vehicle produced by the Italian automaker Fiat, first sold in 1981 as a short-wheelbase version of the Ducato . In 1994, the first generation Talento was discontinued. It has been offered in two non-consecutive generations, as

980-552: Is a large network of independent used commercial vehicle retailers who retail thousands of used commercial vehicles every month. LCV dealers are increasingly using the Internet to help sell their vehicles in addition to the traditional print media. Renault Trafic#X82 The Renault Trafic (pronounced as "traffic") is a light commercial van produced by the French automaker Renault since 1980. It has also been marketed as

1050-418: Is available only in the 159-inch (4,000 mm) wheelbase and 99-inch (2,500 mm) roof height. For the 2019 model year , the ProMaster received a new front fascia, replacing the crosshair grille with a new "RAM"-lettered front grille. The 3.0L EcoDiesel inline four-cylinder (I4) turbodiesel engine was also discontinued, leaving the 3.6L Pentastar V6 gasoline engine with variable valve timing (VVT) as

1120-428: Is in marked contrast to the values of the commercial van versions. The second-generation Ducato arrived in 1993 and was still produced by Sevel. Peugeot changed the name from J5 to Boxer while Citroën rebranded the C25 as Jumper (sold as the "Relay" in the United Kingdom and Ireland). One engine option was a Fiat 2.5 L diesel, which was replaced with 2.8 L Iveco /Sofim engine in 1998. The Ducato Goods Transport has

1190-679: Is made in Mexico. Since October 2013, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 's Ram Trucks brand has marketed the Ducato as the Ram ProMaster in Canada and the United States. Since the 2009 bankruptcy of Chrysler and subsequent acquisition by Fiat, Chrysler had not offered a large van in this market. Dodge Trucks (the brand name used by Chrysler prior to the inception of the Ram brand) had offered a version of

1260-461: Is usually optimised to be tough-built, have low operating costs and powerful yet fuel efficient engines, and to be used in intra-city operations. All of the above light commercial vehicles are sold through dealer networks. Usually, a car dealer will have a franchise for the sale of a manufacturer's cars and the LCVs will be sold as an addition. The exceptions to these are Mercedes-Benz, which has

1330-1036: The Fiat Talento , the Nissan NV300 , the Nissan Primastar and the Mitsubishi Express . Until 2019, it was also sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro (briefly sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Arena earlier) by Opel and its associated company Vauxhall . From early 2022 onwards, the van is also marketed by Renault Trucks as the Renault Trucks Trafic . Previous versions of the Renault Trafic have been sold under Inokom , Chevrolet and Tata badges. The second generation Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro

1400-618: The Fiat-Sollers factory in Elabuga , Russia. Since 1981, more than 2.6 million Fiat Ducatos have been produced. The name "Ducato" is a reference to the ducat ; after the Fiorino , this was the second Fiat light commercial vehicle to be named after ancient coinage. In July 2019, the electric version of the Ducato developed by FCA Italy was presented, and sales commenced in 2020; a refreshed model debuted for 2024. An electric version for

1470-659: The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van between 2003 and 2009, and earlier the Dodge Ram Van . The ProMaster is produced in FCA's Saltillo , Mexico , plant. Traditional commercial vans in this market are heavy body-on-frame based on pickup trucks. The ProMaster has a unibody construction and front-wheel drive. This gives it a lower floor height, which improves cargo loading. Front-wheel drive also improves handling and safety. The most significant difference between

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1540-526: The New European Driving Cycle . The same body variants as the conventional Ducato would be available, providing cargo volumes of 10 to 17 m (350 to 600 cu ft) and maximum payload of 1,950 kg (4,300 lb). Light commercial vehicle In the UK, light haulage is a restricted-weight delivery service where the maximum permitted gross vehicle weight rating without

1610-524: The 1980s models were used as the base vehicle by Winnebago Industries to build the Winnebago ' LeSharo ' from 1983, and Itasca Phasar. For the chassis and cab version to meet safety and emission requirements in the United States, this version was sold with Renault's J7T 2,165 cc (2.2 L) gasoline engine, and 2.1-litre diesel and turbo diesel engines, coded as J8S and shared with the 1985 to 1987 AMC/Jeep Cherokee / Commanche . Jeep versions used

1680-404: The 2.3L engine to comply with Euro 6d. Same year Boxer/Relay/Jumper changed the 2.0L PSA DW10 engine for 2.2L DW12 based engine. In 2021, new features include adaptive cruise control , autonomous emergency braking and lane keep assist . In the same year, following the acquisition of Opel and Vaxuhall by Groupe PSA and its subsequent merger with FCA to form Stellantis, the Ducato was rebadged as

1750-418: The 2021 model year ProMaster with new features. A 9.2-inch digital rearview mirror with a rear camera is available as an option. New safety features include blind spot monitoring (BLIS) with rear cross-path detection and a forward collision warning system (FCWS) with emergency brake assist. LED interior lighting for the interior courtesy and ambient interior lighting is also available. For the 2023 model year,

1820-554: The 4050 mm wheelbase. This third-generation Ducato has been available in Mexico since November 2007, and over 30 different models are available. It is marketed as the Fiat Ducato, and as the Peugeot Manager. These models are similar to the European configurations with smaller engines, available diesel, and manual transmissions, although the Canada and U.S. version, with larger gasoline engines and automatic transmissions,

1890-515: The Arena marked the first time the company could offer a total commercial range ever since the days of the old Bedford CF , which ended production in 1986. In June 2007, Tata Motors announced the introduction of the Winger , a panel van and minibus based on the 1995 to 2001 version of the Renault Trafic, but fitted with Tata's own two litre diesel engines, with or without turbo. The Inokom Permas

1960-632: The Ducato base. The Ducato was first launched in 1981, and was the result of Fiat's collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën , that resulted in the vehicle's development starting in 1978. The vehicles were manufactured at the Sevel Val di Sangro plant in Atessa , in central Italy, and at the Sevel Campania plant in Pomigliano d'Arco , Naples , together with the similar Alfa Romeo AR6, Citroën C25, and Peugeot J5 versions. The Peugeot J5

2030-482: The Fiat Ducato continued in the same plant until 1994 when it was closed. The Citroën C25 was a 2.5 tonne capacity van (hence the name C25) produced from October 1981 until 1993. The C25 succeeded the dated corrugated Citroën Type H post war one tonne van. The C25's engines are transversely mounted; the petrol one is a Peugeot 504 unit whilst the diesel one is from the Citroën CX diesel. Both units are coupled to

2100-458: The Garrett T2 turbocharger while Winnebagos received the larger T3 type. CARB granted a series of yearly waivers to Winnebago for non compliance in omitting On Board Diagnostics (OBD I), these waivers remained in effect throughout the model run from 1983 to 1992. The Mk1 Trafic became popular for professional conversion into budget family motorhomes due to the flexibility of the design and

2170-653: The IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover , Germany. It is plug in hybrid vehicle, with an extended range up to 250 mi (402 km) and includes 21 kWh lithium ion batteries enabling over 60 mi (97 km) of pure electric driving range. Renault released a new generation Trafic in September 2014. It was again rebadged and sold as the Opel Vivaro in Europe and Vauxhall Vivaro in

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2240-705: The North American market, the Ram ProMaster EV, was unveiled in early 2024. Since the 2021 model year, the Ducato has also been rebadged as the Opel/Vauxhall Movano , replacing the previous model Movano, which from 1998 until 2021 had been based on the Renault Master . The Ducato is also rebadged as the Toyota Proace Max. The Ducato is the most common motorhome base used in Europe; with around two-thirds of motorhomes using

2310-543: The Opel/Vauxhall Movano, which was previously based on the Renault Master . In 2022, the Ducato and ProMaster received a redesigned dashboard and the 948TE nine-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment for the ProMaster and optional for the Ducato. The Ducato also receives the 2.2L Fiat Pratola Serra Family B turbo diesel, branded as the Multijet 3 (from end of 2021), while the ProMaster receives

2380-528: The ProMaster and the Ducato is the availability of a 3.6 L 24-valve V6 gasoline Chrysler Pentastar engine offered in conjunction with the Chrysler 62TE six-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment. The Iveco 3.0 L 16-valve I4 diesel JTD engine , branded as EcoDiesel by Chrysler, mated with the M40 six-speed automated manual transmission was offered in model years 2014 through 2016; however,

2450-624: The Ram ProMaster received a second facelift to match the styling of the other post-facelift models. In early 2024, the Ram ProMaster EV was unveiled. This electric vehicle is equipped with a 110 kWh battery and a 270 hp (200 kW) motor (see also the "Electric versions" section below). Only for Fiat Ducato Only for Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer Only for Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer Only for Fiat Ducato Only for Ram ProMaster Note: for some versions/markets,

2520-473: The Trafic III (X82). The light commercial vehicle variant of the NV300 reverted to using the Primastar nameplate in 2021. In July 2016, Fiat introduced a rebadged Trafic, called Talento to replace its Scudo, which had been a rebadged Citroën Jumpy . In October 2019, all of the vans were given a facelift which introduced a new 2.0-litre EcoJet diesel engine which is 11 percent more fuel efficient than

2590-668: The Trafic to Renault Trucks (company owned by Volvo AB ) to sell Trafics on its dealerships using the Renault Trucks badging. Launched in 2018, the Formula Edition was available on the Trafic alongside the Kangoo and Master , and featured a new paint and wheels, plus black and yellow trim. Launched in 2016, the Trafic X-Track is a front-wheel drive offroad version of the Trafic. The 100% electric Trafic

2660-439: The UK. Styling was updated for the 2019 model year and again for the 2021 model year, then in 2024 with the new Renault logo. Two lower power variants (95 PS and 115 PS) use a variable geometry turbocharger, while the highest output (125 PS and 145 PS) variant employs a twin turbocharger arrangement; other features include variable output water and oil pumps and a maintenance free timing chain. Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro variants for

2730-445: The United Kingdom and mainland Europe were manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton and at Sandouville, except for the high roof variants and the left-hand drive variants, which were manufactured at Sandouville. The new Vivaro dropped the previous larger capacity diesel engines, in favour of a 1.6 Energy dCi (Renault/Renault Trucks/Nissan/)/CDTI (Opel/Vauxhall)/MultiJet (Fiat)/Di-D (Mitsubishi) engine. From 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro models gained

2800-705: The Vauxhall Vivaro totalled 36,982 and 16,483 for the Renault Trafic. A mild facelift in October 2006 had the orange indicators swapped for clear ones, which were more integrated into the headlamp housings. On the Opel/Vauxhall model, the indicators moved from the front bumpers, up into the headlamp housings, thus looking more similar to the Renault one. Production ended in June 2015. The Nissan Primastar

2870-728: The Vivaro is sold as an Opel in most European markets, in the United Kingdom it was sold as a Vauxhall . The Vivaro is primarily manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton (previously IBC) in Luton, England and by Nissan at their Zona Franca (Barcelona) facility in Spain. The Vivaro is available in panel van, minibus, combined bus/van, and platform crew cab configurations. Two different wheelbase styles, and two roof height options are also available, as well as three diesel engine power options and

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2940-530: The Vivaro — the Trafic was the first Renault vehicle to be built in the United Kingdom in more than thirty years. In an agreement between Renault and Nissan, versions of the van are also manufactured at Nissan's plant in Barcelona , Spain . In particular, high roof versions for Opel, Vauxhall, Renault, and Nissan are made in Barcelona because the Luton assembly plant has a low roof which cannot accommodate

3010-560: The extra height of the high roof. The van exists in several versions, from a three seater with all the rear space available for loads, to a nine seater, also known as a "Passenger van". Its name is based on the French word for "trade" or "traffic" (depending on the context). The van was designed by Renault in Paris, and both Renault-Nissan and Opel/Vauxhall versions are manufactured by Opel/Vauxhall at their plant in Luton. In 2012, production of

3080-560: The gasoline V6 is currently the sole engine available in the ProMaster. Starting in the 2021 model year, the standard engine is the 3.6 L 24-valve V6 gasoline Pentastar Upgrade engine, in conjunction with the 9-speed ZF 9HP48 automatic replacing the Chrysler 62TE transmission. The ProMaster is offered in three wheelbases (118-inch (3,000 mm), 135.8-inch (3,450 mm), 158.9-inch (4,040 mm)), four overall body lengths (195-inch (5,000 mm), 213-inch (5,400 mm), 236-inch (6,000 mm), 250-inch (6,400 mm), with

3150-451: The generous internal space for what was a relatively small van. Popular converters were Auto Sleepers and Holdsworth (now defunct). Other motorhome builders using the Trafic Mk1 as a base include Hymer, Elddis , Eriba, and Autostar. From 1997 to 2001, the Renault Trafic was marketed as the Opel Arena in Germany and as the Vauxhall Arena in the United Kingdom . Nick Reilly , Vauxhall 's chairman and managing director commented that

3220-410: The mid 1980s, which fitted under the shorter grille, but required a small lump in the bonnet. The diesel and 2.2-litre petrol carried on with the extended grille. In the end of 1984, a four-wheel drive version was introduced. This was a part time system coupled with the diesel engine and a five speed manual transmission. This model operated as a front wheel drive until the rear wheels were engaged with

3290-415: The nameplate made its return as a rebadged Renault Trafic (X82) in 2016. The name continues Fiat's practice of naming their commercial vehicles after old currencies, with "talento" referring to the talent , a unit of measurement often used for precious metals. The Alfa Romeo AR6 was a badge-engineered Ducato sold by Alfa Romeo on the Italian market only, as a replacement for the Alfa Romeo Romeo . It

3360-422: The need of an operator's license is also up to 3.5 tonnes. Usually light haulage excludes a distribution center as the majority of deliveries are direct. A delivery may consist of a single, multiple or priority urgent load and can be either same day or next day delivery. The vehicle (as long as it doesn't exceed the 3.5 T gross vehicle weight) does not require a tachograph and can also be driven by people with

3430-606: The older 1.6 litre and variable-geometry turbocharger for smoother engine performance at low speeds. Small exterior changes include revised front bumper and black plastic wing mirrors instead of painted ones. Interior received a updated steering wheel, textured crash pads on the dashboard, new choice of interior trims and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supported. In September 2020, Renault announced it would stop supplying Talentos to Fiat, as Fiat Chrysler had declared plans to merge with Renault's rival Groupe PSA to form Stellantis . The Talento

3500-413: The only engine choice for the ProMaster. The previously optional five-inch Uconnect 3 touchscreen radio was made standard equipment to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) requiring that all vehicles with GVWR of 10,000 lb (4535 kg) or less manufactured after April 2018 provide a rearview camera. At the 2020 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana , Ram introduced

3570-442: The other Sevel vans (Relay/Boxer/Jumper/Movano). Toyota Motor Europe and Stellantis plan to build a Toyota-badged large van based on the Ducato platform, expected to be released in mid-2024. This is an expansion of the two automakers' LCV partnership started in 2012. The battery electric Ducato Electric was announced in July 2019, with planned availability in 2020. The targeted range was 220 to 360 km (140 to 220 mi) on

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3640-409: The outdated Dodge Spacevan modeline. Production of this badge-engineered version for the United Kingdom began in 1982 and continued until 1994, nearly eight years after the last Talbot badged passenger car had been withdrawn. Its Citroën/Peugeot petrol and diesel engines were transversely mounted driving the front wheels. A 4×4 option was also available, although is now very rare today. In 1991,

3710-410: The previous engines are still available. The fourth-generation Ducato/Jumper/Relay/Boxer (platform designation X290) was introduced in the summer of 2014, scheduled for an October 2014 debut as a 2015 model (except in Australia which had two models for Relay/Dispatch: a 2017 model with first facelift and a 2019 model with second facelift) while the 2014 model year was entirely skipped. Although based on

3780-639: The rate of production increasing to nine vehicles per day. This generation was also produced at the Fiat Auto Poland Tychy plant in complete knock down , at the Iveco plant in Sete Lagoas (Brazil), at the Karsan plant in Alkaçar , Turkey , since 2000, and since 2006 in Elabuga , Russia (Fiat- Sollers ). The Ducato, Jumper, and Boxer were also produced in Brazil until December 2016. Only for Fiat Ducato Only for Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer Only for Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer Only for Fiat Ducato Only for Citroën Jumper and Peugeot Boxer Only for Fiat Ducato The third-generation Jumper/Relay

3850-419: The series 2 Express was launched with an enlarged grille. Production was discontinued in 1994, when Peugeot finally discarded the Talbot marque. This van was popular in the United Kingdom, for new conversions to camper vans or motorhomes by coach builders. Provided they are well-maintained and not too rusty, they can still command prices of many thousands of pounds even though they are over thirty years old. This

3920-549: The third generation model, it features a heavily revised front end, with more car like headlight styling. Euro 6 engines were introduced for the 2017 model year in late 2016, and does not require Adblue (Fiat version only) unlike most of its competitors. The Relay/Boxer/Jumper received the 2.0L PSA DW10 based Euro 6 engine. The Ram ProMaster was revised in 2018 for the 2019 model year with a different grille, increased payload and improved towing capacity. In 2019, Ducato moved from twin EGR system introduced with for Euro 6 to AdBlue on

3990-409: The two longest body lengths available only with the 159-inch (4,000 mm) wheelbase). Only the low (89-inch (2,300 mm) and medium 99-inch (2,500 mm)) heights are offered on the ProMaster. The panel van configuration is available in all sizes, while the chassis-cab and cut-away configurations are offered only in 136-inch (3,500 mm) and 159-inch (4,000 mm) wheelbases. The window van

4060-475: The vehicle is available in three wheelbases: 3000 mm (118 inch), 3450 mm (136 inch), and 4050 mm (159 inch), and in three heights: 2250 mm (90 inch), 2500 mm (99 inch), and 2750 mm (109 inch). Also in van configuration, the three wheelbases are offered in four overall vehicle lengths of 4950 mm (195 inch), 5400 mm (213 inch), 6000 mm (236 inch), and 6350 mm (250 inch). The two longest body lengths are available only with

4130-424: Was also launched in 2001, and is available in panel van , combi , bus, and chassis cab configurations. Two wheelbases and two roof heights are available, as well as three diesel engines and a petrol one. In the end of 2014, the last Primastar rolled off the production line. It was replaced by the NV300 in September 2016. The Opel Vivaro from the German automaker Opel was launched in September 2001. While

4200-427: Was available in two different wheelbase lengths, and as a passenger van, commercial van, or pick-up truck. It was also the final commercial vehicle sold by Alfa Romeo. The Alfa Romeo AR6 was produced in the Sevel Campania plant (formerly owned by ARVECO – Alfa Romeo Industrial Vehicles) of Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples, until 1 January 1986, when Alfa Romeo dropped out of the commercial vehicle business entirely. Production of

4270-512: Was launched first in worldwide except in Australia in September 2006 as a 2007 model (including the UK) and then in Australia in late 2012 as a 2013 model, followed by the Boxer in June and the Ducato later as a 2008 model. The vehicle was available in many variants both for people and goods transport. Weights were again increased, with the following designations for all-up weight: Ducato 30 (3 tonnes), Ducato 33 (3.3 tonnes), Ducato Maxi 35 (3.5 tonnes) and Ducato Maxi 40 (4 tonnes). In van configuration,

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4340-400: Was launched in Malaysia in 1998. Production of the van was at Kulim District. For South America, the vehicle was made in the Renault Argentina facility at Santa Isabel, Córdoba. In Brazil, it was badged as Chevrolet Trafic and later as the Renault Trafic or Chevrolet SpaceVan. A pickup version was sold as the Renault Trafic Rodeo. Production ended in 2002. The second Trafic resulted from

4410-451: Was officially presented at the 2022 IAA . It is equipped with a 90 kW (120 hp) electric traction motor drawing from the same 52 kW-hr battery as the larger electric Master E-Tech, giving a WLTP range of 297 km (185 mi). The van can accept charging power of up to 7 kW (single-phase AC) or 22 kW (three-phase AC), and a fast-charging option (50 kW DC) is available. A passenger van variant may be based on

4480-400: Was produced in GM Manufacturing Luton and in Sandouville Renault Factory plant starting in 2014. However, following the takeover of Opel/Vauxhall by Groupe PSA , the Trafic-based Vivaro went out of production in 2019, and was replaced by the next generation Vivaro based on the Citroën Jumpy EMP2 Platform for the 2020 model year. The original Renault Trafic was sold from 1980 to 2001 and

4550-402: Was replaced by a new Scudo/Ulysses, which was again a rebadged Jumpy. In 2020, the Trafic was rebadged and introduced as the third-generation Mitsubishi Express for Australia, and as a replacement for the former L300 in the New Zealand market. It was discontinued two years later. The existing Renault Trafic has also been sold in these markets since 2014. In 2022, Renault starts to supply

4620-471: Was replaced in 1994 by the Peugeot Boxer, which was based on the second generation Fiat Ducato. It sold reasonably well in France but enjoyed little commercial success outside France, being overshadowed in much of Europe by the Fiat Ducato, which was supported by stronger commercial vehicle dealership networks in key markets. The Talbot Express van, sold solely in the United Kingdom, was the last Talbot -badged motor vehicle to be produced, quietly succeeding

4690-430: Was restyled in February 2002, with the addition of rear and side bump mouldings and revised front grille. The engine range was: 2.0 JTD, 2.3 JTD 16v and 2.8 JTD, 2.5 diesel was dropped. Model designations were changed to reflect maximum gross weight: Ducato 29 (2.9 tons), Ducato 30 (3.0 tons), Ducato 33 (3.3 tons) and Ducato Maxi 35 (3.5 tons). On 15 December 2005, the three-millionth vehicle was produced, which resulted in

4760-450: Was sold as the Talbot Express in the United Kingdom (1986–1994). The collaboration of Fiat and PSA had earlier produced the Fiat 242 and Citroën C35 from 1974. For the Fiat, engines were 2.0 litre 4-cylinder petrol or 1.9 litre diesel . Trim levels were base, S, and SX. Model variants were named according to carrying capacity: Ducato 10 (1.0 tons), Ducato 13 (1.3 tons), Ducato 14 (1.4 tons), and Ducato Maxi 18 (1.8 tons). The Ducato Mk1

4830-414: Was somewhat revised and updated during its lifetime. Originally, the van had some variations in the front end shape depending on which engine was fitted, with the original 1397 cc motor fitting behind a flat grille, and the 2.1-litre diesel engine and larger 1647 cc petrol engines requiring an extended plastic grille and deeper bumper. The 1721 cc OHC engine replaced the 1647 cc OHV unit in

4900-483: Was very popular as a basis for campervan conversions. A short-wheelbase version was sold as Fiat Talento . In August 1992, some Fiat Ducatos were built with the T29C electric DC motor from Leroy-Somer , named as the Ducato Elettra powered by 28 six-volt valve regulated lead–acid ( VRLA ) gel cell batteries, producing 168 volts DC and 160 amperes, in a wooden box weighing 868 kg. This 4765 × 1965 × 2100 mm transporter (maximum gross weight 3190 kg) had

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