Fiat Ducato goes off-road motorhoming

With this one-of-a kind vehicle, Fiat Professional is exploring the camper van segment that presently represents more than 25% of Europe's motorhome market. It’s built on the bestselling Fiat Ducato camper base, and powered by a 2.3-litre 150bhp Multijet II engine in long wheelbase configuration with an extended overhang and high roof. The Fiat Ducato 4x4 Expedition is designed for adventurous people seeking a vehicle which is eager and agile on the road yet rugged and capable when the going gets tough. It combines this versatility with a large, comfortable living space and more interior height than usual.

On the outside, the Show Camper Van features a two-colour paint job in two shades of grey, a raised ride-height, widened track and plenty of Ducato Camper customisations, such as a front skid-plate and LED lights. The outfit is completed by a front winch and roof-rack, which is fully equipped for an adventurous holiday and which also features a handy platform on which people can walk, some two and a half metres above the ground.

The Fiat Ducato 4x4 Expedition is the result of a collaboration with well-known experts in the sector - Tecnoform for the interiors, Olmedo for the exteriors and Dangel for the four-wheel drive system.

The interior design is characterised by clean lines, streamlined furniture and use of high-tech materials to create a lounge-like atmosphere, ideally suited to relaxing  at the end of an intense day of outdoor activity. Tecnoform has also created a lighting system integrated in the furniture units and state-of-the-art entertainment system with multiple speakers and two retractable flat-screen TVs.

Four-wheel drive expert Dangel, with more than 35 years of expertise in the field, has engineered a permanent all-wheel drive system with viscous coupling for the Fiat Ducato 4x4 Expedition, while also raising the ride height and adding oversized tyres and special wheels to allow the vehicle to tackle all manner of surfaces safely and confidently. The rugged, stylish look of exterior was designed by Olmedo, specialists in adapting vehicles for various uses including off-road use and for the mobility impaired.

Although the 4x4 Expedition is simply a concept at this stage, Fiat Professional is analysing the market to stay abreast of new trends. Visitors to the Fiat Professional stand will be invited to fill in a questionnaire to learn more about their expectations in terms of products and services for motorhomes and a survey is also available on www.FIATcamper.com website.

Further information on the award-winning Fiat Professional range is available from FIATprofessional.co.uk.