Fiat Ducato and Doblo coming to America!

Started by Madman, March 07, 2011, 08:57:52 PM

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Attention fans of quirky Euro-vans.  As expected, Fiat/Chrysler will soon start importing the Ducato (to be renamed as either a Dodge Tradesman or a Ram Van, depending on which rumour you want to believe) to replace the Mercedes Benz supplied Sprinter vans formerly sold by Dodge dealers.

In an unexpected twist, we'll also be getting a rebranded version of the Fiat Doblo, presumably to do battle with the Ford Transit Connect.  Looks like the North American van scene is about to get a lot more interesting.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/03/return-of-the-ram-vans-fiat-ducato-doblo-coming-to-the-us-next-year/
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