- Fiat has introduced the new Qubo L, which is a revamped Doblo.
- Aimed at families, the model will arrive at dealerships early this year.
- The van will be offered with gas, diesel, and electric powertrains.
Fiat is rebooting the Qubo and transforming it into the “ultimate family mover for modern living.” That’s a bit of a stretch as the new Qubo L appears to be little more than a reworked version of the Doblo.
Given this, Fiat’s PR team phoned it in and barely said anything useful about the van. That’s far from ideal, but the Qubo L seems to be positioned as a family vehicle rather than the more business-focused Doblo.
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Whatever the case, the Qubo L appears to be a renamed Doblo with the Pack Style Plus. The latter adds a faux silver skid plate and a Magic Top panoramic roof. Both appear to be included on the Qubo L as Fiat mentioned a “multi-purpose glass roof.” However, the company strangely referred to it as Magic Window, which is the flip up rear window on the Doblo. They even noted it “allows access to storage or [to] pick items from the luggage shelf without opening the tailgate.”
While Fiat doesn’t even appear to know what they’re talking about, the company confirmed the van will be offered in five colors called Cinema Black, Riviera Blue, Foresta Green, Gelato White, and (RED). The company also mentioned five- and seven-seat variants that measure 173.2 inches (4,400 mm) and 187 inches (4750 mm) long.
Fiat couldn’t be bothered to release interior pictures or details, but the cabin likely carries over from the Doblo. If that’s the case, we can expect it to offer a 10-inch infotainment system, a wireless smartphone charger, heated front seats, and a heated leather steering wheel. This remains to be seen, but the company mentioned Pop, Icon, and La Prima trims.
Three Ways to Power It
Under the hood, customers will find gas, diesel, and electric powertrains. The company was coy on specifics, but it sounds like the van will offer a familiar 1.2-liter petrol with 108 hp (81 kW / 110 PS) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque. It enables the Doblo to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in a glacial 13.1 seconds.
Fiat also confirmed a diesel engine with outputs of 99 hp (74 kW / 100 PS) and 128 hp (96 kW / 130 PS). It also appears to carryover and should displace 1.5-liters.
Surprising no one at all, there’s an electric variant with 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS). It presumably has a 50 kWh battery pack and a combined WLTP range of 211 miles (339 km).
While Fiat doesn’t even sound remotely interested in the Qubo L, they’ll begin accepting orders later this month. The van will then arrive at dealerships in “early 2026.”
