Autocar - First for car news and reviews

What is it?

Fiat’s latest take on the van-related MPV, the Qubo is a passenger version of PSA-Fiat's new entry-level van. It's boxy proportions hide its compact dimensions well, but it's actually 70mm shorter than a Punto.

Despite this there’s plenty of space for occupants and a decent-size boot. And although the Qubo is in essence an MPV version of the Fiorino van, that is itself based on the Punto. So the ingredients sound promising.

What’s it like?

You ge...Read the full article

I have a soft spot for cars like these, mainly because they are refreshingly honest.  They have been designed as transport rather than an aspirational vehicle, and are so much better for it.  Basic, simple, solid, rugged, but some how you are never left wanting.

The original Citroen Berlingo and Fiat Doblo were two such cars and much like the report states, they end up serving up more than you expect.  What Fiat (and for that matter Citroen) have to do is be careful with the pricing.

The projected price of £11500 seems a little steep for such a basic machine.  However, if that comes in at the £10k mark with discount, then if it is anything like its bigger brother, then this will be a cracking value car.

Praise for the practicality and for the space-to-footprint and value-for-money ratio. It does most things better than a Fiat Idea, I guess. A pretty sight it ain't, though. Like the Multipla, an acquired taste that's actually quite difficult to acquire.

Think it is super, but I think it would look better if it had the black bumpers off the standard Fiorino.