◾FIAT Doblò Cargo is named VansA2Z Light Van of the Year 2016, the second successive year it has won the award

◾Described as 'astonishingly good', the FIAT Doblò Cargo remains the segment leader in the opinion of the VansA2Z jury

◾The announcement was made at a special event held at Twickenham Stadium in West London on March 03 2016

◾VansA2Z jury remains impressed by the FIAT Doblò Cargo's styling, dynamics, low running costs and expansive range

◾Priced from £13,245*, the new FIAT Doblò is available in four bodystyles and four specification levels with five powertrain options

The FIAT Doblò Cargo has been named Light Van of the Year in the VansA2Z Van of the Year Awards 2016, the second consecutive year FIAT Professional's light van has won this prestigious award.

The FIAT Doblò Cargo once again held off a competitive field of contenders to claim the class win, with the VansA2Z jury heaping praise on the broad range, including the 'capacious' XL and 'neat' Work Up models, frugal engines, class-leading ride and handling and 'surprisingly-wide selection of trim levels' available to customers. 'It is a vehicle that offers something for pretty much everyone.'

According to Neil McIntee, VansA2Z editor: 'If you are in search of a dependable, versatile, high-cube van with frugal diesel engines, no-nonsense handling and a ride that's a cut above the rest, then look no further. What you need is FIAT Professional's astonishingly-good Doblò Cargo; our Van of the Year 2015 and Light Van of the Year for 2016. It combines good looks with some important practical benefits, not least of which is the breath of the range.'

He continued, 'The most capacious is the LWB high roof XL and is our favourite thanks to the practicality it offers. It's the ideal light commercial for anybody who wants as much load space as they can get without having to upscale to a panel van.'

Ricky McFarland, Country Manager FIAT Professional UK, commented, 'We're thrilled the FIAT Doblò Cargo has once again been recognised by the experienced and knowledgeable VansA2Z judging panel. Our engineers have given us an outstanding vehicle that's designed and built to the highest possible standards, so we work hard to ensure we always supply our customers with the vehicle that exactly meets their requirements, backing this up with outstanding customer service and excellent aftersales support. This award shows our engineers that their efforts haven't gone unnoticed and spurs us on to achieve similar levels of success with the three new models we are launching this year.'

About the FIAT Doblò:

The fourth-generation FIAT Doblò received a fresh exterior design, improved engine performance and a new 'EcoJet' version when it was launched in early 2015. It was also first vehicle to wear the full 'FIAT Professional' logo on its tailgate. It is produced in the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkey, a World Class Manufacturing Gold Medal winner.

The FIAT Doblò Cargo was named overall VansA2Z Van of the Year in 2015.

Prices for the new FIAT Doblò start at £13,245* and it is available in four bodystyles (Standard, Maxi, XL and Work Up) and four specification levels (Standard, SX, EcoJet and Tecnico) with five powertrain options (1.4 petrol 95hp, 1.3 MultiJet II 90hp, 1.6 MultiJet II 90hp Comfort-Matic, 1.6 MultiJet II 105hp and 2.0 MultiJet 135hp).

Further information on the new FIAT Doblò, as well as the other models in FIAT Professional's award-winning range of commercial vehicles, is available at www.FIATprofessional.co.uk.