Wikipedia says it's Doblò, and reveals that besides Turkey and Brazil it's also manufactured in in Russia and Vietnam, and "in North Korea Pyonghwa Motors produces Doblò branded as its own name Ppeokkugi." The triple crown of Stalinist autopower! Doblò should dominate the die-hard communist USA small business owner market.
Also, the Doblò is supposedly the basis for Chrysler's first all-electric vehicle, in 2012. (RIP, Dodge Circuit EV Lotus remake.)
This isn't any worse looking than the xB or beaten-with-a-stick Cube. The French make some pretty unsightly microvans, too. And we all know this improves on the Multipla.
I think it looks awesome especially in red. Next step is an Abarth version. I'd want it to be used by a bakery delivery service so it can be their own hi-po bread van.
Which raises the question--at what point does a namebrand continuance stop making sense? Shouldn't they just come up with a new name, rather than use an existing one that is supposed to convey power? In a sub-100hp van?
I thought the headline said "Fat Doblo"--which sounds like a character in a film noir.
Now I see it really IS a Fat Doblo. That ass belongs on Sponge Bob.
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Also, the Doblò is supposedly the basis for Chrysler's first all-electric vehicle, in 2012. (RIP, Dodge Circuit EV Lotus remake.)
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I don't care if truly functional vehicles, the Honda Element springs to mind, are hideous, as long as they're not Aztek-level hideous.
The roof-top tent couldn't help the Aztek, even if it were filled with willing, creative virgins who brought good food/booze and lotsa money.
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Based on what I hear from family in Europe Fiat isn't known for reliability. That certainly wont be a good thing for Chrysler.
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Which raises the question--at what point does a namebrand continuance stop making sense? Shouldn't they just come up with a new name, rather than use an existing one that is supposed to convey power? In a sub-100hp van?
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Now I see it really IS a Fat Doblo. That ass belongs on Sponge Bob.
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so bailouts are apparently irrelevant to this discussion.
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#tips
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I wish I could get Massa and Alonso to give me a push when I need one. Do you have any idea how expensive FIAT starters are? #ferraricalifornia
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I don't know which is worse, to be honest. #ferraricalifornia