According to Fiat, the new front bumper, lower air intakes and fog light shrouds adopt a more car-like appearance while also suggesting solidity and robustness. At the rear there is a sleeker shape and a new body-coloured moulding across the tailgate.

The 2015 Doblo has three engine/transmission choices, three trim levels, two roof heights and a choice of five- or seven-seat versions. Twin sliding rear doors are standard, with a choice of tailgates and the option of a fold-flat front passenger seat.

Inside, the new Doblo offers a 790 litre boot (up to the parcel shelf) which can be boosted to 3,200 litres when all the passenger seats are folded down, and the parcel shelf can be positioned at different levels and can carry loads of up to 70kg. Other subtle improvements to the 2015 model include lighter and more precise gear changes, a more responsive throttle pedal, new instrumentation and better noise insulation.

Its segment-exclusive, bi-link, independent rear suspension with dual-rate shock absorbers, high-performance springs and a rear anti-roll bar all are tuned to provide the ideal handling and damping performance on all roads.

A new entry-level Pop trim joins the range for 2015, equipped with Start&Stop, remote central locking, electric front windows and a 60/40 split rear seat as standard. In terms of safety, every new Doblo is equipped with ESC (Electronic Stability Control); ASR (Anti Slip Regulation), HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Hill Holder; ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution); front airbags (side bags are optional) and TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). 

Available with a 95hp, 1.4-litre petrol engine, the new Doblo Pop starts at £13,480 OTR, reducing the entry-level price of the new range by £1000 compared to the current range.

The “MyLife” trim level is replaced by the new “Easy” version and adds body-coloured bumpers front and rear, front fog lights, body-coloured electric door mirrors, steering wheel audio remote controls and a height adjustable driver’s seat compared to the Pop specification. Prices for the Doblo Easy start at £14,650 OTR for the 95hp 1.4-litre petrol engine, with the 1.6-litre MultiJet 2 105hp priced from £15,900 OTR. A new “Easy Air” special edition adds manual air conditioning to the Easy model for only £345 more (normally a £655 option) and the  Easy 1.6-litre MultiJet 2 90hp Dualogic (equipped with FIAT’s automated-manual transmission) is priced at £16,700 OTR.

The new top-of-the-range Lounge trim replaces the Eleganza version and, compared to the Easy model, comes equipped with air conditioning; 16-inch alloy wheels; rear parking sensors; an audio system upgrade including Bluetooth and USB/Aux-in connectivity; rear electric windows; power folding door mirrors; a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear knob; dark tinted windows and cruise control all as standard. Pricing for the Lounge version starts at £17,980 OTR for the 1.6-litre MultiJet 2 105hp, while the 1.6-litre MultiJet 2 90hp Dualogic version (equipped with FIAT’s automated-manual transmission) is priced at £18,780 OTR.

Built at the Tofaş plant in Bursa, Turkey (a Gold Medal winner in the World Class Manufacturing assessment) the new Doblo range goes on sale in the UK in January.