2026 Fiat Qubo L
We've neglected it too much. That's why you'll read about its history here as well. It actually begins with the Fiorino, which was first introduced in 1977. It was a combination of the Brazilian Fiat 147 with a
high-sided box body.
In the third generation, introduced in 1994, the front end was partially based on that of the Fiat Uno. Only the rear axle remained rigid and supported by leaf springs. The engine, which originally had a
displacement of just 0.9 liters, was now available with displacements ranging from 1.1 to 1.6 liters. This was also where the 1.7 liter diesel engine made its debut.
Starting in 2008, the first Qubo was based on the Fiat Strada. That model had a higher roof throughout and was referred to as a high-roof station wagon. The base engine now had a displacement of
1.4 liters and produced 54 kW (73 PS). The combination of a passenger car and a commercial vehicle resulted in a vehicle that felt like a complete package.
The height has remained the same in the Qubo L to this day; even back then, it offered a cargo volume of 2.5 m2, which is enormous for a 4-meter car - though, of course, this space is only
usable if you really load the cargo all the way up to the roof; hopefully, the bulk of the weight is concentrated toward the bottom.
The high seating position provided much more legroom. The rear sliding doors weren't only a hit with parents when parking in tight spaces. Even back then, the rear seats were adjustable. Fiat
referred to the concept as 'Free Space'.
In addition to the Fire engine, there was the Multijet diesel and a variant that was quite worthwhile for Italy, one that could run on natural gas and, later, on CNG as well. In addition, an automated manual
transmission was available as Dualogic for an additional charge.
In 2016/17, the car underwent a facelift that made it even more attractive, both inside and out. A new addition was a trekking version with a more rugged look and a self-adjusting limited-slip differential that
engages via the brakes. However, the Qubo remained a front-wheel-drive vehicle.
The “L” now introduced for the Qubo should not be mistaken for a equipment variant. It also refers to a new model of the Fiat 500. The Qubo L is now part of the Stellantis family, alongside the Citroën
Berlingo, Peugeot Rifter, and Opel Combo.
Although it hasn't gotten much taller, it's now also available in a long version with seven seats. This also increases the cargo capacity of the 5- and 7-seater models to 3,000 and 3,500 liters, respectively. It's
almost unbelievable just how many different ways you can remodel the car.
There are the third-row seats, which aren't exactly light, but are still easy to remove. When folded down, the second row of seats disappears, creating an almost flat cargo area. If you fold the passenger seatback
forward, you get up to three meters of cargo length.
| In the event of an accident, passengers in the third row of seats must first fold down the seatbacks of
the second row in order to get out. |
There are also various engine options available, including a turbocharged gasoline engine with a six-speed transmission, a turbocharged diesel engine in two power levels with a six-speed transmission or an automatic
transmission, and a fully electric version with sufficient power, but unfortunately only one battery option.
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