Available with comfort matic robotised gearbox, the 90 hp 1. An update on the fiat gearbox judder problem, scanned from the caravan club magazine of july 2009. Theres no mention in the french magazine article of problems with comfortmaticequipped motorhomes using those motors, but i assume similar caveats will apply. Fiat updates robotised gearbox automotive industry news.
Robotised definition of robotised by the free dictionary. Ducato goods brochure nov14 by trafford van centre issuu. Fiat sets plans for commercial vehicle show 20 smmt. Fiat ducato and comfortmatic motorhomefun the motorhome. Fiat professional is exhibiting a comprehensive display of its awardwinning range of commercial vehicles at this years commercial vehicle show in birminghams nec 24 26 april, 2012. The caravan salon due to be held in dusseldorf from 29 august to 7 september has been a leading date in the recreational vehicle show calendar for many years. The gearbox consists of a conventional manual transmission equipped with a lever fig. Uphill downhill mode, warm up mode, brake assistance mode, kick down mode, fast off detection. Whats the general consensus of these, reliability long term is my concern.
Top kodi archive and support file community software vintage software apk msdos cdrom software cdrom software library. Reversing on to our drive or driving on is much easier with the comfort matic. Leave it in full auto for an easy life or change manually if the mood takes you. A total of eight vehicles will be on the fiat professional stand, 1g20, with a further display area outside in front of the main entrance to the show. Fiat professional today 23 april launches a new, manufacturerapproved converted business programme which will allow customers to order fully converted vehicles directly from the factory. Click download to get the full free document, or view any other ducato pdf totally free. On request, the, 150 and 180 multijet2 engine options can be combined with a 6speed comfort matic robotised gearbox which can be operated in automatic or sequential mode, making it ideal for any driving style. Fiat updates robotised gearbox automotive industry. Jun 10, 2017 personally, i like the comfort matic because im basically lazy and have been driving for enough years for the novelty of changing gear to have worn off many years ago, but each to their own. Aug 20, 2007 the comfortmatic gearbox combines the performance of the 160 multijet power with a mechanical and an automatic transmission. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The software allows the driver or fleet manager to analyse the impact of the load on the vehicles efficiency and. Fiat professional is increasing the number of new fiat ducato versions that can be equipped with the innovative comfortmatic 6speed robotised gearbox. Uks first euro6 step d powered volvo fh delivers for.
Fiat professional plans to mark the event by introducing the original portofino show van based on the innovative fiorino, the smallest model in the range. This supplement describes the procedure for using the comfortmatic electronically controlled manual gearbox. Reversing on to our drive or driving on is much easier with the comfortmatic. Portofino show van a fiat fiorino conversion for recreational. To all intents and purposes, the new gearbox is an automatic transmission. The gearbox consists of a conventional manual transmission equipped with a lever afig. The 65th edition of the hanover international motor show, the most important commercial and industrial vehicle show in europe, is scheduled from 25th september to 2nd october. Looking on the bright side, at least i get another trip to france to pick it up. Dore to door achieves highest level of national fors accreditation november 26, 2019 in moving metal news. This supplement describes the procedure for using the. For routine uk driving, there are no other problems. Volvos powertronic for mcauliffe november 20, 2019 in moving metal news. Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms cdrom images zx spectrum software capsules compilation doom level cd featured image all images latest this just in flickr commons occupy wall street flickr cover art usgs maps.
The comfort matic gearbox is an innovative robotised transmission that combines the advantages of a manual gearbox simplicity, fuel efficiency and performance with the practicality and comfort of an automatic transmission. Seen a 58 plate lovely panel van conversion, 3 litre comfortmatic, if it. Fiat sets plans for commercial vehicle show 20 the. Fiat professional announce new converted business program. The comfortmatic gearbox is an innovative robotised transmission. Mar 12, 20 the comfort matic gearbox is an innovative robotised transmission that combines the advantages of a manual gearbox simplicity, fuel efficiency and performance with the practicality and comfort of an automatic transmission. Apr 30, 2018 another positive vote for the comfort matic. Comfortmatic clutch fluid level tcu transmission control unit.
Fortunately, the comfort matic has a manual setting so i sometimes switch to manual. Share your stories, offer feedback, and connect with others on the forums. Fiat has been building ducato large vans since 1981, and this model is the sixth iteration. Fiat professional the new name for the italian automakers light commercial vehicle unit will launch a new generation of socalled robotised gearbox. Hi i have just bought a new van with this type of gearbox so it was good to read other peoples opinion of this gearbox i have a peugeot boxer with the 22lt hp engine which is the same as in the ford transit i wonted a auto box peugeot dont have a van with a auto so it had to be a fiat so ended up buying a auto trail v line 635se its the. This supplement describes the procedure for using the comfort matic electronically controlled manual gearbox. There is a conventional gearbox and clutch but the clutch pedal and gear lever are replaced by electronics and simple hydraulics. Personally, i like the comfortmatic because im basically lazy and have been driving for enough years for the novelty of changing gear to have worn off many years ago, but each to their own. Aug 20, 2007 fiat professional the new name for the italian automakers light commercial vehicle unit will launch a new generation of socalled robotised gearbox aka automated manual.
Fiat vans at this years cv show commercial vehicle dealer. The comfortmatic gearbox is an innovative robotised transmission that combines the advantages of a manual gearbox simplicity, fuel efficiency and performance with the practicality and comfort of an automatic transmission. Available with comfortmatic robotised gearbox, the 90 hp 1. For the correct use of the gearbox, it is essential to read this supplement in full to find out at the outset which operations are correct and permissible. These are available in versions with 5 or 6speed manual gearbox with specific gearbox ratios for the maxi range. It is now available in combination with the lively and reliable and 150 multijet ii engines, which join the topoftherange 180 multijet power engine. New fiat ducato motorhome theres a choice of three or fivedoor bodystyles and the option of a semiautomatic robotised clutchless fivespeed gearbox as an urban alternative to the usual fivespeed manual. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. July 2019 also saw fiat add a new fiveyear warranty package to higher specification versions see the costs and.
The comfortmatic gearbox combines the performance of the 160 multijet power with a mechanical and an automatic transmission. A display of the new euro 5 engine will also be on the stand. After driving our last b544 with a manual box i find the comfort matic is much more relaxing, especially when going through congested towns or the m25 at rush hour. Around towns, the comfort matic chooses the gears well and makes it less stressful.
Nov 25, 2017 hi i have just bought a new van with this type of gearbox so it was good to read other peoples opinion of this gearbox i have a peugeot boxer with the 22lt hp engine which is the same as in the ford transit i wonted a auto box peugeot dont have a van with a auto so it had to be a fiat so ended up buying a auto trail v line 635se its the. Two years in, and two light van of the year awards the highly successful fiat doblo cargo has taken this important what van. Fiat professional at the cv show 2012 the commercial. Because there is no braking system within the gearbox, it cannot be called an automatic or be driven by someone with an automatic licence only, because its a robotised manual gearbox not a true fluid automatic. Ill keep you all updated when i know what the problem with the gearbox is. Question for brian kirby really as i think you have a comfort matic, or anybody with the above auto gearbox.
Question for brian kirby really as i think you have a comfortmatic, or anybody with the above auto gearbox. Aug 26, 2008 a comfort matic robotised gearbox, plus the full range of currently available extras designed for practicality, comfort and safety. Driving it is a strange experience because it sounds and feels exactly like a manual except that you dont need to use hands or feet. After driving our last b544 with a manual box i find the comfortmatic is much more relaxing, especially when going through congested towns or the m25 at rush hour. Fiat ducato x250 clutch and gearbox problem seered. The stand will also feature a display of the comfortmatic gearbox, now available on new ducato in combination with the lively and reliable 2. Fiat professional the new name for the italian automakers light commercial vehicle unit will launch a new generation of socalled robotised gearbox aka automated manual.
Be the first to know and the first to join exclusive betas. It was launched back in 2011, facelifted in 2014, and received further updates in 2019 as part of what fiat calls the ducato my20 update. On request, the, 150 and 180 multijet2 engine options can be combined with a 6speed comfortmatic robotised gearbox which can be operated in automatic or sequential mode, making it ideal for any driving style. Uks first ishift dual clutch volvo fm rigid is a top tip at oj jones november 27, 2019 in moving metal news. Fiat comfortmatic gearbox advice motorhome matters. When in cruise control say a long boring french motorway when you come to a long steep hill at about 55mph, as it slows does it automatically change down to 5th or 4th and stay in cruise control, or does it get slower and slower i. The comfortmatic gearbox has 6 gears plus reverse and a series of settings. The author, andy stothert, purchased a faulty fiat based motorhome and ever since has been campaigning for a proper solution to his gearbox juddering problem. Comfortmatic gearbox your vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled manual gearbox known as the comfortmatic that is able to operate in two modes. Berthelin edition 092017 gb serie 80df technical data remember when purchasing a rapido, the unladen weight includes the weight of the vehicles standard equipment. Fiat vans are equipping other fiat ducato vans in their range with the automated comfortmatic 6speed robotised gearbox, customers can now speify the gearbox sandhills east limited ground floor. I am no expert only having a similar robotic gearbox in a renault master i once had.
Called ready for professionals the new programme is designed to meet growing customer demand for officially converted fiat ducatobased vans and tippers. Fortunately, the comfortmatic has a manual setting so i sometimes switch to manual. Full text of which motorhome january 2016 internet archive. Fiat professional at the 2014 hanover iaa motor show. Fiat professional at the cv show 2012 3d car shows. Fiat professional will present at this years dusseldorf caravan salon a new generation of robotized gearboxes called comfortmatic. This supplement describes the procedure for using the comfort.
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