Fiat Ducato Facts for Kids

The Fiat Ducato is a type of van and minibus made by the Italian company Fiat. It's been around since 1981 and has had three main versions. Fiat works with other car companies like Citroën and Peugeot to build these vehicles.

First Generation: 1981 to 1993
- Many Names for One Van
- First Generation Improvements
Second Generation: 1993 to 2006
- New Partners, New Names
- Second Generation Updates
Third Generation: 2006 to Present
- More Brands, More Choices
- Third Generation Facelift
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First Generation: 1981 to 1993

The very first Fiat Ducato was launched in July 1981. It was a big step for vans at the time.

Many Names for One Van

Interestingly, this van was also sold by other car brands. Between 1986 and 1990, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Talbot, and Zastava all made the same vehicle. They just gave it different names! Some of these names were the Alfa Romeo AR6, Peugeot J5, Citroën C25, Fiat Talento, Talbot Express, and Zastava Ducato.

First Generation Improvements

From 1985 to 1990, the first Ducato got some updates. The front and back parts of the van were improved. This included a new front grille and different headlamps.

First generation Fiat Ducato before improvements
First generation Talbot Express before improvements
Second generation Fiat Ducato after improvements
Second generation Talbot Express after improvements

Second Generation: 1993 to 2006

The second version of the Fiat Ducato arrived in 1993. This new design was more modern and efficient.

New Partners, New Names

Just like the first generation, this Ducato was also shared with other companies. In 1993, Citroën and Peugeot made the same vehicle. They called their versions the Citroën Jumper, Citroën Relay, and the Peugeot Boxer.

Second Generation Updates

In February 2002, the second generation Ducato received a facelift. This means its look was updated. It got a new grille, a new bonnet (the engine cover), new bumpers, and different headlamps and brake lights. These changes made it look fresh and modern.

Second generation Fiat Ducato before improvement
Second generation Fiat Ducato after improvement

Third Generation: 2006 to Present

The third and current version of the Fiat Ducato was launched in 2006. This generation brought even more improvements in design and technology.

More Brands, More Choices

In 2006, the partnership expanded. Citroën, Peugeot, and even Ram Trucks (a brand mainly known in North America) started making this same vehicle. Their versions were known as the Citroën Jumper, Citroën Relay, Peugeot Boxer, and the Ram ProMaster.

Third Generation Facelift

In 2014, the third generation Ducato also got an update. It received a new grille, a new bonnet, new bumpers, and updated headlamps and brake lights. These changes kept the van looking modern and competitive.