Representing the final production run of the legendary second-generation light commercial vehicle based on the Fiat 127/Uno platform, the Fiorino 147 (1997-2000) was built for unadorned utility. Far more elemental and utilitarian than the first-generation Citroën Berlingo, this boxy van prioritised raw cargo capacity and low initial purchase cost, meaning that methodical Fiat Fiorino maintenance is now essential to keep surviving examples roadworthy and mechanically dependable.
Under its sloping bonnet resides the robust naturally aspirated 1.7D diesel engine (146 D7.000 / 146 B6.000) producing 57 to 60 hp, legendary for its low fuel consumption and mechanical stamina when serviced regularly. The 1.7D relies on a 1.7D cambelt that requires replacement strictly every 60,000 km to prevent catastrophic valve-to-piston contact. The chassis combines front MacPherson struts with heavy-duty rear leaf springs and bump stops capable of handling 500 kg payloads over rough cobblestones.