FIAT Qubo 2007– car dimensions: 3971 mm long, 1716 mm wide and 1810 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,275 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin is practical and airy with a high driving position and good visibility. Manual air conditioning is standard. Higher grades add a 5-inch touchscreen radio with Bluetooth, USB and steering controls. Cruise control is available on diesel models and some packs. Rear parking sensors are optional. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems are offered. Controls are simple and easy to reach.
Boot space is 330 litres with seats up. Remove the rear seats for up to 2500 litres. The load area is square and flexible with a rigid parcel shelf and optional retaining net. Sliding side doors help access.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg on Multijet diesels and 600 kg on petrol versions. Unbraked is 400 kg. Payload is around 435 kg without the driver.
The Trekking has raised suspension by 20 mm plus Traction+ for better grip on loose surfaces. Roof bars are standard for carrying loads. It suits light work and outdoor use with modular seats that fold or remove.
The cabin feels airy and practical with a high driving position and large glass area for good visibility. Front seats offer manual height and lumbar adjustment on higher grades like Trekking, plus a front armrest. Manual climate control is standard on mid and top trims. Sliding side doors and 60/40 split-fold rear seats that can be removed create flexible space up to 2500 litres. Basic cloth seats and simple controls keep it functional for family or load use without luxury extras.
1.3 Multijet diesel combined fuel use from 4.1 l/100 km
Service intervals every 30 000 km or 2 years for petrol, 35 000 km for diesel
ABS with EBD standard. ESC with ASR, MSR and Hill Holder standard on Trekking
Four airbags (front and side) plus Isofix and pretensioner seatbelts standard
Traction+ electronic differential standard on Trekking
Diesel 1.3 Multijet versions deliver low combined fuel use around 4.1-4.5 l/100 km with a 45-litre tank, while the 1.4 petrol sits higher at about 6.6-6.9 l/100 km. Natural Power dual-fuel options are also available. Real-world figures rise in town or with load but stay competitive for a compact van.
Scheduled servicing runs every 30 000 km or two years on petrol and Natural Power models, or 35 000 km on diesels. Oil and filter changes follow the same cadence, with shorter intervals advised for heavy use such as towing or dusty roads. Timing belt replacement is due at 120 000 km or five years under normal conditions.
Safety kit includes ABS with EBD, four airbags, three-point belts with pretensioners and load limiters, rear head restraints and Isofix anchors as standard. Trekking adds ESC stability control with traction aids and Hill Holder plus Traction+ for low-grip surfaces. The related Citroën Nemo scored three Euro NCAP stars. the Qubo itself was not independently rated.
Living with the Qubo is straightforward: parts are widely available and shared with related PSA models, keeping maintenance costs modest. Regular checks of fluids, tyres and sliding-door guides help longevity. The raised Trekking suspension and underbody protection suit light off-road use, while the compact size and tight turning circle ease city parking and daily chores.
Length 3971 mm, Width 1716 mm, Height 1810 mm, Wheelbase 2513 mm (Qubo 2007 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat Qubo brochure and Stellantis 2019 price list/tech data, Fiat user manuals and italiaspeed 2009 tech specs PDF confirm similar figures and early variants.