7 Seater Cars 2012 
Fiat Scudo Combi – 8 Seater MPV
When Fiat are able to release a people carrier version of their Scudo van, you know that the emphasis is going to be on space. Sporting 8 seats and enough room to comfortably add luggage on top, the Fiat Scudo Combi 8 seater, is truly a multi purpose vehicle, (MPV). Due to this large amount of internal space and ease of access, with large sliding side doors letting people slip in and out without having to climb over mountains of seats, the Fiat Scudo Combi is often a favourite of drivers who regularly have to transport large groups of people from place to place.
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Fiat Scudo Combi - Purchase Price
New on the road, a basic Fiat Scudo Combi people carrier will set you back £13,865. For that price, though, you do get a useful 2 litre diesel engine, 8 seats and a comfortable yet practical people carrier. If you are looking to buy a Fiat Scudo Combi for trade purposes, though, then some specialised outlets do retail them for as low as £12,800. Although a cheaper petrol engine is also available, these savings are often wiped out by the higher emission costs.
Fiat Scudo Combi - Running Costs
Keeping a Scudo running can prove affordable, as servicing at most Fiat approved garages costs around the £100 mark. However, should new parts be required out of warranty the repair bills can become cumbersome. This shouldn't be a major issue, though, as Scudo Combi's bought from new generally have warranties which last for up to 8 years.
Fiat Scudo Combi - Car Tax Emissions
Thanks to it's diesel engine, the Fiat Scudo-Combi has relatively low emissions for a vehicle of it's size, churning out just 186g/km. This efficient engine places it in Band J for tax purposes, meaning that the annual road tax will cost £235 in 2010/2011 and the showroom fee will be a modest £425.
Fiat Scudo Combi - Standard Equipment
The Fiat Scudo Combi comes as standard with many things that you'd expect from a people carrier, with power steering, a height adjustable front seat, seatbelt pretensioners and an immobiliser all included in the list price. However, many safety features such as ABS and extra airbags are optional extras, meaning the price may creep up for families looking for added protection in their car.
Fiat Scudo Combi - Miles Per Gallon
The common 2 litre diesel engine in the Fiat Scudo Combi will give drivers an excellent combined fuel efficiency of 40.4mpg, although this will drop to the mid 30's for urban use. This efficiency does compromise the vehicles speed, though, as the top speed is a shade over 100mph and the acceleration slow. Although a 1.9ltr petrol engine is available as a cheaper option on the Fiat Scudo Combi, it's poor performance and higher emissions mean that it is not that popular amongst buyers.
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Fiat Scudo Combi - Insurance
The Fiat Scudo Combi finds itself placed in Group 7 for insurance purposes.
Fiat Scudo Combi - Conclusion
Overall, the Fiat Scudo Combi is a perfect car for large families who need to transport big groups of people, not just small children, from place to place as well as a solid option for those looking for a large yet comfortable trade option. The Fiat Scudo Combi is also a perfect choice if you wanted to hire an 8 seater car.
