The Fiat brand may be running a slim passenger-car lineup in Australia, but its commercial vehicle business is about to grow. From February, Fiat will add a new model to its local range with the launch of the 2026 Fiat Scudo mid-size van.
Sold under the Fiat Professional banner, the Scudo slots in below the full-size Ducato and aims at heavy hitters such as the Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria Load, and Ford Transit Custom. Prices start from $48,490 before on-road costs, making it one of the more affordable entries in the segment.
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If the Fiat Scudo looks familiar, that’s because it is. The “new” Fiat Scudo is effectively a Peugeot Expert wearing Italian badges, marking a return to a formula Fiat has used before. The previous Scudo was sold locally from 2008 to 2017 and was also a rebadged Peugeot.
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The Fiat Scudo Series 3 is the latest version of Stellantis’ 3rd-generation mid-size van platform, first launched in 2016 and shared globally with Citroën, Opel, Vauxhall, Iveco, and even Toyota in some markets.
2026 Fiat Scudo price
Fiat Australia will offer the Scudo in two body lengths, short wheelbase (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB). The Fiat Scudo is available with two trims, standard and Primo.
| Model | Price |
| 2026 Fiat Scudo SWB | $48,490 |
| 2026 Fiat Scudo LWB | $50,490 |
| 2026 Fiat Scudo Primo SWB | $50,990 |
| 2026 Fiat Scudo Primo LWB | $52,990 |
Despite the SWB and LWB naming, both versions share the same 3275mm wheelbase. The difference comes down to overall length: LWB models gain a longer rear overhang to boost cargo space.
2026 Fiat Scudo powertrain & specs
The Australian-market Fiat Scudo is offered with a single powertrain across the range, a 2.0L turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, driving the front wheels.
| Specification | Details |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo-diesel |
| Power | 110kW @4,000rpm |
| Torque | 370Nm @2,000rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Combined fuel economy | 6.3L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69L |
2026 Fiat Scudo dimensions & cargo space
There are two body lengths available, both with the same width and load height, but different cargo volumes depending on body style and trim.
Cargo capacity ranges from 5.3 cubic metres in the base SWB to 6.6 cubic metres in the Primo LWB, while payload tops out at 1347kg. Gross vehicle mass is a uniform 3100kg across the lineup.
| Dimensions | Fiat SWB Scudo | Fiat SWB Primo | Fiat LWB Scudo | Fiat LWB Primo |
| Length | 4,983mm | 4,983mm | 5,333mm | 5,333mm |
| Width | 2,010mm | 2,010mm | 2,010mm | 2,010mm |
| Height | 1,930mm | 1,930mm | 1,930mm | 1,930mm |
| Wheelbase | 3275mm | 3275mm | 3275mm | 3275mm |
| Payload (kg) | 1,347kg | 1,347kg | 1,304kg | 1,304kg |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (kg) | 3,100kg | 3,100kg | 3,100kg | 3,100kg |
| Volume capacity (m³) | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Load space L/W/H (mm)(incl. load-through) | 2,512mm / 1,628mm/ 1,397mm | 3,674mm / 1,628mm / 1,397mm | 2,862mm / 1,628mm / 1,397mm | 4,024mm / 1,628mm / 1,397mm |
| Width between wheel arches (mm) | 1,258mm | 1,258mm | 1,258mm | 1,258mm |
| Maximum roof load | 170kg | 170kg | 170kg | 170kg |
Braked towing capacity is rated at 600kg across the range. Rear access is via glazed rear barn doors that open to 270 degrees as standard, with a glazed liftgate available as a $700 option.
2026 Fiat Scudo interior & features
Even the entry-level Fiat Scudo is well specified for a work-focused van, while the Primo adds a layer of convenience and workplace-focused upgrades aimed at owner-operators and fleet buyers.
Fiat Scudo van standard features include:
- Glazed bulkhead
- Load compartment wall protection
- Glazed rear doors with 270-degree opening
- Dual sliding side-access doors
- Front and rear parking sensors with flankguard detection
- Reversing camera
- 10-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Heated driver’s seat
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated, electric folding exterior mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Automatic halogen headlights
- Front fog lights
- Full-size spare wheel
Fiat Scudo Primo van (Additional or upgraded features) include:
- Keyless entry
- Push-button start
- Liquid Palladium interior trim highlights
- Body-colour exterior door handles
- Automatic full LED headlights
- Wireless phone charger
- Dual-zone climate control
- Load-through flap in the bulkhead
- Mobile Office workstation system
- LED lighting in the load compartment
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2026 Fiat Scudo safety & warranty
The Fiat Scudo has yet to be assessed by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, but standard safety equipment is comprehensive. While the Scudo is yet to be tested by ANCAP, it shares its platform with the Peugeot Expert, which has Gold safety grading.
All variants include standard safety features such as:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Intelligent speed assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver attention monitoring
- 6 airbags
The Fiat Scudo is backed by the brand’s five-year, 200,000km warranty, with five years of roadside assistance. Service intervals are set at 12 months or 20,000km, although capped-price servicing details are yet to be confirmed.
Market positioning
Fiat’s Australian business is now heavily skewed towards vans. In 2025, the brand delivered 1541 examples of the Ducato, compared with just 411 units of the Fiat 500, including run-out stock of the now-discontinued petrol model.
With the arrival of the Scudo, Fiat Australia is clearly doubling down on commercial vehicles, re-entering the competitive mid-size van segment with a familiar but proven package designed to bolster sales in a market dominated by the HiAce.
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