1 August 2014

Renault will build Fiat Scudo successor

The current Scudo van
Renault will build Fiat's replacement for its Scudo commercial van starting in 2016, writes Trish Whelan.

The model was previously built in a joint venture with PSA/Peugeot-Citroen.

The Fiat van, based on the Renault Traffic, will be produced in Sandouville, France. Renault has invested €230 million to convert the Sandouville plant from a passenger car production facility into a van production centre.

Sandouville currently builds Renault's Laguna mid-sized car and Espace minivan. Production of these models is being transferred to Douai, France. The agreement will help both companies save manufacturing costs.