Fiat Ducatoⓘ marks 45 years since production began in 2026. The first unit rolled off the line on 23 October 1981 at the Sevel plant in Val di Sangro, Italy, following its presentation at the Turin Motor Show. It was the first large commercial van with front-wheel drive, lowering the cargo floor height.
Across six generations, over 3.5 million units have been produced, including about 1.6 million camper bases. Production takes place in Atessa (Italy) and Gliwice (Poland). Since 2006, a special Camping Car Chassis Special has been offered.
For the 17th consecutive year, Ducato has been named the 'most popular camper base' by Promobil readers. In 2025, Germany registered 31,370 new Ducato-based motorhomes (+17.2%), with a market share of 41.6%. The sixth generation includes the electric E-Ducato with a range of up to 424 km (WLTP) and fast charging from 0–80% in 55 minutes. A completely new generation is expected to debut in 2027.