Bobby here from Florida. I have the 2017 RAM version of the Doblo. I look forward to learning more about my new whip and hope to share ideas and upgrades.
It seems they worked out many of the issues owners complained about the earlier versions of the 9 speed transmission. For 2017, it is very smooth. I drove it in the mountains of Tennessee last week, and I have no complaints.
The 2.4 can be very economical if you have a light foot. And full-on beast mode when the hammer is down.