The Fiat Tipo family was developed around the brief
"Skills, no frills" and combines the Fiat brand's historic concepts
of functionality, simplicity and personality in an extraordinary
value-for-money offering.
Personality-wise, the Fiat Tipo projects a dynamic
style and a strong character in all its versions.
The simple choices provided to the customer result in
a range of engines and trim levels that appeals directly to the heart of the
market.
Functionality has been a hallmark of Fiat for more
than 80 years and has contributed to a back catalogue of highly successful
models. In this case, the carefully designed internal spaces offer unbeatable
liveability and boot capacity for this category, as well as great versatility
of use, particularly for the Station Wagon version.
In terms of size, the 5-door model is 4.37 m long,
1.79 m wide and 1.50 m high, while the Station Wagon adds an extra 20 cm to
reach 4.57 m, with a height of 1.51 m thanks to the standard-fit longitudinal
roof bars. The width remains unchanged.
The load capacity under the parcel shelf is
top-in-class: 440 litres for the 5-door and 550 litres for the Station Wagon,
which also integrates innovative solutions that maximize flexibility of use.
The new car fits a reliable suspension layout for
highly accurate driving, brilliant road-holding and outstanding comfort:
independent wheels McPherson on the front axle and interconnected wheels torque
beam on the rear. The two layouts are optimised to reduce weight and thus
contribute to improving the car's fuel efficiency.
In true Fiat style, the new additions to the Tipo
family are packed with plenty of clever solutions that make life better for
everyone on board. Like the remarkably generous standard equipment and the
debut of the innovative UconnectTM 7" HD LIVE system with a 7"
high-resolution colour touchscreen display and a capacitive screen that the
user can pinch and swipe just like a tablet.
The latest-generation system includes a hands-free
Bluetooth interface, audio streaming, text reader and voice recognition, AUX
and USB ports with iPod integration, controls on the steering wheel and, on
demand, rear parking camera and the new TomTom 3D built-in navigation system.
The customer will always be connected with the
UconnectTM LIVE services available on the touchscreen radio.
Users who download the free UconnectTM LIVE app from
the Apple App Store or Google Play onto their smartphone can fully exploit the
benefits of UconnectTM LIVE, including music streaming with Deezer, and TuneIn,
news from Reuters, connected navigation with TomTom LIVE and the ability to
stay in touch with friends via Facebook Check-in and Twitter. Besides savings,
users can monitor their car's environmental performance and maintenance status
wherever they are with eco:Drive and my:Car.
CarPlay and Android AutoTM will be available on
UconnectTM 7" HD LIVE
Apple CarPlay: Apple CarPlay allows the driver to use
their iPhone in the car in the most intuitive way possible. Apple CarPlay perfectly
integrates the iPhone with the display and the car's native controls. Now users
will be able to make calls, play their music, send and receive messages, get
directions optimised for traffic conditions and much more, while staying
focused on the road.
Android Auto: Android Auto will give the driver useful
information organised in simple sheets that only appear when necessary. This
function gives access to: Google Maps with voice-guided navigation system,
traffic information in real time, lane guidance; Google Play Music and many
other music services; the ability to make and receive calls and send messages
while you keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Android Auto and Google Play Music are registered
trademarks of Google Inc.
Designed to tackle future challenges, the new 5-door
and Station Wagon versions of the Fiat Tipo were designed in Italy by the Fiat
Style Centre, developed in Turkey together with Tofaş R&D, one of FCA's
largest research and development centres, and made in the Tofaş plant in Bursa
- one of the world's best automotive factories, which has received a World
Class Manufacturing Gold Medal.
Liveability and load capacity
Like the sedan model, the Fiat Tipo 5-door and Station
Wagon variants are welcoming, practical and ideal for comfortable journeys. The
designers implemented the most modern ergonomic criteria to define the
parameters which measure the car's capacity to respond to the needs for onboard
wellbeing and comfort. The final result is excellent basic ergonomics: liveability,
driving posture, space reconfiguration, accessibility and visibility.
The Fiat Tipo 5-doors and Station Wagon easily
accommodate five passengers and even tall people up to 1.85 m in height can
travel in comfort up front or on the back row. The secret to this spacious
design, particularly on the five-door model, is the regular shape of the rear
end, which gives passengers added centimetres of headroom in the cabin. Legroom
is also top-in-class: there are 1.07 metres between the edge of the front seat
and the passenger's heel and 934 millimetres for the rear seat (the latter
value is typical of higher segment cars). Not least important, the rear middle
seat has been designed as a full-sized seat offering enough legroom to make any
trip pleasant, even for adult occupants.
The load capacity is also class-leading: 440 litres
for the 5-door and 550 litres for the Station Wagon. The latter adopts several
solutions that increase the convenience and usability of the boot. First, the
boot sill is low and stepless, to facilitate loading even the bulkiest of
packages. The loading floor is reconfigurable: it can be lowered to maximise
capacity and locked at a 40° angle to enable the load to occupy the underlying
space. At the sides of the luggage compartment there are two side panels for
holding small items, which can be removed to further increase the width of the
luggage compartment. The roller blind that covers the load can be removed with
one hand and stored under the floor panel. Two lights, two bag hooks and four
load-retaining hooks positioned on the floor provide added convenience.
Finally, in case 550 litres were not sufficient, the flip-and-fold rear seat
with 60/40 split can be folded down to obtain flat loading surface measuring
1.80 m in length.
All models in the Tipo family feature numerous
compartments with a variety of shapes and capacities totalling no less than 12
litres, to satisfy all needs. Easily reachable by driver and passengers, these
compartments are perfect for storing personal objects, smartphones, game
consoles, bottles, coins and much more. Furthermore, there is a media centre
for connecting devices in front of the gear lever.
Maximum comfort is also assured by the excellent
driving ergonomics and the new dashboard, which provides great visibility. In
particular, the driving position is one of the strengths of the Fiat Tipo.
The angular position of the steering wheel gives the
driver a feeling of safety and control, as does the perfect arrangement of the
controls (climate control system, radio and control panel) which can be reached
easily without the driver having to take their eyes off the road. Passengers
also enjoy superlative comfort, as demonstrated by the rear row of seats, which
is suitably shaped and densely padded to comfortably accommodate three adults.
Engines and transmissions
The Fiat Tipo 5-door and Station Wagon models offer an
updated range of engines (all Euro 6 for the European market) in three
different sizes with three fuel options. They are the turbodiesel 1.3 MultiJet
95 HP and 1.6 MultiJet 120 HP, also available in the ECO version; the Fire 1.4
16v 95 HP, 1.4 T-Jet 120 HP and 1.6 E-torQ 110 HP petrol engines. Completing
the line-up is the 1.4 T-Jet 120 HP dual petrol and LPG engine.
There are also three types of transmission: manual
with five speeds for the 1.3 MultiJet and six for the other engines, automatic
with torque converter for the 1.6 petrol engine and automatic dual-clutch for
the 1.6 MultiJet 120 HP.
1.4 16v Fire 95 HP
Solid and reliable, the 1.4 16v Fire is the
entry-level petrol engine of the Tipo family. This engine delivers 95 HP at
6.000 rpm and reaches maximum torque of 127 Nm at 4.500 rpm. The engine,
combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, is a straight-four with overhead twin
camshaft and direct valve control.
Implementing an optimised fluid-dynamic intake system,
it is characterised by particularly high volumetric efficiency across the
entire operating range, which translates into brilliant performance and
cost-effective running at the same time.
1.4 T-Jet 120 HP
The outstanding 1.4 T-Jet 120 HP power unit is marked
by reliability, compact size and an excellent trade-off between spirited
driving and running costs. A concrete expression of the downsizing concept, the
1.4-litre engine includes proven technological solutions such as the
turbocharger, which ensures good performance and limited fuel consumption
without compromising on driving fun.
In detail, the 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine develops
120 HP (88 kW) of maximum power achieved at 5000 rpm and has a maximum torque
of 215 Nm at 2500 rpm. This ensures high driving flexibility, reduced use of
the six-speed manual gearbox and a great response. This is aided by the low
inertia of the turbocharger, which makes it possible to obtain maximum
performance with every tap of the accelerator, without the annoying lag typical
of this type of engine.
The same engine is available in the dual fuel version
(LPG/petrol). Use of the latest technology has allowed us to comply with the
stringent Euro 6 standard, increase the available range and ensure performance
very similar to the petrol version at a lower running cost, due to the use of a
cheaper fuel than petrol and diesel.
Unlike an aftermarket conversion, the 120 HP 1.4 LPG
Turbo engine has been designed for integration with the LPG system by using
specific materials and components and applying dedicated technology. In
particular, the valve seats and the intake and exhaust valves have been
redesigned to reduce wear and achieve the same durability and performance as
the petrol version. Obviously, in order to attain the ultimate quality and
reliability, the LPG system is factory-fitted so that each car is certified,
tested and guaranteed by Fiat.
1.6 E-torQ 110 HP
For those looking for a vehicle that offers maximum
comfort, the best choice is the version with 1.6 E-torQ petrol engine
delivering 110 HP and 152Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic
transmission with torque converter.
This power unit stands out for its light structure,
owing to the adoption of exclusive components and graphite-coated pistons that
are optimised to reduce friction and weight. Furthermore, the forged steel
connecting rods and aluminium oil sump further contribute to reducing weight.
1.6 MultiJet II 120 HP and 1.3 MultiJet 95 HP
All models offer the 1.6 litre turbo diesel engine,
fitted with second-generation MultiJet technology to guarantee an enjoyable
drive, great autonomy and low running costs.
The 1.6 MultiJet II develops 120 HP at 3.750 rpm and
can be combined with the manual six-speed gearbox or the six-speed dual clutch
automatic transmission, which ensures continuous torque and traction delivery.
Additionally, by using a variable geometry turbocharger, the engine delivers
high torque at low revs (320 Nm at 1.750 rpm) all to the benefit of
flexibility. These remarkable results are achieved while respecting the environment-the
engine is Euro 6 compliant-and with the utmost attention to efficiency in terms
of fuel and emissions: on the combined test cycle, the Tipo 1.6 MultiJet II 120
HP registered 3.7 litres/100 km of fuel consumption and 98 g/km of CO2
emissions.
The 1.3 MultiJet II 95 HP engine guarantees good
performance and extremely low running costs. The pride and joy of FCA motor
engineering, the engine ensures great autonomy without sacrificing comfort and
driving enjoyment. It is equipped with a manual five-speed gearbox and develops
95 HP delivered at 3.750 rpm, while the variable geometry turbocharger ensures
high torque from low revs and a maximum torque of 200 Nm from 1500 rpm.
The secret behind both engines is the third-generation
Common Rail MultiJet II injection system, the high-tech solution for
controlling high injection pressures, whatever the engine speed and injected
fuel quantity. In practice, the engine introduces small amounts of fuel (pilot
injections) to optimise noise and emissions and, with the main injection,
manages the injected quantity of fuel necessary to provide the performance
required by the driver, ensuring particularly smooth engine operation in all
situations.
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