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Three new Fiat for Europe in 2009

According to a statement from those responsible for Fiat in Germany to a dealer, during the next year the Italian firm will launch three major products to market. It is 500 convertible, the deep restyling of the Fiat Grande Punto and the double next generation.

500 Cabrio will be officially presented in Geneva and in the month of April will arrive in dealerships. Fiat Germany sees sales of between 5,000 and 6,000 units annually. Although priced for the moment nothing is safe, may cost about 2,200 additional €.

For his part, the Fiat Grande Punto, who underwent minor modifications during September-in-picture above, it will have significant changes both outside and within the passenger compartment. Possibly be presented in Frankfurt and at the end of October will be in dealerships.

Finally we still talk about the double, a commercial vehicle that after the changes made in its appearance, improved sales. For the next generation is expected that both the quality of finishes such as the many exterior design rise integers. With no shortage of the great engines of the latest generation Multijet and as now, there will be versions with seven seats.

Tags: 500 cabrio, 500Cabrio, double, fiat, big point, GrandePunto, news

Hall Guangzhou: Stand Fiat

Fiat can finally boast of a fairly complete range on the Chinese market following the launch of the Fiat Palio unfortunate few months ago. The sales not accompanied the model and had to delay expansion plans.

Now with a family of vehicles more modern and attractive, Fiat returns to the attack and at the Salon de l'Automobile in Guangzhou shows the Fiat Linea, Fiat Grande Punto and Fiat Bravo which will shortly begin its local manufacturing. The most noteworthy is the introduction of modern 1.4 T-Jet engines with up to 150 hp, distinguished by their good performance-consumption.

To compensate for a slightly higher rate than that of its major rivals, all Fiat models will be equipped with a full range of strength.


Tags: bravo, china, fiat, guangzhou, online, point, stand

Fiat EcoDrive: Evidence overcome!

A few weeks ago started testing the new program Ecodrive that Fiat has drawn up taking into account the environment and how to drive. Making the case to the different patterns that the program we make, we can reduce fuel consumption and thus reduce emissions.

Before entering the field, I say that is what is needed in order to join the club echo:

Having a Fiat Grande Punto with Fiat 500 or system Blue & Me
Pen Drive
Computer with Internet access
Download the program's website Ecodrive Fiat
Once you've downloaded the software on your computer will be installed in the car, something that will make using the portable hard drive. When connected to the USB port, the vehicle automatically updates the system and installs it. The process continues through the multifunction display and voice. The same Blue & Me indicates when the operation ends.


Thereafter, every time we use the vehicle will be recorded on the computer travel data from different paths and, when entering any Pen Drive, will tip the information gathered. Then we'll just download the content on a home computer and the program will calculate the consumer cost of each trip, how to drive, speed, as we make changes, acceleration-deceleration, and so on.

Well, in our first touchdown seemed little more than half impossible to achieve a "decent" in eco-driving, according to Fiat is at a value of around 70 on a scale from 0 to 100. After several days filming a unit of Fiat 500 1.4i 16v, we were almost impossible to achieve good figures, though this depends a lot of traffic in general and the type of terrain it circles, since in repechos highly traveled areas and the low score ecodrive quickly. Even with all this in an attempt to be friendly to the environment, and after starting with a score of 68, chose to mark our 80 goal, to get within a period of ten days. And not only what we have achieved, but we have overcome.

The first thing you should do when it comes to getting behind the wheel of the vehicle so that the Ecodrive work, it is clear that we want to save a few euros on each trip and we do not mind driving in a more relaxed (not necessarily slower). Throughout these days I have seen as a little touch, the reduction in consumption is apparent, changing at the right time, being proactive when it comes to reducing and maintaining a constant speed, without major changes. This can be achieved figures really interesting. It is also true that there are moments when the circumstances of the road prevented undertaking all these actions, especially for security. So, make an overtaking should be done as quickly as possible, asking the vehicle regardless of the power required for consumption.




The Ecodrive its operation based on four laws: acceleration, deceleration, and speed changes. For eco-correct lead, the tutorial states:

ACCELERATION

Gently press the accelerator pedal. The example of Ecodrive tells us that we imagine that there is an egg under the pedal and we must press on with careful not to break it. The computer travel helps us to see the instant consumption.
Change without much revolutionize the engine
Traveling at your own pace, especially with traffic. Going stuck to another vehicle is not improving consumption and the risk of another crash.
DECELERATION

Reduce the speed so sharp and frequent with the brakes is not good. Keep in mind the circumstances of movement and attempts to use the engine brake, reducing a motion.
It increases the safety distance to the vehicle ahead and avoid using the brakes often.
Declines in the best thing is to try to move forward with speed to maintain the pace without using the brakes, which also prolongs the life of the pills.
CHANGE

We will try to drive a speed that keeps the engine in its optimal functioning, that is neither too little nor without revolutionized strength.
For a Fiat 500 1.4i 16v, changes should be made well (in flat and no wind, of course): second at 2,000 rpm, the third to 1,800 rpm to 1,600 rpm fourth, fifth and sixth to 1,500 rpm to 1,500 rpm or slightly less .
Evita top of the engine revolutions. Try to keep the longest possible speed.
Do not miss stepping on the clutch more than necessary. Spent fuel and damaging the system.
SPEED

Learn to control the speed, while maintaining the same cruise as long as possible. The changes do not help to save gasoline.
On a trip with a theoretical Fiat 500 1.4i 16v 100 km of journey, If you are driving at 100 km / h will spend 5.8 liters. In the case of doing 120 km / h, the figure rises to 7.3 liters and will have only taken ten minutes less. Doing 90 km / h, the consumption is reduced to 5.3 liters and will take one hour and six minutes. But really it shows, and much, when we reach a cruising speed of 140 km / h (in those places where it is legal), since the consumption soared to 9.2 L/100 in the 43 minutes Journey time, a very high figure compared with the 4.8 liter needed to 80 km / h. This means that money in the same trip can cost between € 4.65 and 8.9, almost twice (calculation made by reference to a price of 0.97 € / liter of unleaded 95).
The recommended speed for driving a "cleaner" and economical around 95 km / h. The motor turns low round and get to spend less.
Plan the trip before leaving. Choose routes with less traffic that will allow you to maintain constant speed.

As you can see, with just a bit of effort (mostly mental) can achieve some very interesting records, further improving the economy, something that in times of crisis is not anything wrong. In our case, based on preliminary data and the past, we would save a total of close to 80 € year, or nearly three fuel tanks free of the small Fiat 500. And, looking at the side "greener", we will have delivered 174 kg less CO2 into the atmosphere.

Although for the moment the program only works with the Fiat 500 and the Fiat Grande Punto, in 2009 will be extended to other products of the Fiat Group (Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia mainly). The language may then also be the Spanish, to date not available.

Tags: ecodrive, fiat, test results

Hall of Sao Paulo: Fiat Stilo Blackmotion

While in Europe the Fiat Stilo became unavailable in their bodywork of three and five doors for more than two years in Latin America still has a good number of followers. In the Salon de l'Automobile de Sao Paulo presents a special series called "Blackmotion."

Among the most notable of the new model are:

Fog lamps with chromed contour
Black background for headlights
Reduced number of chrome details on bodywork
Tinted
Alloy wheels in gray ash
Climate control
Mixed leather upholstery / fabric
Cams behind the wheel (Dualogic)
USB input
Stereo with MP3
Subwoofer
ABS + EBD and dual airbags
Sunroof Sky Dome
Bluetooth system
The only engine available is the 1.8i 8v developing a bi-fuel power 112/114 bhp (petrol / alcohol) and can be associated to the sequential change Dualogic, although manual is standard. In option highlight the possibility of incorporating side-curtain airbags.

Tags: blackmotion, brazil, fiat, Sao Paulo, SaoPaulo, style

Spain: New Fiat Croma ECO

Fiat Spain has begun marketing the Fiat Croma Eco, a version that takes no news about mechanics and consumption but releases a new trim level that replaces the previous Active Strip.

The engine mounts Fiat Eco Croma 1.9 JTD 120 hp and is currently the most frugal version of the range, with an emission level of 157 g / km of CO2. The finishing Active Strip added to the previous speed control, ESP, side and knee airbags, CD radio and tires "green". The ECO also used tires Dynamic ecological and increase the price of 155 € in the previous Dynamic "to dry." Prices start from the end recommended € 24,450.

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Pre-Hall of Sao Paulo: Fiat Concept Bugster

During the next Automobile Chamber of Sao Paulo, Fiat will show a concept exclusive worldwide by the design department of the brand in Brazil. With a very buggy, stressed by a vehicle being very respectful of the environment.

To achieve the Fiat Bugster have been used recycled materials while in the mechanical part is an electric motor responsible for moving it. Used for the development of the bodywork combined with natural fibers that nanotechnology allows greater durability and weight limit. Although it seems clear that it will not hit the market, the Fiat Bugster however it anticipates new materials and solutions that can be seen in future models of street brand.


Tags: brazil, bugster, concept, fiat, salon, Sao Paulo, SaoPaulo

Rumor: The new Isetta will share a platform with Fiat topolino

They come to our ears new rumors about the future BMW Isetta. Confirmed the development of an electric utility by BMW a few weeks ago, as we try here, now beginning to appear all sorts of speculation about the technical basis of it. According to what has been published by LeftLaneNews, BMW would have reached an agreement with Fiat to share the platform with the next utility ecological Fiat topolino, although each of the twins would have different body panels, to get an identity. The agreement would come within the framework of technology partnerships for the development of the next generation of the MINI, which is based on the montaria Alfa Mito. (This would imply that the British subcompacto lose its independent rear suspension).

While the topolina be distributed only in Europe, the new Isetta also come to the United States, leaving both on the market in 2011. Thanks to the arrival in the country of this model, BMW comply with the requirement of the state of California which requires manufacturers to produce at least one vehicle of "zero emissions" to sell cars in its territory.

These same rumors indicate that the platform would provide three seats (one advantage over his closest rival, the Smart ForTwo), with an engine placed in rear position. Fiat has planned, apparently, offer two engine, a 65-hp and 105 hp, probably shared with BMW. We can be prepared, because here the presentation of both, sure that we have yet to hear many more rumors.
Tags: BMW Isetta, BmwIsetta, Fiat topolina, Isetta, rumor

Fiat presents its eco-label "PUR-O2"

During the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris, Fiat will present their products as first baptized with the new eco-label that has been christened with the name "PUR-O2." At first it will be the Fiat 500, Fiat Bravo and Fiat Croma models take it, although there will be more.

Fiat 500 PUR-O2 is based on the popular 69 hp 1.2i Lounge, a mechanical low that improves the level of emissions through the use of the Stop & Start system. That would have been able to reduce consumption and emissions to 115 g / km of CO2, ie 4g/km less than the conventional variant. Since 2009 there will also be an option to change Dualogic of this model.

The Fiat Bravo PUR-O2 will be offered in two versions, all with the 1.6 Multijet engine. The first one has the engine "limited" to 90 hp while the more benefits develops 105 hp. The emission rate of 115 to 119 g / km of CO2 respectively. To achieve these reductions have been worked on aerodynamics, tires, development of change management and electronics. Later versions will also change with Dualogic.


As for the Fiat Croma PUR-O2, will offer only 1.9 JTD engine with 120 hp, which provides filtering antiparticulas elongated and developments change, improved aerodynamics, low-friction tires, use of a less viscous oil and lowered suspension. This has reduced the consumption of 6.1 L/100 to 5.3 L/100, with an emission level of 143 g / km of CO2.
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Fiat could resurrect the Dino using the next generation of Elise

Months and months talking about the resurrection of the Fiat Dino, and for what? For nothing. At the end of the small sporty Ferrari proved to be the California, but according to CAR, it appears that it was Fiat's own and not signing the cavallino who was behind the rumors. Apparently, the Italian manufacturer is planning to resurrect its former sub and highlighted with a redesigned version of the next generation of the Lotus Elise.

The sports car, which had previously been thought that would carry the logo of Abarth, go on sale in 2011, and Lotus as a good attempt to combine a power more or less restrained with a featherweight. All this is clear from the statements by the chief executive of Fiat Automobiles, Sistina Lorenzo, who has stated that "it would be great to return to the market of small two-seater roadster, and would also be brilliant if we could recover the mark Fiat Dino."

This would not be the first time that Lotus is working on a similar project, and in 2000 launched the Opel Speedster, a redesigned version of the Lotus Elise that despite his brilliant features, never become a familiar face given the radical its concept. We'll see if Fiat chooses to follow the Spartan philosophy of the British or whether on the contrary bets on luxury.

Tags: Dino, Elise, Fiat, Lotus, Lotus Elise, LotusElise

The Fiat Group Launches Campagnola

IVECO has just introduced the new Campagnola, an all-terrain derivative of the current Iveco Massif and Santana starting Anibal its marketing throughout the month of December in a limited range to 499 units. The best part is that being manufactured at facilities in Jaen Santana Motor, ensures the survival of the company in the medium term.

Regarding the Massif and Anibal, the Campagnola is something more luxurious while maintaining their status as pure and harsh terrain, with great strength and effectiveness out of runways and roads. The initial versions of this model will have a motor home IVECO power of 176 hp with three liters of displacement. There will be only one version of three doors and four seats. Its price around € 35,000 in the versions of the limited range while the conventional could be somewhat more accessible.

Among the bad news we find that with the launch of two models of IVECO, finally signing Santana car disappears from the scene, not only in Spain but also in other markets where it was present. We do not know what will happen with existing Santana 300/350, derived from the previous Suzuki Vitara.

Tags: CAMPAGNOLO, italy, IVECO

Advance: We tested the Fiat Scudo Furgon 1.6 Multijet

The alliances between auto manufacturers are becoming more common. To make ends meet is sometimes necessary to establish ties with other rival brands to jointly develop products and reduce costs while maintaining high levels of quality and safety of the vehicles.

In the case of the tested model, the Fiat Scudo, was born a collaboration between Fiat and PSA Group, which has for years worked together for the development of commercial vehicles and even have a company, SEVEL, which is responsible for manufacture. Fiat Scudo are the twins of the Peugeot Expert and Citroen Jumpy.

Posts at the controls of the Fiat, we have a vehicle of sufficient quality to many commanders home-PSA, with an endowment that can resemble that of a tourism but also a driving position that is not what I would like to be comfortable and, for versions Fiat 1.6 Multijet 90 bhp, with very limited benefits that harm the overtaking. A change consumption are moderate.

In the coming days will expand the information with the summary of evidence express that we have made the Fiat Scudo Multijet.

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Finally, the Fiat Qubo also will be sold in Spain

After the initial launch in some European markets at Fiat have thought the decision at first not to market the Fiat Qubo in Spain, and finally landed in this market throughout the month of October.

The Fiat Qubo is a derivative of Fiorina but has a distinct approach, making it more free time. It has a more attractive appearance with paragolpes and painted moldings, alloy wheels and a redesigned rear gate more minivan-style.

The engines available will be similar to those of Fiorina Cargo and Panorama, with the 75 hp 1.3 JTD as the cheapest option and the 73 hp 1.4i 8v petrol as an alternative more accessible in price, which by the way, has not yet been reported .


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Brazil: Fiat Mille New Economy

Eco-labels in recent months that are emerging in Europe cross the pond and also come to Brazil. Under the Economy, Fiat launches in that country a variant of the most economical and frugal archiconocido Fiat Mille.

Contrary to what usually happens in Europe, for the most environmentally responsible of the Fiat Mille has worked hard on the mechanics, adopting a new system of electronic injection sequence, new to the exhaust manifold, motor oil less viscous and This usually does in the EU, development of change elongated.

Other changes are Fiat Mille low-friction tires, suspensions reduced and an econometric instrumentation that indicates the right time to gear. With all this, the New Economy is between 10 and 20% more frugal depending on use, something that will always be welcome both for the pockets of the owner as to the planet. Now only needs that pollution is taken into account, and manufacturers cleaner vehicles sold in Latin America.

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Fiat Professional announces the Portofino Concept

From the day on August 29 will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, the Hall of the Caravan and Camping in which he displayed the latest in motor homes, campers, mobile homes, and so on. Fiat on its part will carry a very appealing concept.

Launched as Fiat Portofino, the concept is a vehicle based on the Fiat Fiorina that is released from the ceiling and becomes real beach car, the pure line and Citroen Mehari MG MiniMoke. Without doors, with the central bar and with a lot of anti attractive, will be one of the stars of the show.

Although we know that will not come to the street, of course we must praise the work done by Fiat, which in recent months does not rest nor a time and always has some new model prepared for display in the many rooms in which it operates.
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Mexico: New Fiat Albe 2009

Fiat of Mexico has formally introduced the range Fiat Albe 2009 that replaces the previous Fiat Palio Sedan, and we know it in other markets under the name Fiat Siena. Its marketing will begin during the second fortnight of September.

In Mexico the only engine available Fiat Albe will be the same as that used by the Fiat Palio, ie a 1.8i with 110 hp and five-speed manual shift. For later announced the arrival of the sequential shift automatic Dualogic undoubtedly one of the greatest attractions of the new model.

The are two trim levels, S and ST. The first one includes as standard air conditioning, alloy wheels, trip computer and paragolpes and painted moldings. In the ST was added electric windows, central locking, larger wheels, dual airbags and ABS while the MP3 will not be available in either option at first. Recommended prices will be 129,900 (8,665 €) and 144,900 pesos (9,661 €) respectively.