Until a certain point, Fiat was represented in the mass segment by only two models - Bravo and Linea, which were remembered by many for their lively character and stylish appearance. However, cars could not cover a wide consumer audience due to only one type of body in their range, so the demand for them was not the greatest.
In addition, the models are obsolete and could not fully compete with their more modern opponents.
The compact Tipo that replaced them shows great promise, because this car not only surpasses its predecessors in every respect, but is also a global model, which dramatically increases its chances of success.
Brief information
The Fiat Tipo was first shown to the public in 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show, while it debuted on the market in 2015. This new compact has become the new flagship of the Italian brand and has replaced two of its models at once - Bravo and Linea.
The body range of the car includes options such as a four-door sedan, a five-door hatchback, and a five-door station wagon. This allows us to conclude that the machine is aimed at a wide range of customers and is able to satisfy a variety of needs.
It should also be noted that the Fiat Tipo is a global model. It is presented in forty countries of the world, while in Turkey the manufacturer offers it under the name Aegea, and in the Mexican market the novelty is completely known as Dodge Neon.
The developers meticulously worked on the design, thanks to which the car turned out to be quite attractive, and the drag coefficient of the body was an impressive 0.30 units. But Fiat also did not forget about the rich equipment of the model.
It includes:
- Multimedia entertainment complex with color display, Bluetooth, USB, AUX.
- Navigation system.
- Rear view camera.
- Climate control / air conditioning.
- Multifunction leather steering wheel.
- Power windows front, rear doors.
- Heated front seats.
- Heated and servo side view mirrors.
- On-board computer.
- Central locking with remote control.
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
- Fog lights.
- Light alloy wheels.
- System of exchange rate stability (ESP).
- LED daytime running lights.
The minimum price of the new Fiat Tipo 2017-2018 model year in the European market is 15,400 euros. For this money, the buyer receives a car in a sedan body and in the basic configuration.
But the station wagon modification costs at least 17 thousand 500 euros, which makes it the most expensive in the Tipo body range. Fiat does not officially deliver the compact to our country, so its price in Russia has not been determined.
Specifications
The gasoline range consists of 1.4 and 1.6 liter units, the power of which is 95 and 110 horsepower. The first option is equipped with a six-speed manual, the second - with a six-band "automatic".
There is also a turbo version - this is a 120-horsepower 1.4-liter unit, working together with a "robot" in six steps or a manual gearbox.
As for the turbodiesel, it is represented by 1.2 and 1.6 liter engines. They give out 95 and 120 forces, respectively, in addition, they are equipped with a non-alternative six-speed “mechanics”.
Body parameters:
The new Fiat Tipo is based on the 500X. However, the engineers used a semi-independent suspension instead of a rear multi-link, for the reason that an all-wheel drive transmission is not provided for the compact.
The brake system of both axles is disc, while the front wheel discs are ventilated.
Owner Review
The Italian car is very popular with buyers. Below is the experience of personal exploitation of the owner, which outlined the strengths and weaknesses of the model.
Fiat Tipo was purchased new in a version with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and in a hatchback body. I needed a comfortable city car, and this model fully met these requirements.
In the course of operation, I was repeatedly convinced of the correctness of my choice. I liked the high maneuverability of the car, its relatively soft suspension, as well as a cozy interior. The engine also gives no reason for disappointment and pleases with good dynamics and economy.
Among the shortcomings, I note poor sound insulation at speeds after 100 km / h, unsatisfactory sound of the standard audio system, poor head light.
At the moment, I drove 54,000 kilometers on the Fiat. There were no major reliability issues. However, at 27,000 kilometers, the interior ceiling light had to be replaced, which stopped working.
In general, the car performed well in everyday use within the city and infrequent trips on the highway. Therefore, I do not plan to change it to something else.
Test Drive
Appearance
Fiat Tipo turned out to be very attractive in terms of exterior design. Unobtrusive aggression and grace are inherent in its appearance, which is expressed in a complex configuration of head lighting optics, a large-mesh radiator grille, a front bumper with a low splitter, as well as in expressive body lines.
In short, in any type of body, the model looks advantageous, while its geometric cross-country ability is quite sufficient, and it provides a clearance of 150 millimeters.
Salon
Inside the Fiat Tipo is cozy. The Italian model is not capable of surprising with the exquisite architecture of the dashboard, but the quality of finishing materials and assembly are high, and the color scheme of this very finish is harmonious.
In the basic version, the arrows of the analog instruments of the “instrumentation” are set at “six o’clock” in the rest position - this could be mistaken for sports paraphernalia, however, the layout of the speedometer and tachometer is standard, so this decision looks debatable.
However, the instrument panel is readable without problems due to large digitization.
Rich model configurations have a slightly different dashboard, which is recessed deep into the dashboard and framed with a silver insert. Its design is more respectable and therefore more pleasing to the eye.
There is a multimedia block on the center console, but a color screen for it is available only in top versions.
The system is capable of playing video and audio files, displaying readings from the navigation system, a picture from the rear view camera. Speaking of the display, its graphics and interface are nice, but don't expect anything special.
The driver's seat with strong lateral support is comfortable and great for active driving. It is suitable for a person of almost any build due to the extensive ranges of adjustments.
The second row sofa will take three adults of average build without problems. However, there is enough legroom only for people up to 180 centimeters tall.
Behind the wheel
The most popular engine in the Fiat Tipo line is considered to be a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated power unit powered by gasoline fuel. It is combined with an automatic transmission and allows you to feel confident in city traffic due to sufficient traction at low, medium speeds.
Of course, the motor-box combination is absolutely not intended for driving, but the fuel efficiency of such a car is commendable and the average consumption of 6.5 liters is quite real.
The handling of the model is pleasant and predictable. The steering wheel is light, but this is offset by its high sensitivity and information content. At the same time, turns can be passed quickly thanks to neutral understeer, which provides good stability on the arc.
Comfort has not fallen victim to gambling chassis settings. Suspension with long strokes quite gently fulfills bumps, which ensures high smoothness. Although tremors and shudders still take place at the time of passage of road joints and other potholes.
Outcome: The Fiat Tipo has every chance to compete with the best representatives of the C segment. This car is extremely balanced, but it really upsets only one fact - the lack of powerful engines that would make the Tipo even more attractive in terms of driving pleasure.
Photo of the new Fiat Tipo:
The first show of the car Fiat Tipo 2018 took place back in 2014 in Geneva at the motor show. But May 2015 was just marked for lovers of the Italian brand Fiat by the official presentation of the new model, which was shown to the general public in 3 body styles at once: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. However, information about the hatchback and station wagon remained closed, and the sedan went into mass production. Moreover, he became the flagship of the Italian automaker, which replaced two models that were previously very popular - Linea and.
The development of the compact C-class sedan has been going on for three years, together with the Turkish company Tofas, which is probably why the car debuted at the auto show at the Istanbul Motor Show. The production of the car is organized just at the enterprise of this very company.
It is worth knowing that the Tipo model name is available only for residents of Europe, but in Turkey the car is sold under the name Fiat Aegea. Since it belongs to the class of compact sedans, the Czech and two French models - and. If the "Italian" has a choice of bodies, then the above competitors are available only in the "sedan" body.
Design
Regardless of which buyer chooses a body, the car has an elegant and stylish outline that meets modern requirements.
At the front, the car received slightly squinted optics and a large radiator grill, which is made in a corporate and unique style. The logo of the Italian company flaunts in the center of the lattice. From the cutouts on the head optics, a chrome strip runs along the lower part of the grille, separating the front bumper from the rest of the Fiat Tipo component. The bumper has an inflated shape, and small rectangular fog lights are mounted at its corners, between which there is a large air intake in the form of a trapezoid. The hood of the car, complemented by clear edges along the edges, gives a little aggression.
The car has a very striking profile that combines dynamics and elegance. Especially worth noting are the unique rims, the front optics that strongly extend onto the fender of the car and the “cutout” at the rear between the lamps and the bumper, which, in combination with long tail lamps, gives a special look.
The sidewalls of the Fiat Tipo 2018 are adorned with tides and flowing lines that make consumers forget that this car came from the center of world fashion, from a country where people know what style is.
No less spectacular is the stern of the sedan, which has a complex architecture with many lines and transitions. The trunk lid has a "protrusion" along the edge similar to a small spoiler. Immediately below it is the brand's logo, followed by a chrome stripe identical to the stripe at the front of the car. The rear lights originate from the chrome strip and descend in a semicircle to the rear bumper. In the center of the semicircle is a reversing lamp. The rear bumper looks neat, and its lower part has a flat surface, the exhaust pipes are disguised.
Dimensions:
- the length of the compact sedan is 4532 mm;
- width - 1792 mm;
- height - 1497 mm;
- wheelbase - 2636 mm;
- ground clearance - 150 mm.
If different body variants have the same wheelbase and ground clearance, then their dimensions differ slightly.
Hatchback/wagon:
- length - 4368/4571 mm;
- width - 1792/1792 mm;
- height - 1495/1514 mm.
Salon Fiat Tipo
Inside, the car has a minimalist style, but the interior looks quite attractive and has high-quality finishing materials for this class of car.
The steering wheel does have a premium look with a large set of functions, and the dashboard located behind it is “strewn” with a large number of indicators. A tiny display of the multimedia system is located on the center console. It is separated from the rest of the console by one row of buttons. Below are rounded air ducts and a climate control unit in the form of three rounds.
The tunnel doesn't have anything special, however, it does have a pair of cup holders and a large armrest. The front seats have a comfortable filler and pronounced lateral support, as well as a wide range of adjustments.
Regardless of the body type, there is more space in the rear row of seats than the closest competitors, and the manufacturers themselves even state that three tall basketball players can easily and comfortably fit in the second row of seats. By the way, if there are only two of them, they will be able to use the central armrest, which has a pair of cup holders.
The volume of the luggage compartment varies from 440 to 550 liters, but it can be increased by more than three times by folding down the backs of the second row of seats. Again, it all depends on the body type. There was a place for the Italian model, both for the repair kit and for the spare wheel.
Specifications Fiat Tipo
| Type | Volume | Power | Torque | Overclocking | Max speed | Number of cylinders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1.2 l | 95 HP | 200 H*m | 11.7 sec. | 180 km/h | 4 |
| Diesel | 1.6 l | 120 HP | 350 H*m | 9.7 sec. | 199 km/h | 4 |
| Petrol | 1.4 l | 95 HP | 127 H*m | 11.5 sec. | 185 km/h | 4 |
| Petrol | 1.6 l | 110 HP | 152 H*m | 11.2 sec. | 192 km/h | 4 |
The car has a wide choice of power plants, including two turbodiesels and two gasoline "aspirated".
- Petrol modifications are represented by a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 95 hp. and 127 Nm of torque and an engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, which will already allow you to develop 110 “horses” and 152 Nm of thrust. The first of them accelerates the “Italian” to hundreds in 11.5 seconds, and Tipo 2018 continues to accelerate to the maximum speed limit of 185 km / h. At the same time, the average fuel consumption in the combined cycle is only 5.7 liters. This modification is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission.
- The second power unit, due to its increased power, allows you to “exchange” the first hundred in 11.2 seconds, and the maximum speed will increase with such an engine to 192 km / h. It will also increase fuel consumption to 6.3 liters per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle. It works in tandem with a 6-speed automatic.
- The diesel line of Fiat Tipo MultiJet power units is represented by 1.3 and 1.6 liter engines that produce 95, 120 hp. and 200, 320 Nm of thrust, respectively. The weaker one is also equipped with "mechanics", and the more powerful one with "automatic". Detailed characteristics of the powerful version are not yet available, but a weaker diesel engine will accelerate the car to 183 km / h, breaking the first hundred in 11.8 seconds. At the same time, the average consumption is only 3.5 liters.
Torque, both diesel and gasoline units, is transmitted only to the front axle. At the front, the car has an independent suspension with MacPherson struts, and at the rear the car is on a semi-independent suspension with a torsion beam.
Price
The base price of the 2018 Fiat Tipo in the European market is 850,000 rubles (12,000 euros). The basic package will already have everything you need:
- audio system with a small display;
- air conditioner;
- 15 inch wheels;
- 6 airbags;
- tire pressure sensors;
- electric power steering;
The maximum configuration with all options is additionally equipped with: cruise control; climate control; rear view camera; navigation system along with a 5-inch Uconnect multimedia display; rain and light sensors.
The result of buying a good package will be the presence of a 5-inch multimedia display with a TomTom navigation system, a rear view camera and climate control. Despite all this, it is difficult to call the car a significant player in the market, many will prefer other brands.
Video
The new Fiat Tipo has replaced the Linea model and has become, admittedly, an excellent successor. Specifications Fiat Tipo 2016, price, photo and more in the article.
Review content:
A long time ago, when cars were not so round, but what really there, they were square, Fiat Tipo was produced in Italy. It was a hatchback that immediately appealed to the potential audience, he even received recognition from one of the Car of the Year magazines. Then came 1995, and production was curtailed.
And now, 20 years after the departure, the new Fiat Tipo returns to the markets to return to its former glory. In addition, it is a worthy replacement for Linea, which is already a bit outdated.
Design Fiat Tipo 2016
The new Fiat Tipo 2016 model year in the sedan was presented back in 2014, and in the past, in Geneva, a hatchback and station wagon were presented. I must say, the bodies are all attractive enough to choose a particular one.
The front part turned out to be quite interesting. Probably, first of all, the large radiator grille with a fine fraction attracts attention. It's so painted and chromed that it looks like it's just hanging in the air.
The head optics look very expensive, most likely due to the fact that the lenses here are not just round, but angular, in the style of the latest BMW models. By the way, bi-xenon headlights are installed only in the highest trim levels.
There is nothing superfluous on the bumper - there is only a wide air intake, which has already become traditional for all manufacturers. A ground clearance of 150 mm cannot be called a record, it is impossible at all, but this will be enough for trips around the city. In addition, it is worth considering the fact. That in Russia the model is not for sale and never will be. In general, on the body, including on the front, there is practically not a single area on which there would be no embossed stamping.
The profile of the 2016 Fiat Tipo, both in the sedan and wagon, turned out to be very interesting. There is a flattened “muzzle” that emphasizes the length of the car, a slightly sloping roof, especially on the station wagon, as well as several swift lines that stretch from the front to the back. The model is equipped with wheels 15 or 16 inches.
Feed, the cutest, perhaps, at the station wagon. This does not mean that the sedan or hatch is far behind, just the wagon is the most proportional. While the sedan shows austerity and minimalism from this angle, the wagon has fairly developed lights and a spoiler, and roof rails give the look versatility.
Dimensions Fiat Tipo 2016:
- Length - 4368 mm;
- Width - 1792 mm;
- Height - 1495 mm;
- Wheelbase - 2638 mm;
- Front track width - 1542 mm;
- Rear track width - 1543 mm;
- Trunk volume min / max, l - 440;
- Fuel tank volume, l - 50;
- Curb weight, kg - 1290;
- Gross weight, kg - 1790.
The interior of the new Fiat Tipo 2016
Inside the 2016 Fiat Tipo, it doesn’t look that solid, let’s say, not cheap. Here are interesting forms, interesting use of materials. The total width of the car is 1.72 meters, so it cannot be said that there is a lot of space here, let's just say that it is just enough, nothing more than a regular budget interior, no better and no worse.
The instrument panel is large enough, the graphics are perfectly readable, but in general it is very similar to the Lada Vesta panel. Interestingly, the speedometer is marked up to 230 km / h, while the maximum speed is 200 km / h. There are a large number of buttons on the steering wheel, the purpose of which, to be honest, you can’t figure it out at first glance, although then the grouping seems quite simple and logical.
A 7-inch display is installed above the center console, which can be used as a navigator, multimedia or rear view camera.
A little lower there is an air conditioner unit and an AUX connector with USB.
I would like to say that there is enough meta on the second row, but this is not about Tipo. The whole point is that there seems to be enough space, only the backrest is almost vertical, which negatively affects the convenience of passengers. Only fabric is used as decoration.
As for the luggage compartment, 520 liters of luggage will fit in the sedan, a little less in the hatchback - 440 liters. The station wagon will fit from 550 to 1130 liters.
Specifications Tipo 2016
The new Fiat Tipo differs from most of its competitors in that it has a diesel power unit in its arsenal. This is a 1.2-liter turbo four that produces 95 horses and as much as 200 Nm of torque. With these parameters, acceleration to a hundred takes 12.3 seconds, the maximum speed will be 180 km / h, but the consumption on the highway fits into 3.3 liters, while in the city it will take no more than 4.5 liters of diesel fuel. Such an engine can only be equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox.
Next in ascending order is petrol 1.4. It has the same 95 horses, and the torque is 127 Nm. Despite the lower torque, such an engine is only 5 km / h behind the previous one, but the start up to a hundred is the same. As for consumption, the gasoline engine, of course, needs more. On the highway, this figure will be 4.6 liters, in the city almost 7 liters of gasoline. For this motor, only mechanics are also available.
Next - again gasoline, but turbocharged. This made it possible to remove from the same 1.4 120 horses and 215 Nm of torque. With such an engine, starting up to a hundred will take only 10.3 seconds, and the maximum reaches 200 km / h. Naturally, the turbine is like a filler neck, so the flow rate along the highway will rise to 6.5 liters, and in the city to almost 12 liters.
The next motor is the only one in the lineup that is aggregated with a six-speed automatic transmission. This is a 1.6 atmospheric gasoline that produces 110 horses. The maximum torque is not impressive at all - 152 Nm. It is strange that this particular engine was chosen for the machine. With it, Fiat Tipo will accelerate to a maximum of 192 km / h, it will take 11.7 seconds to reach the first hundred, which is faster than a diesel 1.2 on the mechanics. Not bad. The consumption of such an engine varies from 4.5 to 9.5 liters of gasoline.
The top power unit can be equipped with either six-speed mechanics or a similar robot. It has the same working volume of 1.6 liters, a turbine and 120 horses in the arsenal. This is enough to take 200 km / h and start up to a hundred in 10.1 seconds. At the same time, consumption will remain within 4 liters of diesel fuel even in the city.
The release of the Fiat Tipo 2016-2017 model year, according to all forecasts, promises to return Fiat to the C-segment market. The Fiat Tipo is a functional, compact sedan.
New Fiat Tipo 2016-2017
The novelty will also be produced under the Aegea brand in the Turkish auto market, where, in fact, the car was designed. For European countries and the UK, the company "revived" the Tipo model and changed the body to a hatchback and station wagon. Let us recall that for the period 1988-1995. the company sold about 2 million Tipo models for which it was awarded the "Car of the Year 1989" award.
Not so long ago, a private show of new items took place in Turin and journalists were lucky to see all three versions of Aegea / Tipo. After the show, information was provided that said that the station wagon and hatchback officially remain undisclosed. And the Aege sedan was presented on 05.2015 at the Istanbul Motor Show.
Design Fiat Tipo in a new body 2016
The exterior of the car is upscale. examining the front, first of all, the eye falls on the false radiator grille, which is located across the entire width.
New Tipo 2016-2017, rear view
The headlights are narrow, and the hood is sculpted and slightly tapered. Similarly, when viewed from the rear: the glass is sloping, and the roof lines are sculpted. Initially, the novelty was designed in Italy in the sedan version, and after a while it was decided to create a hatchback and station wagon.
Salon of the new Tipo 2016-2017
The basis of the car is rationality, spaciousness and content. It's nice to be in the salon. The design of the instrument panel is pleasing to the eye, the control instruments are clear. In general, the design and quality of finishing materials are above average.
dashboard of the updated Fiat Tipo 2016
Of course, this novelty is not the most sophisticated car, but nevertheless it has every right to fight for a potential client and take the place of a “family” car.
Already in the base there is a navigation system, a UconnectTM system with a touch screen, Bluetooth, speech recognition, USB ports with iPod integration, as well as a rear-view camera for the most simplified parking.
saloon restyling Fiat Tipo 2016, rear row of seats
Dimensions Fiat Tipo
Information about the overall dimensions is still blurry. It is known that the hatchback version of the Fiat Tipo will differ little from the size of the Ford Focus.
- the length of the sedan was 4.540 m;
- width is 1.790 m;
- the height is 1.490 m.
The body version of the "station wagon" will be somewhat longer. The wheelbase is 2.640 m. The capacity of the luggage compartment is 520 liters.
Specifications Fiat Tipo 2016-2017
The newcomer uses a platform similar to that of the Jeep Renegade. As power units, 4 engine options are presented, two of which are diesel and two run on gasoline.
Petrol Fiat Group engines:
- 1.4 l and a capacity of 95 horses;
- 1.6 l, with a capacity of 108 horses.
Diesel Multijet II motors:
- 1.3 l, 94 horsepower;
- 1.6 l, with a capacity of 118 horses.
The transmission is a six-speed manual, but it will be possible to install an automatic transmission and a dual clutch as an option.
AUTOCARy even managed to test the car on the streets of Turin, as well as drive on the motorway and cross the hills of Asti. During the test, the car turned out to be solid and tough and absolutely nothing outstanding. The experts tested the car with a 1.6 liter turbocharged diesel engine and 6 manual transmission as a transmission. During the test, good dynamics were noted, but at the same time there was no steering sharpness, if necessary, suddenly turn. Noise, in particular from the rear of the car, was also noticed. Transmission shifted mediocre.
It remains only to guess whether the version with a 1.4 liter gasoline engine would be of better quality, because its weight is less, and the dynamics and sound insulation are better. If you take it as a whole and do not find fault with trifles, then it is very comfortable to overcome distances in this car. The machine is balanced, and it was not going to compete with the Volkswagen Golf, Vauxhall Astra, or in principle.
Options and price Fiat Tipo 2016-2017
The novelty should become popular in European countries, the Middle East and Africa. The exact cost and configuration options will be announced later. Preliminary data says that the price for the 95-horsepower model in Italy will be 14,500 euros in the base configuration, while the price of the top model will be 19,900 euros.
Video Fiat Tipo 2016-2017:
New Fiat Tipo 2016-2017 photo:
