Fiat Company presented a prototype of a compact crossover, built on the basis of compact car 500L. This car was shown to journalists during a press conference on the launch model of FIAT 500L.
Based on the video, the SUV modification differs from the usual Fiat 500L - increased ground clearance, an unpainted plastic lines on the bumpers, sills and wheel arches. Detailed official information about new FIAT not presented.
Fiat Сar Interior
According to preliminary data, the crossover will be called the Fiat 500X, and its production on a factory in the Italian Mirafiori will begin late next year.
With consumers becoming increasingly strapped for cash and conscious of their impact on the environment, smaller engines and lower emissions are at the top of many a car buyer’s list. It was with this in mind that Fiat developed a 2-cylinder version of their popular 500 model. Perhaps surprisingly, the 2-cylinder engine produces 15% lower emissions and 24% more power than its 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder predecessor.
Not only does this make it cheaper, and a bit more fun, to drive, but it also makes it one of few petrol driven cars that is exempt from the congestion charge in London. Italian cars are becoming an increasingly popular buying choice both in Europe and the USA; and many people are using Fiat finance deals to purchase a new or used vehicle.
From a driver’s perspective, the 85 break horsepower generated by its super-light (85kg) engine gives the car a surprisingly nippy feel. In fact, it does 0-60 in under 11 seconds, which certainly isn’t bad for a car its size, especially when keeping its fuel-efficiency in mind, and will reach a top speed of 108mph. Starting from just over £10,500 and in combination with it’s low running costs, the 2-cylinder Twin Air is a perfect alternative for cash and environment conscious city drivers.
Never mind the small engine. Fiat Twin Air still is fun to drive and 92g/km CO2 emissions make it a road-tax exempt in many countries.
Fiat Twin Air Achieves Extra Low CO2 Emissions, 9 out of 10 [based on 345 votes]
Fiat company presented the updated versions of model Idea for the car market of the South America.
Compact car now began to resemble more the big brothers — Linea and Bravo. As to an exterior, the main changes in front — headlights of the big size, a radiator enclosure in a new corporate style and the updated bumper. The back received new flashlights and a bumper.
In the car market of South America Idea offer in four complete sets: Attractive, Essence, Sporting and Adventure. For a choice of buyers: engines in volume 1,4, 1,6 and 1,8 litres.
Idea by Fiat
There is a probability that European Idea too soon receives similar external updating. Among the basic competitors of Idea: Alfa Romeo 159 and crossover MINI Countryman.
Company Alfa Romeo plans to present in March of next year on a motor show in Geneva compact hatchback Milano which will come in the stead models 147.
Compact Hatchback by Alfa Romeo Milano
The novelty will be constructed on a universal platform of concern Fiat — C-Evo which can be used both for golf class cars, and for class cars "D" (for example, for sedan Alfa Romeo 159 following generations). Hatchback Milano begins to be offered exclusively in the five-door version; the length of the car will make about 4350 mm, width — 1800 mm, height — 1430 mm.
On overall dimensions Milano it will be close to car Fiat Bravo, however model Alfa Romeo will receive longer wheel base.
The scale of engines Alfa Romeo Milano will include four petrol motors: two 1,4-l units of family MultiAir power of 135 both 165HP and turbo-engines of 4th series T-Jet in volume of 1,8 litres developing 235 and 265HP. Also for a novelty will be offered 1,6 and 2,0-l diesel engines by power from 120 to 220HP. Depending on updating engines begin to be aggregated with a 6-step mechanical or automatic transmission.
Alfa Romeo Milano GTA
Besides, model Milano will have "charged" version GTA which, predictably, will receive system of a full drive and a powerful two-litre petrol turbo-engine in volume of 2 litres.
In the European market of sale of a novelty which will make competition Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series, will begin summer of 2010.
