The new Fiat Palio in 2012 will begin production in Argentina
The new Palio 2012 is bigger, safer and more equipment. The car grew 31mm wide, 60mm in height, 28mm long and 47.3mm wheelbase to ensure comfort of those traveling in the rear.
The design is brand new and was developed from the design centers of the brand in Brazil and Italy. Definitely find a great influence of the Grande Punto, especially in the front where the headlights have an oval shape very similar to this one. Back skulls extending to the top, forming a long row to the middle of the trunk lid.
The main improvements over all previous models, highlights the extent of interior space, thanks to a wider canopy, increased by 8% and the rear bench has two positions is also external lighting which was optimized for light as possible on the road for safety and comfort of the person operating.
The trunk holds the 290 liter capacity, which is very good for its class, but can also extend thanks to folding rear back up the 750litros.
Inside, new seats are more comfortable, but more importantly, also lower (the previous generation had about giving a very high) and a good level of equipment with details such as audio system with Bluetooth, auxiliary input and USB interface to connect the iPod, manual air conditioning, mirrors, windows and door locks (depending on version) and for security, four airbags, side protection bars in the doors, ABS and EBD.
All in all, the new Fiat Palio 2012 is 15% lighter than its predecessor, which improves fuel consumption and engine response.
In the mechanical part can be found from a 73-hp 1.0L, a 1.4L 85 Hp and finally the larger 1.6L 115-hp (depending on market), all four-cylinder naturally aspirated.
Transmission can be a five-speed manual or robotised manual (Dualogic) also five.
car is now manufactured at the plant of the mark in Betim, Belo Horizonte in Brazil, but in 2012 will start production in Argentina, which increases the chances that another is marketed in our country.
So far not come to Mexico, given the exchange rate Mexican peso against the Brazilian real. In the latter, start with a price of 30,000 reals, which is equivalent to $ 240.000 pesosmientras equipped version that reaches real or 43.000 $ 320.000 pesos. This would position it off the market, so we have to wait for better news now that the plant becomes operational in Argentina.
The Palio is an important product for FIAT in South America, only Brazil was asked to give leadership in 2001 and hold it until now and has sold over 2.5 million units since its introduction in 1996. So development was no small thing, they had to create three models of clay (usually only make up to two), 125 extensive tests, 536 prototypes and travel more than two million kilometers to ensure deliver a new segment leader.
The new generation has a modern aesthetic, somewhat consistent with recent models of the firm in Europe. Less serious than in previous installments, Sporting versions include a sporty exterior package adds a dynamic touch very accomplished.
Inside both the design of the dashboard like the rest of controls are well made. The quality of plastics is not the best, but neither has it sought to continue maintaining an affordable price. Fiat has been structured in three levels range Termination: Attractive, Essence and Sporting. Depending on the chosen may carry ABS, four airbags, trip computer, electric pack, air conditioning, power steering, USB port, Bluetooth, rain sensing wipers, cruise control, multifunction steering wheel, etc..
