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The Fiat brand is anchored in the Asian market with the debut of the Fiat Viaggio. Shown in the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, this sedan based on the Dodge Dart has great potential to reach Europe in the future. That shake the Skoda Octavia and company.

Chrysler-Fiat alliance continues to bear fruit. The automaker trans shown in Beijing Motor Show 2012 its previously announced new sedan, the Fiat Viaggio, for the moment is only present in the Chinese market. All in the Family: based on the Dodge Dart and, by extension, the Fiat Giulietta, this sedan known for outstanding design that distinguishes it from its rivals in the segment.

Fluid shapes and forms are not insignificant watchword of Fiat Viaggio: is seen as a worthy rival in the battle of sedans like the Volkswagen Jetta, Renault Fluence and Skoda Octavia. In four-door configuration and a length of 4.68 meters, we are essentially a Dodge Art before that, as it inherits much of the Alfa Romeo DNA, albeit with a little less sporty. The truth is that although so far only been confirmed in China Viaggio has many ballots to land in Europe as a possible replacement for the Fiat Linea.

For the Asian giant confirmed only two mechanical gasoline-powered: the 1.4 T-Jet 120 hp and 150 hp. Both will be associated with an automatic six-speed sequential DDCT. To reach Europe, probably would add diesel options in addition to the regular manual gearbox. However, today we can only speculate. Keep you informed.

Viaggio is called the last bet of Fiat for the Chinese market. This is a car born of the agreement between Fiat and GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Company) partner Fiat in China. As seen, the Viaggio derived directly from Dodge Dart that taste so good we left. It’s a shame to know that Dart will not see it in Europe because the Dodge brand will not return, and Viaggio in principle neither see because Fiat has made big cars, at least for Europe. We can only see it under the Alfa logo.

The Viaggio measured 4.67 meters long and 1.85 wide, more or less what Europe was for years in a segment D. It is offered with the 1.4 T-Jet engine fuel in 120 and 150hp versions which may be associated with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a twin-clutch (Alfa TCT) 6.

The first Fiat Viaggio will leave the production line of China in late June to begin deliveries towards the end of 2012. Will join the other two models that the brand sold in China, which are 500 and Freemont.

The folded Fiat Adventure, a minivan-style adventurer, was exhibited by the Italian house, during the last Motor Show and now Buenos Aires announcing their arrival to Argentina from next year.

The Fiat Doblo, is characterized by having the capacity to carry 6 passengers in three rows of seats and have an exterior design is typical of the adventurous aesthetic segment, consisting of plastic moldings, high suspension, spare wheel on the tailgate rear aluminum sockets inside, instruments of dubious help, such as compass and inclinometer, which are part of the cotillion adventurer.

The model also includes the Fiat system called Locker, which allows the electronic differential lock, to help control wheel drive traction in situations of loss of traction, when driving on roads such as sand or mud. It is equipped with alloy wheels of 15 inches, mixed-use tires in size 205/70 R15.

With regard to equipment, has power steering, electric levantavidros, My Car Fiat System, Follow Me Home system, center console with cupholders, sixth seat, located in the trunk, air conditioning, onboard computer, with remote key, new upholstery , power steering, electric lock, electric windows, electric mirrors, fog lights and headlights deep.

The model surpasses in size and interior space to its three rivals in the segment, the Partner, Berlingo and Kangoo. Besides the new 1.8 engine mounts E-Torq, with 16 valves and 130 hp, the same mechanics that recently incorporated the Fiat Linea. This mechanism allows you to reach 168 km / h top speed and reach 100 km / h in 13 seconds.

With 4.478 meters in length, folded Fiat has a load capacity of 665 dm3, which can be extended to 2.915 dm3, to rebut the sixth backseat. While Mercosur version allows to carry 6 passengers in Europe is available with 7 seats.

Fiat Auto Argentina has everything ready for the next 19 December, to launch commercially in Argentina Fiat Qubo, the multipurpose utility that Italian house sold in the domestic market imported from Turkey and offered in two versions, with a body or passenger van version, suitable for work functions, called Fiorino

Launched into the European market in 2008, the utility, with capacity for 5 passengers, is a multipurpose vehicle, belonging to a niche that Fiat calls the concept of free space, used to configure the seats in six different ways.

The Fiat Qubo is based on the Grande Punto platform, which served as the basis for both the Qubo, such as the Peugeot Bipper and Citroën Nemo, share not only the platform, but many of its components. The Fiat MPV will come to compete locally against the Peugeot Partner, Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo, with whom they share the light commercial segment, capable of carrying up to five passengers.

They also offer a version designed to work, with the format of a boxcar, which is called Fiorino, and can have different configurations in terms of the back windows and offer a capacity of 2.500 liters.

The utility, produced in the Tofas plant in Turkey reaches the local market, after being exhibited as a novelty, in the course of the last Auto Show Buenos Aires, in June.

Both the Qubo in two trim levels, as Fiorino Qubo Cargo version will be offered with the proven 1.4 8v Fire engine and 73 horses, but few will be something to provide high performance allows you to reach 155 km / h maximum speed and get a rather poor acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 15.2 seconds. All three versions feature as standard with dual front airbags and ABS brakes, but with more equipment versions also offer side airbags.

The Qubo is characterized by a spacious vehicle, as with dimensions of 3.9 m long, 1.7 m high and 1.7m wide, is able to meet various usage needs, honoring the aforementioned concept of free space. It has a comfortable design of the tailgate that opens the doors from 90 to 180 degrees, to provide the greatest possible ease of loading.

Although the vehicle had been exhibited at the Salon of Buenos Aires, Fiat officially launched in Argentina, the three-door version of the new Fiat Uno, in a segment where the 3 doors seem destined to disappear.

Is already on sale in the Argentine market and will be available with body 3-door version only called Attractive. No news in the mechanical aspect, since it is offered with the 1.4 8v Fire Eva engine fitted to the 5-door versions of one, which already sold in the local market.

The standard equipment, has as an element of comfort, but the air conditioning and power steering, but may be included as optional elements incorporated into packages called the manufacturer packs of comfort: a third headrest back, the driver’s seat with height adjustment and a portable ashtray at a cost of 750 pesos. Another package is integrated by the central locking, electric front of levantavidrios, fog lights and alarm, at a cost of 1,600 pesos and another package with safety features including dual airbags, ABS, seatbelt pretensioners, costing of 3.880 pesos. Aesthetic can be added as optional alloy wheels for 980 pesos and body with metallic paint for an additional fee of 260 pesos.

The New Fiat Uno 3 door Attractive is priced at 56.050 pesos for the basic version and a price of 63.520 pesos if desired fitted with all available options.

With this new addition, the range of the New One is composed of 3 different versions, Attractive, Way and Sporting, with 2 variations of body, 3 and 5 doors. It is hoped that in future, to join the other three-door variants are offered in Brazil.

Fiat has not been one of the most prolific brands in the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, but if you have had another interesting development. The first was the 2012 Fiat Punto, which premiered a slight restyling based on the Fiat Punto Evo, now fully painted bumpers. The other novelty, if it is more important because the changes have been quite old, comes from the Fiat Panda 2012.

The second-generation Fiat Panda inherited the spirit of the original, such as car size and reduced cost to the city for basically trying to provide the most functionality possible within a relatively large size and well spent. It was a bestseller in Europe, but his seniority was beginning to take its toll (was released in 2003). Is this new model a great relief to meet the expectations?

Well, the Fiat Panda 2012 does not change much in terms of philosophy. Continue to present their cubic forms that can remember a small minivan, with the intention that the small exterior size best take advantage in terms of interior roominess. In this regard, it has grown slightly in both length (now 3.65 meters) and width (1.64 meters). The driving position is slightly raised, also the style minivan.

Its five doors give an added versatility and good access, and thanks to this very special form of the bodywork, its interior space in both front seats in the rear is pretty good and well spent. Despite its small size, do not spend too much trouble on the inside in relation to space. Yes it should be noted that the front seats are a bit stiff, and their headrests, quite hard. We thought that perhaps could be improved a little comfort in this.

Also inside you notice some differences with his brother, the Fiat 500. This, conceived more as fancy car (seen in their interior and exterior design, its best finish or its customization possibilities and range of engines), while the Fiat Panda hopes, once again, to position itself as an economy car battle daily access to the Fiat range. This is reflected in details such as its interior plastics, seemingly less work and more coarse. Nevertheless, taking into account the price and the orientation of the model, it would be unfair to put too many drawbacks in this regard.

On the outside, and beyond its outline, the changes in the 2012 Fiat Panda themselves are noteworthy. Now your design is nice and modern, emphasizing the front headlights. Appear (as in the previous Fiat Punto Evo) areas of the bumpers and side moldings black plastic, unpainted, which may not be as aesthetically pleasing, but it may be more appropriate for those little touches and frictions of parking in urban territory.

As for engines, are also present in the range of 0.9 TwinAir two-cylinder, 65 and 85 hp and Start & Stop system, as well as the well known 1.3 Multijet 75 bhp. Despite not wanting to eat you spot the Fiat 500 and a position in the commercial arena in a different way, it will have various finishes and customization or equipment (including the Blue & Me with TomTom) or panoramic sunroof that without certainly gain in luminosity and spaciousness. In a few weeks, the Fiat Panda 2012 will be available at all dealers in the Italian brand.

8 years on the market are sufficient to confirm the success of the adventure on Segment A of Fiat and the return of the classic Panda name dating from the early 80′s. The third generation of this urban utility has already started its sales in Europe. However, with the aim of offering an option with a much more competitive cost, the above model will be marketed in some European countries, including Spain, under the name Fiat Panda Classic.

The first movement of Fiat goes to simplify a range of finishes only called Classic which will be available to drive 4 × 2 and 4 × 4 and 1.2 69 hp engine petrol, 1.3 Multijet 75 hp diesel 16 v, 1.2 69 CV EasyPower (LPG / petrol) and 1.4 77 hp natural gas. The price in Italy Classic Fiat Panda will be cheaper € 9,050, however in the first phase of release (do not know how long) will be offered a substantial discount to acquire Classic allow for only € 7,900.

With this offer so interesting Fiat intends to maintain its market share in the segment A of 15.7% in 2011, across Europe, and only 38% in Italy where the Fiat Panda has a great success.