Fiat Idea

Fiat Idea
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	2003–2012 (Italy) 2005–2016 (Brazil)
Assembly	Turin, Italy (Mirafiori plant) Betim, Brazil (Fiat Automóveis)
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Body and chassis
Class	Mini MPV (M)
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	B platform (Project 188)
Related	Fiat Punto (188) Lancia Musa Lancia Ypsilon
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol engines: 1.2 L FIRE I4 1.4 L FIRE I4 1.6 L E.torQ I4 (Brazil only) 1.8 L X18XE I4 (Brazil only) 1.8 L E.torQ I4 (Brazil only) Diesel engines: 1.3 L Multijet I4 1.6 L Multijet I4 1.9 L Multijet I4
Transmission	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	3,930 mm (154.7 in)
Width	1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height	1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Curb weight	1,275 kg (2,811 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat Palio Weekend (Europe)
Successor	Fiat 500L Jeep Renegade (Brazil)

The Fiat Idea (Type 350) is a mini MPV built by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 2003. The car is based on the B (Project 188) platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto. The Idea is noted for its versatile interior, which includes sliding and folding rear seats. In 2006 the Idea had a facelift with the main changes being a darker interior, chrome grill and clear front indicators.

Engines

The Fiat Idea engines are all Euro 4 compliant. The petrol engine is the 1.4-litre 16 valve 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp), available with five- and six-speed gearboxes, and the diesel 1.3-litre 16 valve MultiJet units, with 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) or 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp). All of these engines can be matched with the Dualogic robotised manual gearbox.

Brazil

The Brazilian version of the Idea was launched in late 2005. The engines available are the new 1.4-litre 8-valve 86 hp (64 kW) Fire engine (the same as in the Grande Punto) and the latest version of the GM-sourced Powertrain 1.8-litre 8-valve 114 hp (85 kW) engine.^[1] Both have flexible fuel technology, which lets the driver use either gasoline or ethanol.

This version has a longer wheelbase and height compared to the European version.^[2] The interior design is taken from the Fiat Palio Mk. III, and adapted to the South American market. It also has a panoramic glass roof as an option, known as the SkyDome.

The Idea is exported in two different trim levels (the ELX with the 1.4-litre engine and the HLX with the 1.8 engine) and it has four airbags, anti-lock braking system with EBD; parking, rain and lights sensor, security laminated glass, the SkyDome, 15" alloys, bluetooth phone system, and leather seats among other features.

Over 170,000 Ideas have been sold in Brazil since its launch (2005). In 2010 the Idea received another facelift with new front, rear and door handles.

Idea Adventure

Idea Adventure

The Idea Adventure is a mini crossover version that was launched in September 2006 in São Paulo, Brazil. It features a revised suspension, tires are Pirelli Scorpion 205/70 R15, a protective body kit, specially designed 15" alloys, interior mods like the white instruments, the specially designed seats with leather, and a standard safety equipment which features double front and side airbags, ABS brakes with EBD. In 2009, the whole Adventure line (Idea, Doblò, Strada and Palio Weekend) was equipped with a locking differential. The line was rebadged as Adventure Locker. Idea Brazilian Facelift

During his visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in July 2013, Pope Francis chose to ride in a Fiat Idea for his public appearances, instead of the expensive and secure vehicles usually used by dignitaries and popes.

References

External links

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