Fiat Fiorino
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Fiorino is a model name that Italian car maker Fiat gives to the van derivatives of its small cars and also the name of an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the Florin.
with the back being a van box, i.e. a 1.3 metres (4.3 ft) tall "high-cube" design, an arrangement subsequently emulated by several European auto-makers. It was launched in early November 1977, and received a facelift in 1980. The Fiorino used the same engines as Fiat 127. The first generation of Fiorino was assembled in Minas Gerais
plant, Brazil
and in Córdoba, Argentina
. The pick-up version was called Fiat 147 City in Brazil.
the Fiorino was produced by SEAT
and Fiat
in a joint venture
and called the Emelba 127 Poker and was available as a panel van or pick-up. The 127 Poker was later renamed the SEAT Fiorino, which ended production in 1986 and was replaced by the SEAT Terra, which shares the same engine as the SEAT 127
. The Spanish Fiorino was built in Barcelona
factory.
. Second generation Fiorino was made also as Panorama and pick-up body styles. The new Fiorino was assembled from 1988 to 2000 in Bologna Italy for the European market (over 250.000 vehicles made). In Europe it was a great success especially as a panel van version.
In the 1992 a facelifted Fiorino debuted with a new style inspired by the Fiat Tipo
it received re-engineered platform, new interior and more ecological engine. The last facelift for the European market was introduced in 1997.
In 1994 a new version based on the Fiat Mille (an economy version of the old European Uno) platform deputed in South America. This version assembled in Minas Gerais plant is still on sale in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile. The Fiorino 2nd generation was also assembled in Argentina earlier. Over 1.000.000 Fiorinos has been sold in the South America. In the 2004 a new facelift version made debut with Fiat Doblò
front-style. In the 2009 Fiat introduced a new version with new red Fiat logo in the front of the car.
The Fiorino was the first vehicle that Fiat authorized to produce in China
. The vehicle was introduced in 1996 and the production end in 2001 when Palio and Siena arrived.
and Tofaş
and it is based on the Fiat Grande Punto
platform, the wheelbase is 2513 millimetres (98.9 in).
This project can be seen as a breakthrough in Tofaş history as it carried most of the development work. The car is assembled in Bursa factory in Turkey
.
Fiat launched their passenger-carrying equivalent at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. It is branded as the Fiat Qubo.
Natural Power CNG
(77 PS) Euro 5. For diesel there is also available the Fiat 1.3 16V Multijet unit with 75 PS Euro 4.
since 2007. The platform is a joint-develop between Fiat
, PSA Peugeot Citroën
and Tofaş
. The other platform derivatives are the Peugeot Bipper and the Fiat Fiorino
.
The Citroën Nemo Multispace is a small MPV
introduced in 2008 and based on the same platform.
1.4 (1360cc) 4 Cyl INLINE 8v OHC (75Bhp)(09/2009-)(PETROL)
1.3 HDI (1.2) (1248cc) 4 Cyl INLINE 16v DOHC (74Bhp) (06/2010-) (DIESEL)
sold in France by French automaker Peugeot
since 2007. It shares its body and most components with the current Citroën Nemo and Fiat Fiorino
.
The Citroën Nemo, Fiat Fiorino II and Peugeot Bipper were developed jointly with Tofaş
following a cooperation agreement signed on 31 March 2005. The vans are manufactured on behalf of all the partners in Bursa by Tofaş
.
The claim is advanced that the Bipper a "mini-cargovan" designed for big and small cities, cheaper and a little smaller than the Peugeot Partner
. It is asserted that the little van is easy to park, handy for deliveries, and faster than competitor vehicles.
First generation (1977–1988)
The first version of the Fiorino is based on the Series 2 Fiat 127Fiat 127
The Fiat 127 is a supermini produced by the Italian automaker Fiat between 1971 and 1983. It was introduced in 1971 as the replacement for the Fiat 850...
with the back being a van box, i.e. a 1.3 metres (4.3 ft) tall "high-cube" design, an arrangement subsequently emulated by several European auto-makers. It was launched in early November 1977, and received a facelift in 1980. The Fiorino used the same engines as Fiat 127. The first generation of Fiorino was assembled in Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais is one of the 26 states of Brazil, of which it is the second most populous, the third richest, and the fourth largest in area. Minas Gerais is the Brazilian state with the largest number of Presidents of Brazil, the current one, Dilma Rousseff, being one of them. The capital is the...
plant, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and in Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba, Argentina
Córdoba is a city located near the geographical center of Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierras Chicas on the Suquía River, about northwest of Buenos Aires. It is the capital of Córdoba Province. Córdoba is the second-largest city in Argentina after the federal capital Buenos Aires, with...
. The pick-up version was called Fiat 147 City in Brazil.
Spanish version
In SpainSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
the Fiorino was produced by SEAT
SEAT
SEAT, S.A. is a Spanish automobile manufacturer founded on May 9, 1950 by the Instituto Nacional de Industria , a state-owned industrial holding company....
and Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
in a joint venture
Joint venture
A joint venture is a business agreement in which parties agree to develop, for a finite time, a new entity and new assets by contributing equity. They exercise control over the enterprise and consequently share revenues, expenses and assets...
and called the Emelba 127 Poker and was available as a panel van or pick-up. The 127 Poker was later renamed the SEAT Fiorino, which ended production in 1986 and was replaced by the SEAT Terra, which shares the same engine as the SEAT 127
SEAT 127
The SEAT 127 is a supermini produced by the Spanish automaker SEAT between 1972 and 1982.Due to SEAT design policy, a 4-door variant of the car was produced. SEAT also produced a unique variant of the 127 OHV engine. This had 1,010 cc instead of 903 cc and produced .When their licence...
. The Spanish Fiorino was built in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
factory.
Engines
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 8V petrol | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
903 cc | 45 PS | 64 newton metre | |
| 1.05 8V petrol | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1049 cc | 50 PS | 77 newton metre | |
| 1.3 8V diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1301 cc | 45 PS | 103 newton metre |
Second generation (1988–present)
In 1984 a more modern version was published, it was based upon the Brazilian Fiat UnoFiat Uno
The Fiat Uno is a supermini car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat. The Uno was launched in 1983 and built in its homeland until 1995, with production still taking place in other countries.-First series :...
. Second generation Fiorino was made also as Panorama and pick-up body styles. The new Fiorino was assembled from 1988 to 2000 in Bologna Italy for the European market (over 250.000 vehicles made). In Europe it was a great success especially as a panel van version.
In the 1992 a facelifted Fiorino debuted with a new style inspired by the Fiat Tipo
Fiat Tipo
The Fiat Tipo is a small family car designed by the IDEA design house and produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat between 1988 and 1995.The Tipo was initially available only as a five-door hatchback. The car was made entirely out of galvanized body panels to avoid rust, and was built on a...
it received re-engineered platform, new interior and more ecological engine. The last facelift for the European market was introduced in 1997.
In 1994 a new version based on the Fiat Mille (an economy version of the old European Uno) platform deputed in South America. This version assembled in Minas Gerais plant is still on sale in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile. The Fiorino 2nd generation was also assembled in Argentina earlier. Over 1.000.000 Fiorinos has been sold in the South America. In the 2004 a new facelift version made debut with Fiat Doblò
Fiat Doblò
The Fiat Doblò is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by Italian automaker Fiat since 2000, it was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2000.-First generation :...
front-style. In the 2009 Fiat introduced a new version with new red Fiat logo in the front of the car.
The Fiorino was the first vehicle that Fiat authorized to produce in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The vehicle was introduced in 1996 and the production end in 2001 when Palio and Siena arrived.
Engines
The engines are the Fiat 1.7L 8V diesel naturally aspirated or turbocharged, the 1.2L and the 1.4L 8V Fire petrol and for the South America the Flex engine 1.0L and 1.5L 8V. In Brazil, both 1242 cc engines are currently available as flexible fuel technology, working on both gasoline and ethanol.- 1.0L gas
- 1.2L Fire
- 1.4L petrol
- 1.5L gas (ver. spi and mpi)
- 1.7L diesel and turbodiesel
Third generation (2007-present)
The Mk3 Fiat Fiorino was unveiled in Summer 2007 and went on sale in early 2008. Sharing architecture with the new Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper. The new Fiorino is developed between Fiat, PSA Peugeot CitroënPSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
and Tofaş
Tofas
Tofaş is a Turkish automaker, based in Bursa, Turkey, where also a plant of the company is located. It builds Fiat models under license and also some locally-designed vehicles...
and it is based on the Fiat Grande Punto
Fiat Grande Punto
The Fiat Grande Punto is a car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat. It was unveiled on May 5, 2005 and replaced by the Punto Evo in 2010. In September 2011 Fiat unveil the Punto model year 2012, the new version will replaced the Grande Punto and the Punto Evo...
platform, the wheelbase is 2513 millimetres (98.9 in).
This project can be seen as a breakthrough in Tofaş history as it carried most of the development work. The car is assembled in Bursa factory in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Fiat launched their passenger-carrying equivalent at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. It is branded as the Fiat Qubo.
Engines
The engines used are the PSA 1.4 8V TU3 (73 PS) Euro 4 and the Fiat 1.4 8V FireFully Integrated Robotised Engine
The FIRE is a series of automobile engines from Fiat. It was designed by Italian design firm Rodolfo Bonetto . It is constructed by robot assembly plants to reduce costs....
Natural Power CNG
Compressed natural gas
Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill...
(77 PS) Euro 5. For diesel there is also available the Fiat 1.3 16V Multijet unit with 75 PS Euro 4.
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 8V TU3 petrol | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1360 cc | 73 PS @5200 rpm | 118 newton metre @2600 rpm | 157 km/h (97.6 mph) | |
| 1.4 8V Fire Fully Integrated Robotised Engine The FIRE is a series of automobile engines from Fiat. It was designed by Italian design firm Rodolfo Bonetto . It is constructed by robot assembly plants to reduce costs.... Natural Power CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1368 cc | 77 PS @6000 rpm | 115 newton metre @3000 rpm | 149 km/h (92.6 mph) | |
| 1.3 16V Multijet diesel | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1242 cc | 75 PS @4000 rpm | 190 newton metre @1750 rpm | 157 km/h (97.6 mph) |
Fiat Qubo
A derivative of the Fiorino (a small MPV), a passenger version of Fiorino was unveiled in June 2008. This version is suitable for up to five people and can be equipped with different engines, including a 1.3 Multijet diesel (75 PS) or 1.4 litre petrol engine with 73 PS. The choice of gearboxes is either a five speed manual or a six speed automatic.Production outside Italy
- Turkey: Fiat Fiorino, Peugeot Bipper and the Citroën Nemo are all being produced in Bursa plant.
- Argentina: The Fiat Fiorino, first, second and third series were constructed in the factory of Córdoba, until 2000.
- Brazil: The Fiat Fiorino is still in production in Betim, Brasil.
- Spain: Seat never built the Fiorino, but there was a Spanish made commercial 127 derived van, built by Emelba and named "Emelba 127 Poker". It was available as a panel van, passenger vehicle and pick up.
- China: The Fiorino was the first vehicle that Fiat authorized for production in China, followed in 2001 by the Palio and Siena.
Citroen Nemo
The Citroën Nemo is a van produced by CitroënCitroën
Citroën is a major French automobile manufacturer, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group.Founded in 1919 by French industrialist André-Gustave Citroën , Citroën was the first mass-production car company outside the USA and pioneered the modern concept of creating a sales and services network that...
since 2007. The platform is a joint-develop between Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
, PSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën
PSA Peugeot Citroën is a French manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot and Citroën marques. Headquartered in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, PSA is the second largest automaker based in Europe and the number eight in the world.-History:In December 1974 Peugeot S.A....
and Tofaş
Tofas
Tofaş is a Turkish automaker, based in Bursa, Turkey, where also a plant of the company is located. It builds Fiat models under license and also some locally-designed vehicles...
. The other platform derivatives are the Peugeot Bipper and the Fiat Fiorino
Fiat Fiorino
Fiorino is a model name that Italian car maker Fiat gives to the van derivatives of its small cars and also the name of an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the Florin.- First generation :...
.
The Citroën Nemo Multispace is a small MPV
Minivan
Minivan is a type of van designed for personal use. Minivans are typically either two-box or one box designs for maximum interior volume – and are taller than a sedan, hatchback, or a station wagon....
introduced in 2008 and based on the same platform.
Engines
1.4 HDI (1398cc) 4 Cyl INLINE 8v OHC (70Bhp)(09/2009-12/2010)(DIESEL)1.4 (1360cc) 4 Cyl INLINE 8v OHC (75Bhp)(09/2009-)(PETROL)
1.3 HDI (1.2) (1248cc) 4 Cyl INLINE 16v DOHC (74Bhp) (06/2010-) (DIESEL)
Safety Problems
Safety problems were found in April 2010: Without stability control, MPV fails the elk test, where the Nemo rolled over in the testing.Sales numbers
| Year | Sales |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 400 |
| 2008 | 25,100 |
| 2009 | 34,300 |
Peugeot Bipper
Peugeot Bipper is a small delivery vanVan
A van is a kind of vehicle used for transporting goods or groups of people.In British English usage, it can be either specially designed or based on a saloon or sedan car, the latter type often including derivatives with open backs...
sold in France by French automaker Peugeot
Peugeot
Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
since 2007. It shares its body and most components with the current Citroën Nemo and Fiat Fiorino
Fiat Fiorino
Fiorino is a model name that Italian car maker Fiat gives to the van derivatives of its small cars and also the name of an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the Florin.- First generation :...
.
The Citroën Nemo, Fiat Fiorino II and Peugeot Bipper were developed jointly with Tofaş
Tofas
Tofaş is a Turkish automaker, based in Bursa, Turkey, where also a plant of the company is located. It builds Fiat models under license and also some locally-designed vehicles...
following a cooperation agreement signed on 31 March 2005. The vans are manufactured on behalf of all the partners in Bursa by Tofaş
Tofas
Tofaş is a Turkish automaker, based in Bursa, Turkey, where also a plant of the company is located. It builds Fiat models under license and also some locally-designed vehicles...
.
The claim is advanced that the Bipper a "mini-cargovan" designed for big and small cities, cheaper and a little smaller than the Peugeot Partner
Peugeot Partner
The Peugeot Partner is a van and leisure activity vehicle made by the French car manufacturer Peugeot. The van is named Partner and the leisure activity vehicle Partner Combi. In Italy it is known as the Peugeot Ranch....
. It is asserted that the little van is easy to park, handy for deliveries, and faster than competitor vehicles.