The developed center console gives the front panel a T-shape. The developed center console gives the front panel a T-shape.
At the presentation of FIAT-Fiorino, I was the only representative of Russia and that is probably why I turned out to be the sole owner of the test car. At first glance, it’s good: you yourself set the pace of driving along the route, you choose the places for shooting yourself. But there is a minus: in the absence of a navigation system, you have to combine the roles of driver and navigator. Given the temperament of the Italians and the intensity of the movement - while I got out of Turin, my back became wet.
The volume of the cargo compartment "Fiorino" - 2500 l; if you fold the passenger seat, the longest compartment will increase by a meter, and the volume - by 300 liters. The volume of the cargo compartment "Fiorino" - 2500 l; if you fold the passenger seat, the longest compartment will increase by a meter, and the volume - by 300 liters.
The behavior of a small FIAT resembles a card. Among the small delivery vans, it is the most compact, less than four meters in length. Although the cabin is quite “adult,” with my eighty and ninety “kege” meters, I didn't even get to the extreme adjustments. Given the stiffer suspension - but how could it be otherwise, because this is a truck designed for half a ton - and a sharp steering wheel, only 2.8 turns from lock to lock, was not surprised by the instant reaction of the van. You just thought, and the car has already jumped into the next lane! Add to this an excellent diesel engine, a considerable 190 Nm of which account for only 1, 090 kg of curb weight - the Fiorino is literally digging asphalt with wheels!
A removable flashlight of an unusual U-shape, recharged from the on-board network, is fixed in the socket of the ceiling. A removable flashlight of an unusual U-shape, recharged from the on-board network, is fixed in the socket of the ceiling.
In general, the 1.3-liter Multi-Jet diesel engine, which is produced in Poland (Bielsko-Biala), is a small technical masterpiece. With a modest working volume and size of 500x650 mm, it develops 75 hp, consuming an average of only 4.5 liters per 100 km, which allows you to drive 1000 km on a tank. The second-generation Common Rail power system with a pressure of 1, 600 bar provides five fuel supply pulses per cycle, which achieves a very quiet operation. And the frequency of service is 30 thousand km or 24 months!
The swing wing doors (60/40) can open 90 ° or 180 °, loading height 527 mm. Unpainted bumpers and lining on the sides protect the body in the urban hustle and bustle. The swing wing doors (60/40) can open 90 ° or 180 °, loading height 527 mm. Unpainted bumpers and lining on the sides protect the body in the urban hustle and bustle.
The second engine that Fiorino is equipped with is a 1.4 l / 73 hp gasoline engine. It is hard to imagine that such a machine would be popular in Europe, but, given that they plan to sell it in 80 countries, it might work for someone. But the gasoline engine can only be converted by reflashing the “brains” to work on alcohol-containing fuel, and interest in alternative fuels is increasing. With this engine, in addition to the usual five-speed manual gearbox, a six-speed robotic “comfortmatik” is also installed. Despite its small size, this "robot" is very smart - not only is it adaptive and has a semi-automatic mode, it also turns off the transmission when opening the door for safety reasons!
Surprisingly: the short and high “FIAT-Fiorino” has excellent aerodynamics, which was recently achieved only by squat sedans - drag coefficient Cx = 0.31! Surprisingly: the short and high “FIAT-Fiorino” has excellent aerodynamics, which was recently achieved only by squat sedans - drag coefficient Cx = 0.31!
In the courtyard of the old winery, where they arranged a "coffee-stop", a whole scattering of multi-colored vans: for Fiorino there are nine body configurations and ten colors, two trim levels and two types of upholstery. In addition, this year there will be a modification for the bad roads "Adventure" (Adventure) with an increased clearance of 20 mm and additional protection, a five-seater cargo-passenger "Combi" and a four-seater taxi with a partition in the cabin. The production of Fiorino, as well as Peugeot-Bipper and Citroena-Nemo, which differ only in the emblems of their twin brothers, was established at the Tofash plant in Turkish Bursa, where 45 thousand cars will be made this year. In Italy, the diesel version in the basic configuration costs 10, 200 euros plus a five percent tax, gasoline - 900 euros cheaper.
While I was having dinner, they loaded into my van … a box with a hefty bottle of wine wrapped in straw! It turned out that she needed to be taken to Turin to the Lingotto exhibition complex, where the presentation was held.
Depending on the number of side doors (optional, 250 euros each) and glazing, Fiorino has nine body configurations. Depending on the number of side doors (optional, 250 euros each) and glazing, Fiorino has nine body configurations.
Returned late: again, trouble with the map, and even glass containers at the back - I feel I can be late for the plane. And then, as a standing man, three Fiorino bypass me - judging by the more than confident driving style, these are local journalists. Without thinking twice, I’m sitting on their tail - I hope that the box of wine was fixed properly …
Well, these guys flew! As a link of brisk fighters, they were stitching a dense city stream - only Moscow hardening allowed me to hang, not lagging behind, a meter from the rear car bumper …
With deformation up to 100 mm, the massive bumper ensures complete safety of the elements located under it. With deformation up to 100 mm, the massive bumper ensures complete safety of the elements located under it.
This year there will be a five-seat passenger-and-freight “Combi”. In his trunk volume of 356 liters can accommodate up to 270 kg of cargo. It is curious that even in this version of the regular side windows in the stern there. This year there will be a five-seat passenger-and-freight “Combi”. In his trunk volume of 356 liters can accommodate up to 270 kg of cargo. It is curious that even in this version of the regular side windows in the stern there.
When I realized that we were going the wrong way, it was too late to twitch - a legend is not a map; if you get off the route, it is impossible to return to it. Another quarter of an hour’s race, we fly into some gates and rush past the buildings along which there are only “fiats”. Here and the most ordinary production cars, and some unprecedented, covered with a tarp. Yes, this is a FIAT factory! It turns out that just the mechanics drove the test machines for maintenance - well, they were surprised to find an extra "florin", and even with such a gift!