How reliable is the Fiat Tipo?
How reliable is the Fiat Tipo?
The Tipo is a reasonably safe car in standard guise, scoring three out of five stars when originally assessed by Euro NCAP. Its 82% adult occupant rating is strong, although it’s disappointing to see it only managed a 60% score for child occupant protection.
Does Fiat Tipo have Turbo?
The basic engine is a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder, pumping out 100hp. Enough for a small car to keep up with modern traffic – but the Tipo isn’t that small or light and the second surprise is a five-speed manual gearbox.
Who makes the Fiat Tipo engine?
FCA Poland Powertrain
The new change of this facelift introduced the new gasoline engines of the Global Small Engine (FireFly) family produced by FCA Poland Powertrain in Bielsko-Biała in only one version: 1.0 L Turbo 3-cylinder 120 hp with direct injection, Multiair system and GPF filter, the 1.0 L is available with a 5-speed manual …
What type of car is Fiat Tipo?
Small family car
| Fiat Tipo | |
|---|---|
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback |
| Layout | front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Type Two platform (Tipo Due) |
Is the Fiat Tipo automatic?
The Fiat Tipo is available with both manual and automatic gearbox options, but the latter was only offered on certain engines and cannot be ordered new. You could get a six-speed automatic gearbox with the early 1.6-litre petrol engine or the 1.6-litre diesel, but the latest 1.0-litre turbo petrol is manual-only.
Is Fiat Tipo a big car?
And yet the Tipo is the size of a Focus. Bigger, in fact, should boot space and rear legroom be your major concerns. It’s the age old ‘big car for small money’ offer, which Kia and Hyundai used to major in (they’ve upgraded and now sell at VW Golf prices) and for which Dacia has recently become the go-to brand.
Is there a Fiat Tipo automatic?
A six-speed automatic gearbox is offered on 1.6-litre petrol and diesel cars and Fiat has announced a dual-clutch version will be available in the near future.
How many gears does the Fiat Tipo have?
All cars are front engine, front-wheel drive, with 6-speed manual gearboxes for the petrol engines and an optional 6-speed auto for the diesel.
