With a base price of 13.990 Euro he wants Fiat Tipo become a savings tip in the compact class. The standard equipment of the notchback sedan is neat, including air conditioning, power steering and audio system. The cheapest version is powered by an 1,4 liter petrol engine with 70 kW / 95 PS. Who chooses the 88 kW / 120 PS strong 1,3-liter diesel, pays at least 15.990 Euro.
The drive range is completed by an 1,6 liter diesel (88 kW / 120 PS) and an 81 kW / 110 PS strong 1,6 liter petrol engine, which is coupled to an automatic transmission as standard. The prices start at 18.190 Euro or 17.890 Euro. The high surcharge compared to the entry-level engine results from the better equipment level; Electric window regulators in the rear, a touchscreen infotainment system and chrome-plated door handles are among the standard features. There is also optional climate control, cruise control and alloy wheels.
The 4,54 meter long Tipo is built in Turkey and is primarily intended to attract customers in southern Europe, Africa and Asia, where the notchback is the preferred body shape. In the medium term, Fiat wants to add new versions of the new model, including the more popular hatchback in this country.
With the name Tipo, the Italians are building on a compact series that they had from the end of 80er to the middle of 90er under the same name in the program. Since the expiry of the Bravo, which has recently had little success in this country, Fiat is no longer represented in the important compact segment. The tipo should now at least partially fill this gap in Germany. Among other things, he competes against models such as the Mazda3 sedan (from 21.290 euros), the Opel Astra limousine (discontinued model, from 19.780 euros) and the Mitsubishi Lancer (after various price reductions now from 14.990 euros).