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Powered by the 1.3 Multijet and featuring
"Traction +", raised ride height and a
protective bumper, the "free space" vehicle
offers the performance of a "light
crossover" and is targeted at outdoor
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The Qubo
Trekking is the new version of Fiat’s “free space” vehicle
targeting nature lovers, outdoor sports and leisure
enthusiasts. This original vehicle is also ideal for the
non-conformist driver in search of substance with a sense of
environmental responsibility. Powered by the 75 HP 1.3
Multijet and equipped with the new “Traction +” system, the
new Qubo Trekking offers performance similar to that of a
“light crossover” but with the economic benefits that only a
diesel fuelled 4X2 can offer (27 km with one litre of fuel
in the extra urban cycle). Environmental performance is
excellent too (115 g/km of CO2).
To emphasise its outdoor character, the Qubo Trekking offers
a special front bumper, complete with ground shield and
raised suspension to tackle rough surfaces. Standard
equipment includes roof bars, privacy rear windows and
special hub caps with 185/65 R15 M+S tyres.
The “Traction+” system
The key feature of the new Fiat Qubo is its adoption of
“Traction +”, Fiat’s innovative traction control system that
improves traction over harsh and slippery terrain and costs
far less than conventional 4x4 drive. “Traction +” is in
perfect harmony with the concept of the Qubo as a vehicle
designed to let you do whatever you like, exactly as a
multipurpose vehicle should. The Qubo is as agile as a
city-car, as spacious and comfortable as a hatchback and
just as versatile, but more compact externally and available
at a lower price.
The new “Traction +” system uses the advanced hardware
present on cars equipped with ESP, but is far more than a
simple extension of ESP. Thanks to special algorithms for
controlling and managing the braking system, the control
unit electronically simulates the behaviour of a
self-locking electromechanical differential. Software
optimisations and the fact that force is applied through the
normal (hydraulic) braking circuit makes the system’s action
more progressive than that of conventional systems. Though
performance is easily comparable, system weight is also far
less. The “Traction +” system is operated by a button on the
dashboard and can function at speeds of up to 30 km/h.
This is how the system works. Under conditions of low or
zero grip from any drive wheel, the control unit detects
slip and commands the hydraulic circuit to apply braking
force to the slipping wheel, thus shifting drive to the
wheel on the surface offering better grip. This makes it
easy to drive, maintains directional stability and control
and ensures the best possible traction even over the
roughest and most slippery surfaces.
The new Qubo Trekking is therefore quite unique in its
segment. Merit goes to the model’s original “free space”
concept that combines different seat configurations (up to a
total of sixteen) with rationality and interiors of regular
form. The result is exceptionally large and flexible usable
space. For example, with the seats in their normal position,
the luggage compartment has a volume of 330 litres (to the
height of the parcel shelf), and of 650 litres up to the
roof. But if we remove the rear seats and fold the front
passenger seat to load level, carrying capacity reaches
2,500 litres (a best in class) with enough room available to
load objects of almost 2.5 metres in length (a real record
considering the vehicle’s overall length is only 3.9
metres).
Standard equipment and
options (Italy)
The Qubo Trekking inherits the already generous equipment
levels of the Dynamic version. In the area of safety for
example, this includes ABS with EBD, fog lights, 3 point
seat belts with pre-tensioner and load limiter, hydraulic
power steering, front and side airbags. On top of this, the
new version boasts ESP and Traction +, roof bars and privacy
glass rear windows. Finally, Blue&Me with “eco:Drive”,
parking sensors and a CD/Mp3 player with steering wheel
controls are also available. The Qubo's range has also
recently been expanded by the introduction of the new Qubo
Natural Power, a new dual fuel (petrol and methane) that
confirms Fiat’s commitment to environmental protection and
sustainable mobility.
Technical specifications
Standard and optional equipment
(Italy)
Interior/exterior colours
ItaliaspeedTV:
Fiat Qubo Trekking Traction+
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