Fiat Professional is
launching a new "Adventure" version of the Fiorino van
powered by the 95 CV 1.3 Multijet engine, offering a
pumped-up appearance and performance levels similar to
those of a light crossover vehicle – due to the addition
of the Traction+ system - but with the benefits that
only a 4X2 vehicle can offer from the viewpoint of
finance (range of approximately 1050 Km on a full tank
of diesel) and also of environmental benefits (113 g/km
of CO2). Fitting the Traction+ system brings the Fiorino
LCV into line with its passenger carrying sister, the
Qubo, which already benefits from this technology.
The Fiorino Adventure
Traction+ aims to meet the needs of customers who have
particular traction requirements due to their light
off-road mission profiles, such as building sites and
rural locations, or who need to negotiate difficult
terrain, such as mud and snow. The Adventure
specification features: an under-engine guard, front
bumper with lower valence, larger protective side
panels, suspension raised by approximately 30 mm
compared to the standard drive and 15”M+S deep tread
tyres.
One feature of the new
Fiorino Adventure version is the adoption of Traction+,
an innovative control system that increases vehicle
traction over difficult terrain with poor grip, and
costs much less than a 4x4 vehicle. The vehicle can also
be fitted with Goodyear UltraGrip 7+ winter tyres that
offer exceptional performance under winter condition,
guaranteeing maximum traction on snow and ice and also a
comfortable, low noise drive over all road surfaces.
The new Traction+
deploys cutting-edge ESP hardware: the control unit uses
specific brake system control and management algorithms
to simulate the behaviour of a self-locking differential
electronically. Under conditions of low grip on one
drive wheel, the control unit detects slip, manages the
hydraulic circuit and implements a braking action on the
wheel with least friction, thus transmitting drive
torque to the wheel with most friction. 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 system
is operated by a button on the dashboard, and can
operate at speeds of up to 30 km/h.
