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Star of the
Fiat stand in Geneva will be the
revolutionary new TwinAir engine (middle)
while the mildly revised Bravo "Model Year
2010" (top) and a new indigo paint finish
for the 500 by Diesel (bottom) will also be
draws at the Swiss motor show.
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Fiat returns
to the 80th Geneva Motor Show this year without any new
models to show off, instead centre stage will go to
FPT's new two-cylinder "TwinAir" engine which will be
showcased in a Fiat 500 ahead of an autumn production
target.
The exhibition area develops the "World I Want" theme
seen through the eyes of children because a brand
projected into the future must "listen" to the little
ones who will be making the world big one day. The stand
was "designed" by children who let their imagination
loose and expressed their vision of a future always more
focused on environmental friendliness. A cheerful, gay
place is created, where houses are built on clouds and a
rainbow welcomes visitors into the Fiat world. The heart
of the stand is the 500 Configurator, a playful
installation which perfectly blends into the mood of the
exhibition area.
The houses and clouds of a city dreamed up by children
showcase the latest auto innovations, cars which are a
step forward on the way towards sustainable mobility.
Set in a unique tree-shaped installation with sparkling
optical fibre filaments, the guest of honour of the
stand is a technological masterpiece developed by Fiat
Powertrain Technologies: the two-cylinder 85 HP TWIN-AIR
(900 cc). Visitors can preview it for the first time in
the world both in a showcase and fitted aboard a 500,
the first Fiat model on which it will be introduced next
September. Progenitor of new family of two-cylinder
engines made by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies, it
implements a revolutionary Multiair system combined with
specific fluid dynamics optimised for the best fuel
efficiency. Furthermore, by taking the concept of
downsizing to the extreme and masterly tuning the basic
mechanics, the new family - delivering from 65 to 105 HP
- emits 30% less CO2 than an engine of equal
performance. Still under the sign of technological
innovation at the service of the environment, other
important innovations will be treading the Swiss
catwalk, starting from the world preview of the new
Doblò Natural Power, equipped with a 1.4 16v T-JET
(petrol and methane) engine reasserting the undisputed
world leadership of Fiat in the field of cars and
vehicles with original-equipment (OEM) dual-fuel
engines.
Spotlights will also be on the Bravo MY 2010 that will
be presented with a 1.4 Multiair (140 HP) and standard
Start&Stop system at the Show. Available from next June,
this is a petrol engine with one of the best
emission/power ratios in the world: only 132 g/km and a
power of 140 HP. Later on, at different times according
to the markets, a specific pack will be available, which
will cut CO2 to 129 g/km, the best emission/power ratio
for turbo engines in this power range. Furthermore, with
respect to the 1.4 16v T-JET - 120 HP, the 1.4 Multiair
- 140 HP has more power and torque at low rpm (+16%) and
the adoption of a Start&Stop system cuts consumption and
emissions (-10%). In brief, the new engine ensures
top-notch eco-friendliness (it is Euro 5 type-approved)
without compromising on performance and driving
pleasure. That is not all. For an even more dynamic
driving experience, the Sport function can be selected
by pressing a button - Sport version only - to change
acceleration response and steering settings. The model
offers new, competitively priced packs confirming the
brand's strategy aimed at ongoing innovations that have
made the Bravo one of the most popular cars in the
medium compact C segment in 2009. It leads the LPG
segment in Italy (totalling nearly 40% of the private
customer market) and stands out in the 5-door saloon sub
segment.
On the stand will be the 500 by Diesel, springing from
the combined efforts of the creative teams of Fiat and
Diesel, the Italian designer brand famous worldwide. The
car has a special “Midnight Indigo” blue body colour,
reminiscent of the hues of denim, and is equipped with a
brand-new, second-generation Multijet 1.3 - 95 HP (Euro
5) with standard Start&Stop system.
A slot will also be devoted to the Punto EVO. Two engine
versions will be introduced in at the Swiss motor show,
putting the accent on technological excellence and care
for details: the powerful Multiair 1.4 16v - 135 HP Euro
5, with CO2 emissions of merely 129 g/km and an
unprecedented 1.3 Multijet II - 85 HP with ECO pack
allowing a very low emission level (99 g/km).
Furthermore, in Geneva, Fiat will also be showing the
most recent results of its ongoing commitment to staying
close to motorists’ needs. This commitment is evident in
the multi-faceted nature of the product range, in the
new models and also in the updates to existing ranges.
The context is a very lively one, as the currently
manufactured models showcased at the stand demonstrate.
First in line is a seven-seater Doblò with 1.6 - 105 HP
Euro 5 Multijet engine and Start&Stop that confirms the
remarkable flexibility of the model in terms of space,
making it the new Fiat “family space”. Next is an
exciting 500C, the original cabriolet version that pays
homage to the 1957 open-air vehicle but comes packed
with advanced solutions in build, engines and passenger
comfort. Introduced last July, the Fiat 500C is further
confirmation of the great success of the model, which
will soon reach the goal of 500,000 units made in less
than three years.
Finally, the 80th Geneva Motor Show will grandstand two
models made for motorists who want to tackle the most
demanding terrain in an eco-friendly way. On one end,
there is the Fiat Sedici, with new style and engines
that make it the most eco-friendly Euro 5 SUV. It fits
two new engines (petrol 1.6 16v - 120 HP and diesel 2.0
16v Multijet - 135 HP with 129 CO2 g/km). On the other
end, there is the Panda Cross equipped with a 1.4 - 70
HP (Euro 5) dual-fuel (petrol-methane) engine,
representing the fortunate Fiat model that will be
celebrating its thirtieth birthday, precisely in Geneva,
where it was introduced for the first time in 1980. Over
6 million units have been sold worldwide until today.
Last but not least, brochures and customised totems at
the stand will be introducing visitors to the products
of FGA Capital, a joint venture of Fiat Group
Automobiles and Crédit Agricole specialised in the
automotive segment. The finance company will be
operative in Italy and across Europe with a sole
mission: supporting the sales of all Fiat Group
Automobiles brand vehicles by offering innovative
financial products with high added value services
targeted to the dealership network, private customers
and companies.
Fiat to preview new twin cylinder engine in Geneva ahead
of autumn debut
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