Launched onto the Brazilian market less than three
months ago, the C-segment Fiat Bravo can now be
specified with a more sporty visual appearance with two
new kits that are now available for ordering at
Brazilian dealerships.
The two new sports-styling packs kick off Kit Esportivo 1 which is
available on the Bravo Essence and Bravo Essence Dualogic versions and comprises
of colour-coded side skirts and rear spoiler as well as
new 'sportivo' finish for the 16-inch alloy wheels (the
Bravo Essence usually comes with 16-inch alloy wheels
without the 'sportivo' finish). This kit costs
R$860.00(US$ 511.90).
The second upgrade pack, Kit Esportivo 2,
is available across the range in two steps: for the
Bravo Essence it also comprises of side skirts and rear
spoiler, but
this time offers optional 17-inch 'sportivo' finished
alloy wheel and costs R$ 2,621 (US$ 1,560.12), while for
the Bravo Absolute - which already comes with 17-inch
alloy wheels (without the 'Sportivo' finish it includes
the side skirts, rear spoiler and the wheels now with
the 'sportivo' finish; it costs R$ 860 (US$ 511.90).
Also
Model Year 2011 Bravos in Brazil now come with new
silver painted alloy wheels, 16-inch on the Essence
versions and 17-inch on the Absolute level. The new kits
are now available in the Brazilian dealers and
points-of-sale which number 500 across the country.The Bravo - which is
being built at Fiat Automóveis' Betim factory in the
first time the five door hatchback has been assembled
outside of Italy - was launched on the Brazilian market
at the end of November with a choice of two engine options: the locally-built
1.8 16V E.torQ (formally the defunct BMW/Chrysler joint
venture 'Tritec' engine) fitted with
mechanical transmission or Dualogic, and the
imported-from-Italy 1.4 T-Jet equipped with a 6-speed
transmission – and in three versions – Essence, Absolute
and T-Jet – all well equipped, including up to
seven airbags – two frontal, two front sides, two for
the protection of occupants’ heads, besides one for
protection of the driver’s knees, Dual Drive electric
steering, fog lights with cornering system, NAV Radio,
Xenon headlights, front parking sensor, folding external
rearview mirrors and a new Skydome sunroof.
