Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Tipo
Power
95HP
Torque
127Nm
Consumption
5.7l/100
Emissions
133g/km
0-100 km/h
11.5s
Top Speed
185km/h
Weight
1300kg
Price
14,823€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
520 L
45 L
70 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Tipo Sedán 1.4 16v 70 kW (95 CV) Lounge · 95 CV (2015-2018)
General description
The 2016 Fiat Tipo Sedan represents Fiat's return to a segment it knows very well: that of compact, functional, and honest sedans. It's not a car that seeks to dazzle with fireworks, but to win over with logic and heart, offering generous space and a sensible proposition for families and drivers who value the essentials.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Tipo with its 95 hp 1.4 engine envelops you in an atmosphere of tranquility. Don't expect lightning-fast acceleration; its 11.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h speak of a leisurely and serene pace, ideal for daily life and unhurried journeys. The 6-speed manual gearbox allows for smooth management of the power delivery from a classic naturally aspirated engine, which asks to be brought to a medium rev range to give its best. Its chassis prioritizes comfort, effectively absorbing road irregularities and conveying a sense of solidity and safety on the road.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a hymn to functional elegance. A well-proportioned three-box sedan, with a characterful front end and a rear that perfectly integrates a surprisingly large 520-liter trunk. Inside, space is the real luxury. The materials, without being opulent, are robust and designed to last. It's a car that doesn't pretend, it simply is: a practical, well-resolved vehicle with that touch of Italian style that sets it apart.
Technology and features
The technology in the Tipo Lounge focuses on making life on board easier, without unnecessary complications. It equips just what's needed for the comfort and connectivity of its time, like the Uconnect multimedia system and climate control. Mechanically, it bets on proven reliability: an indirect injection engine without a turbo or complex systems, electric power steering, and standard active and passive safety features. It's technology at the service of durability and ease of use.
Competition
At its launch, the Fiat Tipo faced other champions of the space-price ratio like the SEAT Toledo, the Skoda Rapid, or the Citroën C-Elysée. Against them, the Tipo played the card of a perhaps more emotional design and an interior that felt spacious and well-utilized, competing directly on practicality and acquisition cost, offering an alternative with Italian flavor in a very rational segment.
Conclusion
The Fiat Tipo Sedan is a smart and sincere purchase. It's a car for those seeking maximum functionality, low maintenance costs, and bombproof reliability, all wrapped in a pleasant design. It represents the essence of the automobile as a tool for life, a loyal companion that fulfills its promise to carry you and yours with comfort and efficiency. It's a choice made with the head that, without a doubt, does not disappoint the heart.