| Fiat Fiorino | |
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 Fiat Fiorino 2008 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Production | 1977–2024 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Panel van Pickup Leisure activity vehicle |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat 500 Commerciale/Furgoncino |
TheFiat Fiorino is asmall commercial vehicle produced by theItalian car manufacturerFiat since 1977. Its first two generations have been thepanel van derivatives of other small models, such as theFiat 127 andFiat Uno, while the current third generation was developed jointly withPSA Peugeot Citroën (both of which merged intoStellantis), and is based on theFiat Small platform.
The current generation, theSevel LAV, is also built with a passenger body style, as theFiat Qubo, and is marketed along with itsrebadged versions, theCitroën Nemo and thePeugeot Bipper. It is positioned below theFiat Doblò, theCitroën Berlingo, and thePeugeot Partner, in each manufacturer's model line up.
The name comes from thefiorino d'oro, an oldItalian coin normally translated into English as theFlorin.[1]
| First generation (147) | |
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.jpg) Fiorino van, original 127-based design | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Fiat 127 Fiorino Fiat 147 Pick-Up/City (Brazil)[2] Emelba 127 Poker |
| Production | 1977–1988 1989–1995 (Argentina) |
| Assembly | Mirafiori,Turin,Italy Betim,Brazil (Fiat Automóveis) Córdoba, Argentina (Sevel) Catalonia,Spain (Emelba) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Fiat 127 Fiat 147 |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,225 mm (87.6 in) |
| Length | 3,835 mm (151.0 in) |
| Width | 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Height | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 870 kg (1,918 lb) |
Originally calledFiat 127 Fiorino, the first generation (Codeproject Type 147) was based on the Series 2Fiat 127 with the back being a van box, i.e. a 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in) tall "high cube" design,[1] an arrangement subsequently emulated by several European automakers. The platform is a stretched version of the Brazilian 147 with a different rear suspension.
It was launched in early November 1977 as a panel van with the same 903 cc (100 GL.000)OHVinline-fourpetrol engine as used in the Fiat 127.[1] In March 1979 the 1050 ccOHCFiasa engine was added, as was the glazed passenger version (Panorama).[3] 1979 was also when right-hand drive production began, enabling sales in the United Kingdom and other nations that drive on the left. British buyers were only offered the larger 1.05-litre engine.[4]
In 1981 Mirafiori production came to an end, bringing with it a change to the front appearance of most European-market Fiorinos. The car now received the 147's taller front sheetmetal with an additional air intake beneath the grille rather than the original 127's design. The Italian-made 903 cc engine was dropped, while the new 1301 cc (127 D.000) SOHCdiesel engine was introduced. While the Brazilian 147 passenger version received a facelift with square headlights (called "Europa"), the Fiorino largely soldiered on with the original sheetmetal. The Pick-up City and better equipped versions of the Fiorino van used the new Europa front beginning in 1982.
For right-hand drive markets, the Fiorino kept the original 127 underpinnings and design. These cars were available only as vans, with either a flat roof or with the "Hi-Top" roof and were built by Bertone, who was also assembling the X1/9 and the Ritmo Cabriolet for Fiat.[5] The 127-series Fiorino received a light facelift in 1985, including Fiat's five-bar grille, theDucato's wing mirrors, and a five-speed manual transmission.[6] Production ended in late 1987, still using the original sheetmetal with quarterlights in the front doors.
At the same time, Fiat dropped the "127" portion of the name in Europe, and called the vehicle simply Fiorino.[2] In September 1980, the Fiorino was launched in Brazil, based on the locally builtFiat 147, and fitted with its 1.3-liter engine.[7] It was initially available as a van only, in either panelled or glazed form, and had a payload of 420 kg (926 lb). Fiat had already been offering a pick-up using the 147's shorter bodywork since late 1978 ("147 Pickup", available with the 1050 or the 1300 engine), but in 1981 this was changed over to the longer Panorama/Fiorino chassis.[8][9] The longer pick-up was available as a standard version, and from 1982 also as the better equipped 147 City, which received the square forward leaning headlights of the 1981 facelift model. Another facelift was launched in 1983, with the new front grille based on the South American Fiat 127/147Unificata. In South America, this new front was only gradually introduced as some lower cost versions retained the original design until 1986.[10]
From 1982 Brazilian Fiorino buyers could choose from at least four versions of the high cube design.[10] TheFurgão was a two-seater panel van, theVetrato was a glazed two-seater van, and the newCombinata received removable facing benches (seating six additional passengers with a minimum of comfort) at the rear. These three versions all received a cargo divider, unlike theSettegiorni which was a station wagon with seating for five.[10] This was also new for 1982 and was the equivalent of the European Fiorino Panorama/Combi model.
In Europe, Fiat sold theOgnitempo kit to transform the Fiorino into acamper.
The Fiorino was assembled from 1977 to 1981 in theMirafiori factory inTorino, Italy, alongside the Fiat 127. In 1980, production began in theMinas Gerais plant,Brazil where the Fiat 147 (and related 127 Panorama) were manufactured. In 1981, production for the European market was transferred from Mirafiori to Minas Gerais. Cars for right-hand drive markets (and some other European markets) were built by Bertone until late 1987, using the original 127 front design.[5]
After Brazilian production ceased in 1988, the tooling was transferred toArgentina. The Fiorino continued to be manufactured bySevel Argentina from August 1989 as a van or pickup and sold for the local market. The Argentinian cars were equipped with a locally made 1.3-liter petrol engine (a version of theFiat 128 SOHC engine) or the Brazilian-made 1.3 diesel with 60 and 45 hp (44 and 33 kW) respectively. The petrol engine was later replaced with a low compression, low octane version of the more modern 1.4-liter engine as also seen in theSpazio/Vivace.[11] 25,035 units of the first generation Fiorino were built in theCórdoba factory between 1989 and 1995,[11] and a total of 250,545 units of the Fiorino were built in the Betim factory in Brazil between 1980 and 1988. Of these, 172,086 were vans[12] and 78,459 were pick-up versions[13] respectively. The pick-up was very successful in Brazil's home market, with over three quarters of the production staying at home while nearly 90 percent of the Fiorino vans built went to export, mainly to Europe.[12][13]
InSpain, a commercial vehicle based on theSEAT 127 (a Spanish version of the Italian 127 built under license Fiat bySEAT) was produced from 1980 by coachbuilderEmelba and called theEmelba 127 Poker.[14]
The 127 Poker has a similar "high cube" box design of the Fiorino, but different rear doors, rear lights, and rear suspension. The 127 Poker was designed by Elba Design studio and was available as a panel van, passenger version, and coupe utility (pick up). It was fitted with the 903-cc Fiat petrol engine and was sold directly through SEAT dealerships in Spain.
Production ended in 1986 when it was replaced by thePanda-basedSEAT Terra, which shares its engine with theSEAT 127. The Spanish 127 Poker was built at the headquarters of Emelba inGirona,Catalonia.
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| Second generation (146) | |
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 Fiat Fiorino Panorama (phase III) | |
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| Production | 1988–2013 1995–2014 (Argentina) |
| Assembly | Betim,Brazil (Fiat Automóveis) Córdoba, Argentina (Sevel) Manta, Ecuador (Noboa / Coenansa)[15] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | panel van pick-up |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Type One |
| Related | Fiat Uno/Mille (146) Fiat Duna/Penny/Elba |
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| Transmission | 4-speedmanual 5-speedmanual |
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| Kerb weight | 950–1,025 kg (2,094–2,260 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Fiat Doblò (Europe) Fiat Strada (pick-up) |
In 1987, the second generation version (project code: Type 146) was released, based on the BrazilianUno-derivedFiat Duna sedan. While similar in appearance to the European Uno, the Duna had a more robust chassis and was more suitable as the basis for a commercial vehicle.[3] The new Fiorino was available in panel van (Fiorino Cargo), passenger (Fiorino Panorama), and pickup body styles. European sales commenced in 1988. In Venezuela, the pickup version was sold as thePremio Pickup, linking it to the related sedan model. The original pickup version (1988-1992) was sold as theUno Pickup in Brazil but later joined the Fiorino lineup.[9]
The Fiorino sold over 250,000 units in the European market by the end of 2000. The Fiorino ceased to be imported to theUnited Kingdom in 2001, a year after production for European export had ceased.
The original engines available were the 1301 ccFiasa petrol engine, producing 50 kW (68 hp), and the 1.7-liter diesel with 44 kW (60 hp). In 1989 the Brazilian-made Fiorino became the first vehicle to be fitted with a new 1.5-liter derivative of the long running Fiasa engine.[16] This undersquare engine produces 67.2 hp (49.4 kW) and 118 N⋅m (87 lb⋅ft) at the time of introduction.[16] In Europe, this was also available with a three-way catalyst and fuel injection, a version which produced 55 kW (75 hp) at 5600 rpm.[17]
Continental European buyers could also get the 128-based 1.1-litre engine, producing 40 kW (54 hp) at 5500 rpm.[17] In European markets, the phase I Fiorino pickup was only available with the diesel engine.[18]
In 1992, a facelifted Fiorino debuted with styling inspired by theFiat Tipo.[19] It also received a re-engineered platform, a new interior, and optional cleaner engines. The diesel was modified with a new induction system and injector pump, making for smoother running and cleaner emissions at the cost of a small power loss - down two horsepower, to 43 kW (58 hp).[20] Catalyzed versions received a marginally smaller fuel tank, at 52 L (13.7 US gal) rather than 54 L (14.3 US gal), to provide space for the converter.[21]
In 1994, a new version based on theFiat Mille platform debuted. While the front design remained initially unchanged, it sat on a longer wheelbase and the new rear side panels had single side windows (or single blank pressings) rather than the multiple divisions of the original model. The gas cap was now covered by an integrated flap, rather than being exposed as before. European-market diesels now receivedexhaust gas recirculation to meet new emissions standards, although power remained at 43 kW (58 hp). Petrol versions received the 1.4-liter "Tipo" engine, although Brazilian buyers were also offered the option of a one-liter model to suit that country's tax structure. The one-liter engine produces 41.3 kW (56.1 hp) at 6000 rpm, providing a top speed of 138 km/h (86 mph) and a 500 kg (1,102 lb) payload. The catalyzed 1.4-liter engine, as sold in Europe, develops 50 kW (68 hp).[22]
The phase III version was assembled in the Minas Gerais plant and remained on sale in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile until the end of 2013, in anticipation of the requirement for dual SRS airbags and ABS brakes in the Brazilian market from 2014 onwards. The last facelift for the European market included a grille without a horizontal bar and took place in 1997. The phase III Fiorinos received another new grille for 2001, which was updated again in 2002 as Fiat's five-bar logo was replaced with the new centenary, wreath-style logo.
ABS and driver SRS airbag had been available as extra-cost options for the second generation Fiorino from the end of 1998 to 2001, but since the dashboard could not fit a passenger airbag without extensive changes, it was more cost-effective to phase it out and replace it with a newer model.
The second-generation Fiorino was also assembled in Argentina by Sevel Argentina. Over 1,000,000 Fiorinos have been sold in South America.
In 2004, a facelifted version was released with theFiat Doblò front style. In 2009, Fiat introduced a new version with the red Fiat logo on the front.
Brazilian production of the second generation of Fiorino ended in December 2013 when the new generation (based on the platform of the new Brazilian Fiat Uno) was unveiled. The Fiorino had been the leader of the segment in Brazil for 23 consecutive years.[23] A total of 981,922 Fiorinos was built in Betim, Brazil: 775,620 Cargo/Panorama[24] and 206,302 pick-ups.[25]
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Available engines were the Fiat 1.7 L 8V diesel (naturally aspirated or turbocharged), the 1.3-litre "Fiasa" engine, the 1.2 L and the 1.4 L 8VFire, and for South America, theFiasa Flex 1.0 L and 1.5 L 8V. In Brazil, both versions of the later 1242 cc engines were available withflexible fuel technology.
| Third generation (225) | |
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 Fiat Fiorino, one of the three versions of the Sevel LAV | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | |
| Production | 2007–2024[26] 2008–2017 (Citroen Nemo and Peugeot Bipper) 2008–2024 (Fiat Qubo) |
| Model years | 2008–2020 (Fiat Qubo; but for some regions only) |
| Assembly | Turkey:Bursa (Tofaş) |
| Designer | Flavio Manzoni |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door panel van 5-door MPV (Qubo) 5-door passenger van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | FCA Small platform |
| Related | Fiat Grande Punto Fiat Linea Opel Corsa D |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.4 LPSA TU3I4 1.4 LFCA FireI4[nb 1] PetrolCNG: 1.4 LFCA Fire Natural PowerI4[nb 2] Diesel: 1.3 LMultiJet[broken anchor]I4 1.4 LFord DV4 I4HDi[nb 3] |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speedmanual 5-speedautomated manual 6-speedautomated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Fiat: 2,513 mm (98.9 in) |
| Length | Fiat: 3,864–3,964 mm (152.1–156.1 in) Citroën/Peugeot: 3,860 mm (152 in) |
| Width | Fiat: 1,716 mm (67.6 in) Citroën/Peugeot: 1,710 mm (67 in) |
| Height | Fiat: 1,721 mm (67.8 in) Citroën/Peugeot: 1.720 m (67.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,165 kg (2,568 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Citroën Berlingo/Peugeot Rifter/Fiat Doblò |
The third generation Fiat Fiorino (Type 225) leisure activity vehicle was unveiled in October 2007, and went on sale in February 2008. The Fiorino shares architecture and body work with theCitroën Nemo andPeugeot Bipper under theSevel joint venture betweenFiat andPSA Peugeot Citroën (which has merged toStellantis since 2021). Production began in November 2007.
Built byTofaş inBursa,Turkey, they are produced in bothpanel van and passenger body styles, and are situated below the larger LAVsFiat Doblò,Citroën Berlingo andPeugeot Partner, in their manufacturers' line ups. Fiat also retails its passenger model as theFiat Qubo, with the Fiorino name designating the commercial models.
The Fiorino and its siblings are based on theFiat Grande PuntoSmall platform, with a wheelbase of 2,513 millimetres (98.9 in). This project can be seen as a breakthrough in Tofaş history as it carried most of the development work in addition to responsibility for its assembly.
Fiat launched their passenger carrying equivalent at theGeneva Motor Show in March 2008. It is branded as the Fiat Qubo. A derivative of the Fiorino (a small MPV), a passenger version of the Fiorino was unveiled in June 2008. This version is suitable for up to five people and can be equipped with different engines, including a 1.3 Multijet diesel (75 PS) or 1.4 litre petrol engine with 73 hp (54 kW).
In some countries (such as Turkey), the passenger version Qubo was sold as the "Fiorino Panorama".
As of 2020, the Fiat Qubo passenger variant is no longer available in certain regions, but remains in others.[28] The Fiorino commercial version remains available.
TheCitroën Nemo is abadge engineered van launched in January 2008 byCitroën.[29] The vehicle is the result of a partnership betweenFiat,PSA Peugeot Citroën andTofaş. The other platform derivatives are thePeugeot Bipper and theFiat Fiorino.
TheCitroën Nemo Combi (then,Nemo Multispace) is a smallMPV, which was also introduced in 2008, and is based on the same platform.
In April 2010, during a routineevasive manoeuvre test, conducted in Germany, the vehicle rolled over. The shape of the vehicle; as a high bodied, short wheelbase van caused the roll. The addition ofElectronic stability control (ESC) would likely have prevented this but was not available as standard or as an option on the Nemo.[30]
ThePeugeot Bipper is a small deliveryvan sold by French automakerPeugeot since May 2008.[29] It shares its body, platform and most components with the contemporaryCitroën Nemo andFiat Fiorino.
The Citroën Nemo, Fiat Fiorino III, and Peugeot Bipper were developed jointly withTofaş, following an agreement signed on 31 March 2005. The vans are manufactured on behalf of all the partners inBursa byTofaş.
The Bipper is marketed as a "mini cargovan" designed for big and small cities, cheaper and a little smaller than thePeugeot Partner.
ThePeugeot Bipper Tepee is a smallMPV, which was also introduced in 2008, and is based on the same platform.
In April 2016, Fiat Professional introduce a facelift for the Fiorino range, featured a new front bumper with a chrome strip that incorporates the design of the Doblò and Ducato brothers. Also new are the alloy wheels and plastic covers. Inside the new steering wheel is a new infotainment system developed byMagneti Marelli with a 5-inch touchscreen that integrates car radio, satellite navigation, bluetooth, USB, and AUX. The engine range consists of the 1.4 petrol Fire with 77 horsepower, the 1.4 Natural Power petrol/methane, and the diesel 1.3 Multijet with 80 and 95 horsepower. Fiat also introduced a low emission version calledEcoJet available with a 1.3 diesel engine with manual or an automated manual gearbox (calledComfort-Matic, an evolution of the previousDualogic); theEcoJet has low rolling impact tires and a variable displacement oil pump. Trim levels include Cargo, Combined and Panorama versions, which also includes theAdventure set-up (available in all three versions) with raised trim and suspension, M+S tires, specific alloy wheels, additional bumper bands andTraction+ differential lock electronic system.[31][32]
The PSA brand versions, on the other hand, were not updated and went out of production in December 2017.[33]
In July 2018, the Fiat Fiorino engines were re-homologatedEuro 6D-Temp.
In February 2022, the new Fiat logo is adopted at the front of the vehicle.[34]
| Name | Fuel | Engine type | Volume | Output | Engine code | Emission standard | CO2 emissions (g/km) | Notes |
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| 1.4 8V | Gasoline | 4 Cyl Inline 8v OHC | 1,360 cc (83 cu in) | 73 hp (54 kW) | PSA TU3 | Euro 4 | 152 | |
| 1.4 8V | bi-fuelGasoline-CNG | 4 Cyl Inline 8v | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 69 hp (51 kW) | Fiat Fire Natural Power | Euro 5 | 114 | Only for Fiat Qubo |
| 1.3 16V | Diesel | 4 Cyl Inline 16v DOHC | 1,248 cc (76.2 cu in) | 75 hp (55 kW) | FiatMultijet | Euro 4 | Only for Fiat Fiorino and Qubo | |
| 1.3 16V | Diesel | 4 Cyl Inline 16v DOHC | 1,248 cc (76.2 cu in) | 76 hp (56 kW) | FiatMultijet | Euro 5 | 113 | |
| 1.3 16V | Diesel | 4 Cyl Inline 16v DOHC | 1,248 cc (76.2 cu in) | 96 hp (71 kW) | FiatMultijet | Euro 5 | ||
| 1.4 8V | Diesel | 4 Cyl Inline 8v OHC | 1,398 cc (85.3 cu in) | 70 hp (51 kW) | PSA DV4 HDi | Euro 4 | 119 | Only for Citroën Nemo & Peugeot Bipper (2007-2010) |
| Year | Production | Sales | Notes | ||||
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| Nemo | Qubo | Bipper | Nemo | Qubo | Bipper | ||
| 2009 | TBA | TBA | 32,300[35] | TBA | TBA | 34,300[35] | |
| 2010 | TBA | TBA | 42,900[35] | TBA | TBA | 44,500[35] | |
| 2011 | 33,406[29] | TBA | 34,760[29] | 34,304[29] | TBA | 34,354[29] | Total Nemo production reaches 154,959 units. Total Bipper production reaches 142,671 units.[29] |
| 2012 | 27,500[36] | TBA | 24,200[36] | 28,500[36] | TBA | 26,000[36] | Total Nemo production reaches 182,400 units. Total Bipper production reaches 166,900 units.[36] |
| Fiat Fiorino (327) | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Fiat Fiorino (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Ram ProMaster Rapid (Mexico) Ram V700 Rapid (South America) Ram V700 (South America) Peugeot Partner Rapid (Brazil; 2022–present) |
| Production | October 2013–present |
| Model years | 2014–present |
| Assembly | Brazil:Betim |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | FCA Economy |
| Related | Fiat Uno (327) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 LFire EVO FlexI4 (petrol/ethanol)[37] |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,717 mm (107.0 in)[37] |
| Length | 4,384 mm (172.6 in)[37] |
| Width | 1,809 mm (71.2 in)[37] |
| Height | 1,900 mm (74.8 in)[37] |
| Kerb weight | 1,117 kg (2,463 lb)[37] |
In 2013, a new version of the Fiat Fiorino (different from the European version) was introduced in Brazil, where it is also produced.
As the previous Fiorino was based on the first generationFiat Uno and its laterFiat Mille evolution, the new Fiorino is based on the second generationFiat Uno (327), an all new model launched in 2010.
The vehicle was introduced in October 2013 as a 2014 model, at the 19th edition of theFenatran (International Road Cargo Transportation Show, held inSão Paulo), alongside the Uno Furgão — thepanel van version of the Uno it is based on.[38]
The Fiorino is offered with the 1.4 Evo Flexflexible fuel 1,368 ccfour-cylinder used in the Uno, from theFire engine family.[37] It produces 85 or 88 hp (63 or 65 kW) at 5,750 rpm and 122 or 123 N⋅m (90 or 91 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm, when running onpetrol orethanol fuel respectively.[38]
The Brazilian-spec Fiorino is sold under theRam Trucks division inMexico as the Ram Promaster Rapid and inChile,Bolivia,Colombia, andPeru as the Ram V700 Rapid.
In December 2021, Fiat presented a facelift of the model with minor visual changes, as 2022 model year.
Since May 2022, the Brazilian-spec Fiorino is also sold under thePeugeot in Brazil, as Partner Rapid.[39]
| Year | Brazil | Mexico | Argentina | |
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| 2015 | 5,205[40] | |||
| 2016 | 7,185[41] | |||
| 2017 | 10,947[42] | 382[43] | 8,221[44] | |
| 2018 | 13,547[45] | 4,884[46] | 6,917[47] | |
| 2019 | 17,237[48] | 4,043[46] | 4,109[49] | |
| 2020 | 17,852[50] | 4,005[51] | 2,126[52] | |
| 2021 | 20,602[53] | 3,647[54] | 1,695[55] | |
| 2022 | 20,953[56] | 1,146[56] | 1,477[57] | 1,283[58] |
| 2023 | 21,865[59] | 1,716[59] | 3,962[60] | |
| 2024 | 20,208[61] | 761[62] | ||
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