Fiat Sedici
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| Fiat Sedici | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Production | 2006-present |
| Assembly | Esztergom, Hungary |
| Class | Mini crossover SUV |
| Body style(s) | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 1.6 L DOHC I4 1.9 L turbodiesel I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual (petrol) 6-speed manual (diesel) |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 4115 mm (163.9 in) |
| Width | 1730 mm (69.1 in) |
| Height | 1575 mm (63.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1320-1425 kg (2910-3141 lb) |
| Related | Suzuki SX4 |
| Designer | Giorgietto Giugiaro's Italdesign |
The Fiat Sedici is a mini crossover SUV developed by Suzuki and Fiat mainly for the European market. It was introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and is built at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary. The expected production volume is 60,000 units per year, 1/3 to be sold by Fiat and 2/3 by Suzuki, badged as the SX4, and the Lancia Pangea is expected for 2007. Design was handled by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio, and it is an alternative to mini MPVs, which have more "boxy" appearance.
Presented by Fiat in December 2005, it was the official car of the 2006 Winter Olympics. As the car is four wheel drive, it is considered a 4x4, and 4x4=16, hence the name Sedici, pronounced "Say-dee-chi", which means "sixteen" in Italian. By pressing a button driver can change between 4x2 and 4x4 modes. Car has also ESP on option list and DPF is a standard feature. From November 2006 is the second best selling SUV in the italian market. In june 2007 is the best selling SUV in italian market.
There are two engine available: 1.6 L petrol (Suzuki) and 1.9 L turbodiesel (Fiat)
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Petrol | I4 | 1586 cc | 107 PS (106 hp/79 kW) @5600 rpm | 145 N·m (107 ft·lbf) @4000 rpm | 170 km/h (106 mph) |
| 1.9 Multijet Diesel | I4 | 1910 cc | 120 PS (118 hp/88 kW) | 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf) @2050 rpm | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
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| Small family car | Ritmo | Tipo | Bravo / Brava | Stilo | Bravo II | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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