Fiat Idea
| Fiat Idea | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Also called | Lancia Musa |
| Production | 2003–2012 (Italy) 2005–2016 (Brazil) |
| Assembly |
Turin, Italy (Mirafiori plant) Betim, Brazil (Fiat Automóveis) |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV (M) |
| Body style | 5-door MPV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | B platform (Project 188) |
| Related |
Fiat Punto (188) Lancia Musa Lancia Ypsilon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Petrol engines: 1.2 L FIRE I4 1.4 L FIRE I4 1.6 L E.torQ I4 (Brazil only) 1.8 L X18XE I4 (Brazil only) 1.8 L E.torQ I4 (Brazil only) Diesel engines: 1.3 L Multijet I4 1.6 L Multijet I4 1.9 L Multijet I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm (98.8 in) |
| Length | 3,930 mm (154.7 in) |
| Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,275 kg (2,811 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat Palio Weekend (Europe) |
| Successor |
Fiat 500L Jeep Renegade (Brazil) |
The Fiat Idea (Type 350) is a mini MPV built by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 2003. The car is based on the B (Project 188) platform, originally used for the second-generation Fiat Punto. The Idea is noted for its versatile interior, which includes sliding and folding rear seats. In 2006 the Idea had a facelift with the main changes being a darker interior, chrome grill and clear front indicators.
The Fiat Idea engines are all Euro 4 compliant. The petrol engine is the 1.4-litre 16 valve 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp), available with five- and six-speed gearboxes, and the diesel 1.3-litre 16 valve MultiJet units, with 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) or 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp). All of these engines can be matched with the Dualogic robotised manual gearbox.
The Brazilian version of the Idea was launched in late 2005. The engines available are the new 1.4-litre 8-valve 86 hp (64 kW) Fire engine (the same as in the Grande Punto) and the latest version of the GM-sourced Powertrain 1.8-litre 8-valve 114 hp (85 kW) engine. Both have flexible fuel technology, which lets the driver use either gasoline or ethanol.
This version has a longer wheelbase and height compared to the European version. The interior design is taken from the Fiat Palio Mk. III, and adapted to the South American market. It also has a panoramic glass roof as an option, known as the SkyDome.
The Idea is exported in two different trim levels (the ELX with the 1.4-litre engine and the HLX with the 1.8 engine) and it has four airbags, anti-lock braking system with EBD; parking, rain and lights sensor, security laminated glass, the SkyDome, 15" alloys, bluetooth phone system, and leather seats among other features.
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