Fiat Strada
| Fiat Strada | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Also called | RAM 700 (Mexico) |
| Production | 1996–present |
| Assembly |
Betim, Brazil (Fiat Brazil) Rosslyn, South Africa (Nissan)[1] |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Coupé utility |
| Body style | 2/3-door coupé utility (pickup) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Project 178 |
| Related |
Fiat Palio Fiat Siena Fiat Albea Fiat Perla |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1.2 L FIRE I4 petrol 1.3 L Fiasa I4 petrol 1.4 L FIRE I4 petrol 1.4L FIRE Evo I4 flexyfuel 1.5 L Fiasa I4 flexyfuel 1.6 L Torque I4 petrol 1.6 L E.torQ I4 flexyfuel 1.8 L E.torQ I4 flexyfuel 1.3 L MultiJet I4 diesel 1.7L TD I4 diesel 1.9 L JTD I4 diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm (107.0 in)[2][3][4][5] |
| Length |
4,398 mm (173.1 in) (1996–2001)[2] 4,400 mm (173.2 in) (2001–2004)[3] 4,444 mm (175.0 in) (2004–2009)[4] 4,409 mm (173.6 in) (2009–present)[5] |
| Width |
1,665 mm (65.6 in) (1996–2004)[2][3] 1,664 mm (65.5 in) (2004–present)[4][5] |
| Height |
1,505 mm (59.3 in) (1996–2004)[2][3] 1,559 mm (61.4 in) (2004–2009)[4] 1,564 mm (61.6 in) (2009–present)[5] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Fiat Fiorino Pickup (Europe) Fiat 147 City (Brazil) |
| Successor | Fiat Fullback (Europe) |
The Fiat Strada is a supermini coupé utility produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1996. It is based on Fiat's world car "project 178", the Palio. It is produced by Fiat Automóveis in Brazil, and has been marketed worldwide, (excluding the United States and Canada). In Europe the Strada was sold by Fiat Professional division.
History
Launched in 1996 in Brazil, it was the cargo member of the "178 Project".[6] The Strada was made to replace the Fiat City, a pickup version of the Fiorino, a commercial derivative of the Fiat Uno. The Strada features a maximum loading capacity of 700 kg (1,543 lb) and a cargo space of 1,770 mm (69.7 in) x 1,314 mm (51.7 in). In Europe the Strada was launched in April 1999[7] with two engine: the 1.2 Fire petrol with 73 hp and the 1.7 turbodiesel with 70 hp.
2001 revision
In 2001, the model had its first facelift. The new design was made by the Italian design guru Giorgetto Giugiaro. The facelift included a new front and interior. The Mark II series marked the début of an extended-cab version. In 2002, Fiat do Brasil launched the first version of a Fiat Strada Adventure, with "off-road" looks.
2004 revision
The new Mark III was launched in 2004. It has a revised front and interior design taken from the Palio (and also designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro). Also, a second version of the Strada Adventure was built, with the same features of the Weekend Adventure. It was offered in Europe with the relatively modern 1.9-L JTD diesel engine.
In South Africa, the Strada is offered in four variants: 1.2-L MPI EL, 1.6-L MPI EL, 1.6-L MPI ELX (same as the EL but with colour-coded bumpers and mirrors, electric windows, driver's airbag, and air conditioning), and 1.7-L TD EL. Fiat South Africa recently introduced the X-Space model, which stretches the cab by 30 cm (12 in). This model is available in two models, the standard X-Space and the X-Space Adventure (which has similar specifications to the standard 1.6-L ELX model). Both X-Space models are powered by the 1.4-L MPI engine.
In Europe, it is available only with the 1.3-L Multijet 16-V diesel engine with 85 PS and Euro 4 standard emission level.
2009-2013
Unveiled in summer 2009, the all-new Mark IV model was put on sale in the end of 2009. Whilst the model shares its name with the previous Strada, a large number of its components are new, including a new bodyshell. For the rest of the South America, the new Strada was introduced in mid-2010, for Europe it is not exported. The design is inspired by the Fiat Grande Punto with many elements similar to the latest versions of the family Palio and Siena. The fourth-generation Strada is built in four different versions: Working, the basic version, Trekking, with more goodies, the Sporting for sportier style[8] with aero kit body style, and the Adventure with a locking differential dedicated to off-road use. In 2010, Fiat do Brazil introduced a new double-cab version[9] (also called Strada Cabina Dupla) with four seats, but maintaining the same wheelbase.
The engines used are the Fiat 1.4-L 16-V Fire Flex (85 PS) and the 1.8-L 16-V Ecotec Flex (114 PS). For diesel, the 1.3-L 16-V Multijet unit with 87 PS (64 kW; 86 hp) is also available.[10]
The Strada was relaunched for Italy and other selected European markets in 2012.[11]
2013-present
At the end of 2013, Fiat unveiled the latest facelift of the Strada (as a model year 2014)[12] based on the 2009 version. The new Strada introduced a new front fascia and new rear lights, and the double-cab version is available with the suicide-style rear doors. Three versions are sold in South America: Working, Trekking, and Adventure with four different body styles. ' For the 2015 model year, the Fiat Strada was rebadged by Ram Trucks for the Mexican market as the Ram 700. Unlike the ProMaster and ProMaster City, however, the 700 does not feature the crosshair grille used by the Ram Trucks marque. There are conflicting reports regarding the introduction of the Ram 700 to the USA and/or Canadian markets.[13][14][15]
Gallery
1996-2000 Fiat Strada rear
2001 Fiat Strada
2001 Fiat Strada rear
2004 Fiat Strada
2004 Fiat Strada rear_pocket_sized_Ute_photographed_in_Oostburg_(2013).jpg)
2004 Fiat Strada (extended cab).jpg)
2009 Fiat Strada Adventure
2010 Fiat Strada Adventure
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2012 Fiat Strada Adventure rear
Sales
| Calendar Year | Brazil | Argentina | Mexico as Ram 700 Since 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 61,328 | 1,386 | |
| 2008 | 71,929 | 833 | |
| 2009 | 89,968 | 1,272[16] | |
| 2010 | 116,794 | 3,292[17] | |
| 2011 | 118.579[18] | 7,051 | |
| 2012 | 117,455 | 7,659[17] | |
| 2013 | 122,904[19] | 7,225[20] | |
| 2014 | 153,130 | 5,652[20] | |
| 2015 | 98,631 | 16,299[20] | 8,159[21] |
| 2016 | 59,449 | 13,882[20] | 3,684[22] |
| 2017 | 32,659 | 7,078[20] | 3,961[23][24][25][26] |
| Total 1,843,847 | |||
See also
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- Fiat Ritmo — an earlier Fiat car which was sold as the "Strada" in some markets
- Fiat Palio — the recent Strada's base car
References
- ↑ "Fiat. Fiat In South Africa". Car-cat.com. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 "Fiat Strada Trekking - Ficha técnica". Vrum.com.br. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Fiat Strada LX - Ficha técnica". Vrum.com.br. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Fiat Strada Trekking - Ficha técnica". Vrum.com.br. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Fiat Strada Trekking - Ficha técnica". Vrum.com.br. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ "FIAT STRADA: LA "WORLD CAR" FIAT TRE ANNI DOPO" (in Italian). FCA EMEA Press comunicati stampa. Retrieved 24 April 1999. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Fiat Strada lancio europeo" (in Italian). FCA EMEA Press comunicati stampa. Retrieved 29 April 1999. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Nova Fiat Strada Sporting" (in Portuguese). Sobre Carros. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ↑ "Fiat Strada doppia cabina" (in Italian). OmniAuto.it. Retrieved 1 July 2009.
- ↑ "Argentina: Fiat Launches Strada Multijet". AutoCarbe.com. Archived from the original on September 15, 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2010.
- ↑ "Fiat teams up with an Italian clothing company for special edition Strada". Italiaspeed.com. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- ↑ Fiat Strada 2014 (facelift) Archived 2014-05-14 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "2015 Ram 750 is a Mexican Fiat Strada". AutoEvolution. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ↑ "Not US Bound: Ram 700 Pickup Truck, As of May 2018 the RAM 700 SLT four seat (3 door, two on the passenger side, one on the drivers side) is available in Chile with the Fiat 1.4 ltr engine coupled to manual five speed box. This revamped version of the earlier model is produced in Brazil and the forerunner of other RAM badged Fiat products. Changes include dashboard and instrumentation, a stereo with CD and aircon as standard. Alloy wheels shod with semi off road tyres may or may not appeal depending on whether the vehicle is destined for Metropolitan or more rural areas. Five paint colors are available, black, white, silver, red and dark grey. Prices are upwards around the 9 million Chilean pesos mark depending on promotions. The vehicles are imported through Cartoni (Grupo SK)". AutoTrends. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
- ↑ http://www.autoblog.com/2014/07/16/dodge-mystery-small-pickup-fiat-rampage-spy/
- ↑ Cars Italy (fiat-car-sales_argentina-2007-2008-2009)
- 1 2 Cars Italy (Fiat Car Sales Argentina-2010-2011-2012)
- ↑ Cars Italy (Fiat Car Sales Brazil-2010-2011-2012)
- ↑ Cars Italy (Fiat Car Sales Brazil)
- 1 2 3 4 5 Cars Italy (Sales Argentina)
- ↑ Autocosmos (Los 30 Vehículos más Vendidos en México Durante 2015)
- ↑ Cars Italy (Sales México)
- ↑ El Universal (Los Autos más Vendidos en México de Enero-Mayo 2017)
- ↑ FCA México (FCA México Reporta Crecimiento en Marzo 2017)
- ↑ FCA México (FCA México reporta un crecimiento en ventas del 11% en julio 2017)
- ↑ FCA México (FCA México Reporta el Mejor Agosto en Ventas desde 2008)
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