Fiat Fiorino Series 3 2007–present
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Fiat Fiorino, one of the three versions of the Sevel LAV
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Sevel |
| Also called | Fiat Qubo Citroën Nemo Peugeot Bipper |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | Turkey: Bursa (Tofaş) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Leisure activity vehicle (M) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM Fiat Small platform |
| Related | Fiat Grande Punto Fiat Linea Opel Corsa D |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L I4 (petrol/CNG) 1.3 L I4 (diesel) 1.4 L I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic 6-speed semi-automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Fiat: 2,513 mm (98.9 in) Citroën/Peugeot: 2,510 mm (99 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 m (67,000 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) |
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 the Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper under the Sevel joint venture between Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroën. Production began in November 2007.
Built by Tofaş in Bursa, Turkey, they are produced in both panel van and passenger body styles, and are situated below the larger LAVs Fiat Doblò, Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner, in their manufacturers' line ups. Fiat also retails its passenger model as the Fiat Qubo, with the Fiorino name designating the commercial panel van models.
The Fiorino and its siblings are based on the Fiat Grande Punto 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 the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. It is branded as the Fiat Qubo.
A derivative of the Fiorino (a small MPV), a passenger version of 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 PS (54 kW; 72 hp). The choice of gearboxes is either a five speed manual or a six speed automatic. In some countries (such as Turkey), this car is simply sold as the "Fiorino".
The Fiat Fiorino Cargo Electric is produced by Micro-Vett.
Citroën Nemo
The Citroën Nemo is a badge engineered van launched in January 2008 by Citroën. The vehicle is the result of a partnership between Fiat, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Tofaş. The other platform derivatives are the Peugeot Bipper and the Fiat Fiorino.
The Citroën Nemo Multispace is a small MPV also introduced in 2008 and based on the same platform.
In April 2010, during a routine evasive 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 of Electronic stability control (ESC) would likely have prevented this but was not available as standard or as an option on the Nemo.
Peugeot Bipper
The Peugeot Bipper is a small delivery van sold by French automaker Peugeot since May 2008. It shares its body, platform and most components with the same generations of the Citroën Nemo and Fiat Fiorino.
The Citroën Nemo, Fiat Fiorino III and Peugeot Bipper were developed jointly with Tofaş, following a cooperation agreement signed on 31 March 2005. The vans are manufactured on behalf of all the partners in Bursa by Tofaş.
The claim is advanced that the Bipper a "mini cargovan" designed for big and small cities, cheaper and a little smaller than the Peugeot Partner. It is asserted that the little van is easy to park, handy for deliveries, and faster than competitor vehicles.
The Peugeot Bipper Tepee is a small MPV also introduced in 2008 and based on the same platform.
Engines
| 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 PS (54 kW; 72 hp) | PSA TU3 | Euro 4 | 152 | |
| 1.4 8V | bi-fuel Gasoline-CNG | 4 Cyl Inline 8v | 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) | 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) | 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 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) | Fiat Multijet | 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 PS (56 kW; 75 hp) | Fiat Multijet | Euro 5 | 113 | |
| 1.3 16V | Diesel | 4 Cyl Inline 16v DOHC | 1,248 cc (76.2 cu in) | 96 PS (71 kW; 95 hp) | Fiat Multijet | Euro 5 | ||
| 1.4 8V | Diesel | 4 Cyl Inline 8v OHC | 1,398 cc (85.3 cu in) | 70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) | PSA DV4 HDi | Euro 4 | 119 | Only for Citroën Nemo & Peugeot Bipper (2007-2010) |
Sales and production figures
| Year | Production | Sales | Notes | ||||
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| Nemo | Qubo | Bipper | Nemo | Qubo | Bipper | ||
| 2009 | TBA | TBA | 32,300 | TBA | TBA | 34,300 | |
| 2010 | TBA | TBA | 42,900 | TBA | TBA | 44,500 | |
| 2011 | 33,406 | TBA | 34,760 | 34,304 | TBA | 34,354 | Total Nemo production reaches 154,959 units. Total Bipper production reaches 142,671 units. |
| 2012 | 27,500 | TBA | 24,200 | 28,500 | TBA | 26,000 | Total Nemo production reaches 182,400 units. Total Bipper production reaches 166,900 units. |
Brazil (2013–present)
| Fiat Fiorino | |
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2014 Fiat Fiorino 1.4
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| Also called | Ram Promaster Rapid (Mexico) |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Betim, Brazil |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | FCA Economy |
| Related | Fiat Uno (2010) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L EVO Flex (Fire) I4 (petrol/ethanol) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,717 mm (107.0 in) |
| Length | 4,384 mm (172.6 in) |
| Width | 1,809 mm (71.2 in) |
| Height | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,117 kg (2,463 lb) |
In 2013, a new version of the Fiat Fiorino van, different from the European version, was introduced in Brazil where it is produced. It replaces in Brazil and other Latin American markets the second generation Fiorino, produced in Brazil since 1994.
As the previous the Fiorino was based on the first generation Fiat Uno and its later Fiat Mille evolution, the new one is developed from the second generation Brazilian built Fiat Uno, an all new model launched in 2010.
The vehicle was introduced in October 2013 as a model for 2014, at the 19th edition of the Fenatran (International Road Cargo Transportation Show, held in São Paulo), alongside the Uno Furgão — the panel van version of the Uno it is based on.
The Fiorino is offered with the 1.4 Evo Flex flexible fuel 1,368 cc four-cylinder used in the Uno, from the Fire engine family. It produces 85 or 88 PS (63 or 65 kW; 84 or 87 hp) at 5,750 rpm and 122 or 123 N·m (90 or 91 lb·ft) at 3,500 rpm, when running on petrol or ethanol fuel respectively.