Fiat Fiorino

Fiat Fiorino
Fiat Fiorino pickup, second generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Fiat
Production	1977–present
Body and chassis
Class	Leisure activity vehicle/panel van Coupé utility (1977–2013)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Fiat 500 Commerciale

The Fiat Fiorino is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1977 to 2000 and from 2007 to present. Its first two generations have been the panel van derivatives of other small models, such as the Fiat 127 and Fiat Uno, while the current third generation was developed jointly with PSA Peugeot Citroën and is based on the Fiat Small platform.

The current generation, the Sevel LAV, is also built with a passenger body style, as the Fiat Qubo, and is marketed along its rebadged versions, the Citroën Nemo and the Peugeot Bipper. It is situated below the Fiat Doblò, the Citroën Berlingo and the Peugeot Partner, in each manufacturer's model line-up.

The name comes from an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the Florin.^[1]

First generation (1977–1988)

First generation
Overview
Also called	Fiat 147 Pick-Up City (Brazil)[2] Emelba 127 Poker SEAT Fiorino
Production	1977–1988
Assembly	Betim, Brazil (Fiat Automóveis) Córdoba, Argentina (Sevel) Barcelona, Spain
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Fiat 127 Fiat 147

Fiat Fiorino rear

The first version of the Fiorino is based on the Series 2 Fiat 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 auto-makers. It was launched in early November 1977,^[1] and received a facelift in 1980. The Fiorino used the same engines as Fiat 127. The first generation of Fiorino was assembled in Minas Gerais plant, Brazil and in Córdoba, Argentina. The coupe utility version was called Fiat 147 Pick-up City in Brazil.^[2]

Spanish version

In Spain the Fiorino was produced by SEAT and Fiat in a joint venture and called the Emelba 127 Poker^[3] and was available as a panel van or pick-up. The 127 Poker was later renamed the SEAT Fiorino, which ended production in 1986 and was replaced by the SEAT Terra, which shares the same engine as the SEAT 127. The Spanish Fiorino was built in Barcelona factory.

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  SEAT Fiorino pick-up

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  Fiat Fiorino pick-up rear

Engines

Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note
0.9 8V petrol	I4	903 cc	45 PS (33 kW; 44 hp)	64 N·m (47 lb·ft)
1.05 8V petrol	I4	1049 cc	50 PS (37 kW; 49 hp)	77 N·m (57 lb·ft)
1.3 8V diesel	I4	1301 cc	45 PS (33 kW; 44 hp)	103 N·m (76 lb·ft)

Second generation (1988–2013)

Second generation
Overview
Production	1988–2013
Assembly	Betim, Brazil (Fiat Automóveis) Córdoba, Argentina (Sevel)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Fiat Uno Fiat Mille

2000 Fiat Fiorino rear

2008 Fiat Fiorino Brazilian version

In 1988 a more modern version was published, it was based upon the Brazilian Fiat Uno. Second generation Fiorino was made also as Panorama and pick-up body styles. The Fiorino for the European market was sold in over 250.000 until 2000. In Europe, it was a great success, especially as a panel van version.

The United Kingdom's last year of Fiorino importation was 2001, a year after production ceased in Europe.

In 1992 a facelifted Fiorino debuted, with a new style inspired by the Fiat Tipo,^[4] and it received re-engineered platform, new interior and more ecological engine. The last facelift for the European market was introduced in 1997.

In 1994 a new version based on the Fiat Mille (an economy version of the old European Uno) platform deputed in South America. This version assembled in Minas Gerais plant is still on sale in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile. The Fiorino 2nd generation was also assembled in Argentina earlier. Over 1.000.000 Fiorinos has been sold in the South America. In 2004 a new facelift version made debut with Fiat Doblò front-style. In 2009 Fiat introduced a new version with new red Fiat logo in the front of the car.

The Fiat Fiorino was constructed in the factory of Córdoba, Argentina until 2000.

Production of the second generation of Fiorino was dropped in December 2013, when the new generation was unveiled based on the same platform of the new Brazilian Fiat Uno (also called "Novo Uno"). The Fiorino was the leader of the segment for 23 consecutive years.^[5]

Engines

The engines are the Fiat 1.7L 8V diesel naturally aspirated or turbocharged, the 1.2L and the 1.4L 8V Fire petrol and for the South America the Flex engine 1.0L and 1.5L 8V. In Brazil, both 1242 cc engines are currently available as flexible fuel technology, working on both gasoline and ethanol.

• 1.0L gas
• 1.2L Fire
• 1.4L petrol
• 1.5L gas (ver. spi and mpi)
• 1.7L diesel and turbodiesel

Third generation

Europe (2006–present)

Third generation
Fiat Fiorino, one of the three versions of the Sevel LAV
Overview
Manufacturer	Sevel
Also called	Fiat Qubo Citroën Nemo Peugeot Bipper
Production	2006–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)[nb 1] 1.4 L I4 (petrol/CNG)[nb 2] 1.3 L I4 (diesel) 1.4 L I4 (diesel)[nb 3]
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 leisure activity vehicle was unveiled in mid-2007 and went on sale in early-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. 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 Qubo

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

Citroën Nemo

The Citroën Nemo is a badge engineered van launched in January 2008 by Citroën.^[7] 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.^[8]

Peugeot Bipper

Peugeot Bipper

The Peugeot Bipper is a small delivery van sold by French automaker Peugeot since May 2008.^[7] 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
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
	Nemo	Qubo	Bipper	Nemo	Qubo	Bipper
2009	TBA	TBA	32,300[9]	TBA	TBA	34,300[9]
2010	TBA	TBA	42,900[9]	TBA	TBA	44,500[9]
2011	33,406[7]	TBA	34,760[7]	34,304[7]	TBA	34,354[7]	Total Nemo production reaches 154,959 units. Total Bipper production reaches 142,671 units.[7]
2012	27,500[10]	TBA	24,200[10]	28,500[10]	TBA	26,000[10]	Total Nemo production reaches 182,400 units. Total Bipper production reaches 166,900 units.[10]

Brazil (2013–present)

Fiat Fiorino
2014 Fiat Fiorino 1.4
Overview
Production	2013–present
Body and chassis
Related	Fiat Uno (2010)
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L EVO Flex (Fire) I4 (petrol/ethanol)[11]
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,717 mm (107.0 in)[11]
Length	4,384 mm (172.6 in)[11]
Width	1,809 mm (71.2 in)[11]
Height	1,900 mm (74.8 in)[11]
Kerb weight	1,117 kg (2,463 lb)[11]

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 2014 model 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.^[12]

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.^[11] 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.^[12]

Notes

1. In Switzerland, also adapted to run with CNG, for Peugeot Bipper only.^[6]
2. Fiat Qubo only. (Note: different cubic capacity.)
3. Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper only.

References

1. Auto Motor und Sport Heft 23 Seite 6. Stuttgart: Vereinigte Motor-Verlag GmbH & Co KG. 1977.
2. "Fiat 147 history". Clube147.hpg.ig.com.br. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
3. "Emelba 127 Poker". Debates.coches.net. 2010-02-19. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
4. "Nuovo Fiorino, piu' spazio e piu' chili". Archiviostorico.corriere.it. 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2010-09-30.
5. "Novo Fiat Fiorino 2014" Fiat Press Brazil
6. "Peugeot Bipper CNG" (PDF). Erdgasfahren.ch. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
7. "PSA Annual Report 2012" (PDF). Car manufacturers. PSA. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
8. Hard, Gordon (27 April 2010). "Nemo rolls over in moose test due to lack of ESC". ConsumerReports.org. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
9. "Engine specs from PSA Peugeot Citroën" (PDF). Creator and designer. PSA Peugeot Citroën. Retrieved 29 November 2012.
10. "Memento Mars 2013" (in French). PSA Peugeot Citroën. 21 February 2013: 50. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
11. "Nuevo Fiat Fiorino—Caracteristicas tecnicas" (PDF). autoblog.com.ar (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 August 2015.
12. "Nova Fiorino e Novo Uno Furgão são lançados". noticiasautomotivas.com.br (in Portuguese). 27 October 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2015.

External links

• Fiat Professional UK