Fiat At The 75th International Paris Motor Show

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News of September 25, 2002

Fiat At The 75th International Paris Motor Show

Fiat Stilo Station Wagon

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Torino - The Fiat stand at the Paris Motor Show has two focal points. First, the world premier of the Fiat Stilo Station Wagon. Plenty of space has therefore been devoted to this model, shown in three versions, all in the Dynamic specification. Two are equipped with 103 bhp 1.6 16v and 133 bhp 1.8 16v petrol engines; the other comes with a 1.9 JTD engine with maximum power of 115 bhp.

Exterior styling with great visual impact, a wealth of standard equipment items and, above all, one of the largest luggage compartments in the sector: 510 litres rising to an impressive 1480 with the back seats folded down. Some of the distinctive features of the Fiat Stilo SW are derived from the 5 door version while some are completely new.

The new model has inherited its on-board and driving comfort, versatility of use and occupant safety from the saloon, for example. The luggage compartment, on the other hand, is brand new. It is more accessible than you would expect from a station wagon due to its low load threshold and innovative rear window that opens independently of the tailgate.

The spotlights are also on the Fiat Ulysse, the people-carrier for customers who want a comfortable, roomy, versatile MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) with plenty of seats that offers great practicality. Two versions are on show: one equipped with a 128 bhp EC 2.2 JTD engine and the with a 109 bhp EC 2.0 16v, both in the Emotion specification.

The French Show would not be complete without 3 and 5-doored versions of the Fiat Stilo. The area set aside for Fiat's medium-sized compact car features a fresh, dynamic setting in the Stilo's own inimitable spirit. Two versions are on show: the five-door version of the 85 kW (115 bhp) 1.9 JTD Dynamic and the three-door 130 bhp 1.8 Dynamic.

The Stilo is flanked by the Punto, in five-door Dynamic 1.9 JTD and three-door Sporting 1.2 16v versions. The new Fiat Multipla, recently improved by the addition of new standard equipment items and options, is shown in the ELX specification with a 115 bhp 1.9 JTD ELX power unit. The array of Fiat models continues with two special versions: the barchetta Naxos and Doblò Malibù, two youthful and informal cars. These are shown alongside the evergreen Seicento Sporting.

(September 17, 2002)

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