Portal Fiat Press

1971

FIAT AUTOMÓVEIS STARTS ITS HISTORY IN OUR COUNTRY
This year, the governor of the state of Minas Gerais, Rondon Pacheco, made the first contacts with Fiat S.p.A. Purpose: creating an industrial Complex, bringing to the State the largest Italian car industry.

1973

AGREEMENT
In March 1973 was celebrated an agreement of interest between Fiat S.p.A and the government of the state of Minas Gerais. The solemnity was in "Palácio da Liberdade”, in Belo Horizonte, with the presence of the governor of the state of Minas Gerais, Rondon Pacheco, and Fiat S.p.A’s Chairman, Giovanni Agnelli.

1976

INAUGURATION OF FIAT AUTOMÓVEIS’ PLANT IN JUL/09/1976
The ceremony counted on the presence of Brazil's President, Ernesto Geisel, Fiat S.p.A’s Chairman, Giovanni Agnelli, the governor of the State of Minas Gerais, Aureliano Chaves and several other national and international authorities.
The plant was inaugurated with the serial production of the 147 model, presented to the public in the São Paulo Auto Show, in the same year. Since its inauguration in the country, Fiat revolutionized the Brazilian car market: it indicated trends, technologies and processes, so far only available in more advanced countries. Besides, it attracted new investments to the state of Minas Gerais, creating a new and important market to the industries, generating, therefore, jobs and economic growth.

FIAT 147
Originated from the Italian 127 model, the 147 brought to Brazil to newest formula for large production car engineering: transversal front engine, front wheel drive, retractile steering wheel column and serial radial tires.
The novelty to the market was visible: a safe, comfortable vehicle, with plenty interior space and compact external dimension. By that time, Fiat 147 was the smallest vehicle assembled in Brazil, with 3.627 m long, and the best concept of interior space: 80% of the space available for passengers and luggage and the remaining 20% for the mechanical part. Company’s proposal: offer a modern, family and economic vehicle to consumers.

PIONEERING
Fiat was the first car industry to build an industry out side Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, consolidating the country’s industrial decentralization.
Fiat 147 was the first Brazilian car with transversal frontal engine, retractile steering wheel and serial radial tires.
Fiat presented to the President Ernesto Geisel, the first alcohol-powered engine.

1977

DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE OF MINAS GERAIS
With the implementation of Fiat’s plant, several companies started moving to the state of Minas Gerais, originating the development of the state. As a result, a group of about 500 companies of car parts and components was created and increased.

LAUNCHING
New versions of Fiat 147 were launched: GL and Van.

1978
                                                                      
INNOVATION
This year, the engineer Silvano Valentino undertook the company’s superintendence. Fiat brings new models to the market and one innovation: engine with 1,300 cubic centimeters of cylinder capacity.

FIAT 147 RALLYE
Fiat 147’s Sportive Version. Besides having specific finishing, it comes with the new 1.3 engine, with double carburetor body and pistons with floating pin.

FIAT 147 PICK-UP
The first light commercial model originated from a car and also the first one of several commercial vehicles that appeared later. There was also the launching of the GLS version (more sophisticated) of the 147.

PIONEERING
Fiat was the first company in Brazil to produce originated from a car.

1979

FIAT 147 ALCOHOL
The first Brazilian alcohol powered car. The cost-effective relation of the new fuel was well accepted (the alcohol's price was 50% cheaper than gasoline). With a 1.3 engine, the car was more powerful and with less emission of polluting agents, bringing a great innovation to the Brazilian market. 

PIONEERING
Fiat 147 was the first alcohol-powered car with serial production.

1980

FIAT PANORAMA C
S.W. derived of the 147 model, with 1.3 engine. Main characteristics: large interior space and fuel economy.

FIAT FIORINO
It was presented to the public as the world’s smallest truck. Assembled over the Panorama’s platform (30 cm longer than Fiat 147), it arrived with load capacity for 2,500 liters and to transport up to 500 kg of load.

PIONEERING
Fiorino Van, the world's smallest truck.

1981

NEW VERSIONS OF FIAT 147: C, CL, TOP and RACING.

The new Pick-up City and CL versions of Fiat Panorama were launched.

1982

LAUNCHING
New range of products: Fiat Spazio C, CL and TR.

1983

FIAT OGGI
A new member of the 147 family appeared, Oggi, a three volumes version, assembled over the Panorama’s platform. The main highlight of the new vehicle was the volume available in the baggage compartment.

1984

FIAT UNO
Launched only one year and a half after the start of its production in Italy, the new model inaugurates in Brazil a new car concept: “small outside and large inside”. It brought new design concepts, interior more clear and comfortable, aerodynamics and low consumption. It was also produced in the following models: S (Super), the simplest, CS (Comfort Super), more luxurious and SX (Sport Experimental), the sports model.

FIAT PRÊMIO
Elegance, comfort and performance were presented by the three volumes originated from Uno. With a large baggage compartment, the model was launched with another novelty: the 1.500 cc engine.

1985

PIONEERING
Fiat Prêmio is the first Brazilian car with onboard computer.

1986

FIAT ELBA
The modern "Station Wagon" proved having the biggest capacity of volumetric load among all station wagons in the country. Presenting capacity similar to Fiat Prêmio, it was represented by the versions S, with 1.3 engine and CS, with 1.5 engine.

1987

FIAT UNO 1.5 R
Uno gets a differentiated external painting, conferring to the model a new and marking stylistic solution. It also presents a new interior finishing with new standard of fabric in the seats and side finishing, new sports wheels in light alloy and pressurized front and rear cushions, optimizing the correlation between comfort, stability and safety.

It was also launched the S and CSl version of Fiat Prêmio.

1988

PICK-UP
Launching of the Light Commercial line, originated from Uno - Fiorino, Pick-up and Van. The models got a new 1,500 cc engine, more powerful, with 82 horse power.

FIAT FIORINO VAN
Launching of the Light Commercial vehicles follows a successful course until the present date.

1989

FIAT ELBA CSL
Fiat starts production of Elba CSL 4 doors.

COMPANY
The Italian Alberto Fava undertook Fiat Automóveis superintendence.

INNOVATION
Motor 1.600 cc starts to be manufactured to equip some models, like Fiat Uno 1.6R.

1990

UNO MILLE
With an engine of 1,000 cm³ of cylinder capacity, Mille was conceived to be practical, economic and the cheapest car in Brazil.

COMPANY
The engineer Pacifico Paoli undertook the company’s superintendence, replacing Alberto Fava.
With the launching of Uno Mille, Fiat reinforced the concept of rationality and efficiency of its products. It focused in customers’ satisfaction and it changed the company’s perception as manufacturer focused especially in the domestic market and the Brazilian consumers.
The car industry launches a new segment, "popular car", and it starts overcoming its own internal sales records, besides positioning Uno as the most sold car in the first third of 1990.

1991

UNO MILLE BRIO
Uno's new version with double body carburetor.

TEMPRA
Style was Tempra’s highlight, which had as detail the doors advancing over the roof, hood partially hiding the windshield wiper and glasses close to the body, contributing to the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The vehicle’s high rear provides a large baggage compartment. Its interior brought luxury and equipment never before seen in Fiat’s vehicles, like central locking switch, seats and steering wheel height control. Tempra was produced in 4 doors version, with the 2.0 engine. With Tempra, Fiat enters in the segment of luxury cars, satisfying customers demanding more refinement and wishing to stay with the Brand.
The plant anticipated, in Brazil, the legal measures on environmental preservation that were not yet in force. Tempra received several devices assuring polluting particles emission rates lower than the minimum level required in Proconve’s Phase 2.

ELBA WEEKEND
Launching of Fiat Elba’s Weekend version.

1992

FIAT UNO MILLE ELECTRONIC
It has mapped electronic ignition, providing better driving conditions without compromising consumption. With its new finishing, it back siglum was based in the design of “Alvorada Palace”.

PIONEERING
Uno Mille Electronic was the first vehicle of its segment presenting a 4 doors version.

1993

FIAT TIPO
With robust and thick lines, Tipo had as attractive the good interior space.

FIAT TEMPRA 16V
With 2.0 1.6V engine and MPI electronic ignition with 127 cv, its performance was impressive.

COMPANY
Fiat launches Confiat this year.

PIONEERING
Tempra 16V was the first national car with 4 valves per cylinder engine.

1994

FIAT UNO TURBO I.E
With the first turbinated engine produced in industrial scale in the country, Uno Turbo combines the mechanic of the Italian model and the design exclusive for Brazil.
The launching of the Turbo model highlights the Uno’s versatility and shows the power and flexibility of this new version.

FIAT UNO MILLE ELX
In 2 and 4 doors versions, it appeared in a more sophisticated and luxurious version of the popular car. This model introduced air conditioning in its segment.

COMPANY.
Fiat launched Mille on Line, establishing a new parameter of relationship with customers. The car plant was pioneer in this car order service, allowing the choice of version, color and optionals, also informing the date of delivery and the vehicle value.

PIONEERING
Uno Mille ELX was the first popular car with air conditioning.
The age of Turbo engine arrived to the country, with the launching of Tempra and Uno Turbo.

1995

FIAT PICK-UP TREKKING
The Pick-up Trekking model was designed for individuals that make their car their companion on adventures. It has higher suspensions and tires with bigger dimensions. Inside, plenty of space, comfort and practicableness. In the sides, it presented special graphic designs providing in young, strong and aggressive look.

Lauching of FIAT COUPÉ

1996

FIAT PALIO
Palio was the first global model produced and launched in Brazil. It was launched in April 1996, in Fiat Automóveis’ 20th anniversary.
The new car produced in Brazil was already in conformity to the European norms offering contents and systems so far only seen in luxury cars, like airbag and ABS brakes.
Palio creates a new family, including the 1.5, 1.6, 1.6v, 1.0 SW, sedan and Light Commercial versions.

COMPANY
Fiat Automóveis decision to launch a global car, Palio, within the project 178, was directly associated to a strategically more aggressive market posture, without losing competitiveness. For Brazil, the new model brought more social benefits, with 11% increase in direct employment positions in the plant.
Besides the critical mass and new know-how, the global car brought modern production system to Betim, assuring more quality and flexibility.

PIONEERING
Fiat Tipo 1.6 MPI was the first national car with airbag.
Fiat Palio was the first 1.0 engine car with airbag and ABS.

1997

FIAT SIENA
Member of the Palio Family, Siena model is part of the segment of small sedans. It has an excellent interior, mechanics and external elegance, creating a new category that conquered many buyers.

FIAT PALIO WEEKEND
Palio’s station-wagon version, Palio Weekend came to occupy a distinctive position in its segment.

1998

FIAT MAREA
Although they are members of the same family, Marea and Marea Weekend have distinct identities and personalities.
Marea arrives in medium sedan segment and is the first Brazilian car 2.0 of five cylinders engine.
Marea Weekend has in its rear optic view a nearly fusion of the back column with the back window. The model, both in the sedan and station wagon versions, presents advanced technology, comfort and luxury, due to its broad range of serial items.

FIAT STRADA
With the launching of Fiat Strada, the Palio Family is complete.

PIONEERING
The first 1.0 car with six gearshifts, Fiat Siena 1.0 6 gearshifts
Fiat Marea was the first national car with 5 cylinder and 20 V engine.

1999

FIAT STRADA EXTENDED CABIN
The proportions of the cabin and dump area were redistributed, providing 300 liters more in the cabin’s load capacity, keeping the total length equal to Fiat Strada.
Some items stand out, like: fixed side window, created based on extra space behind the front seats and protection grille of rear glass.

FIAT BRAVA
Launched in SX and ELX versions, with 1.6 16V engine.

FIAT PALIO ADVENTURE
This new version brings light off-road characteristics with exclusive design, mixed use tires, reinforced suspension and higher minimum height from soil.

PIONEERING
Leader in technological innovations, Fiat launches the first small pick-up with extended cabin and the first Brazilian car with side-bag, which now is available in all Marea and Marea Weekend (SX, ELX, HLX and Turbo) versions.
Fiat innovates the Adventure concept.
Fiat also launches the first popular car with automatic gearing, the Palio Citymatic.

2000

NEW FIAT PALIO FAMILY
The lights of the three models got transparent lenses and the rear lights presented a new design, conferring to each one of them a distinct identity.

FIAT BRAVA HGT 1.8
The most sportive version of the model.

FIAT MAREA 2.4 20V OF 5 CYLINDERS
It brings the bigger engine of the category in a model produced in Brazil.

COMPANY
Fiat invests in technology and innovation to meet customers’ demands. A proof of this is that the plant of Fire engines (Fully Integrated Robotized Engine), Powertrain, resulting from Fiat GM partnership. It was built in a 35,000m² area.

PIONEERING
The first national car with multiplexed system, Fiat Palio.

2001

FIAT DOBLÒ
Multivan vehicle with large interior space and versatility, it was launched in November. With an innovating design, it stood out for the large interior space, great accessibility, versatility of application and safety for its occupants.

NEW FIAT PALIO ADVENTURE
The new version was launched with restylized design, exclusive accessories and new motorization.

FIAT MAREA 2002
The back of Marea was totally redesigned, forming a harmonious set with the front with modern lines. The New Marea and Marea Weekend have advanced technology bringing several serial items like: sound alarm of velocity, electric windows with "one touch", anti smashing and pressure relief and follow-me-home.

FIAT UNO MILLE FIRE
Fiat launches this year another Uno’s version. Mille Fire received a new engine and some aesthetic changes: front grille, wheel caps and steering wheel with logo celebrating 100 years of Fiat. Besides these changes, Mille Fire did not lose the characteristic that made Uno one of the country’s most sold popular cars: its price and low fuel consumption.

NEW FIAT PICK-UP STRADA
The new Pick-up Strada was the launching chosen as symbol of the 25 years of Fiat’s production in Brazil. The new frontal design, two engines, additional items and technological innovations, reinforce concepts like pleasure, sportivity, adventure and safety. The new Pick-up comes in five versions to complete the restylization of the Palio family: Strada Working 1.5 mpi short cabin; Strada Working 1.5 mpi extended cabin; Strada Working 1.6 16V extended cabin: top version with superior finishing; Strada Adventure with new Torque 1.6 16v engine.

FIAT MAREA 2.4 AUTOMATIC GEARSHIFT
The launching of Marea and Marea Weekend automatic gearshift came to reinforce the existing technology, allied to the 2.4 engine with 20 valves – the most powerful of the category.
FIAT SIENA gets nem design.

COMPANY
Fiat completes 25 years of production in Brazil, celebrating market leadership and the launching of new vehicles, especially Fiat Doblò.

2002

FIAT STILO
The new medium hatch model has an innovating project, which uses new resources and devices in the Brazilian market. Stilo is the first car produced in Brazil to offer items, like Sky Window, with five glass blades extending to the rear part of the roof; eight air bags, Dual temp air conditioning, allowing distinct temperature control for the right and left side; Dual drive steering wheel system, with electric assistance and City Function, which reduces in 50% the effort in maneuvers, and the revolutionary My Car Stilo, to personalize several functions of the car.

FIAT DUCATO 2003
The new Fiat Ducato Line gets another intermediate load version - Cargo Longo – and  more equipment reinforcing the model’s safety, comfort and practicableness. So, in 2003, the Ducato line starts offering seven versions for every type of use: Cargo, Cargo Longo and Maxicargo, destined to load transportation; Multi Low Roof and High Roof destined to transformations performed by processing companies; Combinato, with ten seats and more space for baggage, and Minibus, with 16 seats, both destined to passengers transportation.

FIAT STRADA 2003
The 2003 line of pick-up Strada comes with new engines that named the Fire 1.3, Working 1.8 and Adventure 1.8 versions.

FIAT PALIO EX 1.3 8V
Novo Palio Ex, with new Fire 1.3, 8 valves engine, gets in the market with price even more competitive and available for sale in the internet with freight included.
 
FIAT PALIO FIRE
The New Palio Fire has the Fire 1.0 engine, of high technology and low consumption.

2003

FIAT DOBLÒ ADVENTURE
The country’s first multivan with off-road appeal comes with 1.8, 103 cv engine and one full list of items that provide a more aggressive look to the model.

FIAT PALIO
With its daring and original lines, created by the acknowledged Italian stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro, the New Palio has a complete range, with two body versions - 2 and 4 doors – and three engines - 1.0, 1.3 Flex and 1.8. The model innovates in its segment, offering equipment typical of luxury vehicles, like rain and crepuscular sensors and new items, like side bag and CD Player with MP3, besides functions like My Car Palio, onboard computer, among others.

FIAT PALIO AND SIENA FIRE
Get the Fire 65 cv engine

COMPANY
Early this year, the car industry celebrated the production in Brazil of over 2 million units of the Palio Family, responsible for the success of the brand in the national market. Fiat is responsible for 80% of global production of all models of the line, which is exported to Latin America, Europe and part of Asia and Africa.

PIONEERING
The first vehicle of its segment presenting side bag, CD with MP3 and My Car, the Fiat Palio.

2004

NEW FIAT MILLE (20 YEARS OF MILLE)
Brazil’s cheapest car has plenty of interior space, is economic, has high resale value and low maintenance cost. The car that lives in the heart of Brazilians got a renewed look, more modern interior and brought all reliable mechanical virtues consecrated by thousands of Brazilian that concretized their dream of having a new car with Fiat's model. The new Mille Fire arrived to crown a history of success. After all, over 8.7 million units of Uno were sold all over the world and nearly 2 million units only to Brazil.

FIAT PALIO WEEKEND ADVENTURE AND FIAT SIENA
After the hatchback model, it is time for the station wagon and sedan model get new forms. But they were not created only to follow the hatch. On the contrary, they accentuate even more the exclusive attributes of each model, providing a singular identity to each one of them.
From the original and daring design of the body and interior, created by the Italian stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro, to new 1.3 and 1.8 FLEX engines, innovating equipment in their segments – like rain and crepuscular sensors, side air bag and CD player with MP3, besides functions like My Car Palio and onboard computer – the excellent quality of life onboard and high level safety.

NEW 1.8 FLEX ENGINE
The innovation is the 1.8 Flex engine, modern, compact, clean and economic, it has as main differential the capacity to work both with gasoline and alcohol, with any proportion of both fuels. This engine provides excellent torque, driving facilities and low emissions. The system was developed by Magneti Marelli.

FIAT STRADA
The history of the compact pick-up market leader of light commercials vehicles for four consecutive years, always marked by innovations and daringness, got another chapter with the new Fiat Strada. After launching with success the new and exclusive concepts of the extended cabin and the Adventure version, Fiat’s pick-up brought innovations to the market from the modern design of the new Palio family, through the new Trekking version, to the biofuel 1.8 engine and the equipment new in its segment, like My Car Fiat, crepuscular sensor and CD player with MP3.

LAUNCHING OF STILO SCHUMACHER
Special series in homage to Ferrari's pilot, Michael Schumacher

FIAT DOBLÓ ADVENTURE  ESTRADA REAL [ROYAL ROAD]
Success among public with spirit of freedom and adventure, it got a special version in homage to the Royal Road - a series of routes created in the colonial period for gold and precious stones transportation from the countryside of the state of Minas Gerais to the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

PIONEERING
Giving continuity to the investments and innovations in Fiat Stilo, responsible for the introduction of several technological advancements in the segment of medium vehicles, Fiat launched the Kit Connect, a speakerphone system for the state of art mobile phone with Bluetooth technology. The resource, through a partnership between Fiat, Tim and Nokia, allows the occupants of the vehicle to talk on the phone through the car’s sound system, with no cables needed.

2005

LAUNCHING OF FIAT PALIO AND FIAT SIENA 1.0 FIRE FLEX
With simultaneous launching, Fiat Automóveis places another three biofuel models in the market: Mille Fire, Palio Fire and Siena Fire, all of them equipped with the new Fire 1.0 flex engine. As usual, brand innovates once more extending its range of models with flex engine for the ones entering the market.

FIAT IDEA
Imagine being in a car with the sky over your head, involved by the feeling of freedom and space. Now, imagine that this car is beautiful, safe and powerful, and has equipment that no other model in its segment has. The new minivan compact from Fiat Automóveis, Fiat Idea, is everything and more. In this model stands out innovation, present in resources like the Skydome – roof window occupying 70% of the car’s roof -, the laminated glasses in the doors, the crepuscular, rain and parking sensors, the CD player with MP3 and the speakerphone for mobile phone with Bluetooth technology. No other model of the segment offers it.

FIAT STILO 1.8 FLEX
The car that brought more innovation to the Brazilian market became even more competitive in its segment, inaugurating the age of bi-fuel engines technology.
The new 1.8 8v Flex engine made the Stilo even more modern, with several novelties resulting in a considerable gain of performance and driving capabilities, without affecting consumption.

FIAT PALIO 1.8R
Equipped with the new and powerful 1.8 Flex engine, the new 1.8R is the most powerful model of its segment, and also has the best acceleration. So, this new version continues the successful tradition of compact sports cars from Fiat Automóveis – like the consecrated Fiat Uno 1.5R, 1.6R and Fiat Uno Turbo -, meeting the desires of consumers expecting for a sports model of the brand in the segment.
Besides the excellent performance, Fiat Palio 1.8R reveals its sportivity in the differentiated look, both outside and inside, with exclusive finishing details stressing its marking personality.

1.4 FLEX FAMILY
Economic, modern, powerful, reliable, clean. This engine with sophisticated technology is the new Fire 1.4 Flex that, from now on, equips the 2006 Line of the ELX versions of the new Fiat Palio, Siena and Palio Weekend, and also the pick-up Fiat Strada Fire short cabin and extended cabin. The new 1.4 Flex engine - with 80 cv of power and 12.2 kgm of torque when working with gasoline and 81 cv and 12.4 kgm with alcohol.

FIAT MAREA 2006 WITH 1.6 16V ENGINE
The sedan and the station wagon top of Fiat’s range got to the 2006 Line with more technology and more purchase option.
Fiat Marea brings new aesthetic details, increases its range of engines with the launching of the new 1.6 16v Hi-Torque, and it gets the state of art equipment, like Connect, speakerphone system for mobile phone with Bluetooth technology.

FIAT DUCATO
The aesthetic of the New Fiat Ducato brings the signature of the considered Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, in partnership with the Stilo Fiat Auto Center. A vehicle that transmits plenty strength, determination and power – the ideal characteristics for a model destined to heavy duty -, but also pleasant to the eyes.

2006

FIAT PALIO FIRE AND FIAT SIENA FIRE WITH CELEBRATION KIT
Fiat Automóveis starts celebrating its 30th anniversary in Brazil with a new special series, Palio Fire and Siena Fire Celebration, which offer several optional equipment for a very reduced price. This excellent cost-effective of the new series is a present from Fiat to consumers, who may along 2006 celebrate the 30th anniversary of the brand in Brazil with the launching of new products, new technologies, besides several cultural actions.

FIAT IDEA ADVENTURE
If the model was already ideal to face the heavy traffic and the distressing life in big cities, now it also presents an excellent off road performance. And without forgetting the quality that makes it stand out in the market: large interior space, several cases, high finishing level, large offer of equipment, attractive design and technological innovations, among many others.

FIAT SIENA TETRAFUEL
In the year of the 30th anniversary of Fiat in Brazil, the plant brings to its customers the launching of the world’s first four fuel powered engine: hydrated alcohol, Brazilian gasoline, pure gasoline and Vehicular Natural Gas (VNG).

ELECTRIC FIAT PALIO
Pioneer in the implementation of vehicles powered with alternative fuels, like Brazil’s first alcohol powered car and the World’s first tetrafuel, Fiat presents its new car: the Electric Palio. Still a prototype, the car is the result of the work of Fiat Research Center and it represents and absolutely ecologic alternative, with zero emission of polluting agents and practically no noise emission.

DOBLÒ FLEX
The new Fiat Doblò gets to the market bringing innovations that make it even more modern and comfortable. Now it enters the age of biofuel powered engines, becoming the only model of the multivans segment and also of small vans to offer this technology. Besides the new 1.8 flex engine, Fiat Doblò went through aesthetic changes and got new equipment that are already a success in other models of the Fiat range, like speakerphone system with bluetooth, with MP3 and Venus 55 darkened glasses.

PICK-UP FIAT STRADA FIRE
The pick-up Fiat Strada, sales champion in its segment for six consecutive years, brings another innovation to the market: its first version, Strada Fire, just got the modern external design that characterizes the models of the Palio family, becoming even more attractive.

FIAT MILLE WAY
A car prepared to drive both in urban centers and in any kind of earth road or way, this is Fiat Mille Fire Flex equipped with the new Way Kit. Brazil’s cheapest car, with this kit becomes even more useful and versatile for its great public, who generally drives the Mille model through different road ways, especially non-paved roads.

FIAT PALIO FAMILY GETS NEW 1.8 FLEX ENGINE
The new 1.8 engine that starts equipping the HLX versions of Palio, Siena and Palio Weekend, the Palio Adventure and the versions of pick up Strada Adventure and Trekking 1.8 brings the biofuel technology, more power and a generous torque in low rotations.

2007

FIAT PUNTO
Fiat Punto was launched in Brazil in August 2007 with the same success of the European launch in 2005, when it accelerated the Fiat’s turnover in the European continent. With design signed by the regarded stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro, Fiat Punto acquired the status of object of desire. After all, it is the first Brazilian car to offer Blue&MeTM, an advanced communication and entertainment system. With capacity to be equipped with Skydome, laminated glasses in the side doors and available in four finishing versions and two different engines – the new 1.4 Flex, now with more power, and the 1.8 Flex -, Fiat Punto pleased consumers with different profiles and needs.

FIAT STILO SPORTING
Fiat Stilo gets a new version: Stilo Sporting. Very well equipped, it brings contents, aesthetic details and technical changes that confer more sportivity to the model, besides a much more attractive and exclusive look.

FIAT PALIO 2008
More beautiful. Stronger. More sportive. Fiat Automóveis’ most sold model in Brazil gets a totally new design. The new Fiat Palio’s project resulted in a modern and young car, which presents a new tendency in style: with a new front, rear and sides. Besides the design, the model brings a new range of versions, with new serial equipment, highlighting the excellence in finishing, high technology, performance, economy and safety.

2008

FIAT LINEA
The new luxury sedan with all attributions on safety and comfort for its occupants. It has fine and harmonious lines in its design, with its interior highly luxurious, combining the pure Italian style with a Brazilian hint. Besides the performance of 1.9 16V Flex engines, it also counts on the dualogic gearshift and T-Jet options.

FIAT PALIO WEEKEND
New Palio Weekend comes with a new look, with a new external and interior design that makes it even more beautiful, modern, comfortable and stronger.

FIAT STRADA
The 2009 version of Fiat Strada comes with a new look and new equipment for its segment, allowing the driver to have even more comfort and pleasure on driving.

FIAT STILO DUALOGIC
Fiat Stilo comes to the market with another innovation: Dualogic automatic Gearshift – combining comfort ad sportivity in even bigger doses.

FIAT MILLE ECONOMY
Uno Mille Economy arrives with new tecnologies for the consumption reduction.

PIONEERING
The Adventure version of Fiat Palio Weekend, Fiat Strada, Fiat Idea and Fiat Doblò, now count on Locker – an innovating blocking system that helps the car to overcome terrains with difficulty of traction.

2009

FIAT 500
A global automotive industry icon arrives to Brazil with modern design and advanced technology.

FIAT STRADA WORKING
Completing Fiat Strada’s success, the Working version comes with three excellent options: Strada Working 1.4 Single Cabin, Strada Working 1.4 Extended Cabin and Strada Working 1.4 Double Cabin.

NEW FIAT DUALOGIC
Fiat expands its offer of Dualogic gearshift to the models Fiat Palio, Fiat Palio Weekend and Fiat Idea.

FIAT PUNTO T-JET
With the Fire 1.4 16V Turbo engine, the new Punto T-Jet version adds sportivity and refinement, offering high performance and plenty technology.

FIAT STILO – NEW VERSIONS
The new versions of Fiat Stilo, Blackmotion, Attractive 1.8 and Attractive 1.8 Dualogic combine sophistication, comfort and high level of personalization.

FIAT IDEA ELX 1.8
Fiat Idea expands its range of version counting on the ELX 1.8 engine. It provides excellent level of interior finishing with plenty comfort and practicableness to consumers.

FIAT DOBLÒ
With new design, Fiat Doblò gets new versions and engines with excellent cost – effective relation. With large interior space for up to 7 occupants, it became a real family car.
The new 1.4 Flex engine equips the 1.4, ELX and Cargo versions. And the 1.8 Flex engine equip the HLX and Adventure versions.

FIAT SIENA EL
The new EL version of Siena with the 1.0 Fire Flex engine gets new design, many equipment, which ensures comfort, safety onboard and fuel economy.

FIAT PALIO WEEKEND TREKKING
Fiat Palio Weekend line gets a new version, the Trekking 1.8 Flex, which brings excellent performance, elevated suspension and daring look.

FIAT PALIO 2010
Fiat Palio 2010 gets new design, new engines and new version - ELX 1.8, which offers excellent performance with excellent cost – effective relation. 

FIAT PALIO FIRE ECONOMY
After the success of the Economy version in the Mille Fire and Way lines, Fiat expands the Economy technology to the Palio Fire line.

PIONEERING
Fiat Strada gets Double Cabin and innovates once more in its segment.

INNOVATION
Fiat Mio: a concept car project developed with the consumers through the website www.fiatmio.ccc.