Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
In 2003, Fiat launched the Idea range. It was a small MPV based on the Fiat Punto platform. It was good to move people in or around town and it offered more interior room than its hatchback sibling.
After seven years on the market, the small MPV received a facelift that brought more than just a new look. The Idea had to be fitted with new engines, since there were newer, stricter, pollution norms. The Italian car-maker decided to change some exterior features of the car.
The Idea was built in Italy and Brazil as well. For the European version, the exterior changes were mild and affected the bumpers and the headlights. But it was not such a big change as those found on the Brazilian brother, which featured nicer headlights, extended and angled. The car didn't look just like a pumped-up Panda. It had its own visual identity, while the European version did not.
Inside, the Idea was a good deal since it offered enough room for four adults. With three passengers in the back, it was more difficult since the car was only 1.7 m (66.8”) wide. The instrument cluster was placed in the middle of the dashboard, so the driver was not the only one to see the speedometer. The high-mounted gear-stick offered a good driving position. The Brazilian cousin had the instrument cluster in front of the driver and the gear-stick on the floor. The car offered 320 liters (11.3 cu-ft) of trunk space, but with the rear seats folded and tilted that value reached 1420 liters (50.4 cu-ft).
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1368 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 5500 RPM 80 HP @ 5500 RPM 79 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 121 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2639 lbs (1197 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 160 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L Dualogic FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5500 RPM 116 HP @ 5500 RPM 114 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 160 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2789 lbs (1265 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 5250 RPM 131 HP @ 5250 RPM 129 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 180 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.4 gallons (46.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/70 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921 lbs (1325 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Dualogic FWD (130 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1747 cm3 |
Power: | 96 KW @ 5250 RPM 131 HP @ 5250 RPM 129 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 180 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/70 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 155.7 in (3955 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 67 in (1702 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.7 in (1,450/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.9 in (2512 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2932 lbs (1330 kg) |