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FIAT Fullback Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 3
First production year: 2016
Engines: Diesel
Body style: Truck
FIAT Fullback Extended Cab photo gallery

Fiat tried to offer a wider range of utility vehicles for its customers, including a workhorse such as the Fullback pickup, available with an extended cab and a longer bed.

The Italian carmaker needed an off-road pickup in its LCV lineup and the logical partner was the Mitsubishi. Previously, the Japanese carmaker worked closely with Dodge, which was now in a partnership with Fiat. After the paper were signed, a badge-engineered Mitsubishi L200 was introduced on the market as Fiat Fullback. It was available in a few body choices, including an extended-cab version.

The main difference between the Fullback and the L200 was the badge and the front fascia. Fiat Fullback featured swept-back headlights and a mesh grille with a 3D pattern on it. The extended cab offered enough room in the back for two adults on short trips, such as from the storage area to the construction site, or to the stable to deliver hay for horses.

Inside, the Fullback featured cloth upholstery for the base trim level, while the leather seats and aluminum inserts were fitted as standard on the upper trim levels. A big infotainment system, carried over from Mitsubishi, was fitted as an option. At least, the air-conditioning was standard.

Fiat Professional was the Italian carmaker's utility vehicle arm, and its customers who already had LCV's from it asked for a reliable and trustworthy off-road vehicle. Fiat offered the Fullback. Under the hood, the pickup-truck featured a 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine for most of the markets, while in specific countries was available with a 2.3-liter gasoline unit. The standard transmission was a 6-speed manual, while a 5-speed automatic was on the options list. A low-range gear was fitted as standard for the entire range.

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FIAT  Fullback Cross photo gallery

The Fullback was a badge-engineered product between Mitsubishi and Fiat. The differences were in the details and package options.

In 2016, Mitsubishi was in desperate need of money since its products were less appealing on the market. Apart from its Outlander Plug-In hybrid and the L200 pickup-truck, its products struggled to survive on the market. Fiat, on the other hand, needed a pickup to expand its utility vehicle portfolio. So, instead of developing its product, it asked Mitsubishi to put Fiat badges on the L200.

The main difference between the Fullback and the L200 was the badge and the front fascia. Fiat Fullback Cross featured swept-back headlights and a mesh grille with a 3D pattern on it. The Cross version aimed at those who used the pickup as a recreational vehicle, suitable to carry heavy items in the bed or pull a trailer. While Fiat offered the regular Fullback with two or four-door cabins, the Cross version was available in four-door only.

Inside, the Fullback Cross featured high-end materials, leather seats, and aluminum inserts on the center console and the door panels. A big infotainment system, carried over from Mitsubishi, was fitted as standard.

Fiat Professional was the Italian carmaker's utility vehicle arm, and its customers who already had LCV's from it asked for a reliable and trustworthy off-road vehicle. Fiat offered the Fullback. Under the hood, the pickup-truck featured a 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine for most of the markets, while in specific countries was available with a 2.3-liter gasoline unit. The standard transmission was a 6-speed manual, while a 5-speed automatic was on the options list. A low-range gear was fitted as standard for the entire range.

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FIAT Fullback Double Cab photo gallery

Fiat needed a full range of utility vehicles, but it was too expensive for them to develop a 4x4 pickup from the ground up, so it signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to build one.

Mitsubishi was a long time partner with Chrysler. It even built a few vehicles together, such as the Mitsubishi 3000 GT/Dodge Stealth or Mitsubishi Raider/Dodge Dakota pickup truck. Fiat owned the Chrysler in 2016, so it struck a deal with the Japanese carmaker to produce an Italian badged Mitsubishi L200 and named-it Fiat Fullback. It was available in a few body choices, including the full-size double cab version.

The main difference between the Fullback and the L200 was the badge and the front fascia. Fiat Fullback featured swept-back headlights and a mesh grille with a 3D pattern on it. The four-door version was marketed more as a lifestyle pickup-truck, with good interior features fitted as standard.

Inside, the Fullback featured cloth upholstery for the base trim level, while the leather seats and aluminum inserts were fitted as standard on the upper trim levels. A big infotainment system, carried over from Mitsubishi, was fitted as standard.

Fiat Professional was the Italian carmaker's utility vehicle arm, and its customers who already had LCV's from it asked for a reliable and trustworthy off-road vehicle. Fiat offered the Fullback. Under the hood, the pickup-truck featured a 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine for most of the markets, while in specific countries was available with a 2.3-liter gasoline unit. The standard transmission was a 6-speed manual, while a 5-speed automatic was on the options list. A low-range gear was fitted as standard for the entire range.

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