Another ICE-powered compact car has fallen victim to the crossover trend, one that has been around since 2015. We are talking about the Fiat Tipo, which was recently dropped from the United Kingdom.
The information has been made public by Autocar, quoting a spokesperson who said that the Italian brand is "committed to electric urban mobility," as the model's indirect replacement will be the 600e.
Before pulling the plug on it, the Fiat Tipo was offered from £28,745 (equal to $35,583) in the UK, whereas the jacked-up hatch that added the Cross suffix came from £29,245 ($36,202). Strangely enough, the latter is still listed on the official website, though it probably won't be for long.
As for its indirect successor, the Fiat 600e, it starts at £32,995 ($40,844) OTR. Mind you, that's not a big hike, though it's not a small one either. However, the fact that it is an EV could sway some potential buyers to choose something else. The 600e has a WLTP-rated combined range of 254 miles (409 km), features 100 kW fast charging, uses an electric motor that generates 156 ps (154 hp/115 kW), and does the 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) in 9.0 seconds.
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The Fiat Tipo, on the other hand, was available with a pure gasoline engine that was rated at 95 ps (94 hp/70 kW). It also came with a mild-hybrid powertrain that kicked out 130 ps (128 hp/95 kW). In other markets, the company's aging compact car also features additional assemblies, including different gasoline units, an LPG mill, and a couple of diesels. Transmission options include the five- and six-speed manual and the six-speed single- and dual-clutch units.
According to the quoted outlet, the Fiat Tipo remains on sale in other European countries. In France, for instance, it has a recommended retail price of €28,900 ($32,022) for the most basic offering. In Germany, it kicks off at €32,990 ($35,413), packing the mild-hybrid assembly. As for its home market of Italy, the company's local website reveals that it starts at €25,500 ($27,373).
Succeeding the Linea (sedan) and Bravo (hatchback), the Fiat Tipo has been around since before the Stellantis era. It entered production at the Bursa factory in Turkey back in 2015, and depending on the market, it is offered in multiple body styles, including hatchback, sedan, station wagon, and jacked-up versions of the former and the latter.
The Fiat Tipo uses the FCA Small Wide platform, which is also the foundation stone of the Toro, Doblo, and 500L (Small Wide 4x4 models comprise the 500X and Jeep Renegade). The Fiat Tipo has also crossed the Atlantic Ocean, heading to Mexico as the Dodge Neon, which is basically a rebadged version of its Italian cousin.
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