Fiat Uno Ecology Concept Revealed

Fiat has unveiled a concept study of the new Fiat Uno, called the “Uno Ecology”, just days after the official presentation of its new supermini in Brazil. As its name suggests, the Uno Ecology is a green car that uses renewable materials, has reduced emissions and improved fuel economy.

Fiat hasn’t released all the details about this car yet, but it is known that the Uno Ecology uses a modified version of the standard car’s 1.0-liter flex-fuel gasoline engine, equipped with Fiat’s stop-start technology.

Fiat Uno Ecology has photo-voltaic cells on the roof that use solar light to power various systems of the car. On the inside, various renewable and recyclable materials are used: coconut fibers and recyclet PET are just two examples. The car was 100 percent conceived and built in Brazil, using Brazilian materials, workforce and technology.

The conventional Fiat Uno goes on sale in Brazil this month, with other South American countries to follow in the second half of the year. Measuring 3,770mm in length, 1,643mm in width and 1,490mm in height, the new Uno fits between the Panda and the Punto EVO as far as dimensions go.

The new Uno will be offered with a choice of two new flex-fuel petrol engines, a 1.0-liter unit producing 73HP when running on alcohol and 75HP on gasoline, and a 1.4-liter unit delivering a maximum output of 88HP on alcohol and 85HP on gasoline.

Both engines are paired with a five-speed manual gearbox that drives the front wheels. Depending on markets, other engines could be used as well. Fiat has yet to confirm if the Uno will come to Europe.