The Italian ladder-frame-based truck with the Chinese language origins will probably be out there in Africa and South America
December 7, 2023 at 06:20
The all-new Fiat Titano midsize pickup was launched in Algeria a full seven months after the unique teasers. Apart from Africa, the mannequin which bears a detailed resemblance to the Peugeot Landtrek may even be out there in South America beginning with Brazil. Every market will get a unique engine, tailor-made to the precise wants of native clients.
From the skin, it’s onerous to differentiate the Fiat Titano from its Peugeot twin. The one factors of differentiation look like the emblems, the redesigned grille, the 18-inch alloy wheels, and the title on the tailgate which was impressed by Greek mythology (as with the unrelated Nissan Titan).
The greenhouse and the profile are shared with the Kaicene F70 and Changan Lantazhe from China, which use the identical ladder-frame underpinnings. As with its siblings, the Fiat is accessible in Single Cab and Double Cab variations, prioritizing cargo space size or inside area respectively. With a size of 5,331 mm (209.9 inches), the Titano is a tad longer than the Toyota Hilux and barely shorter than the Ford Ranger.
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The inside can also be largely shared with the Peugeot, though the steering wheel proudly wears the Fiat emblem. Notably, solely the Titano Volcano flagship trim comes outfitted with a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen.
In response to Fiat, the Algerian-spec Titano is concentrated on gas effectivity. For this reason they fitted it with a 1.9-liter diesel that produces 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is solely mated to a six-speed guide gearbox, sending energy to both the rear (4×2) or to all 4 wheels (4×4) with an digital differential lock. The utmost payload capability of this model is 1,210 kg (2,668 kilos), intently matching its primary rivals.
In Brazil, the Titano will probably be outfitted with a unique engine, though Fiat didn’t specify which one. The tried-and-tested 2.2-liter Multijet II turbodiesel feels like a superb candidate, producing a more healthy 197 hp (147 kW / 200 PS) and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft) of torque. Whereas this hasn’t been confirmed, different markets may additionally use the turbocharged 2.4-liter petrol that makes 207 hp (154 kW / 210 PS) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) within the Peugeot Landtrek.
The Fiat Titano is already out there in Algerian dealerships with costs starting from 3,489,000 DA ($25,939) to 4,289,000 DA ($31,887) relying on the trim. Quickly, Fiat is anticipated to launch the midsize pickup in different markets in South America and Africa. In Brazil, the Titano will probably be positioned above the smaller Fiat Strada and Toro unibody-based pickups.
