Following a latest teaser, Fiat has revealed the primary pictures of the Fastback, a brand-new coupe-SUV that may quickly be provided in South American markets like Brazil and Argentina. That is Fiat’s first effort within the phase which has been popularised amongst mainstream automakers following the sooner gross sales growth within the premium sector.
The Fiat Fastback is a follow-up to the 2018 idea of the identical identify. Predictably the design of the manufacturing model has been toned down in comparison with the showcar, wanting extra like a coupe-SUV model of the Fiat Pulse. In any case, each fashions are primarily based on the MLA structure created for South America.
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The Fastback appears to have many carry-over elements from the Pulse, together with the LED headlights, grille, bonnet, entrance fenders, entrance doorways, and the entrance bumper that’s sourced from the Pulse Abarth. Issues change in the direction of the again, with the tail being utterly redesigned, making a extra aerodynamic silhouette.
The high-mounted, horizontally-arranged LED taillights look much like ones on the BMW X6, whereas the closely inclined rear windshield and the built-in spoiler on the tailgate are following the development amongst coupe-SUVs. The rear overhang is longer than on the Pulse, and the rear bumper integrates a diffuser and pretend tailpipe trim.
The pictured automobile is painted in White Banchisa shade, contrasting with the black roof, the Darkish Chrome accents, and the unpainted plastic cladding across the bodywork. It additionally will get a set of five-spoke alloy wheels with a diamond end that look slightly small in diameter, though we suspect that this is dependent upon the chosen trim.
The corporate didn’t publish footage of the inside however we suspect will probably be shared with the mechanically-related Pulse. This implies it would almost certainly inherit the 7-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, a minimum of in high-end grades.
Fiat was coy on technical particulars however stories from native media counsel that the Fastback will get a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine producing 128 hp (96 kW / 130 PS) and 147 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque. The mannequin is also provided with a naturally aspirated 1.3-liter engine producing 106 hp (79 kW / 107 PS) and 99 lb-ft (134 Nm) of torque. Each engines are already out there on the Pulse, with both a handbook or a CVT computerized sending energy to the entrance axle.
We are going to study extra concerning the Fiat Fastback within the coming months because the mannequin is anticipated to make its market launch in South America. We don’t know if Fiat is planning on exporting the Fastback elsewhere nevertheless it appears unlikely given the market-specific nature of its design and underpinnings.