Fiat India Pvt Ltd.

Fiat India Pvt Ltd

The latest joint venture between the car giants, Fiat Auto of Italy and India's oldest automobile manufacturer, Premier Automobiles Ltd. (PAL) resulted in the formation of Fiat Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. which has manufacturing locations in 60 countries. This is a wholly Indian subsidiary of Fiat Auto in which Italy holds a 51% share and 49% is with PAL. It was hoped that this new venture would produce cars which give good performance, are beautiful and which would be suitable for Indian conditions.

Fiat's world car strategy, better known as Project 178, is to build family vehicles on the same platform, conceived for the emerging markets. The 178 project allows a variety of body shapes to cater to diverse market requirements across the world. The five body styles include a three and five-door hatchback (Palio), a station wagon (Palio Weekend), a three-box saloon (Sienna), a van and a pick-up.

Fiat's plan to manufacture the 178 family in India centered on the construction of its 'integrated factory' that is a part of the industrialization package that comes with the 178 project. The factory is being built at Ranjangaon, 30 km from Pune. It is modeled on Fiat's state - of - the art, integrated plant at Cordoba, Argentina.

Fiat Palio

Fiat Palio car is very comfortable and sufficient for a small family. This car can also be rated as small city, economy car. With the torque of 8.5 kgf-m @2500rpm and power of 40 KW @ 5500rpm, this car is rapidly capturing market of India.

Fiat Palio was first launched in India in September,2001. In its first year of anniversary, this car is upgraded with some value-added beneficial offerings to the customers. That included various upgraded features like two toned dashboard, seat belts for rear seats, painted bumpers, enhanced fabric upholstery design, fifth door inner trim, a rear wheel arch carpet for all base version etc.

According to its specification it is found in various models :

• Fiat Diesel
  • Fiat Palio 1.9 EL
  • Fiat Palio 1.9 ELX
• Fiat Petrol
  • Fiat Palio 1.2 NV-ELPS
  • Fiat Palio 1.2 NV-ELX
• Fiat Palio Stile
  • Palio Stile 1.1 SL
    • Palio Stile 1.1 SLX
    • Palio Stile 1.1 SLE
  • Palio Stile 1.6 Sport

Fiat Diesel

The pride owner of this car can avail this vehicle with the diesel models. Diesel models include :

• Fiat Palio 1.9 EL
• Fiat Palio 1.9 ELX

Fiat Palio 1.9 EL

This model is well equipped with power steering, air conditioner and heater, remote fuel lid and boot opener, remote headlamp beam adjustment, anti-intrusion side impact bar ( front and rear doors),power steering etc.


Fiat Palio 1.9 ELX

Double folding rear seats; left foot rest; front and rear power windows with child lock; power steering; digital clock; cigarette lighter; wiring for car music system with 6 speaker and antenna etc. are some mentionable features of this model.

The safety features that are available in this model are dashboard with height adjustable front seat belts; driver side air bag (capacity 45 litres); anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD); central locking system; rear windshield defroster etc.


Fiat Palio 1.2 NV EL PS

With the comfort of power steering and air conditioner, heater , Fiat Palio 1.2 NV EL PS is running strong. To mention few safety devices with which this model is equipped, are energy absorbing steering wheel, fire prevention system, anti submarine seats, etc.



Fiat Palio 1.2 NV-ELX

This model has comfort features like full central console; vanity mirror; 2-speed front wiper with intermittent operation and anti panic feature; tripmeter; digital lock; front power windows; twin parabola reflector head lights with halogen lamps; white directional indicators; PVC gear knob and imitation leather gear shift boot; Mounting for car radio, antenna cable, internal cable for six speakers etc.

Few distinctive safety features are front structure with controlled deformation and reinforced struts; rear neck restraint; external driver side rear view mirror adjustable from inside; black side mini skirting; body colored door handles and side rear view mirror; rear wiper washer; anti-intrusion side impact bars in the doors; front and rear seats with anti sub-marine profile; high mounted 3rd stop light; external passenger side rear view mirror adjustable from inside etc.

Fiat Palio Stile

Fiat Palio Stile is available with fuel efficiency variants which are majorly categorized into :

• Palio Stile 1.1 SL
  • Palio Stile 1.1 SLX
  • Palio Stile 1.1 SLE
• Palio Stile 1.6 Sport

Fiat Palio Stile 1.1

The Fiat Palio Stile 1.1 version features certain features such as :

• Has 1108 cc engine& 2 valves per cylinder
• The engine produces 57 PS at 5250 RPM
• It weighs 990 kg
• SOHC is the valve gear operation
• 56.21 bhp at 5250 is power
• 92Nm at 2750 torque
• 165 / 80 R13 tyres

Fiat Palio Stile 1.1 SLX

The Palio Stile 1.1 SLX boasts of features like :

• Power windows rear with Child Lock.
• Has a 12 V accessory socket.
• It consists of Tachometer and Low fuel warning lamp.
• Has a digital clock and remote tail gate opener.
• Comprises of classic features like Power Steering and Cup Holders.
• It also has a Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror.
• It has a provision for wiring for antenna and 6 speakers.

Fiat Palio Stile 1.1 SLE

The Palio Stile 1.1 SLE consists of features like:

• Remote Fuel Lid Opener and Heater
• It has Central Locking and Power Windows Front.
• Has Wiring for antenna and 4 Speakers.
• It also has Clutch foot rest and Rear parcel shelf.
• Consists of Cabin Lamp and Fabric lined seats.
• It comprises of Front fog lamp and body colored bumpers.
• Has internally adjustable ORVM.

Fiat Palio Stile 1.6 Sport

While Fiat Palio Stile 1.6 Sport differs from the other variant in :

• Has 1596 cc engine & 4 valves
• The engine produces 00 PS at 5500 RPM
• It weighs 1060 kg
• DOHC is the valvegear operation
• 98.63bhp at 5500 Power
• 137Nm at 4250 torque
• 175 / 65 R14 tyres