Fiat has designed an all new sedan called the Fiat Viaggio (means Fiat Voyage in English) and it is the first Fiat-Chrysler twin project with world class quality and refinements levels. The Fiat Viaggio is based on CUSW (Compact US Wide) architecture which is the most advanced architecture in the Fiat group on which popular cars like Dodge Dart is based on. This architecture is derived from compact architecture which was originally developed for icon car Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
The Viaggio has been designed to strike a tight balance between critical factors like power, fuel economy, sophistication, technology, precise handling and drivability and stunning Italian exteriors.
Fiat Viaggio Sedan Pictures And Details
Fiat Viaggio is powered by a refined turbocharged 1.4 Litre TJet engine with puts out 120 BHP and 150 BHP of power in different configurations. The mighty engine is mated to a 5 speed manual transmission or latest dual clutch dry clutch automatic transmission by Fiat which is high on performance as well as fuel efficiency. The Fiat Viaggio is 4679 mm in length, 1850 mm in Width and has a long wheelbase of 2708 mm. Viaggio falls in the best selling C-Segment in China and we hope that it will soon make its way to Indian markets as well and will compete with the sedans in the segment above Fiat Linea in India.
Fiat Viaggio Sedan has been designed by Fiat Group Style Centre in Torino in a timeless clean-surface theme with subtle sophistication and class which reflects the elegance of the Viaggio in its exteriors. The design is very fluid and aerodynamic with high build quality and exterior elements which reflect some very intense style statement.
Fiat Viaggio will be the first Sedan to be produced in China at the Gac-Fiat Manufacturing plant in Changsha, Hunan province of China. The production will start by July and the car will go on sale before the end of 2012 in China. Fiat Viaggio will make its world premier at the Beijing International Auto Show 2012 on 23 April.
Updated on 22 June 2012
Fiat is extremely content with the production version of its latest sedan, Fiat Viaggio. The car was specifically developed for the Chinese market, however surprisingly a test mule of the same has been spotted in Turin, Italy clearly hinting that Fiat could launch the car in the European market.
image – Fiat Viaggio Spy Shot(image credit – Autoedizione)
Fiat does not own much market share in China and the sole reason for launching Viaggio was to increase its market share in the land of the dragon. Fiat has tied up with China’s Guangzhou to produce the Viaggio at GAC-Fiat production facility in Changsa. Viaggio will be Fiat’s first locally produced vehicle in China.
As far as the Italian market is concerned, for the past five years Fiat hasn’t added any all-new model to its line-up and the Viaggio could be the perfect car to launch at this point in time as the next generation models of Fiat Grande Punto and Fiat Linea are three years away.
For the Indian market, Fiat is focusing more on establishing its dealership network and not on launching any new models. But in the long run, maybe after 2 to 3 years we can expect this car to hit the Indian shores. We will bring you more updates on Viaggio stay tuned for more.
