Fiat Argo – Italian in Brazil

1 June 2017

The Italians introduced in the Brazilian Fiat Argo

In Brazil introduced a new hatchback under the name Fiat Argo. Model will first appear in the country premiere, then go markets in countries throughout South America. The emergence of a new model is significant in that it will take its place in a very popular segment of the U.S. market, in which consumers do not give concessions and require an appropriate attitude to yourself. On the moment the customer has become demanding, because it wants not only a compact hatchback, like the essence, but in addition stylish, comfortable, safe and practical car.

Taking into account all the wishes of potential buyers, Fiat has brought to light the Argo. This model was the result of a major investment, Fiat Chrysler (FCA) to Polo Automotivo de Betim. Argo, probably will replace the market Punto.

The dimensions of the new Fiat Argo are: 3990х1720х1500 mm, wheelbase – 2520 mm Luggage compartment Volume when unfolded, the rear seats is 300 PS by the Way, according to representatives of the company, Argo internal volume of the cabin is 2806 cm³, which displays the model in the leaders segment for this indicator.

Exterior Fiat Argo was really good, I can even say excellent. The front is a bit aggressive, bumper "sportive", and head optics has a bright appearance in the car is though small and inexpensive, but is very remarkable. In Brazil, according to all the road is very dusty, because of the perimeter of the bottom of the car, including wheel arches, installed protective plastic lining. Back, everything is easier – after all it is a conventional hatchback.

Interior Fiat Argo is the epitome of Italian design and our days of "simple" materials, but very nice. Looks pretty spectacular in the dashboard version with "automatic" in which is not usual for European driver's selector lever. But perhaps the most striking part of the interior can be called the steering wheel – do not under to become a segment with sports notes and in bulk buttons for remote control of vehicle systems.

Inside Argo any driver will be comfortable as the seat has a large range of adjustments in all directions in particular height. If the seat is not enough, you can adjust the position of angle departure. After the driver will get the workplace, in the range of his hands will be all the switches – very well thought-out ergonomics. So as not to be bored, on top of the dashboard mounted 7-inch touch screen multimedia. To the way, the system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps.

Fiat Argo equipped with different systems of active and passive safety features are: stability control (ESC), traction control (TC), hill-start assist system (Hill Holder) and many more. In addition, the designers managed to increase the stiffness of the body twisting 7%, than Fiat Punto. That is not could not affect handling of the hatchback, in a positive sense, of course.

The engine range of the Fiat Argo limited to three motors: basic configuration, we have the engine in volume of 1,0 l (72 or 77 HP), followed by a 1.3-liter unit capacity of 101 or 109 HP and closes the top three of the 1.8-liter engine (135 or 139 HPC.). Given the "love" of Latin Americans to alcohol, in a good way, all engines can run on ethanol. The engines can be aggregated 5-speed manual gearbox, or "robot" or classic 6-step "automatic".

The Fiat Argo will be "charged" version, with the letters HGT in the title. From the car retuned suspension, installed the most powerful of the possible motors, and set to various modifications of the decor, both external and internal. Overclocking this version is up to 192 km/h, with acceleration up to 100 km/h in 9 seconds.

In the Russian market Fiat Argo we are not see, as it was originally "prescribed" for the ocean. In Europe affordable elegant Fiat Tipo, the style of which was taken for the basis Argo.

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