2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
The Italian auto industry is constantly in the shadow of its larger competitors from Germany, England, America. However, the manufacturer Fiat is showing good sales figures, while Italy's main brand is also popular on the world stage. Today we will talk about the popularizer of the L-class - the Fiat Qubo minivan.
General information about the model
The 2008 Geneva Motor Show was the starting point for the five-door Cube's world tour. The car received such a nickname due to the specific shape of the body.
The minivan is built on a successful platform that is suitable for multiple transformations. The manufacturer tried to give the same quality to the interior. The result is a spacious, comfortable and multifunctional interior.
The luggage compartment is designed for 329 liters, and the total load capacity of the “compact” is 440 kg. The rear row of seats can be folded or removed altogether, which will expand the interior space at times. Fiat Qubo can carry items up to 2.5 meters long!
Visual impressions
Designers did their best: we have a noticeable, original appearance, whichwill definitely be remembered.
The front of the car is presented in the form of a "bulging" bumper, large air intakes. Behind the driver is waiting for a "vertical wall", decorated with headlights and a circle in the center.
The latest restyling has made significant changes to the established design of the L-class minivan. The most obvious innovations are presented below:
- The new front bumper is organically played with the Qubo lettering in the center.
- The model received a fundamentally new head optics.
- The rear "vertical wall" is a thing of the past. The "feed" of the car has become more original.
- Alloy wheels available as standard.
- Fiat Qubo pleased with a pair of body colors - Magnetic Bronze and Azure Blue.
- The interior has also undergone significant changes. In addition to a new steering wheel and upholstery, the driver gets the Uconnect infotainment system. It supports all known communication/switching systems.
Specifications
The Fiat Qubo Family engine range is presented in the form of a 1.4-liter gasoline unit and a 1.3-liter turbodiesel. Power characteristics are 73 and 75 "horses", respectively. The diesel engine is qualitatively distinguished by direct injection technology, intercooler, electronically controlled turbocharging.
Urban fuel consumption is 5.7 liters, while the average is 4.5 liters per hundred. Mixed mode to a gasoline colleaguecosts 7 liters, driving through the "stone jungle" burns 8.8 liters. The maximum power of the driving units is programmatically limited at around 155 km / h. The compact car complies with the EURO 4 environmental standard. Fiat Qubo engines operate under the control of a 5-speed manual gearbox, "automatic" one step higher.
Electrical safety systems available thanks to ABS, ESC, EBD, HBA, brake force distribution.
Packages
Entry level (Pop) consists of electric front lifts, power mirrors, multi-functional driver's seat, folding luggage compartment glass.
Medium (Lounge): Adds air conditioning, Uconnect, rims and foglights to the above.
Premium package (Trekking): the car is equipped with cruise control, roof rails, protective trays for bumpers. Reinforced suspension, cross-axle differential control system.
The starting price for an L-class minivan is about 890 thousand rubles, the maximum price is just over 1,180 thousand.
Reviews
According to most car owners, the "compact" is worth the money invested, and the design of the model is ideal for the "cube". Many note their satisfaction with the functionality of the vehicle. Summing up, it is worth noting that the reviews of the Fiat Qubo testify in favor of the large credit of trust that the car enjoys.
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