Vehicle model
Fiat Tipo
The Fiat Tipo is a C-segment compact whose name first designated a 1988-1995 model, the 1989 Car of the Year, before being revived in 2015 on a more affordable sedan and a hatchback-and-wagon family. The modern Tipo focuses on interior space, practicality and a competitive price, targeting families and drivers looking for a versatile car without paying a premium. Larger than a city car, it fits intermediate-diameter tires and wheels, typically 16 to 17 inches depending on the trim. In Quebec, a second set of winter tires mounted on dedicated wheels significantly improves winter safety and protects the original wheels from salt and abrasion.
History
History of the Fiat Tipo
The Fiat Tipo is a C-segment compact whose name first designated a 1988-1995 model, the 1989 Car of the Year, before being revived in 2015 on a more affordable sedan and a hatchback-and-wagon family. The modern Tipo focuses on interior space, practicality and a competitive price, targeting families and drivers looking for a versatile car without paying a premium. Larger than a city car, it fits intermediate-diameter tires and wheels, typically 16 to 17 inches depending on the trim. In Quebec, a second set of winter tires mounted on dedicated wheels significantly improves winter safety and protects the original wheels from salt and abrasion.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
The Tipo offers gasoline and diesel engines, including a 48-volt hybrid version pairing a 1.5 L turbo gasoline engine with an electric motor and a dual-clutch transmission. Front-wheel drive across the entire range.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Fiat sont surtout de petites citadines, ce qui se traduit par des pneus et des jantes de diamètre généralement modeste, souvent autour de 15 à 17 pouces selon le modèle et la finition, avec des dimensions compactes faciles à manipuler et économiques à remplacer. Les utilitaires comme le Ducato utilisent des roues plus grandes et des pneus à plus forte capacité de charge. Au Québec, où les pneus d'hiver sont obligatoires, un second train hiver monté sur jantes en acier dédiées est fortement recommandé pour ces véhicules légers, afin d'assurer traction et sécurité sur neige et glace. Vérifiez toujours l'entraxe, le déport et l'alésage exacts du modèle avant l'achat de jantes.
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