Fiat presented its first SUV Coupé: the best combination of design, habitability and performance

“He Fastback is the new representative of the repositioning of Fiat in the Argentine market. A new SUV that points towards the future of the brand and that reaches a new level in the perception of value for our customers. Fastback It brings together the best of design, habitability and performance on the market, at a level that we only find in the upper segments,” he comments. Martín Zuppi, General Director of Stellantis Argentina.

Fiat Fastback: unique design and great capacity

The team of Stellantis Design Center South America had a great mission: more than developing a new model, creating a model to debut in a new category for the brand. Thus was born an imposing, authentic vehicle, with the classic design characteristic of Fiat. To achieve this, it combined the higher driving position and the exterior volume typical of SUVs with interior comfort and a very generous trunk.

In addition, the performance of a coupe was added to this mix. This achieved a fluid, agile, imposing and seductive design. His muscles are also a point to highlight. In the side view, the flowing silhouette catches the eye, with the sloping C-pillar and rear-projecting roof. This is the essence of a coupe SUV. It is important to highlight the line that begins on the side, passes over the rear wheel and continues to the spoiler, giving movement and amplitude to the rear, expressing speed. The front is very sophisticated, modern and sporty. The bumper has aerodynamic air intakes and a three-dimensional honeycomb grille in piano black. The headlights have a signature Full LED standard with DRL. In addition to a design that exudes speed, the coupe SUV It has a touch that gives it even more sportiness and elegance: the standard two-tone paint. Getting to the back, essence of the coupe SUVthe trunk lid has a very fluid line, ending in the imposing final portion with super-technological, floating LED taillightsin the three-dimensional optical assembly. Interior design that is clean, sporty and futuristic also draws attention to the Fastback. The cabin has an enveloping environment for all occupants.

In addition, the position of the center console highlights the multimedia center and leaves all the controls in one place within easy reach of the eyes and hands. The higher driving position conveys a total feeling of security. Complementing this ergonomics, the seats are very wide, comfortable and have an exquisite eco-leather finish. With respect to interior space, we cannot fail to mention the surprising trunk, which is simply the largest in the category, with an impressive 600 liters of capacity, greater length, width and access opening among the competitors, in addition to a retractable cover. With the seats folded, The volume reaches 1,087 liters. The space is also the largest in the segment in its storage compartments, highlighting its removable cup holder that hides a large capacity storage compartment. To complete, the interior of the Fastback adds some surprises: hidden easter eggs with references to this new model of Fiat.

Fiat Fastback: unique combination of high performance and safety

Fastback was developed on the platform M.L.A.one of the most modern and versatile of Stellantis, totally modular and very robust. Thus, the model is one of the safest cars produced in Latin America. Starting with the bodywork, which is composed of a 87% made of high and ultra-resistant steel that better dissipates impact energy in the event of a collision, providing great integrity to the passenger compartment.

In addition, the vehicle has four airbags, two front and two side, which have such efficient technology that they perform a double function, protecting the head and thorax. Another strong point of the model is the minimum ground clearance (192 mm), which is among the best in the category. It is important to mention that, even with this large dimension, the model guarantees low body roll in corners thanks to the system Dynamic Vectoring Torque (DVT).

Together with the angles of attack (20.4) and departure (21.2), the measurements make the Fastback calmly face any obstacle in the city and also the challenges of a dirt road. However, its size is not limited to height. Thus, it also has the longest length among its main competitors (4.43 m).

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The new Fiat also brings a larger diameter of the stabilizer bar that provides more dynamic stability.

It is also important to mention that the Fiat Fastback It has new suspensions. An optimization of the front geometry allowed a lower roll center for greater stability and a new steering ratio that ensures more precise and direct steering.

It also has a larger diameter of the stabilizer bar that provides more dynamic stability. In addition, a new rear axle was developed that provides more rigidity, reduces body roll and ensures more stability. The suspensions also have new springs and shock absorbers for better handling, while maintaining a high level of comfort. Powerful is another word that describes the model well. Since both versions of the line Fastbacks are 100% turbo. With two engine options, the TURBO version is equipped with the Turbo 270 engine with a power of 175 hp and 270 Nm of torque. Accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds. As if that were not enough, it has an optimal power-to-weight ratio (7.43 kg/hp). While in the ABARTH version presents the engine ABARTH Turbo 270, which accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds. Here, the concept of performance is deepened to reach truly sporting performance.

The presence of the engine is complemented by a double exhaust outlet, active torque distribution and “Poison Mode.” To opt for the latter, it is enough to press the button on the steering wheel that modifies the entire set-up of the car with greater sensitivity of the accelerator pedal, a sportier mapping of the gear changes and a firmer steering mode. To command these superior engines, the transmission is also up to the task. Therefore, both versions of the Fastback come with a gearbox CVT 6 simulated gears, sequential mode and paddles on the steering wheel.

Featured technology on board

The model is equipped with various advanced driving assistance systems, including: autonomous emergency braking, active lane keeping and automatic high beam switching. At the same time, it has an electronic handbrake: just press a button on the center console to activate it. The feature brings another convenience: AutoHold. With him, the Fastback It keeps the brake applied after taking your foot off the pedal, whether on a hill, at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, providing much more comfort to the customer’s daily life. The new Fiat coupe SUV It also has a customizable 7-inch full digital dashboard in which the user can choose whether they want to have analog or digital information and more data such as G force, turbo pressure, real-time consumption, among others. Nor could there be a lack of connectivity in the Fiat Fastback. It is equipped with a central 10.1-inch Uconnect multimedia with GPS, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with wireless connectivity. The model also has a charger wireless for cell phones with dedicated air conditioning outlet in this region to cool the mobile device, TC+ function that guarantees better braking in low grip conditions, stability control, reversing camera and new digital automatic climate control that has access to the rear seats for greater thermal comfort.

Colors and versions

He TURBO 270 1.3T AT6 model It is available in six colors, five of them two-tone with black roof: Silverstone Grey, Monte Carlo Red, Banchisa White, Strato Grey, Bari Silver and Vulcano Black. While the ABARTH TURBO 270 AT6 model is available in four colors, three of them two-tone with black roof: Monte Carlo Red, Banchisa White, Strato Gray and Vulcano Black.

Fastback Turbo 270 AT6: featured equipment

• Turbo 270 engine (175hp)
• Trunk with a capacity of 600L and with the rear seats folded down, 1,087L
• AT6 box with sequential mode
• Paddles on the steering wheel
• Sport mode
• 18′ diamond alloy wheel
• 10.1” multimedia center with AppleCarplay and Android Auto wireless connection
• 7” digital cluster
• Full LED headlights
• Fog lights
• Upholstered in black leather
• Automatic climate control
• Remote start
• wireless charger
• Cruise speed control
• soft touch panel
• Keyless Entry & Go
• Reverse camera.
• Front and rear Parksense
• Folding trunk lid
• Front air intakes
• TC+ (E-locker)
• Longitudinal bars
• Electric steering
• Mirrors with regulation Electric, folding electric.
• Electric parking brake.
• Steering wheel adjustable in height and depth.
• Height adjustable seat
• Tire pressure monitoring
• DVT (Dynamic Vectoring Torque)
• Hillholder (HLA)
• Autohold.
• USB-C
• 2 front and front side airbags (head + thorax)
• ESP and TC+
• ADAS (LAS, LSU, LMS)
• Temporary spare wheel
• Specific rugs
• Perimeter alarm

Abarth Turbo 270 AT6 fastback: featured equipment

• ABARTH T270 engine
• ABARTH leather interior upholstery with red details
• Double exhaust outlet
• Poison Mode
• Trunk with a capacity of 600L and with the rear seats folded down, 1,087L
• AT6 box with sequential mode
• Paddles on the steering wheel
• 10.1” multimedia center with AppleCarplay and Android Auto wireless connection
• 7” digital cluster
• Full LED headlights
• Fog lights
• 18´´ black alloy wheels
• Automatic climate control
• Remote start
• wireless charger
• Black rear spoiler
• Front spoiler
• Body color wheel arches
• Tires 215/45 R18 – 93V
• Front air intakes
• ABARTH sports steering wheel covered in black leather (adjustable in height and depth)
• Sports suspension
• soft touch panel
• Piano black mirrors
• Keyless Entry & Go
• Folding trunk lid
• Reverse camera.
• Front and rear Parksense
• TC+ (E-locker)
• Longitudinal bars
• Electric steering
• Mirrors with regulation Electric, folding electric.
• Electric parking brake.
• Cruise speed control
• Height adjustable seat
• Tire pressure monitoring
• DVT (Dynamic Vectoring Torque)
• Hillholder (HLA)
• autohold
• USB-C
• 2 front and front side airbags (head + thorax)
• ESP and TC+
• ADAS (LAS, LSU, LMS)
• Temporary spare wheel
• progressive direction
• Exclusive ABARTH rugs
• Door sills