Fiat Fiorino


The Fiat Fiorino is a small commercial vehicle produced by the Italian car manufacturer Fiat since 1977. Its first two generations have been the panel van derivatives of other small models, such as the Fiat 127 and Fiat Uno, while the current third generation was developed jointly with PSA Peugeot Citroën, and is based on the Fiat Small platform.
The current generation, the Sevel LAV, is also built with a passenger body style, as the Fiat Qubo, and is marketed along its rebadged versions, the Citroën Nemo and the Peugeot Bipper. It is positioned below the Fiat Doblò, the Citroën Berlingo and the Peugeot Partner, in each manufacturer's model line up.
The name comes from an old Italian coin, normally translated into English as the Florin.

First generation (1977–1988)

Originally called Fiat 127 Fiorino, the first version was based on the design of Series 2 Fiat 127 with the back being a van box, i.e. a tall "high cube" design, an arrangement subsequently emulated by several European auto makers. The platform is a stretched version of the Brazilian 147 with different rear suspension.
It was launched in early November 1977, in panel van and passenger version with the same 903cc OHV I4 petrol engine and the 1050cc OHC I4, both used in the Fiat 127.
In 1981, Fiat introduced a facelift with new front fascia, similar to those of the Fiat 147 and the 127 Panorama; the 903cc engine was dropped and the new 1301cc I4 diesel engine was introduced together the pick up version based on the stretched platform of the Brazilian Fiat 147 pick up.
At the same time, Fiat dropped the name 127 in Europe, and called the vehicle Fiorino. In 1980, the Fiorino was launched in Brazil in panel van version, passenger version and pick up. Another facelift was launched in 1983, with the new front grille based on the South American Fiat 127 Unificata.
In Europe, Fiat sold the kit Ognitempo, to transform the Fiorino into a mini camper.

Production

The Fiorino was assembled from 1977 to 1981 in Mirafiori factory, Torino, Italy, alongside the Fiat 127. In 1980, Fiat started production in Minas Gerais plant, Brazil were the Fiat 147 was manufactured and in 1981 transferred the European production from Mirafiori to Minas Gerais.
After Brazilian production ceased in 1988, the assembly line of Fiorino transferred in Argentina and continued to be manufactured by Sevel Argentina, and sold for the local market. 25,035 units of the first generation were built in the Cordoba factory between 1989 and 1995, and a total of 250,545 units of the Fiorino were built in the Betim factory in Brazil between 1980 and 1988.

Spanish version

In Spain, a commercial vehicle based on the SEAT 127 was produced from 1980 by coachbuilder Emelba and called the Emelba 127 Poker.
The 127 Poker have a similar "high cube" box design of the Fiorino, but different rear doors, rear lights and the platform have a different rear suspension. The 127 Poker was design by Elba Design studio and was available as a panel van, passenger version and pick up. It was fitted with the 903-cc Fiat petrol engine and was sold directly through SEAT dealerships in Spain.
Production ended in 1986, when was replaced by the SEAT Terra, which shares the same engine as the SEAT 127. The Spanish 127 Poker was built in the headquarters of coachbuilder Emelba, based in Province of Girona, Catalonia.

Engines

ModelEngineDisplacementPowerTorqueNote
0.9 8V petrolI4903 cc
1.05 8V petrolI41049 cc
1.3 8V dieselI41301 cc

Second generation (1988–2013)

In 1988, the second generation version was released, based on the Brazilian Fiat Uno. Second generation Fiorino was made in panel van version, passenger version and pick up body styles.
The Fiorino for the European market sold over 250,000 units until the end of 2000. In Europe, it was a great success, especially as a panel van version. The United Kingdom's last year of Fiorino importation was 2001, a year after production for European export ceased. Sales ended in Europe in December 2000.
In 1992, a facelifted Fiorino debuted, with a new style inspired by the Fiat Tipo, and it received a re-engineered platform, new interior and the option of more ecological engines. Catalyzed versions received a marginally smaller fuel tank, at rather than, to provide space for the converter. The last facelift for the European market was introduced in 1997.
In 1994, a new version based on the Fiat Mille platform debuted in South America. This version assembled in Minas Gerais plant remained on sale in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Chile until the end of 2013, in anticipation to the requirement for dual SRS airbags and ABS brakes in the Brazilian market from 2014 onwards.
ABS and driver SRS airbag had been available as extra cost options for the second generation Fiorino from the end of 1998 to 2001, but since the dashboard would not fit a passenger airbag without extensive changes, it was more cost effective to phase it out and replace with a newer generation.
The Fiorino second generation was also assembled in Argentina earlier by Sevel Argentina. Over 1,000,000 Fiorinos has been sold in the South America. In 2004, a new facelift version was released with a Fiat Doblò front style. In 2009, Fiat introduced a new version, with new the red Fiat logo in the front of the car.
Production of the second generation of Fiorino in Brazil was dropped in December 2013, when the new generation was unveiled based on the same platform of the new Brazilian Fiat Uno. The Fiorino was the leader of the segment for twenty three consecutive years. A total of 981,922 Fiorinos was built in Betim, Brazil: 775,620 Cargo/Panorama and 206,302 pick-ups.

Engines

The engines are the Fiat 1.7L 8V diesel naturally aspirated or turbocharged, the 1.2L and the 1.4L 8V Fire petrol and for the South America the Fiasa Flex engine 1.0L and 1.5L 8V. In Brazil, both 1242 cc engines are currently available as flexible fuel technology, working on both gasoline and ethanol.

Europe (2007–present)

The third generation Fiat Fiorino leisure activity vehicle was unveiled in October 2007, and went on sale in February 2008. The Fiorino shares architecture and body work with the Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper under the Sevel joint venture between Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroën. Production began in November 2007.
Built by Tofaş in Bursa, Turkey, they are produced in both panel van and passenger body styles, and are situated below the larger LAVs Fiat Doblò, Citroën Berlingo and Peugeot Partner, in their manufacturers' line ups. Fiat also retails its passenger model as the Fiat Qubo, with the Fiorino name designating the commercial models.
The Fiorino and its siblings are based on the Fiat Grande Punto Small platform, with a wheelbase of. This project can be seen as a breakthrough in Tofaş history as it carried most of the development work in addition to responsibility for its assembly.
Fiat launched their passenger carrying equivalent at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. It is branded as the Fiat Qubo. A derivative of the Fiorino, a passenger version of the Fiorino was unveiled in June 2008. This version is suitable for up to five people and can be equipped with different engines, including a 1.3 Multijet diesel or 1.4 litre petrol engine with.
The choice of gearboxes is either a five speed manual or a six speed semi-automatic.
In some countries, the passenger version Qubo was sold as the "Fiorino Panorama".
As of 2020 the Fiat Qubo passenger variant has ceased production. The Fiorino commercial version remains available.

Peugeot Bipper and Citroën Nemo (2008-2017)

The Citroën Nemo is a badge engineered van launched in January 2008 by Citroën. The vehicle is the result of a partnership between Fiat, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Tofaş. The other platform derivatives are the Peugeot Bipper and the Fiat Fiorino.
The Citroën Nemo Multispace is a small MPV, which was also introduced in 2008, and is based on the same platform.
In April 2010, during a routine evasive manoeuvre test, conducted in Germany, the vehicle rolled over. The shape of the vehicle; as a high bodied, short wheelbase van caused the roll. The addition of Electronic stability control would likely have prevented this but was not available as standard or as an option on the Nemo.
The Peugeot Bipper is a small delivery van sold by French automaker Peugeot since May 2008. It shares its body, platform and most components with the same generations of the Citroën Nemo and Fiat Fiorino.
The Citroën Nemo, Fiat Fiorino III and Peugeot Bipper were developed jointly with Tofaş, following a cooperation agreement signed on 31 March 2005. The vans are manufactured on behalf of all the partners in Bursa by Tofaş.
The claim is advanced that the Bipper a "mini cargovan" designed for big and small cities, cheaper and a little smaller than the Peugeot Partner. It is asserted that the little van is easy to park, handy for deliveries, and faster than competitor vehicles.
The Peugeot Bipper Tepee is a small MPV, which was also introduced in 2008, and is based on the same platform.

2016 facelift

In April 2016, Fiat Professional introduce a facelift for the Fiorino range, featured a new front bumper with a chrome strip that incorporates the design of the Doblò and Ducato brothers. Also new are the alloy wheels and plastic covers. Inside the new steering wheel is introduced and the new infotainment system developed by Magneti Marelli with a 5-inch touchscreen that integrates car radio, satellite navigator, bluetooth, USB and AUX. The engine range is approved as a whole Euro 6 and consists of the 1.4 petrol Fire with 77 horsepower, the 1.4 Natural Power petrol/methane and the diesel 1.3 Multijet with 80 and 95 horsepower. Also Fiat introduced a low emission version called EcoJet available with a 1.3 diesel engine with manual or semi-automatic gearbox ; the EcoJet has a standard start&stop, low rolling impact tires, variable displacement oil pump. The range of fittings is composed of the Cargo, Combined and Panorama versions, which also includes the Adventure set-up with raised trim and suspension, M+S tires, specific alloy wheels, additional bumper bands and Traction+ differential lock electronic system.
The PSA brand versions, on the other hand, were not updated and went out of production in December 2017.
In July 2018 the Fiat Fiorino engines are re-homologated Euro 6D-Temp.

Engines

Sales and production figures

Brazil (2013–present)

In 2013, a new version of the Fiat Fiorino van, different from the European version, was introduced in Brazil where it is produced. It replaces in Brazil and other Latin American markets the second generation Fiorino, produced in Brazil since 1988.
As the previous the Fiorino was based on the first generation Fiat Uno and its later Fiat Mille evolution, the new one is developed from the second generation Brazilian built Fiat Uno, an all new model launched in 2010.
The vehicle was introduced in October 2013 as a model for 2014, at the 19th edition of the Fenatran, alongside the Uno Furgão — the panel van version of the Uno it is based on.
The Fiorino is offered with the 1.4 Evo Flex flexible fuel 1,368 cc four-cylinder used in the Uno, from the Fire engine family. It produces at 5,750 rpm and at 3,500 rpm, when running on petrol or ethanol fuel respectively.