The Fiat Siena is a supermini produced by Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1996. It is a four-door version of the Fiat Palio sedan, a supermini car designed specifically for developing countries. It was introduced for the first time in South America, and is produced in various countries around the world. Then, in 2002, a similar car based on the same platform was developed for the European market, Fiat Albea. It replaces Siena in this European market, like Poland, where the original model was previously sold.
In 2012, Fiat released the second generation of Siena, called Fiat Grand Siena .
Siena is one of the most popular drinking spots in Brazil, selling over 800,000 units during its 14-year existence. In Italy the car was not marketed, after the failure of its predecessor Fiat Duna.
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First generation (1996-2016)
1996-2000
Launched in 1996, in Brazil, as a four-door Fiat Palio sedan, code-named Project 178, Siena (pictured above) was created for an important sales hatchback model benchmark in developing countries. This range is made from Fiasa and Fire gasoline engines between 1.0Ã, L and 1.6Ã, L.
2001-2003
In 2001, this model had its first facelift. The new design was created by Italian design guru, Giorgetto Giugiaro. Facelift includes new front and rear design, and new interior. Also, the new engine comes as a 16-valve Fire Machine 1.0Ã, L 70 HP and 1.2Ã, L 82 HP. In Turkey and China the Siena redesign was introduced with a semi-automatic SpeedGear gearbox. With this new design, the little car was finally able to fight its place in the market, became successful in sales. Fiat has considered changing its name to Palio Saloon, due to a lack of interest in Siena before, and solid sales from its biggest competitor, Chevrolet Prisma. This idea is then discarded. Up to this point, the Siena Fiat is the only model that the Palio family has had that has not been well received by the public. Therefore, Fiat paid special attention to the design of this model in particular, after the rear completely redesigned.
2004-2007
The second facelift was presented in 2004. The designer was again Giorgetto Giugiaro. It has a new front, rear and interior design. The 2004 Siena is the first Brazilian four-door sedan with a compact four airbags (two in front and two side airbags), auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain sensor and garden aids. However, this accessory is very expensive for the Brazilian market and most other South American markets, so it is generally not found in end use vehicles. The series of engines in South America of 1.3 Fire 16-valve, 1.4 Fire 8-valve new with 80 HP (same as the latest Fiat Punto, and 1.8 GM Powertrain 8-valve with 112 PS (82 kW) with Chevrolet Corsa). The Siena EL is sold with engines of 1.0 and 1.4, both 8-valve units.
In Brazil, the top model has been completed by the latest Flexfuel version 1.8 Powertrain 8-valve - gasoline and/or alcohol - reaches 112 hp (84 kW) with gasoline and 114 hp (85 kW) with alcohol at 5,500 rpm. In Mexico sold as Palio Sedan , first with Torque engine 1.616V and then with 1.8 GM Powertrain with 110 PS (81 kW).
In Europe, the new model features both front and interior designs in 2004 and back designs of 2001. The Albea, European version of Siena, also acquires a 1.3 multijet diesel engine, the second generation common-rail turbocharged engine, developing 70 bhp (52 kW).
2008-present
In 2008, Fiat launched the Siena facelift. The fourth version of this model has a unique front design, which for the first time is different from the current Palio.
The new Siena follows the new Fiat family's face, with dual headlights and some chrome details on the grille, and around fog lights. The rear lights are sharp and integrated with the trunk and look inspired by the Alfa Romeo models, such as the 156 and 159.
Siena is new in production in Betim (Brazil) and CÃÆ'³rdoba (Argentina), with 1.0 8v, 1.4 8v, 1.4 8 v TetraFuel, and 1.8 8 v engine, flexible for Brazil market (able to use gasoline and ethanol). The TetraFuel is the first multifuel car to run as a flexi fuel in pure gasoline, or E25, or E100; or run as bi-fuel with natural gas (CNG). In 2011, the sporty version - Siena Sporting 1.6R 16v, equipped with Dualogic Fiat automatic gearbox - is also in production, although Fiat announced that this variant will not be offered again starting 2012. All New Siena EL 1.0, EL 1.4 and many ELX circulated in Brazil, in fact, was produced in Argentina, because the Betim factory still produces only the more expensive versions.
Production
Currently produced in Brazil (Betim Plant) and Argentina (Ferreyra). In the past it was also produced in Turkey (Bursa), Poland (Tychy) (1997-2001) , India (Pune) (1999-2004) , South Africa (Rosslyn ), China (Nanjing), Iran (Saveh), Morocco (Casablanca) and Vietnam.
It has also been built under license in Nampo, North Korea from 2002 to 2006, as Pyeonghwa Hwiparam .
Sales
The following columns show Fiat Siena's sales figures in Brazil
China
Siena
In November 2001, Fiat Palio made its debut in the Chinese market, both with 60 PS (44 kW) 1.2 liter or 85 PS (63 kW) 1.5 liters, followed by Siena (effectively a large wheelbase version, Albea) on November 2002, and Palio Weekend in June 2003. Siena and Weekend are not available with smaller engines.
Perla
Nanjing Fiat Perla, launched in 2006 Auto Guangzhou Motor Show, is based on Fiat Albea platform. The back of the car gets a deeper facelift for the Chinese market. For example, the back is longer and lower than Siena. It has a new 1.7-liter gasoline engine, air conditioning, dual front airbag, anti-lock brakes, power steering, power windows, central locking, and many other features. The engine has a maximum power output of 96 PS (71 kW) and a maximum torque of 140 N m (103 lb ft) at 4,000 rpm, meeting Euro III emission standards. The length is 4,316 mm (169.9 in), 1.705 mm (67.1 in) wide, 1.480 mm (58.3 in) in height, 2.439 mm (96.0 inch) wheelbase, and the curb weights are 1,260 kg (2,780 lbs ).
Since Fiat resigned from Nanjing in 2007 and SAIC took over, stopping the Fiat model, Perla has only a very short existence. Russia is intended to be the first country outside of China to receive Perla, but with 1.4 L Fire 8v engine with 77 PS (57 kW) and Speedgear transmission.
Zotye
In 2008, Zotye Auto purchased equipment for the Palio and Siena, and in 2011, launched a version of its self-restarted car, the Zotye Z200, which was produced in hatchback and saloon. They are now powered by 1.3 liter and 1.5 liter petrol engines, with four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing, reportedly sourced from Mitsubishi, capable of developing between 92 and 118 hp (69 and 88 kW). ) and between 126 and 147? N? m (93 and 108Ã, lb? ft) of torque.
Security rating
Fiat Albea, European version of Siena, was tested in Russia according to the latest Euro NCAP standard, frontal offset collision at 64 km/h (40 mph). Albea scored 8.5 points in the frontal test, equivalent to 3 stars. The tested vehicles are equipped with standard driver airbags and regular seat belts.
Fiat Perla, the Chinese version of Fiat Albea, has been tested in China by China-NCAP in three different tests: 100% front wall collision test (such as US NTHSA test), 40% offset test (like Euro NCAP), and crash test side (as in Euro NCAP). Perla scored 8.06 points in a 100% frontal collision test, equivalent to 3 stars, 12.02 points in 40% offset collision test, equivalent to 4 stars, and 10.96 points on side impact test, equivalent to 3 stars. Average results are 31 points and 3 stars. The tested vehicle is equipped with a standard drive and passenger airbag as well as a regular seat belt.
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Second Second generation (2012-present)
The second generation of Fiat Siena was launched in South America in 2012, under the name of Fiat Grand Siena and since 2015 under the name Dodge Vision in Mexico, as previous generation productions continue along new version.
The new generation platform comes from the new Palio, but with a longer wheelbase. The exterior design is different from the new Palio and inspired by Fiat Bravo, while the rear design is inspired by Fiat Linea. The interior is the same used in Palio, with specific details.
Grand Siena is bigger than its predecessor, but smaller than the Fiat Linea compact car. It is powered by the new Fiat E.torq 1.6 liter flexy fuel engine, which delivers about 115 hp (86 kW), or with a smaller 1.4 16V Fire EVO Tetrafuel engine with a maximum power of 85 hp (63 kW). The weight of the new model is less and has more leg room than its predecessor. The front suspension is built by the same MacPherson system as the new Palio, but the rear suspension uses a new type of torque beam.
Grand Siena production begins in 2012, initially at the Betim plant in Brazil. The Grand Siena is marketed in South America and Mexico (Since 2015 as Dodge Vision). In 2018 the production of 1.4 Evo flex engine and 1.6 E.torQ flex end, the only engine available is 1.0 Fire Evo flex.
Sales
References
External links
- Fiat Siena's Official Website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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