VIDEO – Fiat Tipo S-Design Review | 3 Good 3 Bad
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Fiat Tipo 1.4 T-Jet S-Design
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Exterior Styling
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Interior Finish
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Engine / Performance
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Ride / Handling
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Economy
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Practicality
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Equipment
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Value For Money
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Summary
Sitting at the budget end of the family hatchback market, the Fiat Tipo brings a surprising sense of style in S-Design trim. Inside, questionable materials and a monotonous colour scheme spoil the party. The 1.4-litre turbocharged T-Jet engine lacks both performance and economy: we expect the Multijet diesel to be more popular. Equipment levels are good, but a lack of more modern technology makes the Tipo feel behind the times. It’s cheap to buy, but we’d be concerned about total cost of ownership: notably depreciation.
Facts and Figures
| Engine | 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol |
| Max power | 120PS at 5,000rpm |
| Max torque | 215Nm at 2,500rpm |
| Drivetrain | 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive |
| 0-62mph | 9.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 124mph |
| Fuel tank size | 50 litres |
| Fuel consumption | 34.9 mpg combined, WLTP |
| CO2 emissions | 160 g/km NEDC equivalent |
| Kerb weight | 1,350kg |
| Towing capacity | 1,200kg braked / 500kg unbraked |
| Luggage capacity | 440 litres |
| NCAP rating | 3 stars / 4 stars ** |
| Base price | £18,875 |
| Price as tested | £19,675 |
| Company website | www.fiat.co.uk/tipo/tipo-hatchback |
** With the optional Safety Plus Pack, which includes Autonomous Emergency Braking