The Fiat Egea sedan will be offered with a set of two petrol and diesel engine options. Petrol lineup includes a 1.4 liter FIRE engine mated to a 5 speed manual transmission, offering 95 hp peak power and 1.6 liter Etorq engine mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission, capable of 110 hp peak power.
Its diesel engine lineup will include 1.3 liter Multijet diesel engine offering 95 hp and mated to a 5 speed manual transmission, and a 1.6 liter Multijet diesel engine capable of 120 hp and mated to a 6 speed manual transmission. Few months after the launch, the range-topping diesel engine could also receive the 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The most fuel-efficient version will return mileage of 25 kmpl.
The car is made in Turkey for over 40 international markets. India launch is not confirmed yet.Measuring 4.5 long, 1.78 wide and 1.48 tall with boot capacity of 510 liters, the Fiat Egea will have comfortable cabin and ample luggage space. Interiors will boast of 5-inch color touchscreen display, automatic climate controls, instrument cluster with TFT multi-info display along with steering mounted controls for audio system.
To be produced from the company’s Tofas plant in Turkey, Fiat Egea will be exported to 40 markets across the globe while launch in India is not yet confirmed. Fiat India is reportedly planning to replace the Linea sometime next year and Egea is one of the prospective candidates. If launched, the new stylish sedan will rival the Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Hyundai Verna and Skoda Rapid in India.
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