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Hiho together, “Little” test drive report with a 1.4 turbo-petrol with 120 hp in the lounge equipment line. Since I am currently looking for a family load donkey, I stepped on the Fiat Tipo some time ago. Especially the very good exterior design for this price m.M.n. and the general PL ratio made me extremely curious. Long story short meaning: One-day test drive at the Fiat dealer made out.1. Outdoor design A great compromise between The car doesn’t notice too much at first glance, but one wonders at second glance how nice such a “cheap” car can actually be. Very nice made Fiat! Especially the front, the hood and the curved, very dynamic, but not aggresive lines at the front have it on me. The side line is ok, the rear part is independent and fitting to the rest.2. Desing inside square, practical, good. You feel well taken care of, it si It all looks good (except for a few exceptions, e.g. the seat heating keys behind the circuit). Again a nice compromise, very clear, modern/poppy without looking boring. 3. Processing quality / materials plastic, plastic, softtouch sometimes in between, plastic, fabric inserts. Since everything is kept nicely dark, I find the large plastic surfaces not so disturbing. From previous decades one still has these greyish shimmering Kunsstoffen in memory (z .B. my old Fiat Bravo BJ 2016). Fiat has solved this nicely here. Cheap materials, without having to look too cheap! Due to the crinkle structure in the Kunsstoff parts everything looks better than it really is. Again the homework done. At the processing quality I could not complain very much after 1 day test drive. During the ride nothing clattered and squeaked also nothing. However, you notice in some places already the low price . For example, when pulling the door (unfortunately no real handles, but only grips). Then it pinches something between the plastic parts. Also the turn signal and the wiper lever feel a bit loose in your holder (somewhat too much game)4. Operation Very good, otherwise you can’t say it. Due to the clarity you can quickly find your way around. The speedometer and also the display of the board computer (only black and white) between the analog displays are very easy to read. I just had to get used to the fact that the scale for the speeds is divided into 10,30,50,70,90,110 etc. Find the “straight” units 20,40,60 personally better. The uConnect system made me really fun, it looks modern, but it is not the fastest (still completely ok). All functions that I have used are accessible, clear and give you no puzzles. Also the board computer with many settings knows how to convince.5. Platzve In comparison, my Opel Astra J has to hold out less space in the rear. Luggage compartment, of course, outstanding in the class! The seats are just as big enough for me (1.86 cm, but I am a seat giant), the headrest could still be extendable a few cm further. The seats themselves have a good side support in the back area, but are very soft on the side leg rests. This results in a strange mix between sportiness and Comfort. Likes. Basically, the seat and the steering wheel can be adjusted well. The room feeling is excellent. The clarity overall to be described as ok. At the back 2 adults find easy space (up to approx. 1.85 I would say).6. Engine & consumption At first the 120 hp could be too little (my current Opel Astra J has 140), but far missing! From the pure data the Tipo does not need to hide (0-100 in 9.8 seconds and Vmax at 200 km/h). Driving itself gives you the impression that there is absolutely enough power. Elasticity is very good in view of PS and the size. However, it is quickly clear where the effect comes from, the gearbox is translated quite briefly, which is long-term on the consumption. Nevertheless, driving makes fun and sluggish will have fun! The power output is relatively equalized. Initially there is a small “punch”, afterwards it pulls clean up to the high speeds high without even more This is of course too little, but much more can’t be expected from a 120 hp engine in combination with 1.3 tons. According to the board computer, I used between 7.5 and 8 liters. Could be quiet a little less. The circuit is fine. Despite a rather long-lasting shift lift, the switching paths don’t feel that long. The snap-in feeling is very “short”, as if the gear would only really go in on the last 1.2 cm. Schw 7. Driving feeling / suspension Since my Opel has a sports suspension, it is a light and comfortable to look at. I think the Tipo again sought and found a good compromise between “sportsiness” and comfort. Ultimately, the car serves more for comfortable travel/driving from A to B than for fast Nordschleife laps. Nevertheless, I was also able to speed up the car a little more quickly due to tight curves, 8. Other things I noticed already after a few minutes: The car is quiet! Both the engine and the outside noises are discreetly restrained. That surprised me very much (positive)! That means relaxed driving is possible, a perfect holiday vehicle (e.g. as a combi). Furthermore, I tested the sound quality of the built-in boxes. This means that I can drive a perfect holiday car (e.g. as a combi). e don’t get to the standard boxes of my Opel Astras but you don’t get a headache. The bass is very limited, but the heights and middles are at least sufficiently differentiated. The maximum volume can be described as sufficient. At least poltert/krächt nichts. Therefore the sound works for me too. Conclusion: Wow! What is possible for this price, I wouldn’t have thought. Just above the surface and at first sight the car does a lot of damn right. And if you take it that way, you also like to overlook the 2.3 details that are not so beautiful (hearts in the door, loose turn signal levers, which for me a little too small seats, a little too high consumption). If you also consider the offered equipment (lounge) I come to the result: more car just don’t need. Sure, a little more PS always goes and a slightly longer translated gearbox would be delightful in some situations of life. But the Tipo shows Kante and stands with it! Very confident! I like that very much. I seriously consider whether I am creating a Tipo Combi for my small family as a family truck. Greeting Alpha