Fiat Cronos
Fiat Cronos | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Fiat[a] |
Production | 2018–present |
Assembly | Brazil: Betim, Minas Gerais Argentina: Córdoba |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact car |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Small MP-S[1] |
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Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | 5-speed FPT C510 manual 5-speed FPT C510 GSR automated manual 6-speed Aisin AW60T automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,521 mm (99.3 in) |
Length | 4,364 mm (171.8 in) |
Width | 1,724 mm (67.9 in) |
Height | 1,516 mm (59.7 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Fiat Siena Fiat Linea |
The Fiat Cronos (Type 358S, codeproject X6S) is a compact car released in February 2018 by the Italian automaker Fiat. It is a sedan for the Latin American market based on the Argo hatchback.[2]
Overview[]
Unveiled in February 2018, the Cronos was developed as a three-box sedan version of the Argo subcompact hatchback, from which it takes part of the front platform, the interior and the front doors; altogether about 30% of the components is derived from the Argo while the 70% is specific from the bonnet, front crosspieces, front and rear subframe, bumper, rear axle and skeleton of the body.[3] During the design phase, the car was indicated with the code Type X6S.[4]
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The Cronos was officially announced by the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sergio Marchionne in April 2016, in which he illustrated an investment plan for or FCA plant in Córdoba, Argentina of five hundred million dollars, for a production of one hundred thousand units at full capacity.[5]
The car, which entered production in February 2018, began to be sold in Brazil and Argentina in the same month. Within the Fiat range, in the markets in Latin America, it replaces three models: the Siena Fire, the Grand Siena and the Linea. Based on the new MP-S platform (Modular Platform Sedan) it uses front McPherson suspension with stabilizer bar while at the rear a torsion beam scheme is adopted.
The car has been developed by the R&D FCA Brazil center for the South American market only and is not expected to export to Europe where Fiat produces the Tipo, a larger three-box saloon.[6] The Cronos is 4.364 meters long, with a wheelbase of 2.521 meters and offers a luggage compartment with a capacity of 525 liters. The interiors inherit the structure of the Argo with UConnect Touch 7" multimedia system.
The engine range consists of the new biofuel (petrol/ ethanol) 1.3 16V GSE Firefly inline-four engine capable of delivering 109 horsepower in ethanol power supply and the 1.8 16V E.torQ inline four engine 139 horsepower. The 1.3 engine is combined with a five-speed manual gearbox or a GSR automated manual (evolution of the Dualogic) always five speed, while the 1.8 is combined with a five speed manual or six speed automatic Aisin AW60T.
Sales[]
Calendar year | Brazil | Argentina |
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2018 | 29,307[7] | 11,601[8] |
2019 | 24,080[9] | 11,048[10] |
2020 | 16,167[11] | 16,558[12] |
The Cronos was the second best-selling passenger car in Argentina in 2020, and is currently the best sold car in Argentina since 2021.[12]
Notes[]
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- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2018–2021)
- Stellantis (2021–present)
References[]
- ^ Fiat Cronos foto ufficiali
- ^ "Fiat Cronos: confira todas as versões, equipamentos e preços". Quatro Rodas (in Portuguese).
- ^ Apuntes del lanzamiento del Fiat Cronos
- ^ Flagra - Fiat X6S (Argo Sedan) segue testes com menos camuflagem
- ^ Fiat Chrysler Torna in Argentina: Investimento da 500 milioni di dollari
- ^ Primo teaser Della Nuova tre volumi per il Sud America
- ^ Cars Italy (fiat-car-sales_brazil)
- ^ Cars Italy (Fiat car sales argentina)
- ^ Autodato (Ventas 2019, Brasil: El año cerró en positivo)
- ^ Autodato (Ventas 2019, Argentina: Una caída del 42,7% marcó el peor registro en 13 años)
- ^ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2020". AUTOO (in Portuguese). 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ a b Auto Blog Argentina (Así fueron las ventas totales en 2020)
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