Fiat Sedici

Infobox Automobile
name=Fiat Sedici
manufacturer = Fiat


production = 2006-present
assembly = Esztergom, Hungary
class = Mini crossover SUV
body_style = 5-door hatchback
layout = Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
related = Suzuki SX4
Maruti Suzuki SX4
engine = 1.6 L DOHC I4
1.9 L JTD turbodiesel I4
designer = Giorgietto Giugiaro's Italdesign
wheelbase = 2500 mm (98.4 in)
length = 4115 mm (163.9 in)
width = 1730 mm (69.1 in)
height = 1575 mm (63.2 in)
weight = 1320-1425 kg (2910-3141 lb)
transmission = 5-speed manual (petrol)
6-speed manual (diesel)

The Fiat Sedici is a mini sport utility vehicle developed by Suzuki and Fiat mainly for the European market. It was introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and is built at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Hungary. The expected production volume is 60,000 units per year, 1/3 to be sold by Fiat and 2/3 by Suzuki, badged as the SX4. Design was handled by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio, and it is an alternative to mini multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), which have a more "boxy" appearance.

Presented by Fiat in December 2005, it was the official car of the 2006 Winter Olympics. As the car is four wheel drive, it is considered a 4x4, and 4x4=16, hence the name Sedici, pronounced "Say-dee-chi", which means "sixteen" in Italian. By pressing a button driver can change between 4x2 and 4x4 modes. Car also has electronic stability control (ESC) on option list and diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a standard feature. From November 2006 is the second best selling SUV in the Italian market. In June 2007 is the best selling SUV in the Italian market.

Sedici 4x2

Front wheel drive version of Sedici was unveiled in Spring 2008. Available with the same engines and with two trim levels: Dynamic and Emotion. The price is around 2000€ cheaper than 4x4 version in Italy.Cite web|url=http://www.italiaspeed.com/2008/cars/fiat/05/sedici_4x2/1105.html|title=11.05.2008 FIAT INTRODUCE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SEDICI|accessdate=2008-05-11|work=italiaspeed.com]

Engines

There are two engine available: 1.6 L petrol (Suzuki) and 1.9 L turbodiesel (Fiat)

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