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Fiat Tipo Hatchback 1.0 Life 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Life
Price	£21,205
Engine Power - BHP	100
Acceleration	11.8
Top Speed	119 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
Length	4368 mm
Width	1792 mm
Height	1495 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	1315 kg

Driver Convenience

7" colour digital cluster
Adaptive cruise control
Attention assist
Driver drowsiness alert system
Dualdrive PAS
E-call
External temperature gauge
Intelligent speed assist
Lane support system
Rear parking sensor
Speed limiter
Stop/start system
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer

Entertainment

Steering wheel audio controls

Exterior Features

Active shutter grille
Adjustable headlights
Auto high beam
Body colour bumpers
Chrome door handles
Dark tinted rear windows
Dusk and rain sensors
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Electrically adjustable body coloured door mirrors with defrosting / external temperature sensor
Electrochromatic dimming rear view mirror
Fog lights
Full LED headlights
Gloss black finish B pillar
Heated rear window
Hotstamping front grille with glossy black bezel and chromed lower grille insert
LED daytime running lights
Rear LED lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Third brake light

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Automatic climate control
Auxilliary 12V power socket
Chrome handbrake button and air vent bezel
Chrome interior door handles
Chromed steering wheel bezel
Driver's electric adjustable lumbar support
Floor mats
Front head restraints
Front seat centre armrests
Height adjustable drivers seat
Height adjustable steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation
Leather steering wheel and gear knob with black stitching
Light grey upper interior
Single front passenger seat
Third rear headrest

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - driver, passenger, front side and head airbags
ABS/EBD
Automatic emergency braking system
Drivers knee airbag
ESP + ASR/MSR + HBA + Hill holder
Manual child lock in rear doors
Seat belt reminder for front and rear seats
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Window airbags

Security

Deadlocks
Immobiliser
Locking fuel filler cap
Power door locks
Remote control central locking

Wheels

17" Diamond alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	125

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	70
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	86.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	6
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	52.3

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	10E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	11.8
Engine Power - BHP	100
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	190
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	119 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1495 mm
Length	4368 mm
Wheelbase	2638 mm
Width	1792 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1815 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	440 l
Max. Loading Weight	500 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	500
Minimum Kerbweight	1315 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.9 m

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