Fiat's upcoming compact SUV, codeveloped with Suzuki

hasopi · 9th September 2005, 09:44

The car is to be called Sedici, which means "sixteen" in Italian. Sixteen, of course, is what you get when you do the math on 4x4.

The Toyota RAV4-sized Sedici is based on a new Suzuki compact SUV called SX4. But Fiat's version will look very different, thanks to styling by Giugiaro. According to the U.K. Web site 4Car, a Fiat spokesman said the Sedici "looks more like an off-roader than the Suzuki model," with a more rugged image.

Both cars are based on the platform of Suzuki's Swift subcompact, and the two cars will be built alongside the Swift at Suzuki's plant in Hungary. Gasoline engines will be from Suzuki: a 99-horsepower 1.5-liter and a 107-hp 1.6-liter are planned. Diesel power will come from Fiat's acclaimed 120-hp, 1.9-liter JTD engine.

The Sedici won't be at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Fiat wants the spotlight firmly on the new Punto there. Instead, the Sedici will debut at the Bologna Motor Show in December before going on sale next spring.

What this means to you: Fiat's getting stronger almost by the day. A return to the United States could happen sooner rather than later.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107186

Ford, Fiat in Talks on Small-Car Project

TURIN, Italy — Ford and Fiat are in "advanced talks" on jointly developing a small car, according to German press reports.

German newspaper Handelsblatt cited "sources close to the negotiations" as saying the two automakers are in talks, with one source saying, "The talks are already far along." Fiat and Ford declined to comment.

Earlier this week, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said he hoped to sign a new industrial partnership by the end of the year. He wants to set up projects to save on development costs. A new SUV will be launched next year based on Suzuki running gear, and the new Punto shares many components with the Opel Corsa.

Earlier, DaimlerChrysler had denied that it was in talks with Fiat.

Ford needs a new small car to replace its long-running European entry model, the Ka. Fiat is planning to launch a new city car, the 500, in 2007, which would be the size of a car that Ford needs. The 500 will be based on the Trepiuno concept car and will be built at a Fiat plant in Poland.

What this means to you: Collaboration on projects is the way to go for the car industry. The trick is to make cars that are distinctive despite sharing a lot of components.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107185

Sush · 9th September 2005, 10:29

The second news was in papers also (TOI). Lets hope things do go smoothly for Fiat.

deepakhon · 9th September 2005, 12:56

Here you go:

This is how Fiat's SUV looks. I haven't seen pics of Suzuki's SUV yet.

http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars..._suv/2207.html

kkr2k2 · 6th March 2010, 16:27

Waking up an old thread!!

hillram · 6th March 2010, 18:01

Since Premier has launched RIO,the compact SUV,we can remember Fiat in some context.
But RIO is based on Daihatsu Terios.

anand.shankar · 9th January 2016, 01:53

Another 5 years fly by, nothing yet

aditya79india · 10th June 2016, 14:32

This is such n old news that the product came, lived its life and was phased out. Why wait for anything?

The Fiat Sedici, was a rebadged Suzuki SX4 with a 1.60L Fiat Multijet diesel engine sold in Europe. It has since been replaced by the SX4 'S-Cross'.

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hasopi BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177 Thanked: 0 Times	Fiat's upcoming compact SUV, codeveloped with Suzuki The car is to be called Sedici, which means "sixteen" in Italian. Sixteen, of course, is what you get when you do the math on 4x4. The Toyota RAV4-sized Sedici is based on a new Suzuki compact SUV called SX4. But Fiat's version will look very different, thanks to styling by Giugiaro. According to the U.K. Web site 4Car, a Fiat spokesman said the Sedici "looks more like an off-roader than the Suzuki model," with a more rugged image. Both cars are based on the platform of Suzuki's Swift subcompact, and the two cars will be built alongside the Swift at Suzuki's plant in Hungary. Gasoline engines will be from Suzuki: a 99-horsepower 1.5-liter and a 107-hp 1.6-liter are planned. Diesel power will come from Fiat's acclaimed 120-hp, 1.9-liter JTD engine. The Sedici won't be at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Fiat wants the spotlight firmly on the new Punto there. Instead, the Sedici will debut at the Bologna Motor Show in December before going on sale next spring. What this means to you: Fiat's getting stronger almost by the day. A return to the United States could happen sooner rather than later. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107186 Ford, Fiat in Talks on Small-Car Project TURIN, Italy — Ford and Fiat are in "advanced talks" on jointly developing a small car, according to German press reports. German newspaper Handelsblatt cited "sources close to the negotiations" as saying the two automakers are in talks, with one source saying, "The talks are already far along." Fiat and Ford declined to comment. Earlier this week, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said he hoped to sign a new industrial partnership by the end of the year. He wants to set up projects to save on development costs. A new SUV will be launched next year based on Suzuki running gear, and the new Punto shares many components with the Opel Corsa. Earlier, DaimlerChrysler had denied that it was in talks with Fiat. Ford needs a new small car to replace its long-running European entry model, the Ka. Fiat is planning to launch a new city car, the 500, in 2007, which would be the size of a car that Ford needs. The 500 will be based on the Trepiuno concept car and will be built at a Fiat plant in Poland. What this means to you: Collaboration on projects is the way to go for the car industry. The trick is to make cars that are distinctive despite sharing a lot of components. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=107185
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Sush BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Noida, New York Posts: 308 Thanked: 2 Times	The second news was in papers also (TOI). Lets hope things do go smoothly for Fiat.
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deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	Here you go: This is how Fiat's SUV looks. I haven't seen pics of Suzuki's SUV yet. http://www.italiaspeed.com/2005/cars..._suv/2207.html
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kkr2k2 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Hyd Posts: 1,294 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Waking up an old thread!!
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Since Premier has launched RIO,the compact SUV,we can remember Fiat in some context. But RIO is based on Daihatsu Terios.
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anand.shankar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 402 Thanked: 545 Times	Re: Fiat's upcoming compact SUV, codeveloped with Suzuki Another 5 years fly by, nothing yet
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aditya79india BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 370 Thanked: 515 Times	Re: Fiat's upcoming compact SUV, codeveloped with Suzuki This is such n old news that the product came, lived its life and was phased out. Why wait for anything? The Fiat Sedici, was a rebadged Suzuki SX4 with a 1.60L Fiat Multijet diesel engine sold in Europe. It has since been replaced by the SX4 'S-Cross'.
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