Fiat Mobi

Summary

The Fiat Mobi is a city car produced by the Italian car manufacturer Fiat since 2016; is available exclusively for the South American market. The Mobi hatchback in the A-segment manufactured in Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It was released on 13 April 2016.[2] This Brazilian project was derived from the same platform as the second generation Fiat Uno, in addition to the engine and transmission.[3]

Fiat Mobi
2021 Fiat Mobi Trekking
Overview
ManufacturerFiat Automobiles
Production2016–present
AssemblyBrazil: Betim, Minas Gerais
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
PlatformFCA Economy
RelatedFiat Novo Uno
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,305 mm (90.7 in)
Length3,566 mm (140.4 in)
Width1,633 mm (64.3 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Curb weight907 kg (2,000 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat Mille
Fiat Uno (2010)[1]

It was created to be a direct competitor of Volkswagen Up!, with similar dimensions and characteristics, including the rear glass cover in the Up! since 2011.

Background edit

 
Fiat Mobi

In November 2014, rumours began about an alleged city car, which was codenamed "Project 341" or "X1H", which would be launched by Fiat in the beginning of 2016.[4] On 13 April 2016, Fiat presented the Mobi's first official prototype, after various images released on the Internet and the information that had already appeared on some automotive magazines, confirming the rumours about this new vehicle.[2]

It replaces the Fiat Mille, and replace the basic version of Fiat Uno called the Vivace[4] and would come to compete with the other market leaders in the A-segment of the market with other models like Volkswagen up! and the Renault Kwid. The "X1H," which would also be derived from the Uno, would share its platform, engine, and transmission.[3]

 
Fiat Mobi Way

It is the second smallest Fiat for the South American market, with dimensions even lower than the Fiat Uno and Fiat Palio, only being larger than the Fiat 500.

The only engine available initially is the four-cylinder FIRE Evo Flex 1.0 75 HP ethanol blend, which yields 75 or 73 hp (55 or 54 kW) t 6250 rpm when fueled with ethanol and gasoline respectively, and 97 and 93 N⋅m (72 and 69 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3850 rpm. The FIRE engine was updated in 2022 to comply with the PROCONVE Level 7 emission protocol.

The Mobi initially shipped with a five-speed manual transmission,[5] which was replaced with an automated manual gearbox along with the release of a new 1.0L three cylinder Firefly engine.[6] The exterior of Mobi is somewhat similar to that of the Fiat Panda, but has a front grille inspired by Fiat Fullback, Fiat Toro, and Fiat Tipo.

It's offered in three different versions called Mobi Easy, Mobi Easy Pack Top, and Mobi Way, each with different internal and technological features. Prices start at $231.700 Argentinian pesos (around $13,000).[7]

Safety edit

The Mobi has front disc brakes.[8]

The Mobi in its most basic Latin American version with 2 airbags and no ESC received 1 star for adult occupants and 2 stars for infants from Latin NCAP in 2017.[9]

Sales edit

Calendar Year Brazil Mexico Argentina Uruguay
2022 72,760[10] 1,605[11] 2,393[12] 3[13]
2021 65,855[14] 3,441[15] 1,071[16] 932[17]
2020 46,617[18][19] 2,549[20] 3,138[21]

[22]

229[23]
2019 53,444[24] 3,545[20] 5,264[25] 679[26]
2018 49,491[27] 4,516[28][20] 12,435[29] N/A
2017 54,270[27] 5,265[28] 16,910[29] N/A
2016 28,731 N/A 3,250 N/A
Subtotal 371,168 20,921 44,461 1,843
Total 438,393

References edit

  1. ^ Jayachandran, Aravind (13 November 2015). "Fiat X1H is expected to cost under BRL 30,000 in Brazil – Rendering". Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b de Oliveira, Luciana (13 April 2016). "Fiat Mobi é lançado no Brasil, e preço parte de R$ 31.900" (in Portuguese). G1. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b Freitas, Bruno (14 April 2016). "Derivado, mas menor que o Uno, Fiat Mobi chega a partir de R$ 31.900" (in Portuguese). Vrum. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  4. ^ a b Ney Vidal, Marlos (14 November 2014). "City Car da Fiat será primo dos projetos 326/327 (Palio e Uno)" (in Portuguese). Autossegredos. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Fiat Mobi, ecco la piccola brasiliana" (in Italian). 14 April 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  6. ^ Vidal, Marlos Ney (13 March 2017). "Fiat Mobi Like é vendido por R$ 35.990 a preço promocional" (in Portuguese). Autos Segredos. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Fiat Mobi en Argentina: Desde $231.700 (Equipamiento y Versiones)". November 2017.
  8. ^ Díaz, Salvador Sánchez (November 14, 2016). "Fiat MOBI 2017: precios, análisis y rivales en México". Motorpasión México.
  9. ^ "Official results of the Fiat Mobi + 2 Airbags 2017". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
  10. ^ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2022". AUTOO. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  11. ^ García, Gerardo (2023-01-06). "Los 371 autos más vendidos de México en 2022: el ranking completo con todos los modelos". Motorpasión México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  12. ^ "Así fueron las ventas en diciembre (y totales) 2022". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-30.
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  14. ^ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2021". AUTOO. 2021-01-03. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  15. ^ García, Gerardo (2022-01-08). "Los 379 autos más vendidos de México en 2021: la lista completa del ranking de ventas". Motorpasión México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  16. ^ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2021". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  17. ^ "Ventas: diciembre 2021 (y anuales 2021)". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  18. ^ "Ventas coches - Brasil - Diciembre 2020: El Chevrolet Onix líder indiscutible". Motor.es. January 12, 2021.
  19. ^ "Ventas agosto 2020, Brasil: el Fiat Strada en su mejor momento". September 21, 2020.
  20. ^ a b c "Registro administrativo de la industria automotriz de vehículos ligeros". www.inegi.org.mx.
  21. ^ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2020". Motor1.com.
  22. ^ "Ventas agosto 2020, Argentina: buen momento para el Fiat Cronos". September 14, 2020.
  23. ^ "Ventas: diciembre 2020 (y anuales 2020)". Retrieved 2023-01-30.
  24. ^ "Ventas 2019, Brasil: El año cerró en positivo". January 8, 2020.
  25. ^ "Ventas 2019, Argentina: Una caída del 42,7% marcó el peor registro en 13 años". January 2, 2020.
  26. ^ Adrián (2020-01-21). "Los coches mas vendidos en Uruguay en 2019". Autodato (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  27. ^ a b "Sales of Fiat-Jeep in Brazil | Vendite di auto FCA in Brasile". www.carsitaly.net.
  28. ^ a b "Sales of Fiat-Chrysler in Mexico | Vendite di auto FCA in Messico". www.carsitaly.net.
  29. ^ a b "Sales of Fiat-Alfa Romeo-Jeep in Argentina | Vendite di auto FCA in Argentina". www.carsitaly.net.

External links edit

  • Official website