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Fiat Fullback range to expand with two new models

Fiat South Africa is set to expand its local line-up of Fullback bakkies from three derivatives up to […]

Fiat Fullback range to expand with two new models
Fiat Fullback range to expand with two new models — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Fiat South Africa is set to expand its local line-up of Fullback bakkies from three derivatives up to five.

The new derivative include, ‘a new automatic-equipped variant taking its place at the summit of the range,’ says Car magazine.

Kitted out in the brand’s LX trim level, the new flagship double-cab 4×4 bakkie will be the first model in the local line-up with five-speed automatic transmission. It’s fitted with a  2.4-litre engine that produces 113 kW of power and 380Nm of torque, which is less than the manual, 4×4 2.5-litre turbodiesel model (131 kW and 400Nm).

A new single-cab manual derivative will also be added to the line-up. This bakkie shares the same 2.5 Di-D engine with the 4×2 double-cab SX, which produces 100 kW and 324Nm.

Pricing:
Fiat Fullback single-cab 2.4:                                                  R232 900
Fiat Fullback single-cab 2.5 Di-D                                   R269 900
Fiat Fullback 2.5 Di-D double-cab SX                                 R402 900
Fiat Fullback 2.5 Di-D double-cab 4×4 LX                         R468 900
Fiat Fullback 2.4 Di-D double-cab 4×4 LX auto          R499 000

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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