The new FIAT Type Garmin already has prices and is for sale in Spain. FIAT enriches the range of its affordable compact with an attractive special edition. A version that stands out for its standard equipment and personalized design. Under its hood is an electrified mechanic that sports the DGT ECO label.
Everything is ready for the landing of the new FIAT Type Garmin at Spanish dealers. The new special edition of the compact FIAT
It already has prices and has started its commercial journey in Spain. A model that offers a plus of exclusivity thanks to a differentiated exterior and interior design and, above all, a long list of equipment. All this accompanied by an electrified mechanics.
The Garmin Type is a special model resulting from the collaboration between FIAT and Garmin. For its development, the Cross Type has been taken as a starting point. That is, the “crossoverized” variant. In addition, it will only be offered in Hatchback (5 doors). The family body has been left aside in this regard.
The equipment of the new FIAT Type Garmin
The new Garmin special edition is positioned as the top of the range version. With its launch, the offer of the Italian compact is structured as follows: Type (Base), City Life, City Cross, Cross, RED and Garmin. Due to the positioning it adopts, beyond showing off a differentiated design from the rest of the trim levels, it boasts a wide range of equipment.
We then review the highlights of standard equipment of the new Garmin Type:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED daytime running lights
- Front center armrest
- automatic climate control
- adaptive cruise control and speed limiter
- LED taillights
- USB connection
- Power windows
- Central locking with remote control
- Driver Fatigue Detector
- Digital instrument panel with 7-inch TFT screen
- Uconnect 5 infotainment system with 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Garmin Venu Sq Smartwatch
- Lane departure warning
The engines of the new FIAT Type Garmin
Regarding the mechanical section, if we take a look under the hood of the Garmin special edition of the Type we will find a 1.5-litre Firefly four-cylinder petrol engine. A block that develops a power of 130 hp 240 Nm of maximum torque. It is associated with a automatic gearbox seven-speed dual-clutch. The power is sent to the front axle. The main key of this engine is that it is electrified with 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) technology. Therefore, it looks ECO environmental label from the DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) with all the advantages that this entails.
FIAT Type Garmin prices in Spain
Prices valid from May / 2022 without including discounts or other promotions
Will there be more mechanical options? Let us remember that the new Garmin Type was presented, in addition to said electrified motorization, with a 130 hp 1.6 Multijet diesel engine and a six-speed manual transmission. It is not ruled out that this engine will be incorporated into the Spanish range later. Incidentally, all versions of the Type feature a front-wheel drive setup.
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