23-06-2017: R/2017/164: DRIVER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY. The driver’s airbag was manufactured with an incorrectly manufactured airbag inflator initiator that may not ignite when a deployment voltage is provided to the initiator. As a result, vehicles may experience a “non-deployment” of the driver airbag during a crash event warranting an airbag deployment, which could increase the risk of injury. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag unit (initiator included) with a quality assured unit. VINS: NM422500006E59422 to ZFA35600006F14457. Dates: 02-11-2016 to 27-04-2017.
March 2016
Fiat Tipo range revealed
Shown as a full range of hatchback, saloon and estate, although there will be no saloon sold in the UK. (The saloon has been on sale in Europe since Januaryn 2016.)
The new Tipo hatchback provides exceptional roominess and is capable of accommodating three six-feet-plus adult passengers in the rear - thanks to legroom and outstanding headroom - within its 4.37m long, 1.79m wide and 1.50m tall dimensions.
Its boot capacity is also best-in-class with a volume of 440 litres, while the estate version adds an additional 110 litres of boot space which, at 550 litres, is also class leading. It can carry loads of up to 1.8m in length courtesy of an extra 20cm of length (4.57m); a flip-and-fold 60/40 split rear seats and completely flat load floor. The estate body style has a height of 1.51m thanks to the standard-fit longitudinal roof bars.
Loading the boot of the estate is aided by a low load sill with reconfigurable components such as an adjustable load floor and removable side storage panels to further increase the width of the luggage compartment. The roller covers can conveniently be removed with one hand and stored under the floor panel, while two lights, two bag hooks and four load-retaining hooks positioned on the floor provide added convenience.
The Tipo features numerous cabin compartments with a variety of shapes and capacities totalling no less than 12 litres. Easily reachable by driver and passengers, these compartments are perfect for storing personal objects, smartphones, game consoles, bottles, coins and much more, including a USB port for charging and connecting devices. Maximum comfort is assured by the excellent driving ergonomics and the convenient arrangement of the secondary controls which can be reached easily without the driver having to take their eyes off the road.
In terms of the model range, both the hatchback and estate will be offered in three trim levels with air conditioning, remote central locking, rear electric windows (estate only), electric mirrors, six airbags, DAB digital radio and Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel remote controls on all versions. Full range details will be announced closer to the car’s UK launch.
The engine range will comprise five engines in total. There are two turbo diesel engines – a 1.3-litre MultiJet II producing 95hp and 200Nm and a 1.6-litre MultiJet II with an output of 120hp and 320Nm, while the petrol engine range comprises a 1.4-litre 16v producing 95PS and 125Nm, a 1.4 turbo petrol with 120PS and 206Nm and the 1.6-litre e-TorQ engine producing 110hp and 152Nm and combined exclusively to a six-speed, torque converter automatic transmission.
The 1.6 litre turbo diesel engine, fitted with second-generation MultiJet technology and variable geometry turbocharger, delivers remarkable fuel efficiency and low emissions: On the official combined test cycle, the Tipo 1.6 MultiJet II 120hp returned 76.3mpg (3.7 litres/100km) and produces just 98g/km of emissions. This engine can also be combined with a six-speed TCT twin-clutch transmission.
May 2016
Fiat Tipo 2016 initial price list
Tipo Entry spec 1.4 95PS: £12,995
Tipo Entry spec 1.3 Multijet II: £14,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.4 95PS: £13,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.6 e-TorQ auto: £15,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.3 Multijet II: £15,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.6 Multijet II manual: £16,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.4 120PS T-Jet: £14,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.6 Multijet II DDCT manual: £17,995
Tipo High spec 1.4 95PS: £14,995
Tipo High spec 1.6 e-TorQ auto: £16,995
Tipo High spec 1.3 Multijet II: £16,995
Tipo High spec 1.6 Multijet II manual: £17,995
Tipo High spec 1.4 120PS T-Jet: £15,995
Tipo High spec 1.6 Multijet II DDCT manual: £18,995
Tipo Station Wagons:
Tipo Entry spec 1.4 95PS: £13,995
Tipo Entry spec 1.3 Multijet II: £15,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.4 95PS: £14,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.6 e-TorQ auto: £16,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.3 Multijet II: £16,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.6 Multijet II manual: £17,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.4 120PS T-Jet: £15,995
Tipo Mid spec 1.6 Multijet II DDCT manual: £18,995
Tipo High spec 1.4 95PS: £15,995
Tipo High spec 1.6 e-TorQ auto: £17,995
Tipo High spec 1.3 Multijet II: £17,995
Tipo High spec 1.6 Multijet II manual: £18,995
Tipo High spec 1.4 120PS T-Jet: £16,995
Tipo High spec 1.6 Multijet II DDCT manual: £19,995
February 2018
Fiat Tipo S-Design introduced
It gets glossy black trim, which continue around the edges of the fog lights and on the mirror caps. It also encases the xenon headlights, which make their first appearance in the Tipo family. New diamond cut 18-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows and body coloured handles complete the look. It is available in a choice of five colours including the exclusive new Street Grey.
The interior has been entirely restyled with new Techno leather and fabric seats. Double stitching on the Techno leather and Airtex seats is replicated on the gear knob and steering wheel, while glossy black accents highlight the dashboard and Tecnico Grey fascia, which spans the entire width of the passenger compartment.
The Fiat Tipo S-Design includes the next-generation Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE infotainment system, fitted with high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Fiat Tipo S-Design is available to order now and will be in dealerships from end of February, priced from £18,145 OTR in hatchback guise and £19,145 OTR as a station wagon.
February 2019
Fiat Tipo Street trim announced
Based on the Easy trim, the Street version adds new 16-inch black alloy wheels, tinted rear windows and contrasting dark details on mirror covers, grille and external and internal door handles. The LED daytime running lights (DRL) and the dedicated badge consolidate the Street character of this trim.
The Fiat Tipo Street is available to order now, priced from £15,050.
May 2019
Mirror and Sport trim added to Tipo range
Mid-spec Mirror replaces the outgoing Easy Plus trim, with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display as standard (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), along with new Mirror Blue livery with chrome details. Diamond cut 16-inch alloy wheels complete the look.
Based on the S-Design model, the Fiat Tipo Sport adds various sporty cosmetic upgrades including a new front bumper with splitter, rear diffuser and spoiler.
November 2020
Updated Fiat Tipo prices and specifications announced
Pricing and specification for the new Fiat Tipo range has been confirmed for the UK market, including the all new Tipo Cross. The range is priced from £17,690 for a Fiat Tipo 1.0-litre 100hp hatchback and can be ordered from UK dealers from late November.
The Tipo range has been refreshed with refreshed bumpers and a redesigned grille, with the new Fiat badge, and two new colours Paprika Orange and Oceano Blue. The Tipo is also the first Fiat to take on this wordmark logo, following the recently unveiled New 500.
A brand-new fully configurable seven-inch TFT digital cluster is now available to replace the previous analogue instrument panel. A more ergonomic steering wheel also provides better visibility of the seven-inch TFT cluster, while the air conditioning controls have been updated with new chrome and black inserts.
The entry level Tipo receives LED daytime running lights, rear parking sensors, driver drowsiness monitoring, intelligent speed assist, traffic sign recognition, lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, cruise control, active grille shutter, electrically adjustable door mirrors, steering wheel with audio controls, 16-inch wheels, heated rear window and six airbags.
Tipo Life adds adaptive cruise control, automatic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, tinted rear windows, seven-inch digital cluster, fog lights, electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors, leather steering wheel and gear stick, electric lumbar support for driver’s seat, full LED headlights, rear LED lights, rain and dusk sensors, automatic high beam, electrochromic rearview mirror, seven-inch touchscreen with DAB, Bluetooth, USB port, Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
Tipo Cross, with its raised ride height, receives over and above Tipo Life a different grille design, 17-inch alloy wheels, dedicated silver front and rear skid plates, side skirts and roof rails, black wheel arches, rear seat armrest, rear USB socket, rear view camera, front parking sensors, satellite navigation integration and height adjustable passenger seat and full-size spare wheel.
Both Tipo and Tipo Life will be available as a hatchback and station wagon, offering boot capacities of 440 litres and 550 litres respectively.
The Tipo range will now be exclusively available with the 1.0-litre 100PS Euro6d-final petrol engine, offering CO2 emissions as low as 125g/km and returning up to 51.4 mpg on the combined WLTP cycle.
The new Fiat Tipo range will be available to order from late November priced from £17,690 for the Fiat Tipo 1.0-litre 100PS petrol model.
Tipo version
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WLTP CO2 (g/km)
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Basic Price
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OTR
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Tipo hatchback 1.0 100hp
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125-132
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£13,945
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£17,690
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Tipo Life hatchback 1.0 100hp
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125-132
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£15,611.67
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£19,690
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Tipo Cross hatchback 1.0 100hp
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130-131
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£17,245
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£21,690
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Tipo station wagon 1.0 100hp
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126-133
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£15,195
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£19,190
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Tipo Life station wagon 1.0 100hp
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126-133
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£16,861.67
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£21,190
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