The Fiat Fiorino has completed 46 years of production in Brazil, making it the vehicle with the longest production history in the country, according to information released by Fiat. The van began its journey in 1980, utilizing the structure of the Fiat 147, the first car produced by the manufacturer in the national territory, at the factory located in Betim, Minas Gerais.
Since 2003, the model has established itself as the sales leader in its niche, becoming an essential work tool for both self-employed individuals and companies dedicated to urban delivery.
The initial version, known as Fiorino 147, was designed to combine the platform of a passenger car with a closed cargo space, offering reduced operational and maintenance costs. This model featured an extended body measuring 3.78 meters, and its engine generated 61 hp and 9.9 kgfm when using gasoline, or 62 hp and 11.5 kgfm when fueled with ethanol.
In 1988, the utility vehicle was updated to incorporate the Fiat Uno base, presenting a more contemporary design and a larger capacity cargo bay. The third and current generation was introduced in 2014, based on the Novo Uno platform, and features a 1.4 Evo flex engine, in addition to having its load capacity increased to 650 kg.
Even after the discontinuation of Uno production in 2021, the Fiorino continued to be manufactured. Currently, the van uses a 1.3 flex engine, capable of delivering up to 107 hp and 13.7 kgfm with ethanol. Fiat reports that fuel consumption is 12.4 km/l in the city with gasoline and 13.6 km/l on the highway.
Available equipment includes electric steering, electronic stability control system, hill start assist, emergency braking alert, and tire pressure monitoring. The cargo compartment accommodates up to 650 kg and has a volume of 3.3 m³. The rear doors are designed to open up to 180 degrees, facilitating loading in tight spaces or docks. Furthermore, since 2022, the van is also marketed under the Peugeot brand as the Partner Rapid.