Fiat Palio

The Fiat Palio is a supermini car released by the Italian manufacturer Fiat in April 1996. It was produced until 2018 as hatchback, and 2020 as a wagon.

The Palio is a world car and was developed by Fiat Automóveis with an aim at developing countries. It has been produced in various countries worldwide, and its platform was also used in the Siena sedan, the Palio Weekend station wagon, the Palio Adventure crossover and the Strada light pick-up truck.

Origins of the Palio badge

The Palio badge originated on the European-market Mark II Fiat 127, of 1977, where it was a trim designation rather than an actual model. The 127 Palio featured alloy wheels, a more luxurious interior, and a metallic paint finish as found on the 127 Sport. The Palio designation was also used on other Fiat models throughout the 1980s and 1990s in various markets.

First generation (178, 1996)

1996–2002

2000–2006

In 2000, the model had its first facelift. The facelift was designed by the Italian automobile designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. This facelift included new front and rear fasciae and a brand new interior. Also, new engines came for the Palio: the Fire 16-valve 1.0-L and 1.2-L and the Sporting, a 1.6-L 16-valve engine with 120 hp made in Turkey. The 2001 Palio was the first Fiat to be made in China, by Nanjing Automobile. In some markets, this generation included a Speedgear CVT option. The Palio 2000 facelift is the ultimate version sold in Italy. In 2001, Fiat introduced for the South American market the crossover version, called Palio Adventure and based on the Palio Weekend. In Europe, the Palio Weekend was succeeded in 2003 by the Fiat Idea MPV.

Nanjing Fiat Palio

In November 2001, the Chinese Fiat Palio debuted, with either the 60 PS 1.2-L or the 85 PS 1.5-L. The Siena sedan was added in November 2002, followed by the Palio Weekend in June 2003. The Palio Weekend were not available with the smaller engine. A 1.6-L 72 kW weekend was planned but never been sold.[3]

Safety rating

A Fiat Albea, the sedan version of the Palio, was tested in Russia according to the Euro NCAP latest standard (offset frontal crash at 64 km/h). The Albea scored 8,5 points in the frontal test, equivalent to three stars. The tested vehicle was equipped with standard driver airbag and regular seatbelts.[4]

The Fiat Perla, the Chinese version of the Albea, was tested in China by China-NCAP in three different tests: 100% front crash test with a wall (similar to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration test), a 40% offset test (similar to Euro NCAP), and a side crash test. The Perla scored 8.06 points in the 100% frontal crash test, equivalent to three stars; 12.02 pts in the 40% offset crash test, equivalent to four stars, and 10,96 pts in the side crash test, equivalent to three stars; with an average result of 31 points and three stars. The tested vehicle was equipped with standard driver and passenger airbags and regular seatbelts.[5]

model code	326
production	2011–2018
assembly	Betim, Brazil (Fiat Brazil) Ferreyra, Argentina (Fiat Argentina)
designer	Roberto Giolito
body style	5-door hatchback
class	Subcompact car
platform	FCA Economy
related	Fiat Uno (327) Fiat Grand Siena
engine	1.0 L FIRE Evo I4 flexyfuel 1.4 L FIRE Evo I4 flexyfuel 1.6 L E.torQ I4 flexyfuel
transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed Dualogic automated manual
wheelbase	2420 mm
length	3875 mm
width	1670 mm
height	1504 mm (Attractive) 1513 mm (Essence) 1508 mm (Sporting)
successor	Fiat Argo

Origins of the Palio badge

First generation (178, 1996)

1996–2002

2000–2006

Nanjing Fiat Palio

Safety rating

Nanjing Fiat Palio

Safety rating

2004–2016

2007–2011

Second generation (326; 2011)

Electric version

Motorsport

Safety

Sales

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