Fiat Ritmo Dynamic eco-performance
July 23, 2008 by George Skentzos
Fiat has introduced two new ‘Dynamic’ versions of its family size Ritmo hatchback into the range featuring revised trim and equipment levels.
The Dynamic specification models offer a lower price point into the Fiat Ritmo range, joining the existing Sport and Emotion equipment packages already offered in Australia.
Insisting this is not a poverty pack option, standard equipment still includes air conditioning, digital audio system, remote central locking, cruise control, trip computer, front power windows, plus a carbon fibre effect and chrome trimmed interior.
Safety hasn’t been compromised either, with ABS and six airbags as standard with Fiat’s three year / 100,000km warranty which includes 24 hour roadside assistance.
The Ritmo range now opens at just $24,990 for the 1.4-litre Fire engine producing 66kW and 128Nm, with a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.7l/100 km.
Also, for the first time Fiat’s 1.9 litre 88kW advanced Turbo Diesel engine falls under the $30,000 price point, offering exception fuel economy of just 4.3-litres per 100 km of fuel on the open road for $29,990.
In a recent study performed by the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide, the entire Fiat range rounded out the top five best performers across the market.
Top Performers, Australian Green Vehicle Guide
1. Toyota Prius
2. Fiat 500
3. Fiat Punto
4. Citroen C3
5. Fiat Ritmo
6. Honda Civic
7. Peugeot 207
8. Toyota Corolla
9. Mercedes-Benz A200
10. Mercedes-Benz B200
In Europe, Fiat also boasts the title of the lowest average carbon-dioxide emissions manufacturer across its entire range for the second year running.
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Its interesting how Fiat had 3 of the top 5 best green performers which I think is an advantage when people look for such cars.
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Is that 1.4l a conventional petrol engine? Can it actually move?
Myke: The 1.4L is essentially normally aspirated version of the T-Jet.
And it’s slight disappointing that it is the old 1.9L 8V 88kW diesel instead of the new 1.6L 16V 88kW diesel thats been introduced in Europe to replace it. Still from a performance point it would be the one to go for over the 1.4L version.
66kW? I also doubt it moves – the ritmo is not a small car!
Fiat are the master of small cars and diesel engine technology.
Their 1.3 Multi-jet Diesel engine is a master piece.
Sure GM must be kicking themselves for not buying the FIAT a few years back.