Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V 120 dynamic
The Fiat Bravo is a regular guest in our test fleet, so we can say with confidence that we have already tested all engine versions and familiarized ourselves with most equipment levels. Some Braves left a good impression, some the worst, and still others a great one. Among the latter, of course, is the 1-liter turbo-petrol version, with which Fiat is trying to charm even non-diesel fans of inflated "hells".
No one blames the incomprehensibility of the Bravo design (understandable). Regardless of outside or inside. The dynamic look is well suited to a powerful engine, and the style is well suited to a durable, timeless and usually very cultured engine. While finding the perfect Bravo engine was as difficult a task for many customers a few months ago as waiting for the Scottish Nessie, today the decision is made easier with the introduction of two T-Jets.
Despite starting on a cold morning in temperatures well below freezing, the T-Jet happily comes to life at the first turn of the key, heats up quickly and begins to amaze. The T-Jet family (currently at 120 and 150 horsepower) is part of Fiat's strategy of using smaller engines, aided by smaller turbochargers to replace displacement.
The T-Jets were based on the engines of the Fire family, but due to the cardinal changes, we can talk about completely new units. The first good thing about the 120-horsepower T-Jet is its over-idle speed and good shape at 1.500 rpm.
A responsive turbocharger quickly comes to the rescue, so that the unit in the first three gears turns into a red field without the slightest hesitation, and at about 6.500 rpm the progress is stopped by the electronics. We should praise the responsiveness of the motor, which, when the accelerator pedal is pressed (electrical connection), ensures that there is no noticeable delay between the command and its execution. In practice, it turns out that the engine starts to pull wildly (the 150-horsepower version is more restless) at around 1.800 rpm, and its power increases to five thousandths, where does it peak? 90 kilowatts (120 "horsepower").
A measured 9-second acceleration of up to 8 kilometers per hour is also a fairly good indication of engine performance, and the unit's praise is also borne out by the flexibility data from our measurements, which gives the base 100-liter Starjet a completely different dimension. Fuel consumption in a T-Jet is highly dependent on the driving style. In the test, we measured the minimum flow rate of 1 liter, the maximum one exceeded ten and stopped at 4 liters.
With a quieter ride and "holding" revs between 1.500 and 2.000 rpm, you can maintain average fuel consumption between five and seven liters (per 100 km) without seriously sacrificing excessively slow driving. In addition to the elastic motor, the almost race-short gearbox also helps a lot to save money on city and suburban driving as you can go in sixth gear at around 60? 70 kilometers per hour. As a result, fuel consumption increases noticeably as soon as you drive on the highway, where at a speed of 130 km / h (according to the speedometer) the counter shows about 3.000 rpm, and the on-board computer registers the consumption above seven or eight liters. Here we would add some gear for less consumption. ...
Engine noise is still bearable even at speeds of about 150 kilometers per hour, where the main “concern” is still the gust of wind around the body. For the ears, the Bravo is most comfortable at around 90 km / h, since the engine is practically inaudible at this time. The Bravo T-Jet easily reaches 180 km / h and then the speedometer needle starts to get closer to XNUMX more slowly. ... If you like to go a little faster and use the upper half of the RPM, where the Bravo T-Jet is the most flamboyant and funniest, also expect to go over ten liters.
The chassis is solid yet comfortable, the drivetrain is good, but with shorter lever moves it could be even better, and you would also like a little less loud shifting. The Bravo T-Jet is especially impressive in cities where the explosive power of the first four gears is expressed, which rotate very quickly and with great pleasure. Thanks to the flexibility, switching can be done quickly. Outside the city crowds, in the land of cornering, the joy never dies down, despite the slightly boosted power steering and long leg movements. On the highway, in fifth and sixth gear, the engine is known to be not omnipotent, but it is powerful enough not to create obstacles when driving in the overtaking lane.
This Bravo relies on all the senses, and the argument in favor of this is also the price, as 16 thousand euros, the same as this weaker T-Jet with dynamic equipment (central locking with remote control, electric front windows, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, travel computer, height-adjustable front seats, four airbags and curtains, front fog lights with steering angle function, five-star Euro NCAP, good car radio) returns as a daily purchase satisfaction. We recommend an additional € 310 for ESP (together with ASR, MSR and Start Assist).
Mitya Voron, photo: Ales Pavletić
Fiat Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 16V 120 dynamic
Basic data
| Sales: | Avto Triglav doo |
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| Base model price: | 15.200 € |
| Test model cost: | 16,924 € |
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| Power: | 88kW (120 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,6 with |
| Maximum speed: | 197 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 6,7l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - displacement 1.368 cm? – maximum power 88 kW (120 hp) at 5.000 rpm – maximum torque 206 Nm at 1.750 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 205/55 R 16 W (Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 M + S). |
| Capacity: | top speed 197 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 9,6 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 8,7 / 5,6 / 6,7 l / 100 km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.335 kg - permissible gross weight 1.870 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.336 mm - width 1.792 mm - height 1.498 mm - fuel tank 58 l. |
| Box: | 400-1.175 l |
Our measurements
| T = 2 ° C / p = 990 mbar / rel. vl. = 62% / Odometer Condition: 8.233 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,8qs |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,1 years ( 132 km / h) |
| 1000m from the city: | 31,2 years ( 165 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 8,3 (IV.), 10,2 (V.) p |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 10,1 (V.), 12,9 (V.) P |
| Maximum speed: | 194km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 9,7 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 40m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
With the T-Jet, the Bravo finally had an engine (s) that matched the temperament of its design. A turbocharged gasoline engine can be economical, quiet and refined, and the next moment (responsiveness!) The Brava turns into fast, greedy and (friendly) loud. As if they have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.
We praise and reproach
motor (power, responsiveness)
external and internal view
ease of driving
open space
trunk
fuel consumption when driving quietly
one-way trip computer
poor readability of meter readings during the day
opening the fuel filler flap only with a key
fuel consumption during acceleration
(serial) does not have ESP
accumulation of moisture in the rear lights (test car)
