Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet 8v (77 kW) dynamic
All in all, it was a little quiet; Fiat, which filled columns in newspapers, magazines and other similar media about two years ago, is no longer a subject to shredding. Sergio Marchionne seems to have set him on the right path, otherwise the slander, good or malicious, would have continued, to the delight of the authors and readers.
Inside Fiat, in fact, in cars, probably not everything is as customers would like it to be. Not with other brands. But overall, Fiat now offers a hefty selection of cars: styled in typical Italian style, technically interesting and advanced, but still affordable.
Bravo is a good proof of both of the above statements: it is a car that is not ashamed to go next to competitors, of which there are many in this class. Here and there we hear remarks that there is no three-door version of the body (and perhaps a few more), but history and the present show that the opportunities for such a version on the market are small; until Fiat fully recovers, it will almost certainly not deal with "niche" models and variants.
At the moment, the Bravo seems like a good weapon for a wide range of buyers: those who are looking for a sufficiently spacious and comfortable car for an average large family, those who are looking for a car with a dynamic design, and those who are looking for a technically modern car. All this is Bravo, and there is only one small thing that worries him: let's say he mostly has only conventionally used storage space. The Bravo you see in the photos also lacks seatback pockets, and in order to slide the windows in the tailgate, you have to turn the lever manually. Of course, it wouldn't be "bad" to have (in the Dynamic package) pockets and electricity to move the windows. Not necessary.
However, just such a Bravo can boast of its engine; this is the newest turbodiesel of this house, built on the principle of "downsize" (downsize), which usually means a decrease in volume while maintaining performance due to more modern technologies. With this engine, the designers managed to maintain the torque and power of the old 1-liter turbodiesel engine, despite only eight valves in the head. Everything else, all new technologies, is hidden in the details: in materials, tolerances, electronics.
In practice, it looks like this: up to 1.600 engine revolutions can only be used conditionally, since it is rather lazy. The good news is that it responds well in this area, which allows it to quickly rev up to (d) this level and therefore a quick start if the driver wants to. Hence the engine is perfect, and at about 2.500 rpm it pulls perfectly even in the last, 6th gear. For a speed of 160 kilometers per hour (on the meter), the engine needs 2.700 rpm, and the gas pressure causes a good tangible acceleration.
The joy of work begins to be transmitted to him at 4.000 rpm; up to 4 rpm can be easily increased to 4.500 rpm, but any acceleration above 4.000 on the tachometer is meaningless - due to well-calculated gear ratios in the transmission, after the driver upshifts at these speeds, the engine is at its best area (torque). This, in turn, means easy acceleration. Only when driving on a longer, steeper incline does it quickly gain altitude at freeway speeds, indicating a reduction in engine size. But only where the law already prohibits (and punishes) speed.
However, the reduction in volume and technique maintained and even diminished motor thirst. The on-board computer shows good figures: in 6th gear at 100 km / h (1.800 rpm) 4 liters at 7 km, at 100 (130) 2.300 liters and at 5 (8) 160 liters of fuel at 2.900 km / h. kilometers. If you hit the gas at the indicated speeds, the (current) consumption will not exceed 8 liters per 4 kilometers. On the other hand, on longer highway journeys within the specified limits, the engine also consumes less than six liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. The engine is also (internally) pleasantly quiet and no diesel vibrations are felt. And at the same time he is also polite: he skillfully hides his turbine character.
Bad and good: such a Bravo does not have electronic aids (ASR, ESP), but he does not need them in normal driving conditions: due to the good front axle, the traction (traction) is excellent and only in extreme cases that the driver has to apply force, internal the wheel briefly switches to idle. This way, driving can be worry-free, and thanks to the light yet speaking steering wheel and excellent gear lever movements, it is also dynamic. The chassis is even better: a slight tilt in the corners is only close to the physical limits, otherwise it is very comfortable in the front seats and a little less in the back seat, which is due to the almost legalized semi-rigid rear axle. in this class.
The interior also leaves a good overall impression: solid, compact, spacious. Of particular note is the ergonomic sports steering wheel covered with leather, and the driver will not be able to complain about such a Bravo.
Hence, the idea of "right direction", especially on such a Bravo, when viewed broadly or narrowly, seems justified; generally works in a friendly and confident manner. Anyone who has a sniff of gas oil, moderate fuel consumption, good performance and generally good vehicle equipment can be very pleased.
Vinko Kernc, photo: Aleš Pavletič
Fiat Bravo 1.6 Multijet 8v (77 kW) dynamic
Basic data
| Sales: | Avto Triglav doo |
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| Base model price: | 16.990 € |
| Test model cost: | 19.103 € |
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| Power: | 77kW (105 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 11,3 with |
| Maximum speed: | 187 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 4,9l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.590 cm? – maximum power 77 kW (105 hp) at 4.000 rpm – maximum torque 290 Nm at 1.500 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 225/45 R 17 W (Bridgestone Potenza RE050A). |
| Capacity: | top speed 187 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h in 11,3 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 6,3 / 4,1 / 4,9 l / 100 km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.395 kg - permissible gross weight 1.770 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.336 mm - width 1.792 mm - height 1.498 mm - fuel tank 58 l. |
| Box: | 400-1.175 l |
evaluation
This engine has all the good characteristics of its predecessor (1,9 L), but also has a quieter running, smoother operation and lower fuel consumption. Judging by its characteristics, it is a very good choice for this body.
We praise and reproach
engine power, consumption
chassis, front to side
gearbox (lever movements)
appearance
overall impression of the interior
ease of driving
steering wheel
equipment (in general)
no electronic assistants (ASR, ESP)
only conditionally suitable places for small items
some items of equipment are missing
one-way trip computer
