Fiat Sedici off-road test drive

The compact SUV assembled at Fiat’s new 2.0 Multijet 135 horses. Which gives it a more powerful continues even outside the paved roads
Firmly at the top of the compact sport utility segment, in the new season Fiat Sedici relies on an update polite, yet able to consolidate the contents of the model (built, as noted, in collaboration with Suzuki) through a slight freshen the look .
Restyling combined with new engines. The design remains, therefore, that known, but the front is now showing more determined and marked especially in key 4×4: on the bumper of a new style, which includes a protective “U” shape inspired by the upside of bull-bars. Unpublished well mask, for a collection that is on the whole with more character.

Under the hood stand the 1.6 16V petrol, which rose from 107 to 120 horses and refurbished diesel in this case, the previous 1.9 gives way to the 2.0 Multijet engine capable of 135 horsepower and torque of 32.6 kgm at 1500 rpm already output . Both units are already Euro 5 and boast lower emissions and consumption: the gasoline emits 143 g / km of CO2 (version 4×2) and on average covers 16.1 kilometers per liter, the diesel (also 4×2) stops at 129 g / km and covers 20.4 kilometers per liter
The Sedici 2.0 Dynamic 4×2 Mjt DPF costs 21,350 euros. Manual transmissions both (5M 1.6, 6M 2.0 MJT), with the possibility for the automatic front-wheel drive gasoline.

The 4×4 versions retain the efficient system of progressive graft RWD, implemented through an electronically controlled limited slip center joint: the manner provided for 2WD (front axle drive only), Auto and Lock (distribution among axles fixed, return on funds slimy).
Among the technical improvements, to signal the introduction of rear disc brakes instead of drum as before.
Running, especially on two-liter turbodiesel, the input power and torque allows a tangible increase of Brio, which binds to the happily-known agility of the car: very handy due primarily to the compact size but also because of a structure that effectively restricts the movements of the body, leaving room for a remarkable speed when changing direction.

Performance is more than adequate even on the 4×4 version (0 – 100 km / h in 11 “2 versus 10″ 5 of 4×2, peak 180 km / h, 143 g / km CO2, 18.2 kilometers per liter), Like the comfort of travel, just slightly perturbed by a spring a little ‘driest on minor bumps. The cockpit is compact but comfortable (apart from the trunk, just satisfactory), enriched by a newly designed equipment, from digital display for the automatic air conditioning and space for the integration of the browser-based data from hard disks of 40 Gb ( can also be used to store music). The new range retains the three trim Sedici Dynamic, Emotion, Experience.