As most of you must have gathered, the new Fiat Tipo (Italy), or the Egea (Turkey), is the spiritual successor to the Linea. It’s handsome styling has already won the hearts of Fiat fan-boys across the world, India included, and as enthusiasts wait for a properly hotted up Abarth version, a sports styling pack has been reported in the meanwhile.
These touched up patent images reveal the Tipo/Egea with a purported styling package, which includes a front splitter, side skirts and an aggressive rear bumper with a diffuser and chromed, dual exhaust tips. In addition, the fins on the front grille are painted in body color, while the side mirror caps and the roof receive a contrasting black finish. Other embellishments comprise of a subtle lip spoiler on the trunk, and a black “356 S” body decal that runs along the shoulder line, indicating that this new derivative will likely be called “Egea 356 S”
Production of the Egea/Tipo has already commenced at the TOFAŞ facilities in Bursa, Turkey, from where it will be exported to more than 40 countries in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. The premium compact sedan will be powered by a choice of two diesel engines and two petrol engines; all 4-cylinder units, with the most powerful of them being a 120 HP, 1.6-litre diesel, strapped to a 6-speed manual gearbox – the latter being the most probable candidate to host the “S” pack.
For more on the Fiat Tipo/Egea: 2016 Fiat Tipo Sedan detailed in 40+ images; specifications and feature list inlcuded
Prices for the Tipo in Italy were announced earlier this year, starting from 12,500 EUR (INR 8.91 lakh). An Indian launch is still unconfirmed.
Source: oami.europa.eu
