Fiat Tipo launches in Ireland from just €17,995

Published on 19 November, 2016

The Fiat Tipo is one we’ve been waiting on for quite a while

Overview

The Fiat Tipo is one we’ve been waiting on for quite a while. It first caught our eye at the Geneva Motor Show earlier in the year with what looked like a stylish return to the C segment for Fiat. The other draw being the price that promised to seriously undercut the competition. Well it’s finally here and looks to have delivered on both counts – the entry price of just €17,995 making it one of the best value cars in the segment, and indeed on the market.
We got a chance to have a look around one at the Irish launch last week and this is what will be coming to our showrooms:
Engine line up
There’s a 1.4l petrol available in either 95 or 120hp guise, or an automatic option in the 1.6l E-torQ. The diesel line up consists of a 1.3l multijet II with 95hp, or the larger 1.6l option which is available in both manual and automatic transmission.
Spec

Three trim levels available – Pop, Easy and Lounge. As an entry offer, the first Tipo customers will be allowed upgrade to mid-spec Easy models free of charge. Meaning standard features will include a five inch colour touchscreen, 16 inch alloy wheels, cruise control, parking sensors, and a multi-function leather steering wheel. The €1,250 jump to Lounge will add automatic climate control, SatNav and reversing camera, electric lumbar support, automatic lights and wipers and some more styling upgrades.
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Three Body Types
For those after a bit more room, there’s a station wagon starting at €19,245, as well as a saloon model which will join the hatchback in the line-up soon.
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Interior dimensions

The Tipo boasts best in class front and rear legroom for the segment, as well as a very generous boot capacity of 440 litres.
We got a quick spin in the 1.6l diesel station wagon and were pleasantly surprised by both the interior quality and the handling. We’ll have a full video review and test drive in the new year but we’re already confident that this is going to be another very popular model in what’s shaping up to be a very exciting 2017.

Sinead McCann

Sinéad is our resident car tester who has the unenviable (-ok, slightly enviable) task of reviewing all the latest new cars to hit the market. You can follow her on Twitter @smcani and on Instagram @whatshedrives