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Fiat Shows 500 With Stop-Start System
7 March 2008
At the Geneva Motor Show, Fiat introduced a concept version of its 500—the 500 Aria—that adds a stop-start system to a 500 model equipped with 1.3L Multijet diesel and robotic Dualogic transmission. Fiat plans to apply the stop-start system across its range, beginning with the 500.
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| The Fiat 500 Aria. |
The microhybrid system delivers fuel savings of up to 10% in the urban cycle, according to Fiat, and the 500 Aria has CO2 emissions of 98 g/km.
Fiat also reduced the weight of some vehicle components, and added electric auxiliary systems. Inside, the Aria features recycled materials such as a floor made from old tires, seats from recycled and re-woven leather, and other recycled and organic fabrics.
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Posted by: realarms | March 07, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Such great stuff, small improvements add up. Nice to see efficiency back in vogue.
Posted by: Bill W | March 07, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I thought the Fiat 500 Aria used the new camless petrol engine!
Posted by: Karl-Uwe | March 09, 2008 at 01:16 AM
There was a reason that the VW beetle became a well liked car in the U.S. It was cheap, dependable, good on gas and homely/cute. Lots of people have fond memories of owning one and they became the practical chic ride of their time. There is no reason that same situation can not happen again.
Posted by: sjc | March 09, 2008 at 11:44 AM
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Now that makes sense! Finally!