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Fiat Croma From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (November 2008) Fiat Croma Manufacturer Fiat Production 1985-1996 2005 - present Predecessor Fiat Argenta Class Large family car Body style(s) 5-door liftback Layout FF layout Platform Type Four chassis Wheelbase 2660 mm (104.7 in.) Length 4495 mm (176.9 in.) Width 1755 mm (69.0 in.) Height 1425 mm (56.1 in.) Curb weight 1,095 kg (2,414 lb) approx Related Saab 9000 Lancia Thema Alfa Romeo 164 Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro The "Type Four" Fiat Croma Fiat Croma (after 1991 facelift) The Fiat Croma is a nameplate used for two automobiles produced by Italian automaker Fiat, one built from 1985 to 1996 and the other since 2005. Contents 1 Fiat Croma (1985-1996) 1.1 Engines 1.1.1 Petrol 1.1.2 Diesel 2 Fiat Croma (2005–present) 2.1 Safety 2.2 2007 facelift 2.3 Engines 2.3.1 Petrol 2.3.2 Diesel 2.4 Trivia 3 References 4 External links [edit] Fiat Croma (1985-1996) The original Croma was a five-door notchback liftback penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro and built on the "Type Four" chassis, which was designed in cooperation between several companies and was also used for the Saab 9000, Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164. Although the other models were executive cars, the Croma was marketed in the large family car segment, replacing the Fiat Argenta. Production ceased in 1996, and Fiat abandoned the large family car segment. The Bravo/Brava-based Fiat Marea small family car replaced the Croma and Tempra as the largest saloon and estate in Fiat's model range. The First Generation Croma was 1987 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland. [edit] Engines The Fiat Croma was the first passenger car in the world to have a direct injection Diesel (Turbo D i.d.) engine in (1986).[1] The Croma was available with a variety of petrol and diesel engines, the former from the Fiat DOHC engine family. Base models had the 1585 cc, 83 PS (61 kW) and 1995 cc, 90 PS (66 kW) "Controlled High Turbulence" powerplants, followed by two fuel injected 2.0 L units, one with 120 PS (88 kW) and the other a turbocharged and intercooled version giving 153 PS (113 kW). Diesel engines were the Fiat's 1.9 L fitted with a turbocharger with direct injection, giving 92 PS (68 kW), and the 2499 cc unit supplied by Iveco, with a normally aspirated version giving 75 PS (55 kW) and a turbocharged one with 115 PS (85 kW). This one replaced the previous 2446 cc with 100 PS (74 kW). The 2.5 L petrol V6 unit was from Alfa Romeo. [edit] Petrol Model Engine Displacement Power 1600 I4 DOHC 8V 1585 cc 83 PS (61 kW; 82 hp) 2000 CHT I4 DOHC 8V 1995 cc 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) 2000 CHT I4 DOHC 8V 1995 cc 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) 2000 i.e. I4 DOHC 8V 1995 cc 113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp) 2000 i.e. I4 DOHC 8V 1995 cc 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) 2000 i.e. I4 DOHC 8V 1995 cc 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) 2000 i.e. 16V I4 DOHC 16V 1995 cc 137 PS (101 kW; 135 hp) 2000 i.e. Turbo I4 DOHC 8V 1995 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) 2500 V6 DOHC 12V 2492 cc 160 PS (120 kW; 160 hp) [edit] Diesel Model Engine Displacement Power 1900 Turbo D i.d. I4 SOHC 8V 1929 cc 92 PS (68 kW; 91 hp) 2500 D I4 SOHC 8V 2499 cc 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) 2500 TD I4 SOHC 8V 2499 cc 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) 2500 TD I4 SOHC 8V 2499 cc 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) 2500 TDE I4 SOHC 8V 2499 cc 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) [edit] Fiat Croma (2005–present) Fiat Croma Manufacturer Fiat Production 2005-present Assembly Cassino – Piedimonte S. Germano (Frosinone), Italy Class Large family car / Large MPV Body style(s) 5-door estate / MPV Layout FF layout Platform GM Epsilon platform Transmission(s) 5 and 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic Wheelbase 2,700 mm (110 in) Length 4,755 mm (187.2 in) 4,783 mm (188.3 in) (facelift) Width 1,775 mm (69.9 in) Height 1,600 mm (63 in) Related Cadillac BLS Opel Signum Opel Vectra Saab 9-3 Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro Fiat Croma 2nd generation (2005) Facelifted Croma (2007) In 2005, Fiat announced a large cross-over wagon with an upright tailgate, reminiscent of that of the Fiat Stilo, resurrecting the Croma nameplate. Again, Giugiaro styled the exterior, while the chassis was provided via the short-lived link with General Motors. The new Croma is therefore based on the extended variant of the GM Epsilon platform sharing components with the Opel Vectra and Saab 9-3. It went on sale in Italy in June 2005. Unlike the previous model, and aware of its lack of image in the upper market segments, Fiat opted for not developing a standard large family car but developing a "Comfort Wagon" [2], an automobile with design elements of both estates and large MPVs. Its height of 1600 mm falls between the Mitsubishi Grandis and Ford S-MAX large MPVs (1655 mm and 1660 mm respectively) and Toyota Avensis Wagon (1525 mm). In February 2007, Fiat UK announced that the Croma would no longer be generally available in the UK, after less than 900 were sold in the whole of 2005. The car will still be offered by special order only, with right-hand drive models manufactured to customer specifications. [edit] Safety The Croma is manufactured with seven airbags as standard including knee bag for the driver. As standard the Croma is equipped with anti-lock braking system and electronic brakeforce distribution. It has a five-star EuroNCAP crash rating for adult occupant protection:[3] Adult occupant = Child occupant = Pedestrian = [edit] 2007 facelift The Croma got a minor facelift at the end of 2007. A new grille (Bravo look) and rear bumper, as well as some material changes inside are the main differences. Fiat now designates the revised model as "Station Wagon" instead of the previously used term "Comfort Wagon".[4] [edit] Engines The Croma, built at Fiat's Cassino factory, has three trim levels and five engine options. Like the chassis, petrol engines were supplied by Opel, beginning with the brand new evolution of the Ecotec 1.8 L with 140 PS (103 kW), followed by the torquier 2.2 L with 147 PS (108 kW). However, the bulk of the sales is represented by Fiat's own Multijet engine, available in three variants 1.9 L with 8 valves and 120 PS (88 kW), 1.9 L with 16 valves and 150 PS (110 kW), and the range topper five-cylinder 2.4 L, with 200 PS (147 kW). The Diesel engines are fitted with a standard six-speed manual gearbox, 6-speed automatic is also available. [edit] Petrol Model Engine Displacement Power Torque 1,8 MPI 16V I4 DOHC 16V 1796 cc 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) @6300 rpm 175 N·m (129 lb·ft) @3800 rpm 2,2 MPI 16V I4 DOHC 16V 2198 cc 147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) @5800 rpm 203 N·m (150 lb·ft) @4000 rpm [edit] Diesel Model Engine Displacement Power Torque 1,9 MultiJet 8V I4 DOHC 8V 1910 cc 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) @4000 rpm 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @2000 rpm 1,9 MultiJet 16V I4 DOHC 16V 1910 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @4000 rpm 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @2000 rpm 2,4 MultiJet 20V I5 DOHC 20V 2387 cc 200 PS (150 kW; 200 hp) @4000 rpm 400 N·m (300 lb·ft) @2000 rpm [edit] Trivia Michael Schumacher claimed on Top Gear, that he uses a Fiat Croma as his family day-to-day car. [edit] References ^ "News and events". fiat.com. http://www.fiat.com/cgi-bin/pbrand.dll/FIAT_COM/news/news.jsp?session=no&categoryOID=-1073765887&contentOID=1074021673. Retrieved 2007-06-20.  ^ Car Reviews: First Drives: Fiat Croma - Autoexpress ^ "Fiat Croma". euroncap.com. http://www.euroncap.com/tests/fiat_croma_2005/237.aspx. Retrieved 2008-01-29.  ^ "NUOVA FIAT CROMA". italiaspeed.com/new_models/2007. http://www.italiaspeed.com/new_models/2007/fiat/nuova_croma/introduction.html. 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Blue&MeTM, the result of the collaboration between Fiat Auto and Microsoft, will change the way you communicate and listen to music on the move. Using a series of voice commands, without taking your hands off the wheel you can telephone and listen to incoming SMS messages, interpreted on your Bluetooth Blue&Me mobile phone, consult your phonebook and listen to MP3s. Blue&MeTM supports most mobile phones with Bluetooth technology. For more information, go to the list of supported phones If you wish to, you can change the language of your Blue&MeTM system by installing the update file in a quick, easy manner. To download the update file, select a language: English.zip Italian.zip French.zip Brazilian.zip Dutch.zip Polish.zip Portuguese.zip Spanish.zip German.zip For the installation, download the instructions: Blue&MeTM_instructions_ENG.pdf Safety The New Croma has been designed and built to offer the very best in terms of safety, evidence of which comes in the form of its 5-Star Euro NCAP rating, making it one of the safest cars in the segment. It features a host of sophisticated devices as standard: 7 airbags; ABS with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution); ESP (Electronic Stability Program) including ASR (Anti Slip Regulation), MSR (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung) and HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistance); and Hill-holder. 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The main changes to the exterior are the radiator mask now more similar to the Fiat Bravo’s one, and the rear bumper, that gets a new two-colour tone; in the side view the Nuova Croma remains the same as the old model. The engines too are the same available for the pre-restyling version: Multijet diesels (1,9 in two power steps, 120 bhp and 150 bhp and 2,4 five-cylinders 200 bhp) and gasoline units (1,8 140 bhp and 2,2 147 bhp). ADS ADS There are five different gearboxes: the petrol engines are offered with 5-speed manual transmissions, with the option of sequential automatic transmission on the 2.2 16v, and all the diesel engines have 6-speed gearboxes (the sequential automatic one is offered as an optional on the 150 bhp 1.9 Multijet, and as the standard unit on the 2.4 Multijet). The Nuova Croma has received the five-star NCAP rating and is equipped with active safety features including ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution). ESP (standard throughout the range) is combined with ASR (Anti Slip Regulation), MSR (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung) which intervenes if the driver changes down too abruptly, to return torque to the engine and prevent excessive dragging of the drive wheels, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistance), and hill-holder. Furthermore, there will be a new infotainement system, which adds to the Hi-Fi “Interscope Sound System” combined with the CONNECT Nav Plus a brand new monitor for the rear-seat passengers that allows to connect a PlayStation. The production target for the Nuova Croma will be about 50-60.000 cars a year, with prices starting at 23.500 Euro for the 1.8 petrol engine. The Nuova Croma, the Station Wagon interpreted by Fiat The model in brief The Nuova Croma makes its debut, the Station Wagon as Fiat sees it, a car full of innovation and substance, with new styling and a more rational range. It can boast both second generation Multijet engines and a lavish array of comfort, safety and infotainment equipment. The Nuova Croma is a benchmark for its segment, with an amazingly roomy interior, and an excellent level of ‘well-being on board’ however long your journey is, thanks to equipment worthy of a flagship that is now the standard outfit, and above all for the original ‘styling’ formula inherited from the previous model – the ‘Comfort Wagon’ concept – that makes it, once more, the roomiest car in its segment. With its even more dynamic look, the Nuova Croma immediately communicates a new approach to the car. It was designed to meet the needs of European society, where there is a growing trend among ‘new families’ (young families with children) to pay more attention to substance, and to demand safety and reliability from the family car: all at an accessible price. Which is why the new model is ideal for people who need space, practicality and low running costs during the week for professional reasons, and demand a good-looking, comfortable, safe station wagon for their free time, to that they can travel with the whole family in complete peace of mind. Revamped dynamic exterior styling With its elegant, distinctive styling, the Nuova Croma is even more dynamic thanks to a number of styling changes introduced by the Fiat Style Centre. To start with, consistent with the Fiat ‘family feeling’ introduced with the Grande Punto and reiterated on the Bravo, the front of the Nuova Croma features original drop-shaped headlights with distinctive Italian styling, highlighted by a stylish burnished finish; the design of the front air inlet and the grille with its wide links and Crome Shadow painting, is also new. There is a new rear bumper, very similar to an air extractor, which gives the car a sportier look, and the same dynamism conveyed in the side view by the new light clusters, together with the wings, rear spoiler and new sideskirts. Last but not least, the model’s elegant look is underlined by the combination of polished black pillars with new chrome detailing on the window frames and rubbing strips. The interior of the car has also received a number of styling changes that underline the typically Italian refinement (new cloth or leather upholstery for the seats and an original Wenghe-effect treatment of the mouldings) as well as a new steering wheel and a richer, more elegant instrument panel. Class-beating access and roominess The Nuova Croma is available with one bodywork version, which is one of the roomiest in its class; 478 centimetres long, 177 wide, 160 tall, and with a wheelbase of 270 cm, measurements that translate into an extraordinary amount of space inside. The model’s distinguishing features are the generous amount of headroom for passengers, and the space between the seats (the best in its category), while the raised driving position guarantees excellent control over the road and better exterior visibility, even for rear passengers. Thanks to the flat floor and the raised front and rear H points, it is extremely easy to get in and out of the car. What is more, the new model has one of the largest glazed areas in its market bracket (3.254 m2), and guarantees excellent acoustic and vibrational comfort, thanks to painstaking analysis of the passenger compartment and specific suspension calibration. Another strong point of the Nuova Croma is the modular luggage compartment with its loading volume of 500 litres that becomes 1,610 litres up to the roof with the rear seats folded down. The luggage compartment is fitted with a practical Cargo box system that exploits all the available space: a removable shelf the same size as the luggage compartment that creates a continuous floor, level with the bumper ledge, to simplify loading and unloading. It also acts as a cover for a lower storage area 16 centimetres high, where fragile or valuable items can be stowed away from prying eyes. The lid of the cargo box can also be stored on the bottom of the well to increase loading capacity. Exclusive equipment and solutions to travel in maximum comfort The raised driving position and ergonomic controls make travelling in the Nuova Croma particularly enjoyable. And there are numerous exclusive accoutrements to choose from: a brand new DVD player, the Blue&Me™ system (also available in the NAV version), the ‘Interscope Sound System’ Hi-Fi and CONNECT Nav Plus. The Nuova Croma also proposes the best the market can offer in terms of automatic devices that help to reduce the fatigue of driving, for example Cruise Control, a rain sensor, parking sensor, tyre pressure sensor and Follow-me-home headlights that stay on for a few seconds. We should also mention the ‘adaptive cornering’ function of the front foglights, that are activated automatically with the dipped beams on the basis of the steering angle. And finally, to raise the level of comfort even higher, the Nuova Croma adopts a reliable, tried and tested suspension system, with MacPherson struts at the front and Multilink suspension at the rear, tyres designed specifically to enhance comfort and safety, and electro-hydraulic power steering that makes all manoeuvres more comfortable. Powerful, elastic engines that respect the environment Original outside, spacious and quiet inside. The Nuova Croma is the Station Wagon from Fiat, designed for people with very different needs, taste and life styles, but who all share one thing: they want their car to be comfortable. And for people who also want exciting performance, the Croma offers the powerful 200 bhp 2.4 Multijet engine (combined with a 6-speed automatic sequential gearbox), which tops its class for specific power: 83 bhp/litre. The Nuova Croma comes with two sparkling petrol engines (140 bhp 1.8 16v and 147 bhp 2.2 16v, the latter not available in Italy) and three Multijet turbodiesels (120 or 150 bhp 1.9 and 200 bhp 2.4) which reiterate Fiat Group Automobiles’ superiority in the field of diesel engines. All the engines meet EU Stage 4 emission standards, and the diesel units are fitted with particulate filters. They are offered with 5 different gearboxes that exploit the engine performance in full; all the petrol engines are combined with 5-speed transmissions, with the option of sequential automatic transmission on the 2.2 16v, and all the diesel engines have 6-speed gearboxes (the sequential automatic unit is offered as an alternative on the 150 bhp 1.9 Multijet, and as the standard unit on the powerful 200 bhp 2.4 Multijet 20v). Class-beating safety The Nuova Croma was designed and built to achieve the highest safety standards, and has been awarded the prestigious five-star NCAP rating that puts it at the top of its class, thanks to an array of sophisticated devices that are standard equipment on the model, starting from passive safety features such as: 2 ‘dual stage’ frontal airbags, 2 side airbags at the front, 2 curtain-bags and a knee-bag for the driver (rear sidebags are available on request). The new Fiat Station Wagon behaves predictably at all times, thanks to the sophisticated electronic devices it incorporates to control dynamic behaviour: from braking to drive. They include ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) and, above all, ESP (Electronic Stability Program) which is standard throughout the range. The ESP on the Nuova Croma incorporates a number of additional features: ASR (Anti Slip Regulation) which limits drive wheel slippage when road grip is poor; MSR (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung) which intervenes if the driver changes down too abruptly, to return torque to the engine and prevent excessive dragging of the drive wheels; HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assistance), electro-hydraulic brake assistance, which automatically intervenes during panic braking; and finally, the Hill-holder that helps the driver on hill starts. A broad, comprehensive range for a car of ‘substance’ The Nuova Croma is a car of substance that comes in an extremely comprehensive range. Different solutions are offered on different markets, but they all offer the same value for money. In Italy, for example, the range includes a choice of 4 engines (the 2.2 petrol engine is not available), 5 outfits (Classic, Active, Dynamic, Emotion and Must), 10 bodywork colours, and 4 interior environments, available in a choice of cloth, Castiglio and two types of leather. We must not forget that the Nuova Croma range offers every customer, no matter how demanding, a choice between different options and accessories which may underline the model’s practicality and versatility, or cater for the customer’s practical and emotional demands. The Nuova Croma is perfect not only for the modern family, but also for businesses and professionals. And as a result, Fiat Automobiles Financial Services proposes a range of purchasing solutions and use formulae aimed specifically at these customers. 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