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. Showroom Used cars Dealer locator Fleet Finance & insurance Ownership About Fiat Accessories Forum Contact myFiat Book a Test Drive Request a Brochure Configure a Fiat > Doblo Space Campaign THE FAMILY CAR THAT CONQUERS SPACE The NEW DOBLO You and your family are the masters of your universe in the all new Fiat Doblò. It’s got loads of space, the latest technology and offers the height of luxury at a down to earth price. Plus, test drive the new Fiat Doblò and you could win a family trip to the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, including return flights to Orlando for 2 adults and 2 children, limousine transfers and 7 nights’ accommodation. Terms and conditions apply. Book a test drive Explore the car To experience Fiat in all its interactive, all-singing, all-dancing glory, download the latest Flash player and make sure Javascript is enabled on your browser. Search Sitemap Help Glossary Ts&Cs Privacy Fiat Vans Mobility Motor Industry Codes of Practice Log in || . Showroom Used cars Dealer locator Fleet Finance & insurance Ownership About Fiat Accessories Forum Contact myFiat Book a Test Drive Request a Brochure Configure a Fiat showroom>offers > latest offers 500 500C GRANDE PUNTO SOUND PANDA BRAVO FIAT PUNTO EVO NEW DOBLÒ MULTIPLA QUBO latest offers Fiat 500 OffersFiat 500 is bumper to bumper cool, packed with technology, high safety standards and incredibly low CO2 emissions. With Start&Stop standard across the range, 7 airbags and 5 star NCAP safety rating. Available now with the revolutionary new TwinAir engine - right now the Fiat 500 can now be yours with these excellent finance offers. October to December offer.Learn More500 TwinAir i-Deal OfferFiat 500C OffersThe coolest convertible in town – that’s the Fiat 500C. A car to put the smile back on your face, and not just because of its stylishly convertible roof. It’s packed to the gunnels with state-of-the-art technology, and it’s got one of the lowest CO2 emissions of any convertible on the market. The 500C can now be yours with these fantastic Fiat i-Deal finance offers. October to December offerLearn MorePanda OffersDrive away the Panda Active Eco today and you’ll benefit from a low emissions level of just 119g/km CO2, which means your annual road fund licence will be FREE for the first year. Contact your local Fiat dealer to book a test drive with our nippy little award-winner.October to December offerLearn More Grande Punto Sound Offers Grande Punto Sound gives you space, comfort and style and is Italian design at its best. It’s a nimble and economical supermini that gets you round the city in style while keeping your fuel costs.Fiat has a fantastic offer available on a 1.4 Grande Punto Sound 3 Door.October to December offerLearn MorePunto Evo OffersThe Punto Evo is everything you want from a car today: sporty and powerful, but incredibly efficient and economical. It’s the first ever Fiat to feature new MultiAir engines, making it one of the most powerful superminis around, but it also has Start&Stop as standard, making it one of the most fuel-efficient too.October to December offerLearn MoreBravo OffersThe Fiat Bravo merges classic Italian good looks with pure innovation. And, behind the scenes, a wealth of class-leading safety features and the highest 5-star Euro NCAP safety award keep you safe on the road. The Bravo 1.4 Active and 1.6 Multijet Dynamic Eco can now be yours with these superb finance offers. Bravo indeed.October to December offerLearn MoreNew Doblò OffersSpace: that's what the new Doblò is all about. Bags of space for you and your family, with room to spare for everything else in your life. Plus all the top-class comfort and safety features you need in a family car.  Take a look at our excellent choice of finance offers on the Doblò 1.4 Active and 1.6 105 MultiJet Dynamic.October to December offerLearn MoreMultipla OffersThe Multipla is an endlessly versatile people carrier with phenomenal storage space, all-round safety, all in fantastic comfort. The unique 3+3 seating and panoramic vision make the Multipla one seriously family-friendly ride.  Multipla 1.9 MultiJet Eleganza is now available for the excellent price of £17,140.October to December offerLearn MoreQubo OffersEasy to handle, easy to drive, it’s easy to love the Qubo. It’s the endlessly versatile MPV, hiding a spacious and flexible interior inside its beautifully compact shape. Sliding doors make access a breeze, and we’ve made plenty of room for the latest technology too like our Blue&Me voice-controlled infotainment system. Qubo 1.4 Active now available for the excellent price of £9,995 saving you £400. October to December offerLearn More Fiat on the move Text FIATGO to 60160 and we’ll text you a link to the website. Texts charged at standard network rate. We won’t store your number on our files.FIAT SETS EURO RECORD FOR CO2 EMISSIONS Read more Search Sitemap Help Glossary Ts&Cs Privacy Fiat Vans Mobility Motor Industry Codes of Practice Log in || . Showroom Used cars Dealer locator Fleet Finance & insurance Ownership About Fiat Accessories Forum Contact myFiat Book a Test Drive Request a Brochure Configure a Fiat > Explore Explore Configure Compare / Spec Blue&Me™ Latest Offers Family Space Explore punto_overviewExteriorECONOMYTop of the class:Thanks to the magic of Fiat’s MultiJet engine, the new Doblò gives you great performance without making you pay the price. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are incredibly low, with the 1.6 MultiJet giving 54.3mpg, and emitting just 138g of CO2 per kilometre.Start&Stop:No need to waste fuel idling in traffic. Start&Stop temporarily stops your engine when you’ve come to a standstill, and starts it up again smoothly as soon as you depress the clutch. So you use even less fuel, and reduce your emissions even further.Drive Smarter:When it comes to driving efficiently, it’s not just what you drive – it’s how you drive. And the new Doblò has clever features to help you, like the GSI (Gear Shift Indicator), which discreetly tells you when it’s a good time to change gear, and eco:Drive – a clever application that analyses your driving style, helping you save fuel and money.PERFORMANCETower of Power:The new Doblò packs plenty of punch, thanks to its revolutionary new MultiJet diesel engines, which give you improved performance and a smoother, quieter ride. Even better, they’re also incredibly fuel efficient – so you get all the power you need without draining your pocket.Easy Rider:The new Doblò has the easy driveability of a small car, thanks to innovative bi-link suspension. It’s specially designed to improve road-holding, reduce body roll and maximise on-board space – keeping you and your passengers safe and comfortable, whatever the road conditions.SAFETYSmart Stopping:State-of-the-art braking technology comes as standard to keep you and your family safer on the road. There’s electronic brake distribution for prompter, smoother braking, and the ESP (Electronic Stability Program), which stops your tyres from losing their grip and keeps you in control in difficult road conditions.Cushioned Protection:The new Doblò has four airbags: one each for the driver and front passenger, and two side airbags for everyone else. These side bags are larger than traditional airbags, providing cushioned head-and-chest protection for all the passengers in your car.Safety First:The new Doblò is one seriously safe family car. And that’s official: all models meet stringent Euro NCAP safety standards, meaning they’ve come through the strictest crash tests with flying colours.STYLEOpen Wide:Extra-large sliding side doors give you and your passengers easy access to the new Doblò’s spacious interior. Choose the Eleganza and they even come with electric windows – so everyone can enjoy a comfortable ride, whether they’re in the front or back.Miles of Style:We’ve redesigned the front of the Doblò to give it a distinctive and contemporary look, with large, enveloping headlights and a bold central grille. There’s also a generously sized windscreen providing plenty of visibility for you and brightening up the interior for your passengers.Details, details:It’s the little details that give the new Doblò a stylish edge, like body-coloured bumpers and door mirrors for a perfectly coordinated look. We’ve also added indicator lights to the door mirrors, for extra safety and visibility.TECHNOLOGYBlue&Me™ - TomTom:Blue&Me™ - TomTom is no ordinary Sat Nav. Its easy-to-use colour touchscreen shows you a wealth of useful information about your car. So, for example, it can tell you when your fuel is running low, as well as giving you directions to the nearest petrol station. Genius.Go Miles with MultiJet:Revolutionary new MultiJet diesel engines give you outstanding power and performance, while reducing noise, fuel consumption and emissions to impressively low levels. It’s all thanks to advanced electrohydraulic engine control – and if that sounds complex, the results are simple: driving is smoother, more responsive and more pleasurable than ever.Smoothly does it:The new Doblò’s innovative bi-link suspension layout is specially designed to improve the car’s handling, maximise on-board capacity and give you a more comfortable ride. How? It uses modular components – like springs, shock absorbers and cushion pads – which can be adjusted according to the road and load conditions, giving you the best possible driving experience every time.InteriorCOMFORTStay Cool:Keep a cool head with optional automatic climate control, which maintains the new Doblò’s in-car temperature at the value you set, regardless of the temperature outside. It also distributes to the rear seats, so your passengers get the benefit too.Open Wide:Unlike many people carriers, the new Doblò’s generous side rear sliding doors are large enough to accommodate electric windows on the Dynamic and Eleganza models. So wherever your passengers are seated, everyone can enjoy a comfortable ride.Sit Comfortably:Tall or perfectly petite? The new Doblò loves you both. Choose the optional height-adjustable driver’s seat, and take to the road in perfect comfort.ENTERTAINMENTMusic to your ears:However you like to hear your music, you can enjoy it in the new Doblò. A radio, CD and MP3 player comes as standard across all models.Handsfree Entertainment:Go for the Blue&Me™ option, and enjoy the freedom to control your music, calls, texts and more, simply and safely through voice control. So now you can just say someone’s name to call them, tell Blue&Me™ to flick to the next song, or have a text read out to you – all without taking your hands off the wheel.Driving info at a touch:Brilliant Blue&Me™ - TomTom puts up-to-the-minute driving information and navigation at your fingertips. Get directions, view information about your journey, and see real-time tips for saving fuel as you drive, all on a single easy-to-use colour touchscreen. Available as an option on the Eleganza.ERGONOMICSEyes Ahead:Use convenient steering wheel controls to manage your music, phone calls, navigation and more, while keeping your eyes safely on the road. Optional on the Dynamic and Eleganza models.Clear the Clutter:The new Doblò doesn’t just have bags of space for your stuff – it helps you keep it organised too. There are storage compartments throughout the car, including airplane-style overhead storage, a parcel shelf, numerous cup and bottle holders, and a lockable glove compartment large enough for your laptop. There are even storage compartments in the floor.Dashingly Good:We’ve redesigned the dashboard so it’s better equipped and even easier to use. All the main controls are where you can clearly see them, with nothing to distract you. We’ve also added handy storage compartments for all your bits and bobs.TRIMChoose your colours:Take a look inside, and you’ll find the new Doblò is every bit as easy on the eye. We’ve designed it to be a stylish and welcoming space, which you can customise with a wide choice of colours and materials – from Tecnospace Red to Pacman Grey.Leather Luxury:Whichever trim you choose, you’ll find the gear knob, steering wheel and dashboard are impeccably colour coordinated. Go for the optional leather trim to enjoy the extra comfort and sophistication of a leather steering wheel and gear knob cover.BOOT SPACESpace, glorious space:You’ll have a hard job filling up the new Doblò. It offers a generous 790 litres of boot space – and that’s with all the seats upright. Fold down the rear seats, and that increases to a whopping 3,200 litres of space. That’s better than any other car in its class.Flexible Friend:The new Doblò’s versatile seating is easy to adapt to suit the needs of you and your family. Choose the Family pack and it can comfortably seat up to seven people, or you can easily remove the two rear seats to give you extra space for your luggage. Get the latest flash player To experience Fiat in all its interactive, all-singing, all-dancing glory, download the latest Flash player and make sure Javascript is enabled on your browser. Search Sitemap Help Glossary Ts&Cs Privacy Fiat Vans Mobility Motor Industry Codes of Practice Log in || Cities / Keeping Turin's Fiat factory in the family: post-industrial Italy find sections Culture Economy World affairs Society Politics Travel -- Brunch with… Tower of Babel Yum Niam on the menu Terrorism NATO Street art Europe on the ground Discrimination Fiscal paradises Lisbon treaty Environment Multiculturalism Erasmus en route Central-eastern EU Kosovo Russian federation United States France babelblogs about About us Contacts Network Press corner Partners Links Advertising participate! rss English Polish Italian German Spanish French Keeping Turin’s Fiat factory in the family: post-industrial Italy (Image: © occhichiusi/ Flickr) Turin is emerging from the 110-year reign of the Fiat monarchy, and it’s discovering a cultural soul it never knew it had. A very Italian look at globalisation investigation by naomi o'leary @ 18/12/09 Tags : turin, automobile, Italy, financial crisis, car industry, economic crisis, europe on the ground. English [original version] Polish Spanish German Italian French 1 comments for “Keeping Turin's Fiat factory in the family: post-industrial Italy” Print “Keeping Turin's Fiat factory in the family: post-industrial Italy” Share : Send by mail Del.icio.us Digg Wikio Blogmarks LinkedIn Diigo Technorati Favourites 3votes plus 0 votes moins Tweet Turin is flooded with cars, many of them Fiat models. In the centre on Via Nizza, a construction site holds up traffic: the metro is under construction. It was only when the 2006 winter olympics were held in Turin, says journalist Anna Masera, that people realised that was required for the city. ‘If only for the tourists,’ she says. ‘The Agnelli family - Fiat’s owners - prevented the construction of a metro in the first place. They wanted everyone to have cars.’ The family have been a dynastic industrial force in Turin for over a century. Turin monarchy, ‘Italy’s Kennedys’ L’Avvocato | Giovanni Agnelli, ‘The Lawyer’Salvatore Tropea has spent a lifetime as a journalist based in Turin. ‘Fiat is the last of the great, old Italian manufacturers to remain,’ he says. ‘Globally, a rapport between a city and a company such as that between Fiat and Turin has never existed, and never will. This was once a rapport of power, true and absolute. Politics was held by Fiat, the company, the church, everything. Fiat accompanied you from birth to the tomb. When a son was born to an employee they gave a gift. There was a Fiat nursery, a Fiat school, summer camps for Fiat holidays. La Stampa and other great Turin dailies were owned by Fiat for years. On Sundays they went to see (the Fiat-owned football team) Juventus. They accompanied you for the whole arch of your life. The monarchy of the Savoys was substituted by the Agnelli monarchy. This is the problem of Turin.’ The Agnellis are currently involved in two judicial trials. A bitter inheritance squabble has pitted the 33-year-old dynasty figurehead John Elkann against his mother, Margherita Agnelli de Pahlen, since early 2008. The 54-year-old believes she has been cheated out of a fortune. ‘When the ugly story began I wrote little on it,’ Tropea says. ‘But John rang me and said: ‘The Mamma is wicked and she will bring us to trial’. Back when the Avvocato (‘The Lawyer’ as Giovanni Agnelli was nicknamed, after his law degree - ed) was the myth of Turin and Italy, this badmouthing would have been a problem. But all industrial families finish like this. It’s a problem of having wealth.’ In the other trial involving Fiat, family advisers Gianluigi Gabetti and Franzo Grande Stevens are accused of having misled investors. In 2005, the Agnelli family was almost superseded as majority shareholders in Fiat Spa. Shares rose in expectation that they would purchase more. But the majority stake was preserved through an undisclosed equity swap with Merrill Lynch, a deal which has seen the bank fined 250, 000 euros by Italy’s market regulator. Prosecutors say failing to announce the deal amounted to market manipulation; the kind of old-world manouevre that perhaps isn’t too surprising from an Italian family firm. Yet such tactics aren’t much of a turn on for future international investors. ‘On the one hand family-run firms are responsible; family businesses don’t screw each other over,’ says Anna Masera. ‘But shareholders don’t trust them. They think the family is out to get everything it can for itself.’ Antique Fiat exposition in Piazza Castello, central Turin | (©ankor2 [больной.sick.BOY]) ‘We want the Chrysler package’ Completed in 1936, the symbolic Mirafiori factory was built on the spot where the Savoy castle from which it takes its name once stood. It produces older models such as the Punto, designs that are no longer on the cutting edge. The newest and most dynamic models, the Fiat 500 and the Panda, are constructed in Poland. The January 2009 global alliance between Fiat and Chrysler has Italy’s unions worried. The deal involves an exchange of technology for distribution networks; Chrysler is to produce smaller cars, and Fiat will move into the American market. Giorgio Airaudo is the Turin secretary of FIOM, Italy’s oldest union and one of the most powerful. ‘We want newer products to be made in Italian factories. We want the package that was offered to Chrysler, here in Italy. We need a government which – like those of every other country with an auto industry - defines a strategic plan for the auto industry. We need industrial politics. Fiat needs to protect and develop electric cars in Italy to sell to the European market.’ Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne recently made headlines with his comment that - unlike the Turin-based Bertone factory which was recently rescued along with 1, 200 jobs - ‘all the Fiat factories cannot be saved.’ ‘Grave news,’ Airaudo comments. ‘The equilibrium that we’ve managed to sustain so far with Fiat is in danger.’ Turnaround Fiat 500 | (©il Vanzo - tiny little pieces)Fiat went through a crisis of its own which predated the world economic crisis from 2002, when the company was making heavy losses. ‘Marchionne brought them out of hell,’ says Tropea. ‘Nobody thought that Fiat would recover. Then the Winter Olympics came. Turin discovered this cultural, touristic, diverse soul in itself. It suddenly found that it had the ability to do other things.’ Evelina Christillin agrees. The then-vice president of the olympic organising committee, was nicknamed Signora delle Olimpiadi (‘The Lady of the Olympics’), for her role in the games. ‘Speaking broadly, the effect was twofold. The first was on physical reality; streets, town houses, infrastructure in general. The second effect was psychological: the city became a cultural melting pot. Turinese attitudes opened to the outside world. We were found to be worthy of the trust placed in us; we proved to ourselves and to others of what we were capable. The Turinese now look to the future instead of the past and what once was.’ I ask if other cities with an industrial past have something to learn from the Turin strategy. ‘I visited Manchester and I was very impressed,’ Christillin finishes. ‘Industry is moving to other parts of the globe, to India and Brazil. It is obligatory to move on, yet in a way which does not abandon the industrial roots of which we are so proud. We need to reconcile our history and our heritage with the future.’ Many thanks to the cafebabel.com team in Turin. Read their blog here (Images: ©occhichiusi/ Flickr; ankor2 [больной.sick.BOY]/ il Vanzo - tiny little pieces/ Flickr) by naomi o'leary @ You can also read Startups, ethics and the crisis: focus on young people in Turin M**Bun, Eataly, GROM: the organic flavour in Turin Vote for this article 3votes plus 0 votes moins Share this article Tweet Subscribe to comments reverse the order of comments Refresh comments Join the discussion francesca - 2009-12-18 16:22:55 grazie a te naomy!! xxx from turin!! Got anything to say? Do it here! Already a babelian? Log-in. Or sign up! Log-out. Your name Your e-mail (will never be published) Your comment I want to receive a mail when new comments are posted Lines, line breaks and paragraphs are automatically generated. 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Copyright © 2007 Babel International All rights reserved || LOGIN REGISTER NEWSLETTER Home NEWS REVIEWS PRODUCTS COMPARE CARS VIDEOS BUYING USED CARS NEW CARS MOTORSHOWS COMPETITIONS 6 ISSUES FOR £1 Search Car Reviews: You're in - Car Reviews: Used Car Tests Fiat Stilo Stilo is the Italian word for style - but the look of Fiat's family car has never caught the imagination of buyers. However, this makes it a great used choice, as heavy depreciation ensures it can now be had for Punto money. The three-door looks sportier than the upright five-door, but if it's space you're after, go for the latter. All are well equipped, but some of the electrics can be troublesome, so check thoroughly. Auto Express Car Reviews May 2004 Stilo is the Italian word for style - but the look of Fiat's family car has never caught the imagination of buyers. However, this makes it a great used choice, as heavy depreciation ensures it can now be had for Punto money. The three-door looks sportier than the upright five-door, but if it's space you're after, go for the latter. All are well equipped, but some of the electrics can be troublesome, so check thoroughly. Engines are delightful, with even the base 1.2-litre proving lively, if lacking in torque. Best is the 1.6 petrol, or the 1.9 JTD turbodiesel. But be sure to vet any Stilo carefully - there's a lot that can go wrong (see Checklist, below). Checklist* Electrics: airbag warning light frequently flashes. In April 2003, Stilo was recalled over fault with cooling fan control unit. Check records to see the work has been done.* Engine: ECU faults are depressingly common. Warnings often flash up on instrument panel without there being a fault; such 'ghost' messages will normally disappear. * Trim: headlights can suffer from water condensation. It's not usually a major worry, but can damage the unit if it gets too bad. Fuel filler flaps are flimsy and often break.* Suspension: early models suffered creaking rear suspension, which in some cases was solved under warranty with a new rear axle. Front shock absorbers have also been known to be troublesome. * Finish: interior trim can rattle, especially in hard-used cars. Exterior trim is often faulty too, while paintwork on some cars chips easily or suffers from 'orange peel' effects. Driving Impressions The Stilo's controls feel alert and responsive, particularly the sharp steering and throttle. The gearchange is rubbery but slick, while the Selespeed semi-auto is typically jerky on upshifts. Petrol engines need lots of revs but are smooth and eager, while the JTD is torquey and strong. All are quiet at speed. Roll is excessive through bends, but the benefit is a fine ride in town. The Fiat is roomy inside, but some find the seats hard and the pedal positions awkward. Indeed, the Stilo's cabin layout is its downfall, so ensure you're entirely happy with it before buying. Glass's View Although it offers good value, the Stilo is plagued by the fact that there are so many better mid-sized family cars on the market. That, along with Fiat's traditionally below average residual values, means a new one doesn't make a lot of sense unless it's at an incredible price. Used, though, the situation is different. Dealers are offering cars that are less than a year old for half their original screen price. Just don't expect to get much money back when you come to sell. Jeff Paterson, senior editor, Glass's Guide Life With A Stilo My Stilo has lots of space and I I got a good deal, but my wife can't get comfortable in the seat and has trouble with the gearbox. These aren't its greatest features. Neil Singleton, Okehampton, Devon I had a Golf before my Stilo, and I swapped because I thought the Fiat looked better and would be racier to drive. It does feel sportier, but the VW was miles ahead in terms of quality.Jon Knowles, Burtonwood, Staffs What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join. Email: Password: Sponsored Results More FIAT STILO articles Car ReviewsDriver Power 2008: Fiat StiloDriver Power 2007: Fiat StiloFirst Drives: Fiat Stilo Schumacher GPFirst Drives: Fiat StiloFirst Drives: Fiat StiloUsed Car Tests: Fiat Stilo Related Index Pages Fiat Fiat Stilo Social Bookmarks Link to this article: For more details about purchasing this feature and/or images for editorial usage, please contact the Dennis Syndication team on pictures@dennis.co.uk Email a Friend Print this Pictures - Advertisement - Sponsored Results VERDICT Fiat has played it safe with the Stilo. But while nearly every aspect of the car follows convention its execution is, in design terms, first rate. Comfortable, refined and well equipped, it answers the compact family brief to the letter. Unlike rivals, the Stilo even offers a sliding rear bench, with a 60/40 split. And although some will yearn for more visual excitement - particularly in a market where style and image are increasingly important - the Stilo's competence can't be ignored. OTHER EXPENSES Depreciation:2 Running costs (ppm):N/A Insurance groups:4-15 HISTORY 2001: Stilo launched as three or five-door, with Active, Dynamic or Abarth trim. Choice of 80bhp 1.2-litre, 103bhp 1.6 or 133bhp 1.8 four-cylinder petrol engines, plus 170bhp 2.4 five-cylinder. Also a 115bhp 1.9-litre JTD turbodiesel. 2002: JTD offered in 80bhp guise. 2003: Multi Wagon estate introduced. 2004: Minor styling changes, while 95bhp 1.4 engine replaces 1.2. 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