Fiat goes qubic
13/01/09 18:32 Filed in: News
Remember the first Fiat Multipla. It
was an odd looking car. On the back window was a sticker which
simply said: “Wait till you see the front”. With its three abreast
seating front and rear it was a brilliant design, but they toned
down its gawky looks for the facelift.
Well the new Fiat Qubo is not in the same league of unusualness. But it is a little different. The name is a play on the word “cube”, which gives a hint as to how it should be pronounced.
Taking the Grande Punto platform as a base, Fiat say the Qubo is aimed at drivers who want to combine versatility, space and a car-like driving experience without sacrificing individuality.
They go on to say that Qubo has been designed to appeal to buyers who “are confident in a car that’s anything but run of the mill”. Well they proved there was a market for that with the Multipla!
The aim has been to create a car that is as easy to manoeuvre as a supermini, but that feels as spacious and comfortable as an MPV. This has been helped by giving the Qubo a large glass area to create an airy feel but also benefit visibility.
Four versions of the Qubo will be available when it goes on sale this month with prices ranging from £9750 to £12,350. There are two engine options, the 1.3-litre MultiJet turbodiesel and a 1.4-litre petrol.
Well the new Fiat Qubo is not in the same league of unusualness. But it is a little different. The name is a play on the word “cube”, which gives a hint as to how it should be pronounced.
Taking the Grande Punto platform as a base, Fiat say the Qubo is aimed at drivers who want to combine versatility, space and a car-like driving experience without sacrificing individuality.
They go on to say that Qubo has been designed to appeal to buyers who “are confident in a car that’s anything but run of the mill”. Well they proved there was a market for that with the Multipla!
The aim has been to create a car that is as easy to manoeuvre as a supermini, but that feels as spacious and comfortable as an MPV. This has been helped by giving the Qubo a large glass area to create an airy feel but also benefit visibility.
Four versions of the Qubo will be available when it goes on sale this month with prices ranging from £9750 to £12,350. There are two engine options, the 1.3-litre MultiJet turbodiesel and a 1.4-litre petrol.