Fiat’s
next project is the Fiat X6S sedan based off it. Autos Segredos has published
renderings of the Fiat X6S with inputs from an insider.
The Fiat X6S features a more simplistic and elegant design
for the radiator grille and air dam grille. The front bumper is also slightly
different for the same reasons. On the sides, the increase in the wheelbase is
instantly notable, and the rear doors and windows are tinkered for that reason
and the more tapered roofline. At the rear, the sleeker tail lamps, unique
bumper design and the structural changes leave little scope for relating the
sedan to the Argo.
Fiat will sell the Fiat X6S with 1.3-litre FireFly
and 1.8-litre E.torQ flex-fuel engines. The 1.3L engine develops 101 hp and 134 Nm of torque running on petrol. Running on ethanol,
these figures increase to 109 hp and 139 Nm respectively. The 1.8-litre engine develops 135 hp and 184 Nm of torque running on petrol. Its maximum power and maximum torque figures
bump to 139 hp and 189 Nm respectively when using
ethanol.
Transmission choices will include 5-speed manual,
5-speed GSR automated manual (1.3L FireFly-only) and 6-speed automatic (1.8L
E.torQ-only). All configurations will have an engine start-stop system as
standard. Only in the 1.3L GSR configuration and above configurations will have
traction and stability control systems.
Fiat will manufacture the Fiat X6S in Cordoba,
Argentina. The new small sedan will go on sale in Brazil in the first half of
2018 as a common replacement for the Fiat Linea and Fiat Grand Siena.