The top-end Fiat Argo ‘HGT’ variant has
been spotted without camouflage in Brazil, by Filipe Morales. This unit, featuring the special body colour, is the
‘Opening Edition’ which would be limited to 1,000 units.
Several units of the Fiat Argo were spied nearly
undisguised at the company’s factory in Betim, Brazil, ahead of its launch in
the following weeks. It will replace the Punto and Palio in Brazil, and later
spawn a mid-size sedan codenamed Fiat X6S, that will replace the Siena and the
Linea.
These shots give a first look at the Argo’s final
design which draws inspiration from the Fiat Tipo hatchback but does have some
distinctive elements such as the window line, taillamp design, sportier bumper
set and smaller dimensions. One of the images also reveals the range-topping
HGT version, which has 16 inch 5-spoke alloy wheels, chrome-finished exposed tailpipes,
and an aggressive body kit.
The Fiat Argo will come with a 1.0-litre FireFly
three-cylinder engine, 1.3-litre FireFly four-cylinder motor, and a 1.8-litre
E.Torq Evo engine. The availability of said engines depends on the variant
chosen: Attractive, Essence and HGT. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard in
all variants, while the 1.3L and 1.8L motors can be had with a 5-speed Dualogic
automated manual transmission and 6-speed automatic, respectively.
The interior has been exposed in new photographs featuring
a three-spoke steering wheel nearly similar to that of the Fiat Tipo, a large
MID between the analogue speedometer and tachometer, a free-standing
infotainment system with a colour display that runs Android Auto, and circular
central HVAC vents.
