Argentinian automotive news outlet Cosas de Autos
has shared more spy pictures of the upcoming Fiat Argo based sedan. Known only
by its codename, the Fiat X6S, a prototype was spied again wearing full body
camouflage.
Fiat will reveal the name of the sedan on October
20, 2017, 1 PM (ART). The company is also running a contest via its social
media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) allowing participants to
guess the name of the car based on clues and teasers. Participants are allowed
one guess every 24 hours. Guessing the name correctly can win participants a
trip to Italy.
The sedan version of the Argo will get the same nose
section as the hatchback but with unique styling. It has a conventional
three-box profile as evident from the images of the test mule. The boot lid
appears to have a very upright profile along with a subtle integrated lip
spoiler.
There will be two engine options on offer. The Fiat
X6S will get the 1.3-litre FireFly four-cylinder engine that produces 101 hp and 134 Nm of torque running on petrol and 109 hp and 139 Nm of torque running on ethanol. The other engine
option will be the 1.8-litre E.torQ four-cylinder unit that develops 135 hp and 184 Nm of torque running on petrol and 139 hp and 189 Nm of torque. Both engines are paired to a 5-speed
manual transmission as standard, with 5-speed AMT (1.3L)/6-speed AT (1.8L)
available as an option.
The Fiat X6S will be manufactured in Cordoba,
Argentina. It will go on sale in Brazil in the first quarter of 2018 as the
replacement for the Linea and Grand Siena. Production is expected to begin in
the final weeks of 2017.