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fiat car review
The vehicle for its time was very successful. Otherwise he
would never win the prestigious competition Car of the Year-1996. And such
"Oscar" just so "beautiful eyes", not awarded.
Those who are older, remember that the Fiat Bravo / Brava
(182) and supplied to our country. Deliveries may not differ a special series
(and that then sold tens or hundreds of thousands of units?), But in city
traffic the representative of the peninsula could meet regularly.
Officially, the present model in Russia until 2001. To date,
we arrived, of course, not all sold at that time machine. At the same time new
listings show no-no, and you can find offers for the sale / purchase of Fiat
Bravo / Brava. Depending on the year, and the technical condition of equipment,
ask for the car 60-155 thousand. Rubles. Mileage - from 110 to 240 thousand.
Km.
Bravo / Brava ... feel kind of duplicity? The difference
between the machines - not only in vowels at the end of words (in Italian
feminine nouns ending in "a" male - to "on"). Bravo -
3-door hatchback and the Brava - 5-door version, which, as life has shown, we
met more often (in St. Petersburg to the mid-2000s, the figure was up to 150 units).
In fact, our hero was replaced in the lineup Fiat model Typo.
Developers proceeded from the fact that in the early 1990s,
a new type of consumer, whose attention was, focused both on the technical
capabilities, as well as representational quality and price of the car. The
challenge for "fiatovtsev" complicated by the fact that Bravo / Brava
had to find its niche in the segment of "C", which was defined as
"the most complex customer segment." For such a consumer is very
important representativeness, a good "readability" of all devices,
comfort, ease of operation and dynamics.
The car turned out elegant. Especially against the
background of prevailing then Japanese "Soap". With some remarks can
be said that Bravo / Brava and now looks more or less fresh. Specialists in
those years stressed the stylish cut "eye" of the rear lights in the
modification Brava, as well as a steep slope back of the 5-door body and thin
pillar.
"Trehdverka" in this sense a little different.
Something like a car of its main competitor - VW Golf: almost vertical rear
door and a massive rear pillars. But the design of the front part of the
"family" is identical to that, in general, is not surprising.
The quality of our body painting servismenov raises no
objections. The metal itself virtually flawless. Despite the fact that the
steel is galvanized on only one side, corrosion protection is quite relevant.
All machines sold officially in Russia, were further processed bottom and
equipped with lockers. Personally met the 15-17-year-old specimens without a hint
of rust. However, if you examine the favorite Bravo / Brava, pay special
attention to thresholds.
An interesting point: somewhere after 5-7 years of operation
at enhanced Bravo / Brava (not all of course) came unstuck side moldings. Not
always been properly fixed wheel covers (in 1997, the car with the drawback
were recalled for repair at the place of sale). In cars 1996 onwards often
poorly were fixed door seals, and by frequent opening / closing of the same
door could quickly break down their progress stops. Sometimes there are cases
chafing trunk seal, causing the penetration of water into it. Himself cargo bay
Bravo / Brava relatively roomy 360 liter / 1165 liters.
For his model the Italians offered a lot of little 9 power
trains to choose from: 6 petrol and diesel 3, 2 of which are turbocharged.
Crowned series engine 5-cylinder 20-valve engine volume of 2 liters of Lance
Kappa. With 147 hp power, the engine was placed solely on the 3-door Bravo.
With it the car could accelerate to 210 km / h, however, and consumed it
decently - up to 12 l / 100 km. Because of its high cost, this version in
Russia are rare, at least in the early 2000s in St. Petersburg there were only
2 copies.
The weakest and, experts say, a bad motor, offers for Bravo
/ Brava, 1, 4-liter 75-horsepower. It had 3 valves per cylinder (2 intakes, 1
exhaust). Cars with this engine in Russia were also a little bit. Operating
life in this small machine, and spare parts are expensive.
Running and most preferred option - a 1.6-liter 16-valve
(with 2 camshafts and multiple injection) engine with 103 hp the engine is an
optimal combination of power, efficiency, durability and ease of maintenance.
Many examples where the unit retreated to 500 000 km, and nothing - zhivehonek.
The main feature of series motor Torque - electronic control system. It is
based on: self adjusting phased ignition to improve the responsiveness of the
engine on the gas pedal and lower emissions. 103-horsepower engine clocked
Bravo / Brava to "hundreds" for 11 seconds, while consuming about 8 l
/ 100 km in the combined cycle.
Second preference petrol engine can be called a 1.8-liter
engine with 113 hp It differed enviable flexibility and allows you to over
clock with the 5th gear at 32 km / h.
On the specifics of motors Bravo / Brava servicemen say the
following. Timing in our road and climatic conditions "lives" on
average 60-70 thousand. Km. this means that approximately every 2-3 years is
necessary to change the timing belt (the automaker put the figure at 100
thousand. Km). Torn strap automatically bends valve.
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In some cases, there may be irregularities in the engines
and even a complete stop due to incorrectly routed harness and bad electrical
connections of the engine compartment (the problem was solved by the recall and
repair of cars sold at the place of sale).
On models with the 1.4 and 1.6-liter engine encountered a
minor oil leak on the camshaft oil seal to the index path of 45-50 thousand. Km
(the reason - the gap shoulder gland). The disadvantage was eliminated in 1997
due to changes in the diameter of the gland. In addition, cars with 1.4-liter
engine in its time were marked by rare cases of sudden cessation of oil
circulation, which sometimes resulted in damage to the engine.
On machines with a 1.6-liter engine is sometimes encountered
problems with the ignition system. In the cooling system 1.4 and 1.6-liter
engines was recorded damage the plastic mounting bracket termovklyuchatelya
controlling fan start. As a result, the fan is not switched on at the right
time, leading to overheating and damage to the engine.
The most common we have a 1.6-liter unit tractive enough, so
have a 60 km / h can stick 5th gear. Dynamics of dispersal with this engine
delightful call does not work, but as soon as momentum rolled over for 3500 rev
/ min, the car becomes noticeably faster. To the 5-speed manual transmission in
servismenov claims did not arise - with the task box handles. You should not
only forget the timely (every 100-150 thousand. Kilometers) oil change
(manufacturer guarantees a lifetime use of oil).
Rarely, but still met our market Bravo / Brava with the
4-band "automatic". Such a scheme transmission is preferably set to
order - as well as a limited slip differential, which increases the
permeability of the car.
Fiat, who shouted Bravo!
When traveling irregularities korotkohodnaya suspension
reacts harshly, passing all the shocks and noise on the body. Damper struts,
which are part of the classical scheme McPherson, «go" on average 70-80
thousand. Km. Similar lifetime characteristic of levers formed integrally with
the rubber bush and ball bearing blocks. Sharp steering (from lock to lock -
2.5 turns) with a standard booster, unfortunately, the feedback is almost does
not matter. Therefore, at high speeds the car starts to "float". In
city traffic Bravo / Brava sensitively responds to the slightest steer and
sometimes informative Gora "near-zero" zone is extremely low.
At low speed body roll Bravo / Brava may seem excessive,
however, it refers to the dry coating, but on the bare ice to bring the car out
of a deep skid extremely difficult. But effective brakes with ABS (installed as
an option) add some confidence. Front ventilated disc brakes were installed,
which blocks when benign conditions can last up to 30-40 thousand. Km. Rear
disc brakes were completed only versions with engines of 1.8 and 2 liters. On
all other versions used drum rear, with an average term of replacement pads
70-80 thousand. Km.
Fiat, who shouted Bravo!
Prior to the August 1998 crisis I generation Fiat Bravo /
Brava sold in Russian shops at the price of 20 thousand. Dollars.
Interestingly, the current generation model, which our dealers not in the same
European showrooms available today for about the same price. Beginning in the
fall of 1999, "fiatovtsy" installed on the Bravo / Brava special
price - 13 thousand. Dollars. Equipment list includes "the Russian
package" in the form of enhanced suspension, increased ground clearance,
electrical heating external mirrors and seats. However, even for this, it is
acceptable for "Best Car 1996" value "Italian" was not as
in demand as it should. And then there's the notorious story of the creation of
the joint venture "Nizhegorod Motors", which resulted in the official
import Bravo / Brava in Russia was discontinued.
Configuration and specifications
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FIAT Brava 1.6 MT All FIAT Bravo 1.4 (182.AG) All
Year, with 1995 1995
Year, on 2001 2001
Hatchback 5 bits.
Number of doors / seats 5 3/5
Engine Type gasoline direct injection
Power, hp / rev / min 103/76 5750 at 75
Displacement 1581 1370
Type sending mechanics 5 speed manual
Front-wheel drive Front
Urban cycle 10.8
Country Cycle 6.1
Mixed cycle 7.5 7.1
Fuel AI-98 gasoline AI-95
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