Multiair Fiat Bravo 1.4 T 140 PS: it is a Diesel?

'The real novelty lies in the new engine, a turbocharged millequattro equipped with the fine that eliminates the intake and throttle controls power by varying valve lift. With a displacement of 1368 cm3, delivers 140 hp at 5,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 230 Nm at 1750. The engine comes standard with Start & Stop system that turns it off when stationary with the transmission in neutral and a key "Sport" on the bridge that changes the throttle response and assistance power steering.

From the outside, so there are no obvious signs of the new engine, if not the flashy (and beautiful) ribbed alloy wheels that fit 18-inch 225/45 tires (optional) and the double end of the hose. The trunk is quite large, from 400 to 1175 liters and above all well exploited for the regular form.

Under the floor kit for mobility and the opening of the (former) spare tire available. The Bravo is convenient four. If you expect a turbo in the style of the 80s will be disappointed. Accomplice to the (obvious) setting Euro5, the engine shows progressive instead just above the minimum, but with little inclination to "kick in the back." Indeed, it seems like a Diesel in the delivery, very sturdy and strong from 1500 rpm to about 3200.

Goes beyond, or rather becomes less effective, while ensuring a good push homogeneous. Needless to pull over 5000, to drive "torque," thus changing more quickly and using that torque at low stretch, so that we can run quietly in the sixth or even less than 1500 rpm. But beware: the push regular tricks and you can find far beyond the limits without realizing it.

In the light of the dashboard gear shift, which helps reduce fuel consumption. Pressing the Sport button the gas becomes much more sensitive and accelerating more ready, but the qualities of extension does not vary. Improves hand hesitation that there is always at every step open / close throttle, slight but annoying, and hardens considerably steering, reasonably accurate in both settings.

The seal is good and set to a constant slight understeer, the suspension setting an excellent compromise with the comfort, which guarantees smooth ride. Noise aside, always a bit 'pushy, the raucous sound of the aspiration head does in fact open to all, but it's also a lot of racing. The new six-speed gearbox has well spaced ratios but placement is not always accurate and some peaking from zero, with a little 'habit, however, it maneuvers well.

Brakes powerful but little detectable at low speed. Consumption is good only for strictly steady pace and out of town, in which case you almost reach 13 km / liter. A more usual average of about 10, while the city is difficult to go beyond the 8.5 km / liter, unless an obstacle to traffic.

The visibility is always very critical maneuvers, pincipalmente because of the large rear pillars that cover the view. But even the front ones can hide something, especially in the city. Recommended parking radar. The Bravo is available in the fitting T Multiair Dynamic, Emotion and Sport with a turnkey price from 20,700 to 21,700 €.

Broad possibilities to customize the car with packages accessories Blue Pack (800 €), which always include Blue & Me, the system of "infomobility" with Bluetooth, USB and a handsfree phone kit with voice commands and steering wheel. In this regard, we observed a degree of unpredictability of the Bluetooth connection, sometimes not available.

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