Fiat Pulse, here is the new compact suv (but it will not arrive in Italy)

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Fiat Pulse. This is the name of the new compact SUV ready to be marketed in Brazil. The name was chosen thanks to a poll that involved the Brazilian public: Pulse prevailed with 65% of the votes (out of a total of 380 thousand participants) over the names Domo (25%) and Tuo (10%). Known as Progetto 363, the new Fiat Pulse will be born on the group’s MLA platform.

Fiat Pulse, size

Characterized by the generous Fiat lettering on the front grille, the Fiat Pulse features compact SUV dimensions. In fact, it is 410 cm long, 178 cm wide and 158 cm high, with a step of 253 cm. The unprecedented design features solutions designed for use even outside the asphalt, such as the raw plastic elements in the lower part of the bodywork which are combined with a minimum ground clearance of over 22 centimeters.

Fiat Pulse interior

The interiors of the Fiat Pulse are characterized by a high level of connectivity, thanks to the infotainment system based on the Fiat Connect Me platform with 4G connectivity. In the center of the dashboard, the touchscreen with a diagonal of up to 10.1 inches stands out, while the digital instrumentation features a 7 ”monitor between the two analogue instruments. The equipment list includes wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Alexa and Google Assistant virtual assistants, wireless charging for the smartphone and USB sockets for the two rows of seats. Moving on to the load compartment, the Fiat Pulse offers 370 liters of volume.

Fiat Pulse, when in Italy

For now, the debut of the Fiat Pulse in Italy and Europe is not expected. In fact, the model was created to meet the needs of the South American market. However, as happened with the Ford EcoSport or the Volkswagen Taigo, models originally born for South America and then exported to Europe, the leaders of Stellantis could review the choice not to import the Fiat Pulse to the Old Continent.

Fiat pulse diesel

No diesel engine for the Fiat Pulse but two petrol engines powered by bioenthanol. Specifically, it is the 1.3 Flex aspirated by 107 horses and the new 1.0 Turbo 200 Flex with 130 horses and 200 Nm of maximum torque. Both engines can be connected to the front-wheel drive and be combined with the automatic CVT gearbox, standard on the Turbo 200 Flex, while the 1.3 Firefly comes standard with the five-speed manual gearbox.