FIAT Argo 2017– car dimensions: 4031 mm long, 1724 mm wide and 1512 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,150 kg. Braked towing is 400 kg.
The cabin has a standard 7-inch Uconnect touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus Bluetooth and USB ports. Manual air conditioning is fitted as standard, with digital automatic climate available only in the S-Design package. Cruise control comes standard along with ESC, traction control and hill holder. Parking sensors are part of the optional S-Design pack. No rear camera is offered on the Drive, and there are no advanced aids such as automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep.
Boot space measures 300 litres with the rear seats in place and expands to 720 litres when the bench is folded flat.
Maximum towing capacity is listed at 400 kg. Payload capacity is 400 kg. The Drive uses the standard suspension setup with no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced components noted for work use.
Cabin feels roomy for a compact hatch with good rear legroom and headroom for average adults. Soft suspension soaks up bumps well for daily use. Driver seat has height adjustment and cloth trim. steering wheel adjusts for height only. Finish is simple with hard plastics and some fit issues. Manual air conditioning is standard. digital climate is optional via package. Multimedia screen and USB ports add daily convenience. No luxury seat features or roof options appear.
Flex fuel 1.3 Firefly engine with official PBEV city figures around 12.6-12.8 km/l gasoline and 9.0-9.1 km/l ethanol.
Highway figures around 13.9-14.3 km/l gasoline and 10.1-10.3 km/l ethanol.
Service interval every 10,000 km or 12 months.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, traction control, hill holder, ISOFIX and tire pressure monitoring.
Latin NCAP adult occupant rating of 0 stars in 2021 protocol for 2-airbag versions.
The 1.3 Firefly flex engine pairs with a CVT that prioritizes smooth low-speed progress and steady highway cruising. Official consumption favors gasoline over ethanol, with the tank holding about 47 liters. Real-world figures can improve with light throttle thanks to the CVT holding low revs.
Routine servicing follows a 10,000 km or annual schedule with oil and filter changes as the core items. Timing belt replacement is noted around 60,000 km. Parts availability is good in the home market and costs stay moderate for a compact hatch.
Safety kit centers on dual front airbags, ABS, electronic stability and traction control plus hill-start assist. ISOFIX anchors and tire-pressure monitoring are included. Crash tests under later Latin NCAP rules gave 0 stars for adult protection on the basic two-airbag configuration due to structure and side-impact results.
Living with the car means straightforward ownership focused on urban commuting and light family use. Soft ride and decent space make it easy day to day, while the CVT keeps operation simple. Keep up with the fixed service schedule and watch the timing belt interval for long-term reliability.
Length 4031 mm, Width 1724 mm, Height 1512 mm, Wheelbase 2521 mm (Argo 2017-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Stellantis media ficha técnica Fiat Argo Drive 1.3 Firefly Flex CVT, autocosmos.com.ar and fiat.com.ve pages.