FIAT Tipo 2015–2020 car dimensions: 4368 mm long, 1792 mm wide and 1495 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,270 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin offers a practical layout with good space for five. Base models have manual air conditioning and a basic radio with Bluetooth and USB. Mid and high trims add a 5-inch or 7-inch Uconnect touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the larger unit, plus automatic climate control and cruise control. Rear parking sensors come on Easy and Lounge grades, with a reversing camera available as an option or standard on top trims. Automatic emergency braking is offered in optional Safety Packs.
The hatchback provides a 440-litre boot with seats up, among the larger in its class. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats expand the load area for bigger items, with a practical opening and underfloor storage for the spare wheel.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 1500 kg depending on engine, with unbraked at 500 kg. Payload is rated at 500 kg including the driver.
The cabin offers good space for five, with front seats suited to taller drivers up to 1.87 m and rear for up to 1.80 m plus strong legroom. Height-adjustable driver seat is standard, electric lumbar support comes on higher grades or packs, and heated front seats are available as an option or pack. Manual air conditioning is standard with automatic climate control on upper trims. Storage is practical with multiple compartments. Materials are mostly hard plastics but the layout is functional and easy to use day to day.
Petrol and diesel engines available across the range.
Service intervals typically every 15 000 km or one year.
Euro NCAP rating of 3 stars as standard, 4 stars with safety pack.
Standard safety includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC with ASR/MSR, Hill Holder and TPMS.
Fuel options cover petrol units from 1.4 to 1.6 litres and Multijet diesels of 1.3 and 1.6 litres. Official combined figures show the diesels as the more economical choice for longer journeys while petrols suit mixed use. Start and stop is fitted on many versions to help cut use in town.
Servicing follows a schedule based on distance or time, with oil and filter changes forming the core of each visit. Additional items such as air filter, cabin filter and brake fluid are checked or replaced at set points. Packages are available to cover routine work at fixed cost.
Safety equipment starts with six airbags plus ABS, ESC, Hill Holder and tyre pressure monitoring on every car. Optional packs add rear parking sensors, rear camera, adaptive cruise and autonomous emergency braking. The Euro NCAP result is three stars on standard kit and four stars once the safety pack is fitted.
Day to day the car is simple to live with thanks to a large boot, split folding rear seats and low running costs. Regular checks of fluids and tyres keep it reliable. Warranty cover is three years with unlimited mileage on most markets.
Length 4368 mm, Width 1792 mm, Height 1495 mm, Wheelbase 2638 mm (Tipo 2015–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Stellantis/Fiat Tipo 5Doors EMEA Technical specifications PDF, Fiat UK brochures/owner handbooks, autoevolution and other published specs.