Fiat Tipo 2015– car dimensions: 4532 mm long, 1792 mm wide and 1497 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,375 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin features a standard 5-inch touchscreen supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Manual air conditioning comes as standard, with automatic climate control on the City trim. Adaptive cruise control is fitted across the board. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera aid low-speed manoeuvres. Automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist form part of the standard driver aids package.
The boot offers 520 litres with the rear seats in place. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats expands capacity to 1090 litres for larger loads.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg with an unbraked limit of 500 kg. Payload including the driver stands at 500 kg. The spacious boot and solid towing figures suit light work or family hauling duties.
The cabin feels roomy and practical with fabric seats, a height-adjustable driver's seat, height- and reach-adjustable multifunction steering wheel, front armrest on higher grades, and either manual or automatic climate control depending on trim. Rear seats split 60/40. It seats five with a 520-litre boot and basic storage. No advanced seat power or luxury extras appear on the lists.
1.6 Multijet diesel with Start&Stop, WLTP combined around 4.6-4.7 l/100 km, 50-litre tank plus AdBlue.
Scheduled servicing for diesel versions at intervals starting around 20,000 km or 1 year. oil and filter change condition-dependent, never exceeding 2 years.
Euro NCAP 3 stars (2016 test for the generation). 82% adult, 60% child, 62% pedestrian, 25% safety assist.
Standard kit includes 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, AEB, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, fatigue detection, hill holder, TPMS, Isofix.
The 1.6 Multijet diesel delivers 130 hp and 320 Nm with a 6-speed manual and Start&Stop. Official combined consumption sits near 4.6-4.7 l/100 km under WLTP with a 50-litre tank and separate AdBlue reservoir. Real-world figures stay close on mixed routes.
Service follows the manufacturer schedule with checks and oil/filter changes typically every 20,000 km or yearly for diesel. Oil life depends on use and the dashboard indicator. change at least every two years. Brake fluid every two years. Timing belt inspection and replacement at longer set intervals.
The generation scored 3 Euro NCAP stars in 2016 (4 with the then-optional safety pack). Current cars carry six airbags, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition, driver-attention warning, ABS, ESP and Isofix as standard. Earlier low assist scores improved with these systems now fitted.
Keep the car with regular oil checks every few thousand km, AdBlue top-ups, and adherence to the service plan at Fiat dealers. Tyre pressure and fluid levels need frequent attention. The diesel benefits from occasional longer runs for DPF regeneration.
Length 4532 mm, Width 1792 mm, Height 1497 mm, Wheelbase 2638 mm (Tipo 2015-)
Sources: manufacturer data, quattroruote.it, maker brochures/PDFs e.g, NEW_TIPO_2021_CAT and owner's manuals.