Fiat Pulse
{{Distinguish|Renault Pulse}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fiat Pulse
| image = 2023 Fiat Pulse Impetus (Colombia) front view 01.jpg
| manufacturer = Fiat (Stellantis)
| production = {{ubl
| October 2022 – present (Fastback)
}}
| assembly = Brazil: Betim, Minas Gerais
| class = Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
| body_style = {{ubl
| 5-door hatchback
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| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| engine = {{ubl
| 1.3 L GSE turbo I4
}}
| drivetrain = 12V Mild Hybrid (T200 Hybrid)
| platform = MLA
| length = {{cvt|4099|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1774|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1579|mm|in|1}}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2532|mm|in|1}}
| related = {{ubl
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| predecessor =
| aka = Abarth Pulse
| transmission = {{ubl
| 5-speed manual
| CVT
}}
}}
The Fiat Pulse is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Fiat mainly for the Latin American market since 2021. Produced in Brazil, the Pulse is largely based on the Argo subcompact hatchback. It is also available as a performance model known as the Pulse Abarth{{Cite web |title=Pulse Abarth |url=https://abarth.fiat.com.br/carros/pulse |access-date=2023-05-04 |website=Abarth |language=pt-BR}} and a coupe SUV derivative marketed as the Fiat Fastback since 2022.
Overview
Revealed as an unnamed model in May 2021 in Brazil, its name was subsequently announced in June 2021 after three options were offered to the public, which are Pulse, Tuo, and Domo.{{Cite web|title=Fiat Pulse: este é o SUV compacto que chega no 2º semestre|trans-title=Fiat Pulse: This is the compact SUV that arrives in the 2nd semester|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/511512/fiat-pulse-suv-compacto-nome/|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Motor1.com|language=pt}}{{Cite web|title=Progetto 363: Fiat revela novo SUV e convida para escolha do nome|trans-title=Project 363: Fiat unveils new SUV and invites name choice|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/505342/fiat-novo-suv-foto-nomes/|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Motor1.com|language=pt}} Developed under the codename Project 363, the vehicle is built on the MLA platform which in turn is based on an improved platform used by the Argo hatchback.{{Cite web|title=Plataforma MLA: por que a Fiat não considera o Progetto 363 como o SUV do Argo?|trans-title=Why doesn't Fiat consider the 'Progetto 363' as the Argo's SUV?|url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/segredo/por-que-a-fiat-nao-considera-o-progetto-363-como-o-suv-do-argo/|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Quatro Rodas|language=pt-BR}} Both cars share some bodywork parts such as the windshield and doors. The Pulse went on sale in Brazil in October 2021 along with other South American countries.{{Cite web|title=Primeiras impressões: Fiat Pulse Impetus 1.0 turbo 2022|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/reviews/541126/avaliacao-fiat-pulse-turbo-2022/|access-date=2021-10-24|website=Motor1.com|language=pt}}{{Cite web|title=Tudo o que sabemos sobre o SUV da Fiat que nascerá do|url=https://jornaldocarro.estadao.com.br/carros/tudo-o-que-sabemos-sobre-o-suv-da-fiat-que-nascera-do-progetto-363|access-date=2021-06-02|website=Jornal do Carro - Estadão|date=17 March 2021 |language=pt-BR}}
File:2023 Fiat Pulse Impetus (Colombia) rear view.jpg|Rear view
File:2023 Fiat Pulse Impetus (Colombia) interior.jpg|Interior
Safety
The Pulse comes with 4 airbags, LED lighting, hill holder, traction control system, ESC, front ventilated disc brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. Automatic high beam, lane departure warning system, and collision avoidance system are optional.{{Cite web|url=https://www.16valvulas.com.ar/nuevo-fiat-pulse-lanzamiento-en-argentina-desde-3-310-000/|title=Nuevo Fiat Pulse: lanzamiento en Argentina, desde $3.310.000|first=Jonathan|last=Romero|date=April 28, 2022|website=16 Valvulas}}{{Cite web|url=https://autopapo.uol.com.br/noticia/fiat-fastback-2023-precos/|title=Fiat Fastback 2023: preços, versões, fotos, vídeo e impressões|first=Marcelo|last=Jabulas|website=AutoPapo}}
=Latin NCAP=
In 2023, the Pulse in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 4 airbags received 2 stars from Latin NCAP (similar to Euro NCAP 2014).{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/180/fiat-pulse-+-4-airbags|title=Official results of the Fiat Pulse + 4 Airbags 2023|website=LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}
{{Anchor|Abarth}} Abarth Pulse
File:Abarth Pulse (cropped).jpg
The Abarth Pulse was unveiled in March 2022, featuring exterior changes and a 1.3-litre FireFly turbocharged petrol engine producing {{cvt|185|PS|hp kW|0}} and {{cvt|27.5|kgm|Nm lbft}} of torque. Fiat claimed a {{cvt|0-100|km/h|mph|0}} figure below 8 seconds and a top speed of {{cvt|210|km/h|mph|0}}.{{Cite web |last=Nicolas Anderbegani |date=2022-03-14 |title=Abarth va lancer un nouveau modèle au Brésil |url=https://www.leblogauto.com/2022/03/abarth-va-lancer-nouve.html |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Leblogauto.com |language=fr-FR}}{{Cite web |title=Abarth Pulse Is Brand's First Hot Crossover But It's Only For Brazil |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/574093/abarth-pulse-debut-brazil/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Fiat Pulse Abarth: tudo o que já sabemos do novo SUV esportivo |url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/601100/fiat-pulse-abarth-detalhes/ |first=Thiago |last=Moreno |date=2022-07-29 |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Motor1.com |language=pt-br}}
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{{Anchor|Fastback}} Fiat Fastback
{{Main|Fiat Fastback}}
{{For|the 2018 concept car|Fiat Fastback (concept car)}}
File:2023 Fiat Fastback (Colombia) front view.png
The Fiat Fastback is a coupe SUV variant of the Pulse, which was released in August 2022. In Brazil, it is positioned as a flagship Fiat model only below the imported Fiat 500e. It is available with the 1.0-litre turbocharged and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines.{{Cite web |title=Fiat Fastback 2023: este é o SUV-cupê da marca que chega este ano |url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/602277/fiat-fastback-novo-teaser-lancamento/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Motor1.com |language=pt-br}} The Fastback nameplate was previously used for a concept coupe SUV based on the Fiat Toro in 2018.{{Cite web |title=Fiat mostró en Brasil al Fastback (hermano SUV del Cronos) |url=https://ar.motor1.com/news/602234/presentacion-fiat-fastback/ |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Motor1.com |language=es-ar}}
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Sales
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Brazil !Argentina !Uruguay !Colombia !Mexico |
| 2021
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| 2022
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| 2023 |
| 2024
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Awards
- Car of the Year 2022 – Carro do Ano (Autoesporte, Brazil, 2021).
- Best National Car – Car Awards Brasil (CAR Magazine, Brazil, 2021).
- Best Engine under 2,000 cm³ – Carro do Ano (Autoesporte, Brazil, 2021).
- Best Design of Museu da Casa Brasileira (Museu da Casa Brasileira, Brazil, 2021).
- Best Design of Product (Automobiles/Cars) (iF DESIGN AWARD, 2022).
References
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External links
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- {{official|https://pulse.fiat.com.br/}} {{in lang|pt-BR}}
- [https://autofichas.com.ar/fiat/pulse/ Fiat Pulse] (Argentina)
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Category:Cars introduced in 2021
Category:Subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles
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