Fiat Marea

The Fiat Marea (Type 185) is a small family car available as a saloon and an estate, produced by the Italian automaker Fiat. Launched in September 1996, the Marea models were essentially different body styles of Fiat's hatchback offerings, the Bravo and Brava. The Marea replaced the earlier Tipo based Fiat Tempra, as well as the larger Croma.

Fiat Marea
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Also calledFiat Marengo (panel van)
Production1996–2002 (Italy)
1998–2007 (Brazil)
1996–2007 (Turkey)
AssemblyItaly: Turin, Mirafiori
Italy: Cassino Plant, Piedimonte San Germano
Brazil: Betim, Minas Gerais
Turkey: Bursa (Tofaş)
Poland: Tychy
Designer
  • Centro Stile Fiat:
  • Mauro Basso (sedan)
  • Antonio Piovano (estate)
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style4-door saloon
5-door estate
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformFiat C1
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • petrol:
  • 1.25 L I4
  • 1.4 L I4
  • 1.6 L I4
  • 1.8 L I4
  • 2.0 L I5
  • 2.0 L turbo I5
  • 2.4 L I5 (Brazil)
  • BiPower:
  • 1.6 L I4
  • diesel:
  • 1.9 L turbo I4
  • 2.4 L turbo I5
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100.0 in)
Length4,391 mm (172.9 in) (saloon)
4,490 mm (176.8 in) (estate)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,420 mm (55.9 in) (saloon)
1,535 mm (60.4 in) (estate)
Curb weight1,085–1,385 kg (2,392–3,053 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat Tempra
Fiat Croma
SuccessorFiat Linea (for saloon)
Fiat Stilo Multiwagon (for estate)

While the Fiat Stilo Multiwagon was the successor of the wagon version, the Marea Weekend, the Fiat Linea replaced the saloon version in 2007. The car became officially available from 11 September 1996.

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