Fiat has been preparing to replace its ageing Punto and Linea models for a long while now in the international markets as they are drawing flak for being outdated. The company has already revealed the Argo hatchback replacing the Punto in some countries while in place of Linea a new sedan was spotted testing several times over the last few months.
The spy shots were taken in emerging markets like Argentina hinting that South America would be the favourite place to receive it first and after a host of teasers, it has finally been revealed. It will go on sale in Brazil by the end of this year before expanding to other Latin markets. Internally codenamed as the Fiat X6S, it is based on the Argo hatchback and bears the production name ‘Cronos’ as we previously reported.
Before that it will enter production by the end of this year in Argentina. The silhouette of the sedan replicates the Argo until the B pillar. It sports sharp headlamps with eyebrow’ LED pilot lamps as the Argo. However, there are changes to the front portion in comparison to its hatchback sibling. It comprises of larger and sharper front grille with small black meshes and appealing surrounds in order to enhance the car’s visual appeal.
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Rear profile of the sedan sports a sculpted appearance along with sleek wraparound LED taillights and sporty bumper with plastic inserts. Also, the trunk space is big enough and the boot lid has integrated spoiler. Inside the cabin, the new Fiat sedan boasts a similar design dashboard as the Argo hatchback with touchscreen infotainment system capable of navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. There are some minor changes to the colour of trim pieces and the central inlay is finished in different colour.
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Transmission options include a five-speed manual gearbox and a six-speed Aisin automatic unit. As FCA is trying to revive its business in the Indian market, it is working on bringing in more Jeep models to offset the dwindling sales of Fiat. However, as the C-segment shows greater potential with the arrival of new Hyundai Verna and Toyota planning to introduce its all-new Vios next year, we can expect the Fiat Cronos to arrive here in the future.
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