Fiat Pulse
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Also called
Production
  • July 2021 – present[1]
  • October 2022 – present (Fastback)
AssemblyBrazil: Betim, Minas Gerais
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformMLA
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,532 mm (99.7 in)
Length4,099 mm (161.4 in)
Width1,774 mm (69.8 in)
Height1,579 mm (62.2 in)

The Fiat Pulse is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Fiat mainly for the South American market since 2021. It is also available as a performance model known as the Pulse Abarth[2] 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.[3][4] 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.[5] 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.[6][7]

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.[8][9]

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).[10]

Abarth Pulse

Abarth Pulse

The Abarth Pulse was unveiled in March 2022, featuring exterior changes and a 1.3-litre FireFly turbocharged petrol engine producing 185 PS (182 hp; 136 kW) and 27.5 kg⋅m (270 N⋅m; 199 lb⋅ft) of torque. Fiat claimed a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) figure below 8 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).[11][12][13]

Fiat Fastback

Fiat Fastback

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.[14] The Fastback nameplate was previously used for a concept coupe SUV based on the Fiat Toro in 2018.[15]

Sales

Year Brazil Argentina Uruguay Mexico
2021 6,725[16]
2022 50,522[17] 3,681[18] 406[19] 2,575[20]

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

  1. ↑ "Comienza la producción del nuevo Fiat Pulse". Parabrisas (in Spanish). 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  2. ↑ "Pulse Abarth". Abarth (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
  3. ↑ "Fiat Pulse: este é o SUV compacto que chega no 2º semestre" [Fiat Pulse: This is the compact SUV that arrives in the 2nd semester]. Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  4. ↑ "Progetto 363: Fiat revela novo SUV e convida para escolha do nome" [Project 363: Fiat unveils new SUV and invites name choice]. Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  5. ↑ "Plataforma MLA: por que a Fiat não considera o Progetto 363 como o SUV do Argo?" [Why doesn't Fiat consider the 'Progetto 363' as the Argo's SUV?]. Quatro Rodas (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  6. ↑ "Primeiras impressões: Fiat Pulse Impetus 1.0 turbo 2022". Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  7. ↑ "Tudo o que sabemos sobre o SUV da Fiat que nascerá do". Jornal do Carro - Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). 17 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  8. ↑ Romero, Jonathan (April 28, 2022). "Nuevo Fiat Pulse: lanzamiento en Argentina, desde $3.310.000". 16 Valvulas.
  9. ↑ Jabulas, Marcelo. "Fiat Fastback 2023: preços, versões, fotos, vídeo e impressões". AutoPapo.
  10. ↑ "Official results of the Fiat Pulse + 4 Airbags 2023". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
  11. ↑ Nicolas Anderbegani (2022-03-14). "Abarth va lancer un nouveau modèle au Brésil". Leblogauto.com (in French). Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  12. ↑ "Abarth Pulse Is Brand's First Hot Crossover But It's Only For Brazil". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  13. ↑ Moreno, Thiago (2022-07-29). "Fiat Pulse Abarth: tudo o que já sabemos do novo SUV esportivo". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  14. ↑ "Fiat Fastback 2023: este é o SUV-cupê da marca que chega este ano". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  15. ↑ "Fiat mostró en Brasil al Fastback (hermano SUV del Cronos)". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  16. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2021". AUTOO. 2021-01-03. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  17. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2022". AUTOO. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  18. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas en diciembre (y totales) 2022". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  19. ↑ "Ventas: diciembre (y totales) 2022". Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  20. ↑ García, Gerardo (2023-01-06). "Los 371 autos más vendidos de México en 2022: el ranking completo con todos los modelos". Motorpasión México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-31.
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