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Pricing & specs for new FIAT Fullback announced
FIAT Professional has announced pricing and specification details of the new Fullback pickup truck ahead of its UK launch on July 4 .
E ngineered to meet the broad needs of business users – both professional and recreational - the new FIAT Professional Fullback offers the kind of flexibility and dependability its name suggests : A fundamental playing position in rugby or American football ; the fullback which requires an intelligent and adaptable player capable of dealing with any situation . With the new Fullback , FIAT Professional enters the buoyant medium-duty pick up segment which accounts for 650,000 vehicles a year in the EMEA region ( Europe , Middle East and Africa ) representing 22 % of the total LCV market . In the UK more than 40,000 pickups were registered in 2015 – a jump of 20 % compared to 2014 – so it is clear that there is a growing audience , both internationally and in the UK , who see the rugged and practical pickup truck as an ideal solution to their broad spectrum of vehicle needs .
In terms of styling , the front of the FIAT Professional Fullback adopts the upmarket appearance of a sports SUV with its swept-back fascia , chunky front bumper and roomy cabforward layout . Distinctive swage lines along the flanks tie the front of the pickup truck to the rear and , along with the sweeping shape of the front and rear lamps , help fully integrate the load bed as part of the vehicle ’ s overall design . Detailing is tasteful and restrained with two strips of satin silver trim used to frame the front grille on the entry-level SX , while LX versions also have a subtle satin silver trim around sump protector , as well as chrome-finished door mirrors , door handles and side steps . Attractive 16-inch alloy wheels are standard on the SX while the profile of the LX model is enhanced with 17-inch alloy wheels and substantial , bodycoloured wheel arch protectors .
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The interior combines the functionality of a work vehicle with the comfort and elegance of luxury vehicle with an attractive and ergonomically designed , two-tone black-andsilver dashboard , supportive and comfortable seats and impressive rear passenger room . Standard equipment on the SX version includes remote central locking , electric windows and mirrors , Bluetooth connectivity ( phone calling and music streaming ), DAB digital radio , a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearknob , steering-wheel mounted remote audio controls , air conditioning ( including rear vents ), Start & Stop , front fog lamps , a tubular side step and a host of safety features including seven airbags , advanced ESC with ASR , TSA ( Trailer Stability Assist ), LED DRLs , hill start assist and cruise control with a speed limiter . Lane Departure Warning and a reversing camera are both standard on the LX version .
The FIAT Professional Fullback SX is powered by an aluminium-block , 2.4-litre diesel engine with a variable-geometry turbo charger which produces 150hp and 380Nm of torque yet its official combined-cycle fuel economy figure is just 44.2MPG ( 6.4L / 100km ) and its CO2 emissions are 169g / km . The standard SX transmission comprises a six-speed manual gearbox with on demand four-wheel drive system with three electrically-selected settings : 2H , 4H and 4L .
The power and torque outputs of LX version are increased to 180hp and 430Nm , while the full-time four-wheel drive system has four electrically-controlled settings : 2H , 4H plus 4HLc and 4LLc with a locking central differential for improved traction . Its official combinedcycle fuel economy figure is 42.2MPG ( 6.6L / 100km ) and its CO2 emission figure is 173g / km .
Technical highlights across all FIAT
Professional Fullback models include a onetonne payload with a bed length of up to 1.52m , 3,100kg un-braked towing capacity ( 2,700kg for the SX model ), best-in-class turning circle . Sophisticated double wishbone front suspension and a solid axle with leaf springs for maximum reliability and sturdiness .
Standard equipment on the LX includes keyless go , leather upholstery , electricallyadjusted and heated front seats , dual-zone climate control , bi-xenon headlamps with washers , enhanced body styling , privacy glass and a 6.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with DAB , Bluetooth connectivity and satellite navigation as standard . Lane Departure Warning , a reversing camera and a comfortoriented “ Touring ” suspension are also included in the generous LX specification . When equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission , the LX version adds an upgraded 7-inch infotainment system and transmission paddle gear shifters .
Available as a double cab only and with allwheel drive standard on all versions , the FIAT Professional Fullback starts at £ 20,995 ( excluding VAT , VED , delivery and plates ) for the SX version . The high-specification LX manual is priced from £ 22,995 ( excluding VAT and OTR charges ) while the LX automatic is priced from £ 24,395 ( excluding VAT and OTR charges ). The new FIAT Fullback will be available to order from FIAT Professional dealers from 4 July .
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