"Fiat Bravo" redirects here. For the 2007 Bravo, see Fiat Bravo (2007). For the car marketed in the United States as the Fiat Brava from 1978, see Fiat 131.
The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava (Type 182) are small family cars produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1995 to 2003 (2001 in Europe). They were effectively two versions of the same car: the Bravo, a three-door hatchback, and the Brava, a five-door fastback. The Bravo name was revived in January 2007, with the all-new Fiat Bravo, a replacement for the Stilo. The new version was available only with five doors.
The Bravo and the Brava were replacements for Fiat's successful but ageing Tipo model. The two cars were very different in styling detail and driving experience, the Bravo chassis being tuned for more precise handling, whilst the Brava was tuned for better comfort. The interior trim and many of the body colours were unique to either one version or the other. Both cars had a two-star safety rating on Euro NCAP. The cars came with all-new engines, the base model using a 1.4 L 12-valve engine producing 80 PS (59 kW). Three other petrol engines were available: the 103 PS (76 kW) 1.6 L 16 valve; the 113 PS (83 kW) 1.8 L 16-valve engine and the top-of-the-range 2.0 L 20-valve inline five unit used in the HGT model, which produced 147 PS (108 kW) and which could take the car to a maximum speed of 213 km/h (132 mph). In 1999, the 155 HGT model replaced the older model, offering greater power of 155 PS (114 kW).
Two turbodiesel engines were also available: both were 1.9 L four-cylinder units, one producing 75 PS (55 kW) and the other making 100 PS (74 kW). The Bravo/Brava was voted European Car of the Year on its launch.[4]
Another car based on the Bravo/Brava underpinnings, the Fiat Multipla, was launched in 1999. This was a six-seater compact MPV. In the same year, the Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover. It was discontinued in 2001, being replaced by the Fiat Stilo.
The cars were advertised as being silent, futuristic, economical and offering "The Choice". Fiat's Italian adverts said "Fiat Bravo. Fiat Brava. La Scelta", which roughly translates as "Fiat Bravo. Fiat Brava. The Choice", hinting at the fact that they 'were very similar cars but with the option of a sporty three-door hatchback or a practical five-door fastback.[5]
Peter Davis, Fiat's Styling Center director at the time, said that they started working on the Bravo and Brava immediately after they had finished working on the Coupe and the Barchetta. He said they wanted to push the design to the limit, break the rules and discover every angle of the car, distinguishing it from the competitors.[6]
Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Fiat Bravo and Brava in 1995 on Top Gear, stating that "This is how an ordinary car can look like, if you put a bit of effort into it". He also stated : "I'm in a three-door hatchback, which you can buy for less than £10,000, and I'm having fun, and it's only got a 1.4-litre engine! A good-looking car that's nice to drive and cheap to run too." Clarkson also said that the car felt rigid, there were no squeaks or rattles, and all the switches inside had a quality feel.[7]
MakeoverEdit
The Bravo/Brava received a mild makeover in 1999.
The 1.4L 12v engine was dropped in favour of the 1.2 16v unit from the Fiat Punto, the 2.0L 20V engine of the HGT model gained VVT and VIS systems upping the power from 147 PS (108 kW) to 155 PS (114 kW), the dashboard was redesigned and improved across all trim levels, the grilles of the cars were redesigned, the A/C unit was swapped with the automatic one from the Fiat Coupé, and other small details about the cars were changed throughout the range of trims.
The 1.9 turbodiesel was phased out in favour of 1.9 JTD diesel units (now with and 105 PS or 77 kW), to give even better economy and refinement. In the Greek market, all later model Bravas received the rear deck spoiler as standard.
Special editionsEdit
Anniversaire: introduced in 1997 for both cars, with only 1,100 pieces, celebrating Fiat's win of Car of the Year 1996 for the Bravo/Brava duo, for the market in Western Europe. It was a 1.6 16v Sx version, with metallic paint, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights, front passenger airbag, ABS and a CD player instead of the Tape player.
Evening Vale: introduced in March 2000 for the Brava for the Western Europe market. It was a 1.2 16V/1.6 16V/1.9 JTD SX version, with special 14" wheel trims and automatic A/C.
Formula: introduced in 2001, for the Bravo, for the United Kingdom. It was a 1.2 16V SX version with the GT Trim's 15" wheels, GT's rear spoiler, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights, CD Player and remote central locking.
Limited Edition: onwards from 2000, for the Hungarian market. Available for the 1.2 16V and 1.6 16V versions, it featured metallic paint, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights, a passenger airbag and automatic A/C. The 1.6 16V also featured ABS.
Special Edition: limited Edition, but only for the Bravo.
Steel: last Bravo/Brava models, a "farewell" of October 2001, for the market of Western European, before the duo was discontinued. Offered in 1.2 16v, 1.6 16v and 1.9 JTD Sx models, it featured Metallic Gray/Black/Blue paint, GT's 15" alloy wheels (Bravo) or Special 14" Wheel Trims (Brava), GT's rear spoiler, darkened rear lights (Bravo), "Steel" logo in the C column, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights, passenger airbag, automatic A/C, CD Player, GT's steering wheel and shift knob wrapped in leather, two tone black/blue seats, white GT cluster and silver gt console and dash trim.
Suite: available only for the 1.6/1.8/1.9 JTD Bravo GT for the Swiss market, in Blue or Black metallic colours, featuring special seven spoke 15" alloy wheels, the GT's rear spoiler, Suite logo in the C Column, front passenger airbag, side airbags, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights, automatic A/C, remote central locking, a high quality four speaker CD player with a CD Changer, GT leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, silver center console and dash trim and a full leather interior in cream, dark brown, dark blue or black.
Trofeo: available only for the 1.2 Bravo Sx, for Western European markets, for 2000. Similar to the "Formula", it featured metallic Gray/Blue/Black/Sprint Blue/Sky Blue paint, GT's 15" alloy wheels painted with special gray paint, GT's rear spoiler, Trofeo written on the front wings, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights, automatic A/C, GT's leather shift knob and steering wheel, white GT's cluster, silver center console and dash trim, blue/black two tone seats and door trim.
Yellow: Hungarian 1.2 16v Sx Bravo, featuring the GT's alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, fog lights and only available in a distinct yellow.[8]
HGT AbarthEdit
In the end of 1999, Fiat introduced the Abarth accessories for the Bravo, available were more aggressive wheels and bodykit, performance was the same as the 2.0 HGT model. It was produced from 2000 to 2002.
^"Fiat Press Information". Bravo-guide.co.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2008.
^10 million vehicles produced in the former FSM and Fiat Auto Poland factories
^"MEGANE, BRAVO COMPTE A REBOURS POUR UN DOUBLE LANCEMENT". 18 September 1995. MEGANE, BRAVO COMPTE A REBOURS POUR UN DOUBLE LANCEMENT 18 September 1995.
^. Quicks. Archived from the original on 17 January 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
^"FIAT Bravo & Brava spot commercial (1995)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
^"FIAT Bravo review – (Old) Top Gear – Series 34 (1995)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
^"FIAT Bravo review – (Old) Top Gear – Series 34 (1995)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
^Oliveira, Por Ricardo de (3 September 2018). "Fiat Bravo: detalhes, versões, motores (e equipamentos)". Notícias Automotivas (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 1 December 2021.
^"Fiat encerrou produção de Bravo, Idea e Linea no dia 17 de junho". Autos Segredos (in Brazilian Portuguese). 10 July 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
External linksEdit
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Media related to Fiat Brava at Wikimedia Commons
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Fiat Bravo redirects here For the 2007 Bravo see Fiat Bravo 2007 For the car marketed in the United States as the Fiat Brava from 1978 see Fiat 131 The Fiat Bravo and Fiat Brava Type 182 are small family cars produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1995 to 2003 2001 in Europe They were effectively two versions of the same car the Bravo a three door hatchback and the Brava a five door fastback The Bravo name was revived in January 2007 with the all new Fiat Bravo a replacement for the Stilo The new version was available only with five doors Fiat BravoFiat BravaFiat BravoOverviewManufacturerFiatAlso calledFiat Bravissimo Japan Production1995 2003Europe 1995 2001AssemblyCassino Plant Piedimonte San Germano Lazio Italy 1 Betim Brazil Brava only Bursa Turkey Brava only Tychy Poland 2 DesignerCentro Stile Fiat 1992 3 Peter Fassbender Bravo Mauro Basso Brava Body and chassisClassSmall family car C Body style3 door hatchback Bravo 5 door fastback Brava LayoutFF layoutPlatformFiat C1RelatedFiat MareaFiat MultiplaDimensionsWheelbase2 540 mm 100 0 in Length4 020 mm 158 3 in Bravo 4 190 mm 165 0 in Brava Width1 750 mm 68 9 in Height1 420 mm 55 9 in ChronologyPredecessorFiat TipoSuccessorFiat StiloThe name Brava was also used in the United States in the 1980s on the earlier Fiat 131 Contents 1 History 2 Makeover 3 Special editions 4 HGT Abarth 5 Engines 6 Brazil 7 References 8 External linksHistory Edit nbsp 3 door Fiat Bravo nbsp 3 door Fiat Bravo nbsp 5 door Fiat Brava nbsp 5 door Fiat Brava rear nbsp Interior The Bravo and the Brava were replacements for Fiat s successful but ageing Tipo model The two cars were very different in styling detail and driving experience the Bravo chassis being tuned for more precise handling whilst the Brava was tuned for better comfort The interior trim and many of the body colours were unique to either one version or the other Both cars had a two star safety rating on Euro NCAP The cars came with all new engines the base model using a 1 4 L 12 valve engine producing 80 PS 59 kW Three other petrol engines were available the 103 PS 76 kW 1 6 L 16 valve the 113 PS 83 kW 1 8 L 16 valve engine and the top of the range 2 0 L 20 valve inline five unit used in the HGT model which produced 147 PS 108 kW and which could take the car to a maximum speed of 213 km h 132 mph In 1999 the 155 HGT model replaced the older model offering greater power of 155 PS 114 kW Two turbodiesel engines were also available both were 1 9 L four cylinder units one producing 75 PS 55 kW and the other making 100 PS 74 kW The Bravo Brava was voted European Car of the Year on its launch 4 The Bravo Brava chassis spawned saloon and estate versions in 1996 which were badged as the Fiat Marea a car which aimed at Ford Mondeo and Opel Vauxhall Vectra buyers which won praise for its large boot Another car based on the Bravo Brava underpinnings the Fiat Multipla was launched in 1999 This was a six seater compact MPV In the same year the Bravo Brava received a mild makeover It was discontinued in 2001 being replaced by the Fiat Stilo The cars were advertised as being silent futuristic economical and offering The Choice Fiat s Italian adverts said Fiat Bravo Fiat Brava La Scelta which roughly translates as Fiat Bravo Fiat Brava The Choice hinting at the fact that they were very similar cars but with the option of a sporty three door hatchback or a practical five door fastback 5 Peter Davis Fiat s Styling Center director at the time said that they started working on the Bravo and Brava immediately after they had finished working on the Coupe and the Barchetta He said they wanted to push the design to the limit break the rules and discover every angle of the car distinguishing it from the competitors 6 Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Fiat Bravo and Brava in 1995 on Top Gear stating that This is how an ordinary car can look like if you put a bit of effort into it He also stated I m in a three door hatchback which you can buy for less than 10 000 and I m having fun and it s only got a 1 4 litre engine A good looking car that s nice to drive and cheap to run too Clarkson also said that the car felt rigid there were no squeaks or rattles and all the switches inside had a quality feel 7 Makeover EditThe Bravo Brava received a mild makeover in 1999 The 1 4L 12v engine was dropped in favour of the 1 2 16v unit from the Fiat Punto the 2 0L 20V engine of the HGT model gained VVT and VIS systems upping the power from 147 PS 108 kW to 155 PS 114 kW the dashboard was redesigned and improved across all trim levels the grilles of the cars were redesigned the A C unit was swapped with the automatic one from the Fiat Coupe and other small details about the cars were changed throughout the range of trims The 1 9 turbodiesel was phased out in favour of 1 9 JTD diesel units now with and 105 PS or 77 kW to give even better economy and refinement In the Greek market all later model Bravas received the rear deck spoiler as standard Special editions EditAnniversaire introduced in 1997 for both cars with only 1 100 pieces celebrating Fiat s win of Car of the Year 1996 for the Bravo Brava duo for the market in Western Europe It was a 1 6 16v Sx version with metallic paint electrically adjustable and heated mirrors fog lights front passenger airbag ABS and a CD player instead of the Tape player Evening Vale introduced in March 2000 for the Brava for the Western Europe market It was a 1 2 16V 1 6 16V 1 9 JTD SX version with special 14 wheel trims and automatic A C Formula introduced in 2001 for the Bravo for the United Kingdom It was a 1 2 16V SX version with the GT Trim s 15 wheels GT s rear spoiler electrically adjustable and heated mirrors fog lights CD Player and remote central locking Limited Edition onwards from 2000 for the Hungarian market Available for the 1 2 16V and 1 6 16V versions it featured metallic paint electrically adjustable and heated mirrors fog lights a passenger airbag and automatic A C The 1 6 16V also featured ABS Special Edition limited Edition but only for the Bravo Steel last Bravo Brava models a farewell of October 2001 for the market of Western European before the duo was discontinued Offered in 1 2 16v 1 6 16v and 1 9 JTD Sx models it featured Metallic Gray Black Blue paint GT s 15 alloy wheels Bravo or Special 14 Wheel Trims Brava GT s rear spoiler darkened rear lights Bravo Steel logo in the C column electrically adjustable and heated mirrors fog lights passenger airbag automatic A C CD Player GT s steering wheel and shift knob wrapped in leather two tone black blue seats white GT cluster and silver gt console and dash trim Suite available only for the 1 6 1 8 1 9 JTD Bravo GT for the Swiss market in Blue or Black metallic colours featuring special seven spoke 15 alloy wheels the GT s rear spoiler Suite logo in the C Column front passenger airbag side airbags electrically adjustable and heated mirrors fog lights automatic A C remote central locking a high quality four speaker CD player with a CD Changer GT leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob silver center console and dash trim and a full leather interior in cream dark brown dark blue or black Trofeo available only for the 1 2 Bravo Sx for Western European markets for 2000 Similar to the Formula it featured metallic Gray Blue Black Sprint Blue Sky Blue paint GT s 15 alloy wheels painted with special gray paint GT s rear spoiler Trofeo written on the front wings electrically adjustable and heated mirrors fog lights automatic A C GT s leather shift knob and steering wheel white GT s cluster silver center console and dash trim blue black two tone seats and door trim Yellow Hungarian 1 2 16v Sx Bravo featuring the GT s alloy wheels electrically adjustable and heated mirrors fog lights and only available in a distinct yellow 8 HGT Abarth EditIn the end of 1999 Fiat introduced the Abarth accessories for the Bravo available were more aggressive wheels and bodykit performance was the same as the 2 0 HGT model It was produced from 2000 to 2002 Engines EditModel 1995 2003 Engine Displacement Power Torque Note 0 100 km h 0 62 mph Bravo Brava Petrol engines1 4 S SX I4 1 370 cc 80 PS 59 kW 79 hp at 6000 rpm 112 N m 83 lb ft at 2750 rpm Until 1999 13 7s 13 9s80 SX HSX I4 1 242 cc 82 PS 60 kW 81 hp at 5500 rpm 113 N m 83 lb ft at 4250 rpm From 1999 12 5s 13 0s100 SX HSX ELX I4 1 581 cc 103 PS 76 kW 102 hp at 5750 rpm 144 N m 106 lb ft at 4000 rpm 11 0s 11 5s115 ELX HLX GT I4 1 747 cc 113 PS 83 kW 111 hp at 6100 rpm 154 N m 114 lb ft at 4400 rpm 10 0s 10 3sBrava HGT I4 1 747 cc 132 PS 97 kW 130 hp at 6500 rpm 186 N m 137 lb ft at 4500 rpm Brava only from 2001 8 5sBravo HGT I5 1 998 cc 147 PS 108 kW 145 hp at 6100 rpm 186 N m 137 lb ft at 4500 rpm Bravo only until 1999 8 5s155 HGT VIS I5 1 998 cc 155 PS 114 kW 153 hp at 6500 rpm 186 N m 137 lb ft at 3750 rpm Bravo only from 1999 used a plastic variable geometry intake manifold 8 0sDiesel engines1 9 D SX I4 1 929 cc 65 PS 48 kW 64 hp at 4600 rpm 119 N m 88 lb ft at 2000 rpm 17 8s 17 8sTD 75 SX I4 1 910 cc 75 PS 55 kW 74 hp at 4200 rpm 147 N m 108 lb ft at 2750 rpm 15 1s 15 5sTD 100 SX ELX I4 1 910 cc 100 PS 74 kW 99 hp at 4200 rpm 200 N m 148 lb ft at 2250 rpm 10 8s 11 0sJTD 105 SX ELX GT I4 1 910 cc 105 PS 77 kW 104 hp at 4000 rpm 200 N m 148 lb ft at 1500 rpm From 1999 10 4s 10 6sJTD 100 SX ELX GT I4 1 910 cc 100 PS 74 kW 99 hp at 4000 rpm 200 N m 148 lb ft at 1500rpm From 2001 to 2003 10 4s 10 6sBrazil EditThe Brava was produced until 2003 in Brazil for the home market and export 9 10 but in the former the engines available were Brava Sx Elx 1 6 16v 106 PS 78 kW Brava HGT 1 8 16v 127 PS 93 kW or 132 PS 97 kW References Edit Fiat Press Information Bravo guide co uk Retrieved 12 November 2008 10 million vehicles produced in the former FSM and Fiat Auto Poland factories MEGANE BRAVO COMPTE A REBOURS POUR UN DOUBLE LANCEMENT 18 September 1995 MEGANE BRAVO COMPTE A REBOURS POUR UN DOUBLE LANCEMENT 18 September 1995 Rewind to 1996 Fiat Bravo Brava Quicks Archived from the original on 17 January 2014 Retrieved 23 January 2014 FIAT Bravo amp Brava spot commercial 1995 YouTube Archived from the original on 5 December 2021 FIAT Bravo review Old Top Gear Series 34 1995 YouTube Archived from the original on 5 December 2021 FIAT Bravo review Old Top Gear Series 34 1995 YouTube Archived from the original on 5 December 2021 Leirasok Kulonleges Bravo Brava valtozatok Oliveira Por Ricardo de 3 September 2018 Fiat Bravo detalhes versoes motores e equipamentos Noticias Automotivas in Brazilian Portuguese Retrieved 1 December 2021 Fiat encerrou producao de Bravo Idea e Linea no dia 17 de junho Autos Segredos in Brazilian Portuguese 10 July 2016 Retrieved 1 December 2021 External links Edit nbsp Media related to Fiat Bravo at Wikimedia Commons nbsp Media related to Fiat Brava at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fiat Bravo and Brava amp oldid 1165051988, wikipedia, 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