While the Fiat Uno maybe a defunct name and vehicle in India; the modern representation of the hatchback continues to live in the South American market where it is a popular model. The hatchback is due for a facelift this year in Brazil and images of the updated model have been leaked online courtesy of a company presentation showcasing the complete details of the facelifted model. Launched in 2010 in the Brazilian market, the mid-life facelift comes as the most comprehensive update that the Uno has received ever since its launch.
The 2015 Fiat Uno retains the tall boy stance and gets a redesigned front fascia that gets a sporty look. The headlights have been mildly tweaked, while a glossy black garnish has been added in the middle that holds the Fiat logo. The front bumper now sports vertically stacked fog lamps. The side profile is largely the same, but gets alloy wheels with a new design, while the rear gets clear lens tail lights, revised bumper and centrally mounted dual exhaust tips. There are also faux air passages at the extreme ends of the bumper.
On the inside, the cabin has received a comprehensive update with a completely redesigned dashboard. The dash looks far more premium now and gets an LCD touchscreen for the centre console and is surrounded by vertical air vents. The 3-spoke steering wheel now get mounted audio controls, while the cabin is finished in black and brushed silver colour schemes. The cabin also gets smartly integrated storage solutions.
The 2015 Fiat Uno will continue with the same engine options from the current model which include 1.0-litre and 1.4-litre engines. There is a possibility of the start-stop system being offered as a standard feature on all engine options. The facelift will help keep the Uno fresh and vibrant while it competes with the very popular Chevrolet Onix and the Hyundai HB20 in the segment. The new Uno has been completely engineered in Brazil and will see an August launch in the country. Fiat has no plans to launch the Uno in the Indian market.
Source – Revistaautoesporte.globo.com
