It already has a date: the Fiat Titano will be presented on March 14 in Brazil and it is no longer hidden

It already has a date: the Fiat Titano will be presented on March 14 in Brazil and it is no longer hidden


FFinally, after a few months of delay and several teasers that anticipated some of its features or design, Fiat announced that it will launch the Titano on March 14 in Brazil. It is its long-awaited mid-size counterpart, the twin of the Peugeot Landtrek, but in neighboring countries it will be sold under the Italian brand as it has a wider sales and after-sales network and is more recognized in the utility segment.

This was confirmed by the company itself through a statement and an official video teaser in which the image is already shown without any kind of concealment or many shadows. It is worth remembering that the previously published magazine, when it was announced its launch in Algeria, indicated that its focus will be on design, technology and off-road capabilities, and that in that African country it will focus on fuel efficiency. What will be the difference? As is known, in Algeria it will maintain the current 1.9 150 HP turbodiesel engine of Changan origin shared by Landtrek that is sold in Mexico and Uruguay, while in Brazil it will use a more powerful DW12 or BlueHDI turbodiesel engine, 2.2 liters and 204 HP , more data in line with its rivals, similar to Toyota Hilux for example. In this case, for the Ranch version it will be associated with an automatic transmission of Aisin 6-speed, with 4 × 4 traction and reduction gear.

Aesthetically, there are no big surprises: the difference between the Fiat pick-up and the Peugeot is minimal as simple badges are used to swap badges. For the high-end Titano, the Italian brand will add several details to give it a more refined look, adding more chrome accessories: on the door handles, lower window frame, glass cabinet and roof bars. in satin aluminum color.

It is worth noting that last May, Fiat confirmed the Titano name and revealed the first images of its medium-sized truck in a series of teasers of which only a few details could be seen such as the lid of the luggage box and the text of Titano below. brand logo and front grill, with special system, company logo and Fiat Flag. Its other features will be similar to the Landtrek and all are already being manufactured at the Uruguayan Nordex factory.

Inside, the video already shows in sufficient detail the dashboard and instruments, a mix between analog and digital whose design is similar to that of the Peugeot image, even with the tachometer needle rotating in the opposite direction as in other products of the Simba company. The digital display animation changes, with the Fiat logo in the colors of the Italian flag. At the moment, the company didn’t give more details about the devices or other offers that will be available, but it won’t be long until we find out.

In Argentina, the launch of Landtrek is also expected to take place this year. Because later, according to our colleagues at Autos Segredos, the pickup could be manufactured in the Ferreyra factory, although so far there is nothing official about it.