1989

Fiat Tipo, Car of the Year

Tipo was quite a shock in looks. But the design boldness of this tall hatchback was addressed to a new level of spaciousness in a compact car.

Fiat Tipo

356 points

What is more, its well conceived floorpan and rear suspension diverging from the ubiquitous torsional axle, gave birth to a whole generetion of models inside Fiat group. Limited luggage space and petrol engines rather poor did not mar a positive perception based in the courageous style, safe roadholding and, as usual in Fiat models, good value for money. 

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