Fiat Tipo 1.5 Hybrid 48V Cross 5dr DDCT Review

Category: Family car

Section: Version review

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RRP £29,245What Car? Target Price£27,835
Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
semi-auto
Doors:
5 doors

The Tipo is spacious with plenty of safety tech but poor residual values mean it won’t be as good value to own as a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf. Many rivals are better to drive with a more compliant ride, plus the interior of the Tipo is on the cheap side, despite its price tag.

We think Cross is probably the version to go for because, while it costs a bit more than the Garmin, it gets some useful extras, including a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and adjustable lumbar support.

With 128bhp, this 1.5-litre engine comes with mild-hybrid technology that helps to boost efficiency. It’s quick enough off the line, sprinting from 0-62mph in 9.0sec, but its gearbox lets it down once you’re moving, due to its slow reaction to your inputs. You can drive the Tipo on electricity alone, but only for very short periods.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH9.3 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxSEMI-AUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

54.3

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

440

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

119

g/km