Fiat Pulse: Perfect size

Destined to compete in the B segment of utility sports cars, this copy signed by Fiat but of brazilian origin, was presented a few months ago in our country. Today she was subjected to a driving test in a mainly city environment and with a few tens of kilometers on the highway. The height of Mexico City it was quite a challenge for its naturally aspirated engine. I will tell you about all of this this time.

unique style

Like any exponent of the brand, he enjoys a very well finished design and even purposeful, with details that are not so common to see in this section of the market, such as the design and integration of the front between the grill and headlights, his somewhat athletic profile, the sporty fall of the roof from post B or the culmination of the rear. Its lines give fluidity to its proposal and with it it can boast of a modern and youthful image. A detail that is worth mentioning is that, from the driving position, you can enjoy an enviable visibility in any direction. Not only because of the large glazed areas, but also because the curves and lines of areas such as the front or the sides allow a greater visual control of the environment.

Its daring design is the result of the work carried out by the team of engineers at the Betim Design CenterBrazil, which although it gives it the global style of the brand, it is also true that it boasts its South American origin.

As I told you during his presentation, Press is offered in 4 options being that of this test the level Impetus, which is the most complete of the family. For this reason, it has details of greater positioning such as the 17” wheelsthe black finish for the ceiling, which gives it a two-tone print, or the mirrors in black.

It is 4,099 millimeters long by 1,577 millimeters high and 1,777 millimeters wide. The wheelbase is 2,532 millimetres, a figure that allows for sufficient space between both rows of seats as well as a trunk with 370 liters volume.

thought to last

The interior is designed for 5 passengers but the reality is different. I will start by mentioning that the image of the dashboard is very attractive to the eye, in fact the central part of it has the audacity to be oriented slightly towards the driver, a feature that is not common. The excess of rigid plastics is notorious and only the padded surface of the steering wheel breaks the trend thanks to its skin covering.

Because the cluster is fully digital you can configure the way in which it presents the information with which the driver can give preference to knowing the speed at which he is driving or the detailed information of the trip or driving instantly, as the case may be. The central screen is 10.1” in this version; yes, it is in color but the best way to show it off is by linking it to the platforms Apple CarPlay y Android Auto.

The equipment is completed by the wireless charger, the Uconnect, 3 USB portsautomatic air conditioning, parking sensors and reverse cameraamong others.

Complete in security

Leading the list of systems is the suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lane Departure Assist with Correction, Automatic Brake Assist (automatically applies the brakes up to 60 km/h), Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake Distribution, Cruise Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring and 4 airbags.

At the wheel

Without a doubt, the height of Mexico City and its surroundings is the main headache for the 4-cylinder engine that it produces. 97 horsepower and 94 pound-feet of torque that’s associated with a CVT transmission. In the city it complies to move between intense traffic, venture to a recovery or lane change added to a very good braking capacity. The suspension takes the Pulse to move between the expected limits of safety and comfort when dealing with a family vehicle. On the road, Sport mode is appreciated because it speeds up the changes and extracts the best performance from the drive unit.

conclusion

In the safety section, it could be questioned that there are only 4 airbags, but in return there are systems such as Stability Control, Traction Control, Automatic Front Braking Assistance, rear and front parking sensors, as well as the Exit Assistant. lane with correction.

Datasheet
• Motor: 4 cil, 1.3l
• Power: 97 hp
• Torque: 94 lb-pie
• Transmission: CVT

marcos.martinez@eleconomista.mx