Fiat Avventura – A cross-hatch

A crossover is a vehicle built using the unibody construction with features of a station wagon

or hatchback. Crossovers are slowly gaining more and more popularity in urban suburbs,

going by public demand and what major car manufacturers are offering. Fiat also has come

with a crossover – the Avventura, which is based on its Punto hatchback. It was first

unveiled at the 2014 Auto Expo and soon made its way onto our roads.

Fiat Avventura is essentially a Punto but looks more bulky and rugged. A big spare wheel at

the rear, skid guards, bash plates, plastic cladding, 16 inch alloy wheels and aluminium roof

rails totally transform the Avventura to a sporty car. Its aggressive sloping front bumper is

flanked by sweptback headlights. It is difficult to miss the name ‘Avventura’, written rather

prominently on the side moulding.

One is welcomed inside the Avventura by a spacious cabin and comfortable seats. The

dashboard looks cool and comes with a soft touch grey insert and a set of dials,the compass

and clinometers and a yaw indicator. There is an extensive use of leather on the seats,

dashboard and door trims. 5 people can sit in comfortably assured of ample leg room and

head space.

Fiat Avventura is available in two engines. One is a 1.4 litre FIRE petrol unit producing 90 ps

of peak power at 6000 rpm and 115 NM torque at 4500 rpm. The other is a 1.3 MJD diesel

motor producing 90 ps and 209 NM of power and torque respectively. Both engines are

mated to a 5 speed manual transmission. The diesel engine is a punchy unit while the petrol

one is relatively less forceful. Avventura gets high ground clearance of 205 mm and a stiff

suspension which helps in a composed ride on bumpy roads. The NVH levels inside the

cabin are well under control.

The top-end models get climate control, rear AC vents, adjustable driver seat, electrically

adjustable mirrors and an audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. The car has dual

airbags and ABS with EBD as safety measures. The only drawback felt here is the lack of

parking sensors and low height driving position. The large windshield offers a good visibility

though. Another downside is the complicated mechanism to remove the rear mounted spare

wheel. The Avventura comes with hydraulic steering which gives driver the confidence to

push harder when needed. It is overall a fun to drive car.

To sum it up, Fiat Avventura is an excellent cruiser, handles fairly well, has all the possible

comforts and is a spacious car. It is rugged and stylish but at the same time offers all the

practicalities of a small hatchback. It is priced between Rs 5.99 to 8.17 lakhs.

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