In Italy, not only sports cars of insane beauty and the same value are being built. In Italy there are manufacturers who think about ordinary people and make cars for them. Fiat does not have enough stars from the sky, but has been successful in the world and has been successfully operating for many years.
Fiat marea
The car is a classic family car. Usually represented in the sedan, extremely rare instances in the station wagon, which are called Fiat Marea Weekend. The station wagon model is predictably distinguished by a roomy trunk. Initially, production was established in Italy, but later was moved to Turkey and Brazil, the company planned to saturate local markets and other developing countries with this budget car.
Non-european success
In Europe, the model did not make a splash and was discontinued, the explanation for this is not specifically the Fiat Marea model, but in general the reluctance of average Europeans to ride a compact budget sedan. Over the years, the model has received two restyling, which may indicate that the car was successful, albeit not in European markets. Fiat Marea ceased to exist in 2007. Other promising and more modern models have replaced.
Russian trace
Although the car was not created for our market, but still sometimes it skips on the streets of our cities. More often than others, you can meet the Fiat Marea 1998 release, that is, the very first body that has not yet been subjected to either of the two restylings. Given the age of those cars, it can be concluded that Italians have come up with a quality car. This car does not attract attention, but it does not scare off the look. This is a budget car without any frills.
Equipment
If we talk about driving comfort, we must pay tribute to the creators of Fiat Marea. They made a comfortable car, given that the model was created two decades ago, then there are no questions at all.
The car is distinguished by a spacious interior and a trunk for its class, all the necessary spare parts can still be bought in the original version at relatively low prices (along with the prices for spare parts of the Russian automobile industry). The machine comes with air conditioning, there is a power steering, ABS, as well as a central lock and even front electric windows and mirrors, and the headlights are equipped with electric corrections. There are regular fog lights.
The driver's seat can be adjusted according to the height of landing, there is a driver's airbag. Now I need to say about the gluttony of Fiat Marea. Owner reviews say that the consumption of a car along the highway is seven liters, and in the urban cycle it approaches nine liters.
Also, the owners talk a lot about the body. They do not believe that the car body is galvanized, although this was stated by the manufacturer. Doubts are connected with the fact that many of the owners of the car have already encountered the problem of rotten sills, bottoms and wings. In matters of body elements, the car is not cheap. But it is worth saying that cars are already age-related, and the conclusions on the quality of the metal in such situations are very mixed.
The suspension is moderately soft. The interior is assembled efficiently using good materials, even after years the creaks do not appear. Noise isolation of the car corresponds to its class.
Competition
Today, this car in our country can impose competition on the domestic auto industry and withstand it with dignity. Whatever the year of manufacture of this car, it is still a high-quality and reliable "European" with thoughtful little things for the convenience of the driver and passengers.
On such a machine, you will not stand out on the road. In fairness, I must say that on the direct competitors of this glorious car, you can’t stand out on the road, or even merge in the “crowd” with similar vehicles.
Fiat Marea - individuality and devotion to the Italian auto industry, creating cars with soul and heart, with the inherent temperament of Italians. It is hard to believe that two more of the same cars will be parked in your yard.
The car is suitable for the first car or car for every day. Although you can also go on long trips on it, according to the reviews of the owners of this machine.
This car is unlikely to fall into private collections or become a legend in the global automotive industry, but it will forever remain in the hearts of its owners as a reliable and simple workhorse with moderate appetites in all respects.