As if we haven’t had enough Star Wars-themed marketing campaigns, here is Fiat getting in on some of the action. Its upcoming Fiat Toro light pick-up truck, designed for South America, has gone the galactic route in a YouTube video.
Unfortunately, there’s nothing here that we haven’t seen already from the previous front and rear snaps of the truck, which has been offered in just two pictures thus far. However, the vehicle is seen at night with its lights on, for those who fancy a different view of the same angles. There’s also a brief glimpse of the cabin, but with a couple sitting inside, it’s hard to make any professional observations.
To date, we’ve been able to tell you that the Toro will be a lot shorter than the pick-up trucks we know, like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. The double-cab Toro measures 4,915 mm long, and will have a one-tonne payload, accessible via a tailgate that splits open in the middle.
In Brazil, powertrain options will include a 1.8 litre E.torQ flex fuel (ethanol-petrol) engine with 138 hp or a 2.0 litre Multijet turbodiesel with 170 hp. The former is paired with a six-speed automatic and is FWD only, while the diesel engine gets either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic gearbox, the latter only in conjunction with 4WD.
Inside, the Toro is said to to feature a new uConnect infotainment system with a five-inch touchscreen display screen, GPS navigation, a reverse camera and Bluetooth connectivity. Top-shelf variants may also get an electric sunroof, automatic xenon headlamps, an upgraded sound system as well as rain-sensing wipers.
Equipment-wise, the range-topping Toro will ride on 18-inch rollers, feature dual-zone climate control, offer an off-road suspension, and boast Hill Descent Control, LED DRLs and chrome trimmings.
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that oddly looka like the proton pickup concenpt
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From a website:
“The Fiat Toro is not based on a ladder-frame chassis, instead it uses a modified version of the Jeep Renegade’s monocoque Small-Wide platform. The monocoque chassis is expected to give the Toro superior ride and handling characteristics, further justifying its title as a SUP (Sport Utility Pickup).
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Now, how would traditional pick-up lovers view this? Hmmm… in other countries, pick ups are also lifestyle vehicles and not only to go off-road. It’s a completely different take on what a pick-up is. Non-ladder frame pick-up anyone?