FIAT SIENA WEEKEND

The much-awaited Siena Weekend - the upmarket station wagon from the Italian auto major - Fiat, is out. Lifestyle vehicles being the most 'happening' segment in the Indian auto market, the Siena Weekend promises to be a major draw.

The Siena weekend comes in two versions - the 1.6 litre MPI (Multi-point Injection) Petrol and the 1.7 litre turbo Diesel variant. The Petrol Weekend comes with a 1600 cc, 98 bhp, 16 valve engine, while the 1700 cc turbo Diesel motor pumps out 63 bhp.

With all seats taken, the Weekend can carry an additional 500 kilograms without hassle. Access is easy, with the 5 door body and a low loading sill.

The car is fitted with FPS (fire protection system) with inertia switch and twin-valve fuel cut-off - the most advanced system available on the market, to prevent fire breaking out after an accident. The Siena Weekend (16-valve Petrol) is fitted with the Fiat CODE system - an electronic security key that functions as the engine immobiliser. In case of theft, the wrong key immobilises the engine.

As sleek as its predecessor from the Fiat stable, the station wagon is both a city car and a rough rider.This air-conditioned car, branded the "casual classic" will be marketed in a big way, to high-profile customers in the major metros.

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