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Fiat looking for firmer grip on cv sales
publication date: Jul 28, 2009
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Fiat Professional's versatile Fiorino van will
offer even greater capability with the option of a new electronic
differential lock system for improved grip and control.
The new system, called Traction +, will be introduced on
the 1.3 MultiJet SX diesel-engined version of the popular Fiorino van
and 1.3 MultiJet diesel Combi. Each vehicle specified with the
technology will also receive body and chassis enhancements including
under-engine protection, front bumper with chrome finish, greater body
protection, 15-inch steel wheels and suspension raised by three
centimetres.
Traction + improves handling and control when driving in mud, snow and
other low-grip conditions, yet has no impact on fuel economy or
maintenance costs. The package, which costs £750 for the van version
and £780 for the Combi, will prove popular with van users who have to
tackle hilly or rough terrain, as the vehicle's standard equipment also
includes all-weather tyres.
The system works by applying brake force to the driven wheel with the
lowest grip and transferring more torque to the other wheel, with the
result that there is more grip to overcome slippery conditions. |
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