Fiat Uno
Model Introduction
The Fiat Uno was launched in 1983 and immediately set a new standard in the supermini class. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, it combined upright styling with superb interior packaging, offering a remarkably spacious cabin within a compact footprint. Developed as a replacement for the ageing Fiat 127, the Uno featured front-wheel drive, MacPherson strut suspension, and a lightweight body that contributed to excellent fuel economy. It was available with a range of FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine) units, which were not only economical and simple to maintain but also built in highly automated facilities that reflected Fiat’s push toward modern manufacturing. The Uno won European Car of the Year in 1984 and went on to become one of Fiat’s all-time bestsellers.
Newcomers: Fiat Uno
March 1983 – CAR Magazine
A great deal of thought and lira have gone into Fiat's 127 replacement and very little of it has been wasted — Ian Fraser
Scoop!
August 1983 – CAR Magazine
Fiat are upsetting the GTi/XR3i applecart with a 120mph turbo version of their Uno, due in '84
Long Term Test : Number One
August 1983 – CAR Magazine
8400 miles around America in a Fiat Uno
Newcomers : Numero Uno for economy
August 1983 – CAR Magazine
Fiat should have a big winner on their hands in Europe with the Uno diesel but Britain may never see it
Giant Test
February 1984 – CAR Magazine
Daihatsu Charade v Austin Metro v Ford Fiesta v Vauxhall Nova v Citroen Visa v Volkswagen Polo v Peugeot 205 v Fiat Uno
Asides
March 1987 – Performance Car
The Uno 70SX, 'limited edition' of Fiat's best selling hatchback, has become a mainstream model, replacing the 70SL
Midget Gem
May 1987 – Fast Lane
Remember those little sweets? Small and innocuous-looking from the outside, but underneath - miniature fireballs. Well, here's a car exactly the same, the Mike Spence Motorsport Fiat Uno Turbo.
The Brat Pack
March 1988 – Fast Lane
Citroen AX GT v Daihatsu Charade GTti v Fiat Uno Turbo ie v Ford Fiesta XR2 v MG Metro Turbo v Sussex Performance Mini 1400 v Suzuki Swift 1.3GTi