Fiat Siena

The Fiat Siena is a subcompact car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1996 to 2021. It is the four-door sedan version of the Fiat Palio, a supermini car especially designed for developing countries. It was introduced for the first time in South America, and was produced in various countries worldwide. Later, in 2002, a similar car based on the same platform was developed for the European market, the Fiat Albea. It replaced the Siena in these European markets, such as Poland and Turkey, where the original model was previously sold.

In 2012, Fiat released the second generation of the Siena, called the Fiat Grand Siena.

The Siena was one of the most popular saloons in Brazil, selling in over 800,000 units throughout 14 years of presence.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In Italy the car was not marketed, after the flop of the predecessor Fiat Duna.

First generation (178; 1996)

1996–2000

1996–2000 Fiat Siena

The original Siena was launched in Argentina in late 1996 and in Brazil in August 1997, as the four-door sedan of the Fiat Palio, whose code name was Type 178. The Siena was created due to the important sales benchmarks of hatchback models in developing countries. The range was made from Fiasa and Fire 1.0 L to 1.6 L gasoline engines.

2000–2006

2001 Fiat Albea

In 2000, the model received its first facelift. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign. The facelift included new front and rear fascias and a brand-new interior. It also came with new engines: the 16-valve Fire engines 1.0 L 70 HP and the 1.2 L 82 HP. In Turkey and China, the redesign Siena was introduced with a "Speedgear" Continuously variable transmission. With this new design, the small car was finally able to fight for its place in the market, becoming a success in sales. Fiat had considered changing the name to Palio Sedan, due to the lack of interest on the previous Siena, and the solid sales of its biggest competitor, the Chevrolet Prisma. This idea was later discarded. Up to this point, the Fiat Siena was the only model belonging to the Palio family that had not been well accepted by the community. Therefore, Fiat gave special attention to the design of this model, in particular, having its rear entirely redesigned. Template:Clear left

2004–2012

2004 Fiat Siena

2004 Fiat Siena

A second facelift was presented in 2004. The designer was again Giorgetto Giugiaro. It has a new front, rear, and interior design. The 2004 Siena was the first Brazilian compact 4-door sedan with four airbags (two at front and two side airbags), auto-dimming rear-view mirror, rain sensor and park assistance. These accessories, however, are very expensive for the Brazilian and most other South American markets, so they are generally not found in end-use vehicles. The engines range in South America from a 1.3 Fire 16-valve, a new 1.4 Fire 8-valve with 80 HP (the same of the latest Fiat Punto, and a 1.8 GM Powertrain 8-valve with Template:Convert, shared with the Chevrolet Corsa). The Siena EL was sold with 1.0 and 1.4 engines, both 8-valve units.

In Brazil, the top model has been equipped by the flex fuel version of the latter 1.8 Powertrain 8-valve – gasoline and/or alcohol – reaching Template:Convert with gasoline and Template:Convert with alcohol at 5,500 rpm. In Mexico is sold as Palio Sedan, first with the 1.6 16v Torque engine and later with the 1.8 GM Powertrain with Template:Convert.

In Europe, the new model features the 2004 front and interior design and a 2001 rear design. The Albea, European version of the Siena, also gained the 1.3 Multijet diesel engine, a second generation common rail turbocharged engine, developing Template:Convert. Template:Clear left

2007–2016

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2008 Fiat Siena

In 2007, Fiat unveiled the facelifted Siena. This fourth version of the model has a unique front design, which for the first time is different from the current Palio.

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2008 Fiat Siena Tetrafuel 1.4. Below is shown the CNG storage tanks in the trunk

The new Siena follows the new Fiat 'family face', with double front lights and some chrome details in the grille, and around the fog lights. The rear lights are sharp and integrated with the trunk and appeared to be inspired by models of Alfa Romeo, like the 156 and 159.

The new Siena is in production at Betim (Brazil) and Córdoba (Argentina), with 1.0 8v, 1.4 8v, 1.4 8v TetraFuel, and 1.8 8v engines, flexible for the Brazilian market (capable of using gasoline and ethanol). The TetraFuel is the first multifuel car that can run as a flexi-fuel on pure gasoline, or E25, or E100; or runs as a bi-fuel with natural gas (CNG). As of 2011, the sportive version – Siena Sporting 1.6R 16v, equipped with Fiat's Dualogic automatic gearbox – were also in production, although Fiat announced that this variant won't be offered anymore from 2012. All the New Siena EL 1.0, EL 1.4 and many ELX versions circulating at Brazil were, actually, manufactured at Argentina, as Betim's factory is still producing only the more expensive versions.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Production

It was produced in Brazil (Betim Plant) and Argentina (Ferreyra). In the past it was also produced in Turkey (Bursa), Poland (Tychy) (1997–2001), India (Pune) (1999–2004), South Africa (Rosslyn), China (Nanjing), Iran (Saveh), Morocco (Casablanca) and Vietnam.

It has also been built under license in Nampo, North Korea from 2002 to 2006, as the Pyeonghwa Hwiparam.<ref name=WOC>Template:Cite journal</ref> In 2013, Venezuelan production of a Siena launched with "Dodge Forza" badges. The Dodge Forza received a 1.4-liter, CNG-powered FIRE four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The production of the first generation of Siena officially ends in October 2016.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Sales

The following columns show the sales figures of the Fiat Siena in Brazil and Argentina.

Year	Brazil	Argentina
1997	7,183<ref name="fiatpress.com.br">Template:Cite web</ref>
1998	21,650<ref name="fiatpress.com.br"/>
1999	16,401<ref name="fiatpress.com.br"/>
2000	13,890<ref name="fiatpress.com.br"/>
2001	33,558<ref name="fiatpress.com.br"/>
2002	32,259<ref name="fiatpress.com.br"/>
2003	37,227<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2003">Template:Cite web</ref>
2004	40,760<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2004">Template:Cite web</ref>
2005	43,529<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2005">Template:Cite web</ref>
2006	56,358<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2006">Template:Cite web</ref>	7,672<ref name="carsitaly.net"/>
2007	88,734<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2007">Template:Cite web</ref>	9,671<ref name="carsitaly.net">Template:Cite web</ref>
2008	95,307<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2008">Template:Cite web</ref>	14,121
2009	116,064<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2009">Template:Cite web</ref>	11,032
2010	120,520<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2010">Template:Cite web</ref>	13,238
2011	90,072<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2011">Template:Cite web</ref>	16,341
2012	106,085<ref name="fiatpress.com.br"/>	14,150
2013	129,832<ref name="http://quatrorodas.2013">Template:Cite web</ref>	15,369
2014	106,973	14,454
2015	59,397<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>	16,299
2016	33,478<ref>Quatro rodas (Los 50 autos más Vendidos 2016)</ref>	13,882
2017	24,955<ref name="Cars Italy Fiat Car Sales Brazil">Template:Cite web</ref>	11,185
2018	17,470<ref name="Cars Italy Fiat Car Sales Brazil"/>	2,908
2019	16,188<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>`Auto Dato (Ventas marzo 2019, Brasil: El Jeep Renegade marca el mejor resultado del año)</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2020	10,857<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2021	15,358<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2022	4,142<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2023	21<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Subtotal	1,338,268	160,322
Total	1,498,590

China

Siena

In November 2001, the Fiat Palio debuted on the Chinese market, with either the Template:Convert 1.2-liter or the Template:Convert 1.5-liter, followed by the Siena (effectively the large-wheelbase version, the Albea)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> in November 2002, and the Palio Weekend in June 2003. The Siena and Weekend were not available with the smaller engine.<ref>World of Cars 2006·2007, p. 236</ref>

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  Nanjing-Fiat Palio Weekend
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  Nanjing-Fiat Siena
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  Nanjing-Fiat Siena (rear)

Perla

The Nanjing Fiat Perla, launched at the 2006 Auto Guangzhou Motor Show, is based on the Fiat Albea platform.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The car's rear got a more profound facelift for the Chinese market. For example, the rear is longer and lower than the Siena. It has a new 1.7-liter gasoline engine, air conditioning, dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, power steering, power windows, central locking, and many other features.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The engine has a maximum power output of Template:Convert and a maximum torque of Template:Convert at 4,000 rpm,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> satisfying the Euro III emission standards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The length is Template:Convert, the width is Template:Convert, the height is Template:Convert, the wheelbase is Template:Convert, and the curb weight is Template:Convert.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Since Fiat withdrew from Nanjing in 2007 and SAIC took over, discontinuing the Fiat models, the Perla only had a very brief existence. Russia was meant to be the first country outside China to receive the Perla, but with the 1.4 L Fire 8v engine with Template:Convert and the Speedgear transmission.

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  Fiat Perla (China)
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  Fiat Perla rear (China)

Zotye

In 2008, Zotye Auto purchased the tooling for the Palio and the Siena,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and in 2011, launched its own restyled version of the car, the Zotye Z200, which is produced in both hatchback and sedan form.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> They are now powered by a range of a 1.3-liter and a 1.5-liter gasoline engines, with four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing, reportedly sourced from Mitsubishi,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> which are able to develop between Template:Convert and between Template:Convert of torque.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Production ran from 2011 to 2014.

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  Zotye Z200 (sedan)
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  Zotye Z200 (hatch)
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  Zotye Z200 (hatch)

Safety rating

The Fiat Albea, a European version of the Siena, was tested in Russia according to the Euro NCAP latest standard, an offset frontal crash at Template:Convert. The Albea scored 8.5 points in the frontal test, equivalent to 3 stars. The tested vehicle was equipped with standard driver airbag and regular seatbelts.<ref name="autoreview.ru">"Albea Crash Results". AutoReview Magazine, Russia. No 8, 2007.</ref>

The Fiat Perla, a Chinese version of the Fiat Albea, was tested in China by the China-NCAP in three different tests: a 100% front crash test with a wall (like the US NTHSA test), a 40% offset test (like the Euro NCAP), and a side crash test (like in the Euro NCAP). The Perla scored 8.06 points in the 100% frontal crash test, equivalent to 3 stars, 12.02 points in the 40% offset crash test, equivalent to 4 stars, and 10.96 points in the side crash test, equivalent to 3 stars. The average result was 31 points and 3 stars. The tested vehicle was equipped with standard driver and passenger airbags and regular seatbelts.<ref name="c-ncap.org">Template:Cite web</ref>Template:Clear

Template:AnchorSecond generation (326; 2012)

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Fiat Grand Siena rear

The second generation of the Fiat Siena (Type 326) was unveiled in South America in 2012,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> under the Fiat Grand Siena name and from 2015 to 2018 under the Dodge Vision name in Mexico,<ref name="dodge.com.mx">Mexican Dodge Vision</ref> as the production of the previous generation continues along the new version.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The platform of the new generation is derived from the new Palio, but with a longer wheelbase. The exterior design is different from the new Palio and was inspired by the Fiat Bravo, while the rear design was inspired by Fiat Linea.Template:Citation needed The interior is the same used in the Palio, with specific details.Template:Clarify

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The differences for the rebadged Dodge Vision were minimal

The Grand Siena is larger than its predecessor, but smaller than the Fiat Linea compact car.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is powered by a new Fiat E.torq 1.6-liter flex fuel engine, that delivers around Template:Cvt, or by the smaller 1.4 16V Fire EVO Tetrafuel engine with a maximum power of Template:Cvt.Template:Citation needed The new model weighs less and has more legroom compared to its predecessor.Template:Citation needed The front suspension uses the same MacPherson system of the new Palio, but the rear suspension uses a new type of torsion beam.Template:Citation needed

Production of the Grand Siena started in 2012, at first at the Betim plant in Brazil. The Grand Siena is marketed in South America and Mexico (as the Dodge Vision).<ref name="dodge.com.mx"/> In 2018 production of the engine 1.4 Fire Evo flex and 1.6 E.torQ flex end, the only engine available is the 1.0 Fire Evo flex.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The 2017 model received small changes, such as a redesigned grille, new interior colors and the relocation of the USB connector to the center console in the versions with manual transmission.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

For the 2020 model, it was only sold in Brazil with some changes: it is offered with two engines, a 1.0 of Template:Cvt and 1.4 of Template:Cvt, in both cases with a five-speed manual gearbox. Optional for the 1.4 is the prep for the installation of CNG.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Grand Siena production ended at the end of December 2021 because of Proconve L7 emissions standards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Sales

Calendar year	Argentina	Mexico as Dodge Vision
2013	7,225<ref name="Cars Italy Sales Argentina">Template:Cite web</ref>
2014	5,652<ref name="Cars Italy Sales Argentina"/>
2015	16,299<ref name="Cars Italy Sales Argentina"/>	2,667<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2016	13,882<ref name="Cars Italy Sales Argentina"/>	3,274<ref name="Cars Italy Sales Argentina"/>
2017	11,185<ref name="carsitaly.net"/>	2,483<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2018	2,641<ref name="carsitaly.net"/>	1,278<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Subtotal	56,884	9,702
Total	66,856

See also

• Fiat Palio
• Fiat Strada

External links

• Official Fiat Siena website