Fiat Palio

The Fiat Palio is a subcompact car / supermini, namely Fiat's world car aimed at developing countries. It is produced in Brazil, India, Turkey, South Africa and China as a hatchback (Palio), Sedan (Siena/Petra and Albea), station wagon (Palio Weekend) and pickup truck (Strada). It is also built under licence in North Korea, as the Pyonghwa Hwiparam. Russian ZMA will start assembly of Turkish CKD kits in Autumn 2006. The station wagon and pickup versions are also sold in Western Europe.

In 2001 the model had its first facelift. The new design was made by the Italian automobile designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. This facelift includes a new front and rear design, and a brand new interior. Also, new engines came for the Palio: the FIRE 16 valve 1.0 L and 1.2 L and the Sporting engine, a 1.6 L 16 valve with 120 hp made in Turkey. The Mk.II series was the very first Fiat made in China by Nanjing, including a 'SpeedGear' version.

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