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The Sevel LAV is a range of leisure activity vehicles developed by the Sevel joint venture between Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroën, launched in 2007 and built by Tofaş in Bursa, Turkey.

Fiat Fiorino[link]

Fiat Fiorino

Manufacturer	Fiat
Platform	Fiat/GM SCSS platform
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic 6-speed semi-automatic
Wheelbase	2,513 mm (98.9 in)
Length	3,864 mm (152.1 in) (Panel Van) 3,964 mm (156.1 in) (MPV version)
Width	1,716 mm (67.6 in)
Height	1,721 mm (67.8 in)
Related	Fiat Grande Punto Fiat Linea

The Mk3 Fiat Fiorino was unveiled in Summer 2007 and went on sale in early 2008. Sharing architecture with the new Citroën Nemo and Peugeot Bipper. The new Fiorino is developed between Fiat, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Tofaş and it is based on the Fiat Grande Punto platform, the wheelbase is 2,513 millimetres (98.9 in).

This project can be seen as a breakthrough in Tofaş history as it carried most of the development work. The car is assembled in Bursa factory in Turkey.

Fiat launched their passenger-carrying equivalent at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. It is branded as the Fiat Qubo.

Engines[link]

The engines used are the PSA 1.4 8V TU3 (73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp)) Euro 4 and the Fiat 1.4 8V Fire Natural Power CNG (77 PS (57 kW; 76 hp)) Euro 5. For diesel there is also available the Fiat 1.3 16V Multijet unit with 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) Euro 4 and later he Euro 5 version with (76 PS (56 kW; 75 hp)) or (96 PS (71 kW; 95 hp)).

Fiat Qubo[link]

Fiat Qubo

A derivative of the Fiorino (a small MPV), a passenger version of Fiorino was unveiled in June 2008. This version is suitable for up to five people and can be equipped with different engines, including a 1.3 Multijet diesel (75 PS) or 1.4 litre petrol engine with 73 PS (54 kW; 72 hp). The choice of gearboxes is either a five speed manual or a six speed automatic.

Production outside Italy[link]

• Turkey: Fiat Fiorino, Peugeot Bipper and the Citroën Nemo are all being produced in Bursa plant.
• Argentina: The Fiat Fiorino, first, second and third series were constructed in the factory of Córdoba, until 2000.
• Brazil: The Fiat Fiorino is still in production in Betim, Brasil.
• Spain: Seat never built the Fiorino, but there was a Spanish made commercial 127 derived van, built by Emelba and named "Emelba 127 Poker". It was available as a panel van, passenger vehicle and pick up.

Electric version[link]

The Fiat Fiorino Cargo Electric is produced by Micro-Vett.

Citroën Nemo[link]

Citroën Nemo

Manufacturer	Citroën
Transmission	5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2.510 m (98.8 in)
Length	3.860 m (152.0 in)
Width	1.710 m (67.3 in)
Height	1.720 m (67.7 in)
Curb weight	1,165 kg (2,568 lb)

The Citroën Nemo is a van produced by Citroën since 2007. The platform is a joint-develop between Fiat, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Tofaş. The other platform derivatives are the Peugeot Bipper and the Fiat Fiorino.

The Citroën Nemo Multispace is a small MPV introduced in 2008 and based on the same platform.

Engines[link]

• 1.4 HDi (1398cc) 4 Cyl Inline 8v OHC (70Bhp) (09/2009–12/2010) (Diesel)
• 1.4 (1360cc) 4 Cyl Inline 8v OHC (75Bhp) (09/2009–) (Petrol)
• 1.3 HDi (1.2) (1248cc) 4 Cyl Inline 16v DOHC (74Bhp) (06/2010–) (Diesel)
• 1.3 HDi (1.2) (1248cc) 4 Cyl Inline 16v DOHC (94Bhp) (06/2010–) (Diesel)

Safety problems[link]

Safety problems were found in April 2010: Without stability control, MPV fails the elk test, where the Nemo rolled over in the testing.

Sales numbers[link]

Peugeot Bipper[link]

Peugeot Bipper

Manufacturer	Peugeot
Wheelbase	2.510 m (98.8 in)
Length	3.860 m (152.0 in)
Width	1.710 m (67.3 in)
Height	1.720 m (67.7 in)
Kerb weight	1.165 kg (3 lb)

Peugeot Bipper is a small delivery van sold in France by French automaker Peugeot since 2007. It shares its body and most components with the current Citroën Nemo and Fiat Fiorino.

The Citroën Nemo, Fiat Fiorino II and Peugeot Bipper were developed jointly with Tofaş following a cooperation agreement signed on 31 March 2005. The vans are manufactured on behalf of all the partners in Bursa by Tofaş.

The claim is advanced that the Bipper a "mini-cargovan" designed for big and small cities, cheaper and a little smaller than the Peugeot Partner. It is asserted that the little van is easy to park, handy for deliveries, and faster than competitor vehicles.

Sevel is an acronym used by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Fiat for a joint venture of factories building cars for both carmakers. Formely, Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Talbot were also part of the joint venture. The Sevel Argentina S.A. was its subsidiary.

Sevel Nord[link]

Sevel Nord (from Société Européenne de Véhicules Légers) is a car factory near Valenciennes, France.

The factory builds:

• the Eurovans
  • Citroën Evasion/Synergie
  • Peugeot 806
  • Fiat Ulysse I
  • Lancia Zeta
  • Citroën C8
  • Peugeot 807
  • Fiat Ulysse II
  • Lancia Phedra
• Citroën Jumpy/Dispatch
• Peugeot Expert
• Fiat Scudo

Sevel Sud[link]

Coordinates: 42°09′02″N 14°27′22″E / 42.150646°N 14.455991°E / 42.150646; 14.455991

Sevel Sud (from Società Europea Veicoli Leggeri) is a car factory at Atessa, Italy.

Production of the first generation Fiat Ducato started in 1981. Production capacity is 210,000 vehicles a year, with a total of 5,200 workers employed in the plant.

• First generation (1981–1993)
  • Fiat Ducato
  • Alfa Romeo AR6
  • Peugeot J5
  • Citroën C25
  • Talbot Express (1986–1992)
• Second generation (1993–2006)
  • Fiat Ducato
  • Peugeot Boxer
  • Citroën Jumper (Citroën Relay)
• Third generation (2006–present)
  • Fiat Ducato
  • Peugeot Boxer
  • Citroën Jumper (Citroën Relay)

Sevel Uruguay S.A.[link]

Sevel Uruguay S.A. located in Montevideo, Uruguay is automobile dealer of the brands Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Iveco. The company was founded in 1984 and since 1992 it has assembled vehicles as CKD -related kits. The vehicle identification number, however, uses the plant's own brand code 9U1. The company is a subsidiary of the Società Europea SpA Veicoli Leggeri Sevel

In Uruguay has been built: Fiat Uno, Fiat Uno Way, Fiat Fiorino, Fiat Punto, Fiat Palio, Fiat Palio Weekend, Fiat Siena, Fiat Strada Trekking, Fiat Stilo, Fiat Idea, Fiat Idea Adventure, Fiat Linea, Fiat Ducato and Iveco Daily . Some of the vehicles assembled in Uruguay are also markets in Central America.

[edit] Tofaş-Built Vehicles

• Sevel LAV
  • Fiat Fiorino
  • Citroën Nemo
  • Peugeot Bipper

See also[link]

• Eurovans