The New Fiat Sedici
Published: 9th April 2006
Fiat Sedici
Safety
Sedici’s robust chassis structure cocoons its occupants in a high-rigidity passenger safety cell augmented by progressive collapse, impact-absorbing areas which meet the most stringent crash-test protection standards.
It meets preventive safety needs with an adjustable cockpit that adapts to drivers of any size. The combination of a raised driving position allied to an extensive glazed area allows the best possible view of the road ahead. User-friendly ergonomics allow drivers to view all instruments and operate all controls without taking their eyes off the road.
Passive Safety
Allied to a chassis designed to provide exceptional torsional stiffness yet absorb impact with maximum efficiency, the new Fiat Sedici may be fitted with up to six airbags, whilst front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, three-point rear seatbelts, energy-absorbing steering wheel and ISOFIX attachments on the rear seats are all fitted as standard.Airbags
The new Sedici comes with four airbags - driver and passenger front airbags and front side airbags - fitted as standard, with the further option of full-length curtain airbags. Their deployment is monitored by an electronic control unit that evaluates crash severity via a number of sensors located throughout the car.
The front passenger airbag may be deactivated manually using the ignition key, with a dashboard warning light indicating this condition. Though the seatbelt pre-tensioner remains active, a rear facing baby seat can therefore be safely fitted.
ISOFIX Attachments
The Sedici is fitted with ISOFIX mountings to ensure the easy and safe installation of child seats. The attachments take the form of two pairs of brackets located at the base of the two outer rear seat squabs. The bracket sizes and settings are in accordance with European standards so that the seat can be re-used on any other vehicle.
Active Safety
The Sedici’s servo assisted braking system features two independent crossover hydraulic circuits to ensure prompt, linear braking and shorter stopping distances. Both 1.6 litre petrol and 1.9 litre diesel versions are fitted with 280 mm discs at the front and 220 mm drum brakes at the rear, which deliver strong, prompt performance and short stopping distances.
Safety levels are further enhanced by the addition of a full range of braking and stability controls - ABS anti-lock brakes, complete with EBD electronic brakeforce distribution, and a sophisticated ESP electronic stability programme to enhance cornering safety.
ABS
An advanced Bosch ABS anti-lock braking system is fitted as standard across the Fiat Sedici range, complemented by an EBD electronic brakeforce distribution function that governs the braking action on both front and rear axles to prevent the wheels locking, and ensures full control of the car under all braking conditions. EBD continuously adapts its operation according to wheel grip conditions and brake pad efficiency to reduce pad overheating.
ESP
The new Fiat Sedici also offers ESP Electronic Stability Programme - an option on Eleganza models - that activates to help control the car when stability is at risk.
Via sensors monitoring car body rotation, lateral acceleration and steering wheel input, the system assesses vehicle stability and the proximity of either an understeer or oversteer slide. The system restores stability by applying smoothly modulated braking to the appropriate wheel individually, and simultaneously reducing engine power. Engine power reduction is also carefully modulated to ensure a minimum of performance loss and, hence, continued driver satisfaction.
Fiat Sedici
Our Fiat Sedici Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Sedici range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £12,860 - £15,850
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Models in the range: 4
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 6th July 2008
