The Fiat Idea '5terre'
Published: 28th February 2004
Fiat Idea
The model's name reflects this striving for balance between form and content. The Cinque Terre is one of the most famous Mediterranean coastal areas, a strip of land suspended between the sea and the sky where uncontaminated nature has coexisted for centuries with the work of man. And for one thousand years these small villages in Liguria, perched on sheer cliffs and surrounded by green hills, have taught us that the balance between opposites is not only possible but often produces results of stunning beauty and extraordinary harmony.
The show car presented in Geneva can therefore be seen in the narrow streets of a European metropolis, but also on desert tracks and in frontier landscapes. In fact, since its launch, the Fiat Idea has shown that it aims to do away with the accepted historical limits of conventional cars, reconciling apparently contrasting characteristics: roominess with compact dimensions, easy handling with a large loading area, practicality, versatility and a fresh, carefully appointed interior with a modern, attractive design.
