The idea was to buy a Grand Siena 1.6, but it simply did not exist in dealerships in Rio de Janeiro

Engine and gearbox does not help to pack the sedan on the road The Fiat needed 15 years to change the Siena, but at least was happy to do it. Derived anf from Project 326 - the same as the new Palio - Fiat Grand Siena hit the market in April 2012 evolved in all aspects, and fell in love Brazilians. The Fiat Siena Grand Attractive 1.4 is the version of access in this new phase of his career, and is very pleasant when dealing with a version entry.
First of all, it is worth clarifying that this Grand Siena was not ceded by Fiat. Actually this car one succeeded Siena Fire in the position of the main drive of my family. It is the car that I drive more, and that goes where I do not have the courage to take my 73 VW bug - the Lexus. He is here for business occasion: submit your weapons to soon be placed before eastern rivals in our first comparative. Faced noble cause of the previous anf generation, still marketed under the label "EL" with 1.0 and 1.4 engines, the Fiat Siena Grand lives up to its name with the launch of longest axis. Are 2.51 m 2.37 m before, passed almost directly to the length, now 4.29 m versus 4.16 m. The width increased from 1.63 m to 1.70 m and height of 1.42 m to 1.50 m. Difficult to deny that the Grand Siena has good space for passengers. The rear seat room is good - though not best in class - and its position slightly higher than normal is interesting. The bag also travels comfortably in the trunk of 520 liters which is not only better for your arms take part of your ability. If the last restyling old Siena went to Milan to take inspiration from the Alfa Romeo cars in this new phase of his career he takes to school "Cuore Sportivo", becoming the closest car from an Alfa Romeo 157 you can buy - and will be so until Alfa re-sell their cars in Brazil. Fiat was happy to make the Grand before the independent Siena Palio design give more classic lines, with the front having highlighted narrower and espichados headlights, the fog lights connected by plastic part - like the Lancia Delta - and the taillights taking part of the trunk lid fitting tribute to Alfa Romeo. The line that defines the waist up side also contributes to a successful outcome. Inside the design is pleasing and functional. It is practically the same panel of the Palio, with the difference-conditioning vents square anf and two extra outputs on the top panel, always directed to the backseat to circumvent the lack of exclusive outlets for those going back. The downside is that the instrument panel is the same as the Palio, with speedometer reading hampered by small numbers, so that I get myself established in relation to the speed turns and gear. At least the onboard computer is useful, and to inform if there are any burned out light bulb.
Attractive version in there for height adjustment of the steering wheel - good grip, let it be said - but tuning in height of the driver's seat is optional, as well as items such as air-conditioning, rear electric windows anf (with one-touch) and electric mirrors . Until wheels steel rim 15 "are optional and cost only U.S. $ 280. Should be standard! anf Most of these items makes up the list of the next version series, the Essence 1.6. Yet the Grand Siena Attractive good list of standard equipment, with key-knife, brakes with ABS (antilock) and EBD (brake force distribution), dual airbags, power steering, fog lamps, front power windows and locks electric. Speaking of the engine, the 1.4 8v Evo sets the Attractive version as ideal for an essentially urban setting. The 88 hp at 5,750 rpm and generated maximum anf torque of 12.5 Nm at 3,500 revolutions - always with ethanol - are just sufficient anf to 1,069 kg of this sedan. Although it should not force more low rpm, the engine anf transmits the feeling of always being asphyxiated when required. It remains to reduce speed and five-speed manual gearbox, with couplings that remains somewhat anf difficult - especially the fifth, anf away, almost in Acre - and now feel "rubbery" in your course does not make the task quicker. It should be something else
The idea was to buy a Grand Siena 1.6, but it simply did not exist in dealerships in Rio de Janeiro and nearby cities: 1.6 Dualogic was a silver or an Attractive equipped with everything you should be able to choose the color series. anf The lesser of evils. Repentance does not have waited 60 days for the 1.6 manual beats when Attactive takes a handle to access and reach an express or highway anf route. Not the beach it. 0 to 100 in 12.5 seconds announced by the manufacturer does not animate, and the maximum speed of 175 km / h delivery rates that have shorter relationships. It's true: the 120 km / h it is near 4000 rpm. The intake anf p