Fiat Palio

The Fiat Palio is a supermini designed by the Italian manufacturer Fiat as a world car, aimed at developing countries. It is produced in Brazil, India, Turkey, South Africa and China as a hatchback (Fiat Palio), sedan (Fiat Siena, also known as Fiat Petra or Fiat Albea), station wagon (Fiat Palio Weekend), SUV Crossover (Fiat Palio Adventure) and pickup truck (Fiat 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.

Mark I (1996–2001)

Launched in 1996 in Brazil, as part of Fiat's "178 project", the Palio was Fiat's first attempt to build a world car, the same basic design being produced in numerous nations around the globe. Four principal models were produced, a hatchback, sedan / saloon, pickup and station wagon / estate, different versions being built in different countries. The powerplants, both diesel and petrol, also varied from region to region depending on local production capability, legislation and market requirements.