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Fiat Idea

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As a multi-purpose vehicle with Italian styling, the Fiat Idea is noted for its attractive exterior and versatile interior, with the original models including sliding and folding rear seats. The Fiat Idea was first built in 2004 and took its base from the Project 188 platform, which is most well-known from the second-generation Fiat Punto cars. There have been a wide range of both petrol and diesel engines to choose from in the Fiat Idea range with both five- and six-speed gearboxes. The Fiat Idea is particularly popular in South America where a crossover SUV was launched in 2005 known as the Idea Adventure.

Fiat Idea consumer reviews by year of make:   2005  2007 

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Fiat Idea consumer car reviews

Andrew Taylor, West Lothian (Linlithgowshire)

Fiat Idea 1.4 Active 2005

4 star review

This is a very good looking car, quite nippy, yet gives excellent fuel consumption, 60+mpg easy on a long steady journey at 60mph or over. There are a few rattles, but nothing too bad. Only 1 fault which was quickly fixed by the dealer replacing a faulty battery. Family car, lots of space, good mpg and reliable (so far) would have another if they hadn’t stopped selling them in this country.

Submitted: 31/03/2008 10:28:42 | ID: 1227

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J B, Wrexham

Fiat Idea 55 2005

4 star review

Good Car, Good MPG sit at 60 on Motorway and get 66mpg + few problems to start though!! Back door doesn’t register on computer if open etc... Front Passenger door fails to open in cold, 1st time Rear Dampers Replaced, Lots of Rattles, Back seats vibrate a lot if nobody is sitting in them. Engine Rattle (noisy) The garage had it for over 2wks and nearly had the Fiat Specialists in!! Had a Suzuki and was good for Failures: "ENGINE FAILURE" Goes into annoying safe mode! Won’t overtake! "AIRBAG FAILURE" "PARKING SENSOR FAILURE" "SYSTEM NOT ACTIVE" ENGINE CUTS OUT POWER CUTS OUT WHEN DRIVING very dangerous! No steering Fixed now - had it’s moments!

Submitted: 25/03/2008 09:29:59 | ID: 1184

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Safina Rafiq, Bedfordshire

Fiat Idea 1.4 Active 5d 2007

4 star review

Comfortable and quiet on long motorway journeys. I bought this car so the whole family would have plenty of room and I’m not dissapointed. Safe and solidly built. A good buy.

Submitted: 31/10/2007 17:14:34 | ID: 474

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Idear Sisson, Norfolk

Fiat Idea Multi Jet

2 star review

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Submitted: 29/10/2007 10:11:44 | ID: 433

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Ruben Jackson, Worcestershire

Fiat Idea 1.4i Dynamic

5 star review

Excellent family car, bags of space and quite nippy too. Very good on fuel and comfortable to drive on long journeys.

Submitted: 02/10/2007 15:28:11 | ID: 269

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