Do you think this would do well here?
2013 Fiat Strada [w/poll]

Gallery:http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-...photo-5301097/


Honestly, if we were to ever get a truly compact pickup it would most likely be car based like this. More aggressive styling with less cladding would be welcome.

 

I think maybe it could.
Depending on it's size, capabilities, performance, and styling.

I didn't click the links. What are it's specs?

 

94 HP, 144 lb/ft 4 cyl Turbo Diesel. FWD. 1400 lb carrying capacity, 2200 lb towing. 50+ mpg. 0-60 mph in 13 seconds (not a typo). Top speed 99 mph. Estimated stateside price of ~$12k for no option version, almost $17k loaded (again, an estimated guess by the writer).

No length, height, width, etc numbers.

 

If those are the actual prices, the car would be a hit I'd think. $12k buys you the bottom feed of cars these days. 50+mpg is also a huge lure.

 

I agree with your last point, however GTS vs G8 GXP is not comparing apples with apples.

 

I wonder if the Fiat Strada could fit the new Diesel that GM Daewoo and Fiat codeveloped. It's the same diesel in the new Colorado. That engine would change this small truck quite a lot.

 

Yeah I would drive it. For a lot of people it would haul trash and few odds and ends from Lowes and be just fine. I also imagine it would help with cafe also.

Then again I liked the reg cab 2wd 4cy s-10's to me they were a good size: is my Z-71 more comfy well hell yeah but for basic truck the s-10 wasn't bad. Fuel economy was pretty good with the 5sp also.

 

Agreed...except for me, it was the 2wd 4 cyl Ranger.

 

How does that Fiat compare in size to the Holden Ute? The milage numbers are great, but it seems seriously underpowered. If something like that offered 40mpg in return for more acceptable power levels, I could see it being a popular affordable option.

 

Seems reasonable for a small turbo diesel mini-truck.

 

wow, that's incredibly light-weight. Is this thing HHR sized?

 

7500 lb towing capacity for the Colorado? Where do I buy one lol that's awesome if the American version has the diesel.

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My brother bought the VW Touareg TDI because of its 7700 lb towing capacity. I would imagine that any mid-size turbo diesel V6 truck would have similar, if not better capacity.