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11 Jun 2009

SWEDISH POST DELIVERS WITH FIAT FIORINO

Fiat Group Automobiles and Posten, the Swedish Post Office, have just signed an agreement for the supply of 3,000 Fiat Fiorino 1.3 MultiJet vans with 6-speed Comfort-matic semi-automatic transmissions.

SWEDISH POST DELIVERS WITH FIAT FIORINO

Fiat Group Automobiles and Posten, the Swedish Post Office, have just signed an agreement for the supply of 3,000 Fiat Fiorino 1.3 MultiJet vans with 6-speed Comfort-matic semi-automatic transmissions.

The first vehicle of the fleet was handed over today, (11 June), by Lorenzo Sistino, CEO of Fiat Automobiles and Fiat Professional, to Andreas Falkenmark, CEO of Posten, at its Headquarters in Stockholm. With over 30,000 employees, Posten is one of the largest companies in Sweden, and is famous throughout the world for the quality of its service.

Featuring the distinctive yellow livery of the Swedish Post, Fiat's Fiorino LCV has undergone a series of modifications to optimise it to this specific role and territory, including modified internal illumination, which features high-power LEDs, and a utility kit, which improves the visibility and operability in the cabin. Different for Sweden is also the fact that all the Posten delivery vehicles are right-hand drive, which simplifies the operator's delivery job.

This 3,000 vehicle contract once again demonstrates the winning characteristics of the Fiorino 1.3 MultiJet, which was recently named Van of the Year 2009. This versatile vehicle has completely redefined the standards in its category and is now playing a leading role in the light commercial vehicle market. A unique vehicle, it was designed to satisfy the specific requirements of customers looking for a compact van with low running costs, agile handling in traffic and class-leading manoeuvrability when parking.

Low fuel consumption and emissions are two further principal characteristics of the Fiorino. Its ability to sip fuel at a rate of only 62 mpg (combined cycle) gives the 75 bhp 1.3 MultiJet turbodiesel version a range of over 620 miles on a single tank of fuel. At the same time, its emissions of just 116 g/km of CO2 are the lowest in its segment. This latter aspect is particularly significant in Sweden, where there is accentuated sensitivity regarding the environment, and confirms the fundamental role that environmental issues play in the development of products for both Fiat Professional and other FGA brands.

The Fiat Fiorino, together with the other Fiat Professional products, forms part of one of the most modern and complete ranges of commercial vehicles available on the market today - stretching from the compact Panda Van, to the powerful Ducato Maxi and including the Grande Punto car-derived vans plus the Doblò Cargo, Scudo and Strada pick-up. A versatile range meeting all possible requirements, it also includes Natural Power versions, the Ducato 3.0, Panda Van 1.2, Grande Punto Van 1.4, Multipla Van 1.6 and Doblò Cargo 1.6.

The Fiorino range will soon be expanded, with the introduction of a Natural Power version, able to use either petrol or methane, and the innovative Traction+ system which significantly improves traction in slippery conditions.

Finally, the Swedish Posten fleet can count on the support of the Fiat Professional network of 31 dealers and 104 official workshops in Sweden, offering comprehensive geographical coverage as well as 24-7 roadside assistance.

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For further information please contact:
Peter Newton, Public Relations Director
Tom Johnston, Press Relations Manager
or Puneet Joshi, Press Relations Officer

Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd
Tel: 01753 511431
Fax: 01753 516871

E-mail addresses: peter.newton@fiat.com / tom.johnston@fiat.com / puneet.joshi@fiat.com

This press release and image are available on www.fiat4media.co.uk

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