The cooperation between General Motors and Fiat is becoming more intensive. Initially it was only work jointly on the development of engines, but now both groups are busy with their first common platform. It is intended for the successors of the Fiat Punto and the Opel Corsa, which in respectively 2005 and 2006 are expected.
It is expected that both minis subcutaneous strong match. All components that do not affect the brand experience will be interchangeable. In addition to the chassis with McPherson struts front and a torsion bar rear axle that the electrical systems, the steering, and perhaps also engines. No later than the Corsa and Punto, however, clearly differ from each other. GM has already let slip the current Corsa too conservative to find. The new will be under the leadership of Opel chief designer Martin Smith to be signed.
The new small Fiat that is designed by Giugiaro, the Italian design house that also the first Punto and before that the Uno was signed. Both the Corsa as the Punto will be back with three and five doors are available. It is striking that both models a lot sharper than their predecessors; the result of the strict new rules for voetgangerveiligheid, where the bodywork on the front strong should be able to give.
Just like the Meriva and Zafira will get the new Corsa probably has a flexible interior, with a sliding rear seat, which also the backrest is adjustable and a fold-down voorpassagierstoel. Or the Fiat of these facilities is still uncertain.
We will keep you informed
The cooperation between General Motors and Fiat is becoming more intensive. Initially it was only work jointly on the development of engines, but now both groups are busy with their first common platform. It is intended for the successors of the Fiat Punto and the Opel Corsa, which in respectively 2005 and 2006 are expected.
It is expected that both minis subcutaneous strong match. All components that do not affect the brand experience will be interchangeable. In addition to the chassis with McPherson struts front and a torsion bar rear axle that the electrical systems, the steering, and perhaps also engines. No later than the Corsa and Punto, however, clearly differ from each other. GM has already let slip the current Corsa too conservative to find. The new will be under the leadership of Opel chief designer Martin Smith to be signed.
The new small Fiat that is designed by Giugiaro, the Italian design house that also the first Punto and before that the Uno was signed. Both the Corsa as the Punto will be back with three and five doors are available. It is striking that both models a lot sharper than their predecessors; the result of the strict new rules for voetgangerveiligheid, where the bodywork on the front strong should be able to give.
Just like the Meriva and Zafira will get the new Corsa probably has a flexible interior, with a sliding rear seat, which also the backrest is adjustable and a fold-down voorpassagierstoel. Or the Fiat of these facilities is still uncertain.
We will keep you informed