Fiat Tipo Cross - The Missing Link? (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@MarekDrivesENG]

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[@182britania]

9 months on and my Tipo turned up 4 weeks ago ,quick update and its worth the wait,loving it at the moment,comfortable ,quiet,quick around town and motorway driving at 70 mph smooth and quiet, if i had one gripe it would be no folding mirrors on the top spec cross.

[@dragangasic5680]

We got Fiat tipo cross in September and so far we are very satisfied. Ample space,, big boot, great looks, engine and gearbox, a lot of new tech... Price was also great. And what is maybe most striking is how easy and effortless car drives.

[@stefanders7462]

Still happy with the car? I am afraid of buying a Fiat because of the bad reputation they have in my country as not being reliable cars..

[@dragangasic5680]

@@stefanders7462 yes, I am still very satisfied with Tipo. Regarding reliability I wouldn't pay to much attention to rumours. This is our forth Fiat in the family and so far there were not bad surprises. If you are buying a new car ask for extended warranty so that you have peace of mind.

[@182britania]

@@stefanders7462 had 3 fiats over the last 10 years and not a single problem with any,had a vauxhall ,nissan ,ford and always had problems,the only car that has ever come close to the fiats was a Mazda

[@182britania]

@@panosdotnet haha if only that was true ,fiat has been the best make of car i've ever had ,why would anyone spend money on those ripoff other brands god only knows,bet your one of those overpriced german makes that are always breaking down with extortionate repair prices.

[@182britania]

I've just gone and brought one, now just a 16 to 20 week wait,i must say i looked at other cars in this segment but the Tipo is just way better looking than all the others and having drove Fiat for the last 10 years if it is as reliable as them i will be super happy.

[@direnius]

The Tipo is made by the TOFAS car factory in Turkey and they are one of the best factories FIAT works with. In fact it was mostly designed directly by TOFAS. So it should be a pretty solid car.

[@lukaszlewczuk]

As I mentioned under your PL version of the test: I like it! Its simplicity speaks to me. And taking into account the reasonable relation "price-Quality" I must admit it is a good offer. Great test - this is standard with you (& Ania). Thumb up !

[@xeniosaias]

Reliability though....

[@teroteitto]

@@xeniosaias What about the reliability? FIAT Tipo has been one of the most reliably cars according to the statistics of the German GTÜ.

[@xeniosaias]

@@teroteitto i don't know about the tipo but fiat and reliability usually dont get along

[@teroteitto]

@@xeniosaias I've owned three different FIAT models and in our family there was two other models. Not even one of them had reliability issues. And in the other hand all producers have issues with some of the models and much depends on the maintenance and so how the owners treat their cars. Even Volkswagen had their huge issues with engines and transmissions, but people still think that Volkswagen and reliability go hand in hand. When people want to believe something, might it be reliability or unreliability, they stick on it even new statistics would show something else. And when talkin about cars, people tend to say bad remarks about cars, that they have never owned and start often with something "I heard..." / "My friend told me..."

[@xeniosaias]

@@teroteitto i have the Stilo almost 18 years now. Lots of electrical issues mostly. Maintenance always on time. I found by luck one of the sellers some time ago and he told me the Stilo was the worse model in reliability. In general though fiat has a bad name.

[@toml7086]

I am running a Tipo Cross 1.5 Hybrid 5 door among other cars, I find it hard to fault, it is a good all rounder and I took to on a work day visiting customers recently. Fuel economy good, noise good, transmission good, suspension very good, driving position and cabin very good though not high quality materials. The Tips Cross is a better car than expected and the hybrid side of things (though new to me) seems very good. It is a very good looking car. I am trying to think of something to fault, but knowing what I paid for it, I can't. So good all rounder.

[@toml7086]

Update on running the Cross one month on, still cannot fault it, great all rounder, puts more expensive cars we have to shame.

[@bokichko]

in my country the tipo 1.4 sedan facelift starts at 11.490€. great price

[@johnwaters2066]

Excellent video. I like Marek's style. Brilliant use of the English language to keep us smiling. I have a Tipo -not many in UK- and it is not bad. Good value for money but no spare parts in the Fiat dealer network.

[@christianronn5301]

There’s no excuse for a bad stop-start system. People love to hate them even when they work well. I would rather have a Panda 4x4 and get actual all wheel drive. Small cars is what fiat does best.

[@davidef.8764]

I had a Tipo diesel 1.6 rental in Italy for two weeks and enjoyed the car very much. It's as described, essential, easy to use and quite pleasant to drive. I wish we had more affordable options like this in North America

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Did you rent one in the US or Europe?

[@davidef.8764]

@@MarekDrivesENG Italy for two weeks and averaged 5.4l/100km in mixed driving with the 1.6 diesel 130hp

[@7Miralas]

Is the 1.6 diesel Tipo quiet inside the cabine?

[@davidef.8764]

@@7Miralas generally speaking quiet. Only when pushed really hard it got a bit louder than some other diesels

[@ColinEu]

hi, just leaving a comment to help with the youtube algorithm

[@MarekDrives]

You are the best

[@mindaugasgrigelionis3209]

And one more thought - I could buy the tipo with my brains and my heart would still not bleed (the car is not that bad and not so boring as some germans)

[@mindaugasgrigelionis3209]

It's still quite ok priced even in Finland (cheapest tipo is 18390€ and there most expensive is 23590€). Attractive design and price + lots of physical controls. But... Why no automatic transmission? :/

[@bokichko]

there's a 6 speed DCT on the 1.6 diesel, and 6 speed AT on the 1.6 petrol

[@furkantoprak119]

It will get an automatic transmission on early 2022. And also it has a dct auto transmission option on the pre-facelifted versions.

[@dolanthefacc879]

you know.. its cheap thats why. Go learn how to drive manuel

[@182britania]

Ive got a fiat 500l and you are spot on with the stalk thing,im always flashing other people.

[@21_my_pobedim10]

I like your sense of humor very much 😊 Thanks a lot for a nice review. Is there a car that can have two passengers at the back when the back seat is partially folded? I guess that the proportion should be other than 60/40 in this case

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks! I'm always happy, when people get me, and say it. Because most say they don't, and it's somewhat awkward 🤣 Larger SUVs or pickup trucks can accommodate two adult strangers without making it feel weird. Think the last two generations of BMW X5 or current Toyota Hilux. I know the Hilux doesn't have a pass through to the truck bed, but you can lift the seat (60:40 split), and carry some bulkier stuff on the floor, while two people sit in the back. I know, because I've done it. Also important will be the floor, because while BMW 5 or 7 Series are wide enough, but they have high and wide transmission tunnels, which make the middle seat pretty much useless.

[@21_my_pobedim10]

@@MarekDrivesENG Thanks a lot for your quick reaction, Marek! 🤩 I highly appreciate it

[@valtraone]

I test drove a Tipo a couple of years ago and liked it, and it was very well priced. But I found the lack of headroom in the driving position a real issue. At 1.95m I am quite tall, but almost all modern cars have ample leg and headroom. I thought at the time it was the odd design of the roof panel, with it's central recessed channel, that necessitated the use of a lower headlining and thus robbed headroom. Is this new model better ? Have you put your name forward to test the Ineos Grenadier - would love to hear your take on that one when it is released. Keep 'em coming.

[@MarekDrives]

I'm considerably shorter than you, but this is one of the few cars I actually had to pump the seat up, to be able to see out of it.

[@freestick19822000]

Look is nice but not sure about the price. With this money there are better options. Great reviews Marek as always 👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@TonyVisconti]

This Fiat Tipo is the definition of a crossover. It is a raised saloon with plastic wheel arch and sump protectors.

[@tsvetoslavbelev4391]

Advantage to rivals is extremely quite cabin at autobahn speed. You can have a relaxing cruise at 180km/h with the 1.0 3 cyl. It is comparable to premium class. I drive the latest A6 and noise level is the same. Also boot is larger than most competitors. 0 - 100 is slow - 12 sec because you can't launch it with higher than 3k rpm and also it doesn't give you max boost at 1st gear. That's why @MarekDrives says it feels faster.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Relaxing cruise and 180 km/h don't go together regardless of the car :)

[@Tom-uk2ow]

More sense than crossovers,Marek did you notice same amount of body roll than in similar priced crossovers?

[@MarekDrives]

I'd say it's similar. This could be slightly softer, than some crossovers pretending to be sporty.

[@santealoise4429]

Fiat Tipo nice 👍👍👍

[@nedo379]

Bravo Marek

[@g00dfeeling]

Cute car, like to see it on the road.

[@sonny6893]

Fiat Tipo 🔝 Fiat Tipo Sport very nice 👍👍👍

[@mikeking1388]

Love mine doesn't feel big when driving like my old 500x much more comfy

[@RaduB.]

I didn't know that Fiat had an engine named "Fire"... As a counter to 'misfire', maybe? Not encouraging in any case. Nice review, as always! The steering wheel caught me by surprise... 05:47

[@farmoboy83]

Fire means fully integrated robotized engine if not mistaken. Probably the best simple engine ever made, in production for almost 40 years.

[@RaduB.]

@@farmoboy83 Indeed! I've just searched on the net. It describes the production process actually. Well, that's an unfortunate acronym then... Thanks for the info!

[@MyBacon92]

It looks better than the Yaris cross

[@toml7086]

Jus read lots of comments and not sure peeps are comparing like for like. The 2023 Tips Cross is a different car to older Tito models (just a thought) also some great deals available at Fiat Dealerships too.

[@ivanmarjan2607]

Last Tipo had leg room issues, how about this model, any improvement... Anyway, great videos.

[@Rankidu]

Would be a problem showing on screen the numbers whenever you are talking about dimension etc? I tend to forgot them the second after I hear them and I have to always go back a few sec. It's a minor thing ofc, your videos are great as usual

[@Aprill264]

the dimensions of the car are also in the description

[@josipmatic4732]

I like honest car review, so I am in!

[@predragpesic3980]

I love it,it is shame they could put AWD as option.

[@MarekDrives]

Price, emissions, etc. Let's face it, if this won't get you to your remote(ish) destination, chances are you'd need a much more expensive 4WD anyway.

[@cubular3000]

When I saw the cover image say "Tipo Cross" but that rear end screamed BMW, I thought I was having a stroke

[@bikeman1x11]

wish they came to the USA

[@edgk490]

Cute from outside, but dashboard does not impress the eye. Tiny door pockets may be a deal breaker, what is the problem to make them proper sized? Needless to say, nice review, as always. And yay for badass splash river crossing :)

[@natalijanikolic268]

Thats what worries u?

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

I like the Tipo. Simple, inexpensive and stylish, almost like a Dacia. Would I buy one? Hell, no! I never liked the interior design of Fiat and they tend to be nervous cars and as I pretty much only drive In the motorway at 120km/h I think this would not be the car for me at this time.... But I do like it!

[@Jojo_impreza]

you have never tried the Fiat with the 1.6 Multijet which is the 1.6 engine with the most torque ever. the most important thing in the car is the engine stop looking at the other bullshit

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

@@Jojo_impreza ?????

[@johngordonnorris5945]

Oh. And I have a Red version with a 1 litre turbo engine and it has a normal key ignition start, not as on your film.

[@MrNordlandfahrer]

The best Fiat is the Ducato ;)

[@lucabevilacqua1001]

And the old Fiat UNO TURBO I.E.!!!

[@bigteddy66]

500x Cross plus

[@Parratich]

What about road and wind noise? I’ve read that it has a rather loud cabin at bigger speeds.

[@MarekDrives]

You're not going to be driving this at higher speeds.

[@johngordonnorris5945]

But, what about a UK, test car in the UK. Not a left hand drive on other markets? Don't the UK. Matter on you tube tests? Similar things on different products?

[@miro3463]

I am considering Tipo SW with the 1.0 engine to replace my 2011 elantra sedan (baby on the way). Do you thing that this 1.0 turbo engine will not be a big downgrade from 1.6 130hp naturally aspired engine? I do not understand why Fiat does not make SW cross. Another thing which is very weird is rear armrest without cup holders. In general the car looks very nice and it can be bought for reasonable money in Slovakia. 19k € with everything

[@MarekDrives]

Neither of the engines is particularly lively. This one doesn't feel slow, though I suspect it could struggle in hilly terrain.

[@miro3463]

@@MarekDrives thanks for the answer! I think it may be just enough for a law abiding driver like me :) it is getting difficult to get a new family car for reasonable money

[@rosenpetrov5581]

@@miro3463 Hello, I am considering the same car. Did you buy it? Do you enjoy it?

[@miro3463]

@@rosenpetrov5581 hi, I did not. I eventually bought 2 years old Kadjar with the full spec and Diesel engine. However I always look at the Tipo when I see it on the street…It is the best looking compact I guess

[@comedyman112]

Isn't this the exact rival to the sandero stepway? Why did you compare it to the dacia duster? I know the tipo cross is closer to the duster in terms of price, but not in the same class or size group

[@MarekDrives]

The Tipo is a compact car, whereas the Sandero is a supermini.

[@comedyman112]

@@MarekDrives really? Everybody is comparing the regular tipo to the logan

[@MarekDrives]

Because there is not much else to compare it to on the European market. They should be comparing it to the Elantra, but that's available only in several European countries.

[@VittorioSergi]

@@MarekDrivesthe focus active would be one, same displacement and horsepower in their diesel varian, yeah yeah, the focus also has a 2.0 liter 150cv option but tgeir 1.6 is 120cv

[@selindenizcebi9952]

Love u Marek from Turkey…

[@MajorSpam]

8:41 fatter tires? *_looks at my 215/70R16 and still thinks they're not fat enough_*

[@MarekDrives]

lol

[@Jojo_impreza]

you have never tried the Fiat with the 1.6 Multijet which is the 1.6 engine with the most torque ever. the most important thing in the car is the engine stop looking at the other bullshit

[@phil8437]

It's disappointing as the engine is a big letdown. Expensive for what you get for your money in the UK. The Suzuki Vitara is a better bet and similar money. The Vitara 1.4 booster jet engine is a gem. Good review Marek thanks.

[@renes9966]

I drove a 1.4 and it was too slow and it made me sad

[@lucabevilacqua1001]

Guida la 1.6 130cv multijet....amazing engine!

[@g.pistore9686]

Press the right peddal a bit more...

[@lucabevilacqua1001]

@@g.pistore9686 🤣🤣👍

[@dolanthefacc879]

never buy 1.4 engines of any brand

[@renes9966]

@@dolanthefacc879 please explain?

[@182britania]

Still waiting for mine 8 months on.

[@ivanmarjan2607]

passenger side, forgot to mension

[@MrCanozmen]

Lou Reed - A Walk On The Wild Side

[@robertljungberg4686]

FIAT is Italian🇮🇹 Toyota and KIA ........ Alfa Romeo is Italian🇮🇹 BMW & Mercedes ....

[@dolanthefacc879]

if you want the reliable ones of fiat that is impossible to break the engine look for diesel ones; T-jet diesel multijet

[@rocketdreamer]

I don't like the car, but found the soundtrack choice very..... harmonious 😀 how could this be co citizen to Lambos and Ferraris.....

[@Rankidu]

9:36 is a torsion beam what I see? Indipendent rear suspension are more common in the competition, if I'm not mistaken

[@MarekDrives]

You are right it's a torsion beam, but you are mistake about independent rear suspension being more common. It's a mixed bag.

[@Rankidu]

@@MarekDrives I see, thanks

[@zahnanihladu]

From the linguistic point of view I´d like to know what´s the connection between ENGLISH "impossibility of eating and keeping a cake at the same time" and POLISH "blah blah...something...bhah....the sheep is dead" :-)

[@MarekDrives]

In Polish we say "the wolf has a full stomach, and the sheep's alive". In this case I reversed it to hungry wolf and dead sheep 😉

[@zahnanihladu]

Thank you a lot for your wise explanation. Normally, I watch only English mutations of your (not annoying at all but mildly amusing) videos. This time I was wondering if you were playing with words in Polish as well. You keep the momentum with followers like me because your English is not only technical but also philological. Stay who you are and we´ll have you out of both worlds :-) Thanks, once more again!

[@averagedz3631]

They're talking about the Fiat factory here in Algeria 🇩🇿... But the name is aegea I think, weird.

[@ahmetarifoz]

It has same name in Turkey. Actually Fiat Tipo produced in Turkey for this reason it is names egea come from aegean sea

[@genjermaine]

I think it's slightly overpriced when compared to some of its competitors like the Kia Xceed and the Škoda Kamiq. There are some infuriating details that bother me, like you cannot get rear disk brakes in the petrol version of the car, only the drum brakes are available (my dad owns a Fiat Stilo which is now 18 years old and it has rear disk brakes), there is a lot of shitty plastic around the interior, there is only one engine choice, no rear aircon vent (at any trim!!) etc. For example Kia Xceed has rear disk brakes as standard, it has multiple petrol engine choices, the starting one being 120hp as opposed to the Tipo's 100hp, a 7 year warranty and both the Xceed and the Kamiq come better equipped at the same price range or even a bit less. Even though I prefer the Tipo's design to both the Xceed's and Kamiq's, Fiat made those very frustrating decisions and actual regressions. Considering that my dad's old Stilo (the cheapest trim) has a higher quality interior, rear disk brakes, rear aircon vents and many more cool features that were revolutionary back in the day, especially in such a cheap car, the regressions that they made in Tipo are really annoying.

[@jdox09]

I guess the prices differ from country to country. For example in Slovakia the Cross starts at slightly over 16.000 euros which is a super price compared to the 21 thousands mentioned in the video. Kamiq and Xceed's prices are way over the Tipo's there. Edit: even 15.290 euro a few months ago

[@genjermaine]

@@jdox09 I suppose, I realize now that I didn't mention I was talking about Croatia. Anyway, these prices you mentioned are reasonable then.

[@toml7086]

2023 Tips Cross I bought 1.5 Hybrid disks all round hope that helps. Also the 1.5 is a far superior engine

[@blitzgamer7803]

Tipo looks like Egea and I wonder why?

[@CoastHobbit9340]

A vice common to all Fiat models is the huge distance from the steering wheel to the column stalks, which are, as you say, too stiff in one direction but too floppy in the other. Great for Tyson Fury or welders rushing from job to job, but for the rest of us a pain. The annoying little everyday things about driving are the deal-breakers, so poor cabin ergonomics and uncomfortable seats and awkward head restraint angle (they nearly all have this now) are a turn-off. Time will tell whether the individual marques in the Stellantis brand retain their individual characteristics; a few quirks are no bad thing and give cars a bit of character.

[@182britania]

I have a fiat 500l and must say it has the most comfortable seats ive ever had,its the only car ive ever driven for 6 hours and never got a back ache.

[@SavasKara]

You did your best to make the car look bad.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Please, don't insult me. If I wanted to make this car look bad, I would.

[@SavasKara]

Since when did voicing an opinion become harassment?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

There's a difference between harassment and insulting someone. You clearly have a low opinion about my skills, when it comes to making something look bad. This hurts my feeling, as I can really make stuff look bad, if I want to. This is a pretty neutral review.

[@stuartbear6126]

Friends of mine had one of these as a hire car. It was the worst! The new ones are definitely better but still not good. Sorry

[@7ankss]

1.0 nie nie, dzieki

[@TheRealKaner]

That front grille badge is horrific. The '80's want their font back.

[@GaganGrewalf095]

It looks a little cross to me.

[@stzbg90]

25k for 1.0 Fiat? No... Don`t buy the new engines, the better one is the old 1.4 Tjet! Or maybe Fiat just stoped it?

[@marcinmiciak9295]

👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿

[@Technicist]

About the "butt kicked" - laughed out loud. I've annoyed a lot if people at the beginning:) Got a grip, but still happens occasionally.