The Fiat Pulse is a

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produced by

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mainly for the Latin American market since 2021. Produced in Brazil, the Pulse is largely based on the

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subcompact hatchback. It is also available as a performance model known as the Pulse Abarth and a

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derivative marketed as the

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since 2022.

Overview

Revealed as an unnamed model in May 2021 in Brazil, its name was subsequently announced in June 2021 after three options were offered to the public, which are Pulse, Tuo, and Domo. Developed under the codename Project 363, the vehicle is built on the MLA platform which in turn is based on an improved platform used by the

hatchback. Both cars share some bodywork parts such as the windshield and doors. The Pulse went on sale in Brazil in October 2021 along with other South American countries. File:2023 Fiat Pulse Impetus (Colombia) rear view.jpg, Rear view File:2023 Fiat Pulse Impetus (Colombia) interior.jpg, Interior

Safety

The Pulse comes with 4 airbags,

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lighting, hill holder,

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, ESC, front ventilated

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, and tire pressure monitoring system. Automatic high beam,

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, and

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are optional.

Latin NCAP

In 2023, the Pulse in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 4 airbags received 2 stars from

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(similar to

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2014).

Abarth Pulse

The Abarth Pulse was unveiled in March 2022, featuring exterior changes and a 1.3-litre FireFly

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petrol engine producing and of torque. Fiat claimed a figure below 8 seconds and a top speed of .

Fiat Fastback

The Fiat Fastback is a coupe SUV variant of the Pulse, which was released in August 2022. In Brazil, it is positioned as a flagship Fiat model only below the imported

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. It is available with the 1.0-litre turbocharged and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines. The Fastback nameplate was previously used for a concept coupe SUV based on the

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in 2018.

Sales

Awards

* Car of the Year 2022 – Carro do Ano (Autoesporte, Brazil, 2021). * Best National Car – Car Awards Brasil (CAR Magazine, Brazil, 2021). * Best Engine under 2,000 cm³ – Carro do Ano (Autoesporte, Brazil, 2021). * Best Design of Museu da Casa Brasileira (Museu da Casa Brasileira, Brazil, 2021). * Best Design of Product (Automobiles/Cars) (

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, 2022).

References

External links

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Fiat Pulse
(Argentina)

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