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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 01:03 PM
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Oltre Fiat concept
Another car launched at in Bologna was the Oltre Fiat show car, a straight-edged off-roader that has already been chosen for use by the British and Italian armed forces. Tipping the scales at a hefty seven tonnes, the show car measures a generous 4870mm long by 2200mm in width, and is based on the Iveco LMV (Light Multirole Vehicle). The design is focussed for optimum off-road performance, its silhouette defined by the straight wheelarches and generous cabin length, while details include recessed door-handles that don't get knocked when crushing the countryside. 500mm of ground-clearance allows it to wade through water up to 1.5m deep when a snorkel is attached. It is powered by a 3-liter four cylinder engine, producing 185PS and torque of 456Nm. Top speed is 130km/h.
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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I wonder what kind of robot it turns into to? It looks like a Transformer!
Old Dec 7, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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Not only ugly, but most of it's "features" are either un-usable or un-reachable. The "styling" is horrid and the ergonomics are ridiculous.

Fiat needs to keep a closer eye on what they allow their designers to ingest...
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H4? LoL
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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i like it, its like a warthog from Halo
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ecoblue
I wonder what kind of robot it turns into to? It looks like a Transformer!
Old Dec 19, 2005 | 12:48 AM
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chinese proverb say man who stand on toilet high on pot
Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:11 AM
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did they use ideas from the lego company?
if it were a transformer i would name it UGLYMUS PRIME
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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it looks like a wannabe "pimped out" hummer
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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you know . . . . i'd rock that, ya it may look funky, but people thought the same thing about the xB. You'd definatly stand out of the crowd with that one, thats for sure! And i like the whole bling bling transformer look too
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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Not as ugly as the Multipla, IMO
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 03:59 AM
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Fiat Multipla



That makes the 3rd gen bB look pretty by comparison...
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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Fiat Multipla



That makes the 3rd gen bB look pretty by comparison...
Damn! look @ that ish. it looks like somethin i stepped on in my backyard.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:37 AM
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What are they thinking when they put millions of dollars and research into this stuff??!!
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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Just think this is Fiat's attempt to overthrow the Hummer H1. Aside from it probably being slightly smaller, more manuverable, more fuel efficient and cheaper it tanks (in a bad way) in capability compared to the Hummer. Nice try Fiat, maybe China can do better.

However, I can see Middle Eastern and some African nations as well as the EU militaries out of spite clamoring to buy it. And 182hp is pretty good for a 3l 4 cylinder diesel, I wonder if they grabbed the motor from TATA? Probably not though since Fiat stakes their reputation on making cheap, good diesel engines themselves.
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SOMEBODY....TAKE THE PIPE AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE....SLOWLY.
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minus the wheels and it;s allright.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Does it Transform?
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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looks like that new honda truck
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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At least the top one is for the military. Function over style. That Fiat looks like someone stacked a minivan on top of a retarded Neon.



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