Fiat 147. 1976–85 (prod. 1,502,119, incl. all variants). 2- and 3-door sedan. F/F, 1048, 1116, 1301 cm³ petrol, 1301 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC). Brazilian version of Fiat 127, and the first car in Brazil to run on ethanol. Cleverly packaged, as with original 127; some visual differences such as extractor vents in the C-pillar. Hatchback from launch. Base Fiat 127 Rustica, sold in Europe, developed from 147. Spawned Panorama station wagon, as well as 147 derivatives built in Argentina from 1982 to 1996. Facelifts in 1980 (with wraparound indicators) and 1982 (a slanted grille) in Brazil, whereupon it was renamed Spazio; 1980 style continued in Argentina till 1985. Not that reliable, but popular.

Manufacturing locations: Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Córdoba, Argentina

Marque: Fiat | Predecessor: Fiat 600 (1955–82) | Successors: Fiat Uno (146), Fiat Brío, Fiat Spazio