The Tipo nameplate first arrived in 1988 as a five-door hatchback. Fiat supplied the Tipo lineup with a variety of engines and personalisation options until 1995 when it was discontinued. However, the company decided to bring it back in 2015, providing a more modern take on the model. This version lasted through 2023 until it was replaced by the 600e electric crossover model.
First Generation (1988-1995)
Fiat released the Tipo to replace the Ritmo. At first, it was only available as a five-door hatchback until Fiat realised that something sportier was needed. In 1993, the first three-door model came to the market.
At the same time, a refresh of the existing lineup was offered. Fiat installed slimmer headlights and placed a new horizontal bar on the grille. It was still cube shaped, but it had more rounded features. There were also body-coloured mirrors added to replace the previously black features.