At a glance
- Built at
- Early: Mirafiori, Italy; Betim, Brazil; Qubo: Tofaş, Bursa, Turkey3
The story
Fiorino began in 1977 as a small commercial vehicle named for the florin coin. Its later Qubo put van underpinnings to family use, with sliding rear doors.345
Show the numbers
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1971–1983 | Fiat 127 |
| 1976–1996 | Fiat 147 |
| 1977–1995 | Fiat Fiorino / Panorama (first generation) (147) |
| 1983–2014 | Fiat Uno / Mille (first generation) (146) |
| 1988–2014 | Fiat Fiorino / Panorama (second generation) (146) |
| 2007–2024 | Fiat Fiorino / Qubo (European third generation) (225) |
| From 2010 | Fiat Uno (second Brazilian generation) |
| 2013–present | Fiat Fiorino (Brazilian third generation) |
| 1977 | Fiorino launches with Fiat 127 roots |
| 1979 | Panorama starts the passenger chapter |
| 1980 | Brazil gets the 147-based Fiorino |
| 1988 | Uno-derived Panorama reaches Europe |
| 2008 | Qubo arrives at Geneva |
| 2010 | ESP-equipped Qubo passes evasive test |
| 2013 | Brazil switches to the new Uno |
| 2016 | Qubo facelift: 77, 80 and 95 hp |
| 2025 | 1.3 Firefly replaces the 1.4 Fire Evo |
- 1977
Fiorino launches with Fiat 127 roots
November's launch pairs a 903 cc gasoline four-cylinder with a tall cargo body derived from the Series 2 Fiat 127.3
- 1979
Panorama starts the passenger chapter
March brings the glazed Panorama passenger version alongside the addition of a 1,050 cc Fiasa engine.3
- 1980
Brazil gets the 147-based Fiorino
September's Brazilian introduction uses the locally built Fiat 147 and its 1.3-liter engine, with paneled or glazed van bodies.3
- 1988
Uno-derived Panorama reaches Europe
European sales begin for the Duna-based second generation, offered as Cargo, passenger Panorama and pickup.3
- 2008
Qubo arrives at Geneva
The passenger Qubo debuts in March. Fiat and PSA share the project; Tofaş builds it in Bursa, Turkey.3
- 2010
ESP-equipped Qubo passes evasive test
A Nemo rolls in April's evasive test; a Qubo with ESP passes. Standard ESP follows for diesels in September and for gasoline models in 2011.6
- 2013
Brazil switches to the new Uno
Brazil's December replacement adopts the new Uno's platform; its launch engine is the 1.4 EVO Flex.37
- 2016
Qubo facelift: 77, 80 and 95 hp
Fresh front and rear styling and a revised cabin arrive. Trekking combines the 95 hp diesel with raised suspension and a Traction+ front differential.1
- 2025
1.3 Firefly replaces the 1.4 Fire Evo
Brazil's van changes engines to meet new emissions rules, while electric power steering joins the update.28
Every generation

Fiat 1271971–1983 
Fiat 1471976–1996 
1471977–1995 
1461983–2014 
1461988–2014 
Fiat Doblò 
2252007–2024 
Fiat Uno (second Brazilian generation)From 2010 
Fiat Fiorino (Brazilian third generation)2013–present
Power over the years
From 75 hp to 106 hp in 36 years.
Show the numbers
| Year | Horsepower | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 75 | European 1.5 injection/catalyst |
| 2009 | 69 | Qubo Natural Power, natural gas |
| 2009 | 76 | Qubo Natural Power, gasoline |
| 2010 | 94 | Qubo 1.3 diesel, 70 kW |
| 2011 | 94 | Trekking Start&Stop, 107 g/km CO2 |
| 2015 | 88 | Brazilian van 1.4 Fire, ethanol |
| 2016 | 77 | Qubo Pop 1.4 gasoline |
| 2016 | 80 | Qubo Lounge 1.3 MultiJet II |
| 2016 | 95 | Qubo Trekking 1.3 MultiJet II |
| 2025 | 106 | Brazilian van 1.3 Firefly, ethanol |
Versions
12 versions worth knowing, with their power.
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Standard
Fiorino Cargo / Combi
2016–2024
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Standard
Qubo Active / Dynamic / Actual / MyLife / Easy
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Standard
Qubo Pop
2016
77 hp -
Standard
Qubo Lounge
2016
-
Standard
Fiorino Combi / Panorama trims (Turkey)
2016
-
Standard
Fiorino Hard Working / Endurance (Brazil)
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Standard
Fiorino Pickup (Brazil)
1988–1999
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Special
Qubo Trekking
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Special
Qubo Natural Power
2009
69 hp -
Special
Qubo Kit Nitro
2011
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Standard
Fiorino Settegiorni
1982–1984
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Limited
Fiorino 100. Yıl
2024
95 hp
How to spot one
Look for
- Early 127-based Fiorinos combine a car-like front with a tall, box-shaped rear body.3
- Qubo: a sliding rear door on each side.45
- Qubo: chunky wheel arches, side moldings and a huge glass area.4
- Brazilian Fiorino from 2013: new-Uno front styling and Doblò taillights.23
Year by year
- 1981–1985 (first generation)
Most European cars got a taller 147 nose/lower intake in 1981; some vans got square lights in 1982; 127-bodied cars got a five-bar grille in 1985.3
- 1992–1994 (second generation)
The 1992 update brought Tipo-inspired styling; 1994 cars gained single rear side windows/panels and a fuel flap over the once-exposed cap.3
- 1997–2009 (second generation)
A barless European grille arrived in 1997; later cars gained a wreath badge in 2002, a Doblò-style nose in 2004 and a red Fiat badge in 2009.3
- 2013 (Brazil)
The new-Uno-based van replaced the Mille-era nose and gained asymmetrical rear doors with vertical pull handles.318
- 2016 (Qubo)
A smiling grille and revised bumper accompany a flat tailgate replacing the circular recess; the cabin gets a new wheel and instruments.1
- 2022 (Brazil)
A Pulse-style grille and darkened headlight lenses mark the Brazilian van's update.2
Don’t confuse it with

Fiorino 
Citroën Nemo 
Fiorino 
Peugeot Bipper Peugeot Bipper
Almost identical to the Fiorino; look for the small differences in the front grille.12
Peugeot Partner Rapid
A rebadged Fiorino: the Peugeot emblem is the identifying detail.2
Against its rivals
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Fiorino vs Skoda Roomster (1.6 TDI)
Seats-folded volume
Fiorino2,500 LSkoda Roomster (1.6 TDI)1,810 L22 -
Fiorino vs Nissan Note (1.5 dCi)
Turning circle lower is better
Fiorino9 mNissan Note (1.5 dCi)11 m22 -
Fiorino vs Citroen C3 Picasso (1.6 HDi)
Listed price lower is better
Fiorino59,490 PLNCitroen C3 Picasso (1.6 HDi)50,700 PLN22
The rest of the story is in the app
The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.
Versions
- Why each of the 12 versions matters
Legend
- 12 stories from its legend
- “Fiorino shared TV billing with Minha Doblô”
- “127 roots, Manzù and Giacosa”
Generations
- The story of each of the 9 generations
Market
- 6 things to check before buying one
- Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.
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