New Fiat Tipo Street trim level announced

The Fiat Tipo Street adds a host of exterior upgrades, including black alloys and LED daytime running lights, to the entry-level Easy model

Fiat has announced a new Street trim level for its Tipo family hatch. The styling package adds a handful of exterior updates to the base-spec Easy model, with prices starting from £15,050.

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Upgrades over the base model include a set of black 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, unique Street badging, tinted rear windows, black mirror caps, a black grille and black door handles inside and out.

Standard equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, electric front windows, a DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity and a multi-function steering wheel. Optional extras include heated front seats (at £200), rear parking sensors (for £300), front fog lights (priced at £175) and electric rear windows (costing £240).

The only powertrain available for the Fiat Tipo Street is a naturally-aspirated 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol, mated to a manual gearbox. The engine produces 93bhp and 127Nm of torque, with Fiat claiming a 0-62mph time of 12.4 seconds, a top speed of 113mph and economy figures of 37.2mpg under the WLTP regime.

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