The Latin American markets have a few compact and capable unibody pickup trucks for those who don’t need a full-size truck like an F-150. One such compact truck is the Fiat Toro, which has been on sale in Brazil since 2016. The Toro is sold as the Ram 1000 in other Latin American markets, but for Brazil, it has received some styling tweaks, updated onboard technology and powertrain revisions.
There are five trims to pick from: Endurance, Freedom, Volcano, Ranch, and Ultra. The styling tweaks are subtle compared to the outgoing model. The lower section of the front bumper has revisions and there’s a new front grille that houses a rather large Fiat logo. The rest of the vehicle remains mostly unchanged. The headlights, running lights and fog lights are all LEDs. The Volcano and Ranch trims ride on 18-inch wheels, while the Ultra trim boasts all-terrain tyres.
Compared to the exterior, the changes in the cabin look significant. There’s a new dashboard, dominated by a 10.1-inch portrait-style touchscreen — depending on the variant, of course. Smaller sizes such as 7- and 8.4-inch are also available. Other features would include a 7-inch digital driver display, new seat upholsteries, dual-zone climate control, and wireless smartphone charging. Active safety systems include Autonomous Emergency Braking, while passive safety includes a total of 6 airbags.
Moving on to the juicy bits of the story then, the new Toro debuts a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged flex-fuel engine (petrol/ethanol) that develops 136 kW (185 metric hp) and 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque, and is paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. There’ll also be a 2.0L turbo diesel engine paired with a 9-speed AT to pick from, and depending on the powertrain choice, the Toro will offer a 4WD system with 4WD Low capabilities. It is unclear if the 1.8L flex-fuel engine continues to be on the options list.
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