The Project 178 cars were conceived by FIAT as a part of its strategy to go global. The idea was to produce a set of cars suited especially for developing countries.

A modern car, the Siena has been designed to cope with the harsh environment and tough infrastructure conditions of developing countries.

A lot of consideration has been given to safety, and the design incorporates all the necessary technical features to ensure stable and efficient braking, good acceleration and predictable handling. The body designed to crumple in a controlled manner, has a rigid cabin cell which provides passenger survival space. The doors have anti-intrusion bars having high torsional rigidity.
The Siena is a state-of-the-art three box salon specially designed and engineered for developing countries.

The two variants of the Siena - ELX and ELX PS are available both in petrol and diesel versions (making it totally four models).

Some of the main features of the car are:
Climate Control system
Rear window defroster
Body-coloured bumpers
Remote trunk opener
Front fog lights*
Power Steering*
Central locking*
Front & Rear Power windows (with central control) and child lock*
6-speaker stereo*
( * available only for ELX PS )

Safety Features
Anti-intrusion side impact doors for additional reinforcement
EAS - Energy Absorbing Steering Wheel
Front & Rear seats with anti-submarine profile
FPS - Fire Prevention System
Bumpers with high deformation and pads of expanded polypropylene for higher impact absorption
Third brake-light
Optional "Intelligent Safety Package" (available only for ELX PS) which includes -
Anti-lock brakes
Dual APS
FIAT CODE / Engine Immobiliser (anti-theft device)

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