Fiat: which models will get the Puretech or FireFly engine?

Since the creation of the StellantisA large number of new European models adopt the 1.2L engine, also known as Puretech. This engine is at the heart of the company's strategy to meet ecological requirements, as it is coupled with the electrified transmission. eDCT. But one engine is still putting up a bit of resistance: the FireFly, produced in Termoli, Italy. So which models Fiat will have these enginesAnd do we really need to worry about the Puretech's reputation?

The FireFly engine: putting up a fight

Motorization FireFly has already found its way into several Fiat models, including the Fiat Panda. Produced until 2030The current Fiat Panda will continue to use this engine, appreciated for its low maintenance costs and moderate fuel consumption. This engine, a small 70hp 1.0L coupled to an electric system called BSG, has proved its effectiveness in city cars and compact vehicles, offering an economical solution in a market where small engines are still popular.

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The new Fiat 500 hybridscheduled for October/November 2025, will also be equipped with an engine. FireFly. This model will mark the evolution of the current 500 electric model towards a more affordable hybrid thermal model.

The Puretech engine: the new standard for Fiat

The 1.2L Puretech engine has been much talked about, not least because of reliability problems in its early versions. However, since 2023, a new version has seen the light of day: the Puretech eb2 gen3. This new generation has been extensively revised to correct the shortcomings of its predecessors and improve reliability. And the good news is that all current and future Fiat models will use this version.

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Models such as the Fiat Grande Panda and the Fiat 600 Hybrid adopt this 1.2L engine Puretech gen3. The Large Pandaexpected in a few months with this hybrid engine, should offer a 100 hp version. This Puretech engine will also be present in other future Fiat models, which could be the Giga-Panda, Multipla, Fastbackor the Tipowhich are likely to arrive with a hybrid powertrain and engine Puretech gen3 100 hp or 136 hp.

Brazilian Fiat: the exception

In Brazil, number 1 country for Fiat in terms of volumeThe FireFly engine is the unanimous choice for all models. Firstly because the market is different in terms of co2 standards, and secondly because ethanol fuel is compatible with the latest models. Firefly Bio-Hybrid engine. It's got to the point where even the Brazilian Citroën C3 and Peugeot 208 use the FireFly engine instead of the Puretech.

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Should we still be afraid of the Puretech?

The engine Puretech made headlines due to reliability problems in its early versions. But since the launch of the gen3these concerns seem to have been resolved. One of the main reasons for switching to this new version was to improve design and manufacturing: 70 % parts are newaccording to Stellantis' Director of Thermal Engine Development. Although overhauls on this engine were carried out over a year ago, caution is called for before drawing any definitive conclusions on long-term reliability.

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  1. By now PureTech has established itself in many Stellantis products.
    A wet camshaft belt has been apparently

    the cause of ownership fears.

    This issue hopefully .... 👀resolved and the modified engine should be tested up to 100K to establish longevity and instill customer confidence.

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