The Energy Saving Trust knows a thing or two about cutting back on fuel use, and so it’s quite the compliment that the organisation has chosen Fiat’s mid-range Bravo models for its Smarter Driving courses.
Smarter Driving puts the focus on fuel-saving and environmentally friendly motoring with impartial advice from the group’s instructors. It estimates that by following the tips, company car drivers can save an average of 15 per cent on their annual fuel consumption – that’s the equivalent of £250 a person.
Now, the Trust has taken delivery of two Fiat Bravo 1.6 Eco MultiJet cars and one 1.9 Sport model mainly because of the vehicles’ excellent fuel economy ratings. The Eco MultiJet manages 62.7mpg on the combined cycle and has carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of just 119g/km. The Sport’s figures are also impressive at 50.4mpg and 149g/km.
According to James McMenamin, national sales manager of the Fiat Group, the Bravo is the “perfect car” for the initiative. His words were backed up by Bob Saynor, programme manager of the Energy Saving Trust Smarter Driving exercise.
“Smarter driving offers many benefits including lower fuel costs, a cleaner environment and a reduction in the likelihood of accidents,” he said. “The Fiat Bravos will help us greatly as we demonstrate our techniques to hundreds of company employees around the UK.”
The Fiat Bravo is available in the UK for £13,255 for the 1.4 Active and rises to £17,650 for the 2.0 16V MultiJet 165 Sport.
