1996 Fiat Enduro (Bertone)

An off-road coupé. This was the concept, to go beyond the SUV idea, while remaining in line with Bertone's other sporty concept cars, and the Fiat Enduro was the result.

The Enduro was presented at the 1996 Turin Motor Show. Starting from a Fiat Bravo/Brava base, the Enduro represented an original attempt to resolve the apparent contradiction between the off-roader and the sports car. And with its four-wheel drive and considerable height off the ground, it managed to break away from the usual road coupé formula.

The body is compact and dynamic, immediately expressing a sporty personality, and combined with the originality of an innovative design: its soft aerodynamic lines work perfectly with the larger wheels.

The Enduro was fitted with the 2000 cc. Bravo engine, with a potential of 147 Hp. Bertone also created the Enduro-Raid, a version equipped for taking part in international rallies.

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The 1996 Turin show will be remembered as the year of the Fiat Bravo and Brava.

Among 25 concept cars debuting at the show, 17 are based on the new Fiat models. Of the 17, ten are 'official' - sponsored by Fiat and displayed as a group - and seven are 'unofficial.'

The 'official' section includes five coupes, two compact minivans, a four-door pick-up, a recreational vehicle and a special taxi.

Bertone Enduro - Based on Bravo, the Enduro is a two door coupe/SUV. The nose is very aggressive, with the Fiat five chromed-bar logo transformed into five huge cuts in the front hood. The rear is typical of a racy coupe, but the high ground clearance and the huge tires suggest a 4WD off-road vehicle.

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