Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Ulysse
Power
109HP
Torque
270Nm
Consumption
6.9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
13.9s
Top Speed
175km/h
Weight
1745kg
Price
26,000€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
7 / - doors
341 L
80 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Ulysse 2.0 JTD S · 109 CV (2001-2002)
General description
The 1994 Fiat Ulysse, and particularly this 2001 2.0 JTD version, is much more than a minivan; it's the echo of a golden age for family travel. Born from the 'Eurovan' collaboration, this vehicle was conceived with a clear purpose: to offer generous space and supreme comfort to devour kilometers without complaint, turning every trip into a shared adventure.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Ulysse doesn't aim to bring smiles with its speed, but with the tranquility it conveys. Its 109 HP JTD engine and a generous 270 Nm of torque from low revs move the vehicle with admirable competence, unhurried but steady. It's a natural cruiser, designed to maintain stable speeds on the highway, where its comfortable suspension and poise make you feel like you could reach the end of the world. The feeling is that of piloting a safe and spacious refuge for your loved ones.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure functionality, a silhouette that screams 'minivan' from every angle. The square shapes and large glass area do not seek a sporty aesthetic, but rather to maximize interior space and visibility. Today it may seem like a nostalgic design, but its interior for 7 occupants holds the promise of countless stories and memories. It's an honest design that doesn't deceive and has aged with the dignity of one that has perfectly fulfilled its mission.
Technology and features
The crown jewel of this Ulysse is its 2.0 JTD engine. At the time, common-rail direct injection was an advanced technology that gave it far superior efficiency and response than its predecessors. With a combined consumption of 6.9 l/100km and a huge 80-liter tank, its range was legendary. The rest of the technology is simple and robust, without today's electronic complexities, focused on durability and making life on board easier.
Competition
Its most direct rivals are, in fact, its project siblings: the Peugeot 806, the Citroën Evasion, and the Lancia Zeta, with which it shared almost everything. Outside of this family, it faced giants of the segment like the Renault Espace, the trio formed by the Volkswagen Sharan, the SEAT Alhambra, and the Ford Galaxy, all competing to be the definitive family vehicle of the era.
Conclusion
The Fiat Ulysse 2.0 JTD is a vehicle that evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and gratitude. It's not a car chosen with the head, seeking the latest technology, but with the heart, remembering what it means to travel as a family. It represents freedom, space, and the reliability of a proven mechanical system. It's a popular classic that, when well-maintained, remains an exceptional travel companion, a home on wheels that never goes out of style.