The Fiat Uno is known to be a reliable vehicle with an efficient driving performance. The first two generations were received well in the European market, selling more than 20,000 units in its first full year on sale. Sales then peaked at more than 40,000 in 1988. It has won a number of awards, including European Car of the Year in 1984, beating VW''s Golf. Honest John describes the Fiat Uno as a ''practical car for those on a tight budget''. They praise the engines for their reliability and efficiency, as well as the vehicles overall ''tidy design''.

First generation Fiat Uno (1983 - 1989)

The Fiat Uno was launched in 1983, with UK sales beginning in June. The Uno was built to replace the Fiat 127, which also revolutionized the supermini market. The Uno had much to live up to. Immediately it was received well, praised for its airy interior space and great fuel economy. Approximately 190,000 Mk1 examples sold between the time of its launch in 1983 and the year of the facelifted model''s launch in 1989.

When the Uno was first introduced, buyers had a choice of a 0.9 litre OHV, 1.1 litre and 1.3 litre 138-series SOHC petrol engines. From 1985, the 1.0 litre SOHC Fully Integrated Robotised Engine was offered, which was lighter overall as it was built with fewer parts. This meant it offered an improved performance and greater economy.

Second generation Fiat Uno (1989 - 1995)

The second generation Uno was first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1989. The design was changed to match the corporate look of the new Fiat Tipo. The bodywork at the nose was updated, and a different tailgate was fitted to improve drag coefficient. The interior was also revised, with the pod switchgear replaced by stalks. The old 1.1 litre engine was replaced by a new FIRE version. Production ceased in Italy in 1995 where a total of 6,032,911 units were built. Fiat began production of the Uno''s replacement in late 1993, which would be the Fiat Punto.

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