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FSO Polonez II 1.5 i (75 Hp)
Overall Rating
FSO Polonez:
The FSO Polonez is a motor vehicle that was developed in Poland in collaboration with Fiat and produced by Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych from 1978 to 2002. It was based on the Polski Fiat 125p platform with a new hatchback designed by Zbigniew Wattson , Walter de Silva and Giorgetto Giugiaro. It was available in body styles that included two- and four-door compact-sized cars, station wagons, as well as commercial versions as pickup truck, cargo van, and ambulance. Production totaled more than one million units, excluding the pickup truck and van variants. The Polonez was marketed in other nations and was popular in its domestic market until Poland joined the European Union in 2004....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
FSO Polonez (II). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The FSO Polonez II predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards, and its safety features are minimal by contemporary measures. It would likely perform very poorly in current crash tests.
1.5 i (75 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving, but struggles on highways with limited overtaking power.
Fuel Economy
Improved fuel delivery over carbureted versions, offering slightly better but still modest economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Simple, robust mechanics
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Easy to maintain and repair
- • Good value for money
Cons:
- • Poor safety by modern standards
- • Limited performance across all engines
- • Basic interior quality and features
- • High fuel consumption compared to modern cars
- • Dated design and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1986 - 1988).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | FSO |
| Model: | Polonez |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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