fiatthe same Vespa It is considered one of the most important icons of Italian style and design in the world. It is one of the best-selling brands in Turkey and one of the first to enter the country’s market.

With this brand, many Italian words whose meaning we do not know have come into our lives: Fiorino, Linea, Doblo, Punto… Have you ever wondered what these words mean?

With the production center Tofaş, Fiat has become so Turkish in our minds that it is not for a moment reminiscent of a foreign name.

Agree fiatWhat does the brand name mean? Fabbrica Italiana Automobili TurinAbbreviation for Turin Italian car factory. There’s nothing original about this. Let’s move on to cars.

Suitable for both city life and commercial use, the name Fiat Fiorino comes from an ancient Italian coin called fiorino d’oro (gold florin).

So then A currency that is valid in almost all of Europe we talk about. Between 1252 and 1533 Republic of FlorenceThis coin that was used was made of pure gold.

On one side of the original coin is a symbol of the city of Florence, whose name is the French national anthem. Le Marseillaisalso mentioned in fleur-de-lis, i.e. lily pattern; On the back is a statue of John or John, considered holy in both the Jewish and Christian faiths. John (John the Baptist) It was located. An extremely sophisticated name to give a car.

You may have thought that the name Panda, one of Fiat’s oldest models, probably comes from cute pandas. But you’re wrong.

Fiat PandaName of the ancient Roman goddess EmpandaIt comes from. The root of the word Panda is ‘to open’ in Latin.pandereIt comes from the verb “.

It is believed that Empanda is a goddess who embraces all who seek protection and accepts everyone as they are. Ancient Greek goddess Junoby Ancient RomeIt is thought to have been transferred under this name.

Let’s lower expectations while they are high. The meaning of Fiat Tipo is not that interesting.

It is one of the most popular vehicles of the brand, produced between 1988-2000 and even produced and exported around the world in Turkey in the 1990s. letterpresssimply means ‘man’ in Italian.

After production stopped in the 2000s, it has been in use for years as of 2015. Fiat Aegean The name of the vehicle we know was used on the European market as a reference to the old Tipo. letterpress was changed to . So instead of a small car, the current Tipo has replaced the sedan we used to know as the Egea.

Aegean It is not difficult to guess where the name comes from, Aegean sea‘Why.

The name Fiat Punto immediately emphasizes the practical function of the vehicle.

Designed as a supermini city vehicle Fiat PuntoThe name is “point” resources.

This means it can be easily parked anywhere, compactness It is meant to stay in your mind with features like.

Let’s go back to some cool names: Ducato, like Fiorino, is named after an ancient gold coin.

in 1284 Venicecome out of something Dukatwas valid throughout Europe until the 19th century. currency stayed that way. Latin Ducalis, Dukats, which comes from the word “duke” 98% gold It contains.

Usually on one side of the period of emperorthat is, the Roman Emperor, on the other side Christian saints They carried their drawings.

Doblo means double. Is that all?

We were about to disappoint you by saying that this name indicates that this vehicle has a dual function, suitable for both commercial and daily use, but no. Another reference point of the name is an old one. Italian currency the one who… double or double.

Especially in the 16th century in Swiss cantons What percentage of gold is the coin used in, that is, how much carat The shape and size may vary. However, we know that it is not as valuable as other coins and that it is also used for many more everyday and simple purchases.

Palio, one of the models we have been used to in Turkey for some time, symbolizes one of Italy’s most deeply rooted cultures.

Palio is the name of an athletics tournament that has taken place in Italy since the 1230s. Among the streets of many Italian cities in the past horse racing, jousting duels, archery and crossbow competitions The only tournament that has survived to this day was held in the city of Siena. Palio di Siena. This is where the name of Fiat’s Siena model comes from.

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