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Fiat 126

1972 – 1977 · Italy

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The Fiat 126, also known as Type 126, was a compact city car produced by Fiat for nearly three decades from 1972 to 2000. This four-passenger vehicle had a rear-engine layout and was designed to succeed the popular Fiat 500. Debuting at the Turin Auto Show in 1972, the Fiat 126 inherited several styling cues from its predecessor. In 1987, Fiat introduced an updated version called the 126 Bis, which featured a water-cooled engine positioned horizontally at the rear. The 126 Bis also incorporated a rear hatchback design, providing additional storage capacity for its users. Notably, a significant number of 126s, totaling around 3.3 million units, were