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Fiat Marea (1997-2002) Review

Category: Large Family 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the Fiat Marea (1997-2002)

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Assets

Price, engines, estate.

Drawbacks

On the small side.

Verdict

Fiat has never been renowned for its bigger cars, but it has done well with this one. Shame so few people have noticed.

Review

Overview3.5 out of 5

Crowd pleaser

The Marea is a competitively priced and very underrated alternative to slightly larger rivals, such as the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Vectra. It has a lively set of engines, and the estate, though not all that long, is well designed and versatile. In the end, however, its perceived smaller size counts against it, for buyers in the family car sector are looking for practicality, and making the most of their money. Derived from the more popular Bravo/Brava range, the Marea hasn't sold well - but through no real fault of its own.

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Best Large Family Cars

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Winner:
Ford Mondeo
First runner up:
Volkswagen Passat
Second runner up:
Honda Accord

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