The D-segment is the 4th category of the European segments for passenger cars , and is described as "large cars".
22-485: The Fiat Croma name was used for two distinct large family cars by Fiat , one a five door liftback manufactured and marketed from 1985 to 1996, and after a nine-year hiatus, a crossover station wagon manufactured and marketed from 2004 to 2010. The original Croma (Type 154) was a five door notchback liftback styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign using the Type Four platform , cooperatively used with
44-543: A "Comfort Wagon", an automobile with design elements of both estates and large MPVs . Its height of 1,600 mm (63.0 in) falls between the Mitsubishi Grandis and Ford S-Max large MPVs (1,655 mm (65.2 in) and 1,660 mm (65.4 in) respectively) and SEAT Altea XL (1,525 mm (60.0 in)). In February 2007, Fiat UK announced that the Croma would no longer be generally available in
66-650: A different nameplate or numeric designation to the modern day equivalent, and in some cases there is no modern day direct equivalent Large family car The D-segment is the 4th category of the European segments for passenger cars , and is described as "large cars". It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class, and the present-day definition of the mid-size car category used in North America. Compact executive cars are part of
88-470: Is because premium cars are included. From 2014 to 2018 premium cars are not included in total segment sales. Premium brands and models are marked italic . Electric cars are included in D-segment from 2019. year. 2019 - After years of decline, the midsized car segment is actually up 1% in 2019 to 1.05 million sales, maintaining a 6.7% share of the overall car market. 2020 - The midsized car segment
110-522: Is down 25% in 2020 to just under 790,000 sales, as its share of the European car market drops to 6.6%, slightly down from 6.7% last year. And luxury brands have now officially taken over control of this class, improving their share to 62.3% from 60.5% last year and claiming four of the top-5 positions. The top-3 players all gain share, outperforming not only the class but also the overall market. Note: this list includes cars from these decades which carried
132-539: Is equipped with anti-lock braking system and electronic brakeforce distribution . It has a five star Euro NCAP crash rating for adult occupant protection: The Croma got a major facelift in November 2007, and was termed the Nuova Croma . A new grille ( Bravo look) and rear bumper, as well as some material changes inside are the main differences. Fiat now designates the revised model as "Station Wagon" instead of
154-690: Is therefore based on the extended variant of the GM Epsilon platform sharing components with the Opel Vectra , Opel Signum and Saab 9-3 . It went on sale in Italy in June 2005. The car was shown in the Geneva Motor Show in 2005. Unlike the previous model, and aware of its lack of image in the upper market segments, Fiat opted for not developing a standard large family car , but developing
176-735: The Saab 9000 , Lancia Thema and Alfa Romeo 164 . Released in December 1985, it was marketed in the large family car segment, replacing the Argenta in the Fiat lineup. The Croma was the first large car produced by Fiat to feature a transverse mounted engine and front wheel drive. The Croma received a light facelift for 1988, first shown in Frankfurt in September 1987. The black plastic between
198-545: The United Kingdom , after less than 900 were sold in 2005. The car was still offered, but only on special order, with RHD models manufactured to customer specifications. Production of the second generation Croma ceased at the end of 2010 and was replaced by the Dodge-based Fiat Freemont . The Croma has seven airbags as standard, including one knee bag for the driver. As standard, the Croma
220-669: The BMW 3 Series, Tesla Model 3, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4/S4/RS4, Mazda6, Škoda Superb, Volvo S60/V60, Citroën C5X, Peugeot 508, Audi A5/S5/RS5, BMW 4 Series, Volkswagen Arteon, Toyota Camry and Polestar 2. 100,000 – 200,000 sales (Best-Selling) 50,000 – 100,000 sales 10,000 – 50,000 sales Notes: Jump in segment total sales after 2019. year is because premium cars are included. From 2014 to 2018 premium cars are not included in total segment sales. Premium brands and models are marked italic . Electric cars are included in D-segment from 2019. year. 2019 - After years of decline,
242-507: The D-segment size category. D-segment sales represented about 7% of the market in the 2010s. Most D-segment cars are sedans/saloons or wagons/estates but hatchbacks , and coupes have been common. Pricing and specification of D-segment cars can vary greatly, from basic low-cost transport to more luxurious and expensive models. As of 2021 the typical D-segment category size span from approx. 4.6m to 4.8m. D-segment cars in Europe are
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#1732780176137264-411: The bulk of the sales is represented by Fiat's own Multijet engine , available in three variants 1.9 L with 8 valves and 120 hp (88 kW), 1.9 L with 16 valves and 150 hp (110 kW), and the range topping, five-cylinder 2.4 L 20V with 200 hp (147 kW). The diesel engines were fitted with a standard six-speed manual gearbox, a six-speed automatic was also available and
286-429: The lights, bumpers, grille and sheet metal changes to wings and bonnet. Also in 1991, the direct injected diesel engine was equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger ("VNT"). Another facelift was released in June 1993. Production ended in December 1996, and Fiat left the large family car segment. The Bravo/Brava based Marea small family car debuted at the same time as the Croma ceased production. The Croma
308-444: The midsized car segment is actually up 1% in 2019 to 1.05 million sales, maintaining a 6.7% share of the overall car market. 2020 - The midsized car segment is down 25% in 2020 to just under 790,000 sales, as its share of the European car market drops to 6.6%, slightly down from 6.7% last year. And luxury brands have now officially taken over control of this class, improving their share to 62.3% from 60.5% last year and claiming four of
330-563: The original 2,446 cc with 100 hp (74 kW). Diesel engined variants of the Croma were not marketed in the United Kingdom. In March 2005, Fiat announced a large crossover wagon with an upright tailgate, reminiscent of that of the Fiat Stilo , resurrecting the Croma nameplate. Giugiaro once again styled the exterior, while the chassis was provided via the short-lived link with General Motors . The new Croma (Type 194)
352-403: The other a turbocharged and intercooled version rated at 155 hp (114 kW). The later 2.5 L V6 petrol unit was from Alfa Romeo , but as with the 1.6 L engine it was not available in all markets. The 2.0 CHT model was designed specifically to provide low fuel consumption under light and medium loads thanks to two separate inlet manifolds of different diameters. The Fiat Croma
374-532: The previously used term "Comfort Wagon". The Nuova Croma was only sold in mainland Europe, excluding the United Kingdom . The Croma, built at Fiat's Cassino factory, had three trim levels and five engine options. Like the chassis, petrol engines were supplied by Opel, beginning with the brand new evolution of the Family 1 Ecotec 1.8 L with 140 hp (103 kW), followed by the torquier L850 Ecotec 2.2 L with 147 hp (108 kW). However,
396-465: The rear lamps was now ridged rather than smooth, the lower portion of the bumpers were body coloured, and the turn signals received clear glass rather than amber. The front appearance received some other light modifications to bring its appearance in line with that of the recently introduced Tipo . A more significant facelift was released in January 1991, with a new front design, including changes to
418-466: The typical D-segment category size span from approx. 4.6m to 4.8m. D-segment cars in Europe are the BMW 3 Series, Tesla Model 3, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4/S4/RS4, Mazda6, Škoda Superb, Volvo S60/V60, Citroën C5X, Peugeot 508, Audi A5/S5/RS5, BMW 4 Series, Volkswagen Arteon, Toyota Camry and Polestar 2. 100,000 – 200,000 sales (Best-Selling) 50,000 – 100,000 sales 10,000 – 50,000 sales Notes: Jump in segment total sales after 2019. year
440-487: Was available with a variety of petrol and diesel engines, most of the petrol units coming from Fiat's Twin Cam engine family . Base models had a single cam 1,585 cc four-cylinder engine rated at 83 hp (61 kW) and the larger 1,995 cc, "Controlled High Turbulence" (CHT) engine rated at 90 hp (66 kW), followed by two fuel injected 2.0 litre twin cam powerplants, one with 120 hp (88 kW) and
462-617: Was standard fitment on the 2.4 engines. Large family car It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class, and the present-day definition of the mid-size car category used in North America. Compact executive cars are part of the D-segment size category. D-segment sales represented about 7% of the market in the 2010s. Most D-segment cars are sedans/saloons or wagons/estates but hatchbacks , and coupes have been common. Pricing and specification of D-segment cars can vary greatly, from basic low-cost transport to more luxurious and expensive models. As of 2021
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#1732780176137484-430: Was the first passenger car in the world to have a direct injection Diesel (Turbo D i.d.) engine, going on sale in 1988. The 1.9 L fitted with a turbocharger with direct injection produces 92 hp (68 kW). It was joined by the 2,499 cc unit supplied by Iveco , with a normally aspirated version giving 75 hp (55 kW) and a turbocharged one with 115 hp (85 kW). The latter version replaced
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