2024 Fiat Titano ute ready to fight Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux

Fiat Professional has released the all-new 2024 Fiat Titano ute that will challenge the likes of the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger overseas.

There’s no word yet on a possible Australian launch for the Fiat Titano, which replaces the previous Mitsubishi Triton-based Fiat Fullback that was produced for just three years (2016-2019).

Just as the new-generation Mitsubishi Triton prepares to launch Down Under – see our first drive review today – the Stellantis Group’s Italian brand has switched to alliance partner Peugeot’s Landtrek to create the Titano.

In fact, it’s so closely related to the Peugeot Landtrek – which sells in South America and has been on Peugeot Australia’s radar – that it’s difficult to tell the two apart, aside from a new grille with prominent FIAT lettering and a fresh set of 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Landtrek was developed by Peugeot in partnership with Chinese car-maker Changan Automobile, so both Landtrek and Titano share the platform and most bodywork with the Changan Kaicene F70.

Like its brothers from a different mother, the Titano is available with both single-cab and dual-cab body styles.

Inside, the range-topping Titano adopts the same 10.0-inch infotainment system as found in the Peugeot. Indeed, the cabin is also virtually identical to the Landtrek, with the steering wheel logo the only real point of difference.

Powertrain options include a 110kW/350Nm 1.9-litre turbo-diesel that combines with a six-speed manual gearbox and gets the option of 4x2 and 4x4 drivelines.

There’s also a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel that pumps out a more impressive 147kW/440Nm, plus a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol that churns out 154kW/320Nm.

Payload is competitive for the cheapest version at 1210kg.

In markets like Algeria, the Fiat Titano is priced from 3,489,00 DZD ($A39,000).

Back in 2022, Peugeot Australia hinted the Peugeot Landtrek could be on the menu for our market as it is already built in right-hand drive for South Africa.

However, the company admitted that significant improvements would be needed to bring it up to Australian market expectations and achieve a five-star ANCAP crash safety rating, for example.

That said, top-spec models in South Africa include tech such as lane departure warning and trailer sway control, and have up to six airbags fitted.

Other highlights include a 360-degree parking/off-road camera, 235mm of ground clearance, 600mm wading depth, hill descent control, 4x4 low-range transfer box and locking rear diff.

There’s also the option of a six-seat cabin configuration.

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