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One of Astholm's major automobile manufacturers, Fiat-Salbruz, launched the new Sabbia today.

The Sabbia is based on the Fiat Uno platform but is a size up from the Uno.

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It is available as a three- or five-door hatchback, four-door sedan and five-door wagon.

Engines are 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 petrol engines, with a choice of 1.7 and 1.9 diesel engines, plus a 1.7 turbodiesel is available too.

Sabbia means "sand" in Italian, and this car is aimed at those wanting a stylish car - but on a budget.

Prices and specifications are set to be announced in due course.

Exports to any nation are able to commence now.

Fiat-Salbruz has announced a new 999cc 1.0-litre model will also be offered on the Sabbia range.

The Sabbia will fit in between the Uno and Punto for size, making it a "mid-size supermini/subcompact". A sort of automotive no-man's-land, but a good one nonetheless.

This automobile has not been reviewed yet by the motoring press. We will export it to any nation who wants our cars.

Any nation who tests the car is welcome to comment here.

Only one motoring review so far from our local press:
The Fiat-Salbruz Sabbia is a decent car, better than Fiats in the days of yore, and is more fun than a Peugeot 2013 or Suzuki Calmus. The 1.6 ie SX 5-door is the best model, but most will go for the 1.4 iE S 5-door.

We are offering this car at a decent price to any nation who wishes to trade with us. Fiat-Salbruz are beginning export to any nation that wants to market their high quality cars.