Fiat 1.3 Multijet in India — A Sentimental Farewell
For a generation of Indian drivers, the Fiat 1.3 Multijet wasn’t just an engine; it was a quiet companion that made everyday commutes effortless and long highway runs possible on a shoestring, earning a fond nickname as India’s “national diesel engine” in its twilight years [2][9].
In a market that needed dependable torque, frugality, and fuss-free cruising, this compact turbodiesel showed how smart engineering could feel bigger than numbers—steady, tractable, and always ready to go the distance [1][2][10].