IATO

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IATO
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Founded1985
FateDefunct

IATO (Indutria Automobili TOscana) was an Italian car manufacturer which produced a single model from 1985 to 1993. [1] [2]

History

IATO was founded in 1985 in Pontedera, Italy. The only car produced by the company was a small SUV created to compete with the Suzuki SJ.

The IATO was assembled in Nusco and featured FIAT mechanical parts, including the engine from a FIAT Croma; it was also built around a steel chassis with fiberglass body panels.

IATO 4x4 In Nusco IATO 4x4 1.9 TD black.jpg
IATO 4x4 In Nusco

The company declared bankruptcy in 1993 after having only produced 182 SUVs. [3]

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References

  1. "LA METALLI E DERIVATI LANCIA UN FUORISTRADA - la Repubblica.it". Archivio - la Repubblica.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  2. Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry. McFarland. 1 September 2000. pp. 150–. ISBN   978-0-7864-0972-3.
  3. "25 ANNI FA LA IATO, 4X4 'POLITICO'". 2018-01-22. Archived from the original on 2018-01-22. Retrieved 2021-02-04.