IATO explained

IATO
Industry:Automotive
Fate:Defunct
Founded:1985

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

References

  1. Web site: LA METALLI E DERIVATI LANCIA UN FUORISTRADA - la Repubblica.it. 2021-02-04. Archivio - la Repubblica.it. 28 January 1990 . it.
  2. Book: Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry. 1 September 2000. McFarland. 978-0-7864-0972-3. 150–.
  3. Web site: 2018-01-22. 25 ANNI FA LA IATO, 4X4 'POLITICO'. 2021-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20180122071835/http://contagiriblog.com/25-anni-fa-iato-4x4-politico/. 2018-01-22.

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