 | |
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Fate | Defunct |
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
The company declared bankruptcy in 1993 after having only produced 182 SUVs.[3]
References
- ↑ "LA METALLI E DERIVATI LANCIA UN FUORISTRADA - la Repubblica.it". Archivio - la Repubblica.it (in Italian). 28 January 1990. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
- ↑ Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry. McFarland. 1 September 2000. pp. 150–. ISBN 978-0-7864-0972-3.
- ↑ "25 ANNI FA LA IATO, 4X4 'POLITICO'". 2018-01-22. Archived from the original on 2018-01-22. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
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