Italy
1982 has not been a particularly busy year for Fiat, the only significant change to its extensive model range being a facelift for the long-running 132 range which has also seen it given a new name - Argenta. The new car differs little from the old one; spacious and comfortable interior and big boot, but very little in the way of visual or driver appeal.
Lancia expanded its range by launching the Prisma - a four-door family saloon. Though based on the chassis of the Delta and Fiat Ritmo hatchbacks, it is in reality nearer in size to cars in the Ford Sierra and Opel Ascona (Vauxhall Cavalier) sector. It uses the same mechanical design and engines as the Delta, but is aimed more at the mainstream market instead of buyers with an eye for excitement.
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