Zastava Florida In
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| Manufacturer | Zavodi Crvena Zastava |
| Production | 1987–present |
| Class | Small family car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Engine | 1.6 L 98 hp (gasoline) |
| Related | Fiat Tipo |
| Similar | Citroën ZX Dacia Solenza Lada 112 |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
The Zastava Florida, also known as Yugo Sana and Yugo Florida, is a small family car produced by the Serbian automaker Zastava since 1987. It is a five door hatchback, available with a range of Peugeot engines from 1.1 to 1.6, and related to the Fiat Tipo. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign. The car is produced in Serbia by Zastava and also in Giza, Egypt by the El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company, where it has been made alongside the Tofaş Şahin. El Nasr's Florida in is almost exactly the same as Zastava's Florida, except with a modified grille.
It was sold in the UK from 1988 to 1992, with sales boosted by a low asking price, but it was eventually withdrawn from sale due to a fall in popularity which was explained by dismal build quality and reliability.
[edit] Competition
The current Zastava Florida, in the Balkans, faces competition against Dacia Solenza and its successor Dacia Logan, Lada 112, and other similar cars. Its main advantages are its versatility, its high-technology compared to other Zastavas, and its price, never exceeding the € 7000-8000 figure for top-of-the-range models.
[edit] The current model
As of 2007, the Zastava Florida In comes in different models that are as basic as the Zastava Skala, while other top-of-the-line models can be fitted with features like air-conditioning and radio. The price range ranges from about €5,000-7,000. It was Zastava's most expensive car until it unveiled the new Zastava 10 at the 2006 Belgrade Motor Show.
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