FIAT has up to date its 500 metropolis automotive for the Australian market, the single-variant Dolcevita now accessible from $27,220 plus on-road prices, a rise of $1420 over the outgoing mannequin – and the mannequin’s second worth rise up to now 12 months.
With extra customary gear than earlier than, the Fiat 500 Dolcevita is arguably higher worth. Nevertheless, the axing of the entry-grade 500 Lounge means prospects will now fork out $4120 to get behind the ‘wheel of Fiat’s compact commuter.
The $1900 Lusso pack – providing 16-inch wheels, tinted glass and a seven-speaker Beats sound system – is now not accessible. Neither is the $1500 powered sunroof.
The up to date 500 is characterised by monogrammed black fabric upholstery, and tinted rear and aspect glass.
These options be a part of a glass roof with solar blind, chrome physique garnishing, a body-coloured dashboard, LED daytime working lights, local weather management, cruise management, auto lights and wipers, and energy adjustable heated wing mirrors.
It might be optioned with a black or ivory steering wheel and inside trim accents and is offered in eight paint colors: Gelato White, Bi-colour Black and White, Passione Pink, Sicilia Orange, Pompei Gray, Rugiada Inexperienced, Blu Ottiano, and Vesuvio Black. Premium and pastel hues entice a $500 surcharge.
The five hundred continues to supply twin 7.0-inch instrumentation and infotainment shows, digital radio reception, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and built-in voice management.
Normal security options embody tyre strain monitoring and rear parking sensors.
Energy continues to reach courtesy of a naturally aspirated petrol engine displacing 1.2 litres and outputting 51kW/102Nm. The front-wheel drive Fiat 500 is supplied with a five-speed automated guide transmission (AMT) as customary.
Fiat will proceed to promote the petrol-powered 500 alongside the all-electric 500e when that mannequin arrives Down Underneath in the direction of the center of 2024.
The Fiat 500e La Prima can be supplied in a single three-door, four-seat hatch variant priced from $52,500 +ORC.
Designed, engineered, and now manufactured in Fiat’s heartland, Turin, the battery electrical mannequin is supplied with a front-mounted electrical motor delivering 87kW and 220Nm, which may speed up the mannequin to 100km/h in 9.0 seconds.
The 500e is powered by a 42kWh lithium-ion battery pack to ship a claimed driving vary of 311km. Three driving modes are supplied together with: Regular, Vary and Sherpa.
Fiat says the chassis of the 500e is designed to make sure each driving consolation and managed dynamics, the broader monitor (+56mm) and size (+61mm) of the automobile additionally offering larger inside area.
The 500e’s flat ground, newly sculptured centre console and reprofiled door trims are stated to yield elevated cabin storage, the mannequin additionally claiming a renewed give attention to high quality of match and end – doubtless to assist justify the 500e’s premium pricing.
2023 Fiat 500 pricing*:
500 Lounge (a) | $23,100 | Discontinued |
500 Dolcevita (a) | $27,220 | (+$1420) |
500e La Prima (a) | $52,500 |
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
