Fiat 500 is an iconic popular model that goes back to 1957 . It was sold until 1975 as a two-door semi-convertible or saloon car and as a three-door panel van or estate car.
The small city car was relaunched again in 2007 when Fiat previewed an all-new four-seat three-door hatchback 500 model in March 2007 – fifty years after the first Fiat 500 was presented.
The 500 was refreshed in 2016 and the 2.5-millionth Fiat 500 was produced in the plant of Tychy, Poland, in March 2021. The 500 has won more than 40 major awards, including “Car of the Year” (2007) by the British magazine Car, as well as the “World’s Most Beautiful Automobile
Following the introduction of the 500 in 2012 L, a mini PV and subcompact crossover that was discontinued in 2022, the fiat 500X was introduced in 2014 as a subcompact crossover SUV available with several engines and optional all-wheel drive with most.
Another variant is the fiat new 500 , also known as the Fiat 500e, which is a battery-electric car by Italian manufacturer Fiat. The New 500 city car is manufactured at the Mirafiori plant in Turin and is sold alongside the conventionally-powered Fiat 500, which continues to be manufactured in Tychy, Poland.
In this article we will introduce each of the 3 Fiat 500 variants available in the market today to compare their specs and prices .
2024 Fiat 500 Models
Fiat 500
The congenital fiat 500 with the Ice engine still available in certain markets, although it was discontinued in the U.S. the small city car4 hasn’t changed much since its facelift in 2016, and now it has a 100hp 1.4L. The fiat 500 continues to evolve in design while keeping the same unmistakably Italian design. Models come with personalized choice of metallic and matt exterior colors and wheel.
Equipment include a glass roof, chrome details and 15”/16: alloy wheels. Regarding dimensions the Fiat 500 is 3,546 mm long and 1,627 mm and 1,488 mm high.
The interior has 50/50 rear bench, bodycolor dashboard, a 7” instrument cluster, and a Uconnect 7” HD touch screen. Uconnect system includes a wide range of functions with a hands free system, wireless connectivity technology and voice recognition. The car is also equipped with 7 airbags.
Regarding prices, the 2024 Fiat 500 starts from 75,000 AED in UAE which equals around $20,500 for the regular HB version while thecabrio version prices start from 80,000 AED which equals around $21,800.
Fiat 500X
The larger Fiat 500X belongs to the subcompact crossover SUV category and is offered in a variety of engines that range in size and power.
In the U.S. market the Fiat 500X is offered with a turbocharged 1.3l 4-cylinder engine with stop/start technology, connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The exterior retains the original iconic design but with bigger dimensions; the car is 4,273 mm long, 1,766 mm wide, and 1,620 mm high. Additionally the car is available with a number of colors and is equipped with body colored mirror caps. Exterior features also include LED day running lights, skid plates, and roof rails.
Inside the Fiat 500Xthereis a TFT 3.5” B/W display, a Uconnect HD 7” touchscreen, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, soft touch steering wheels and a 6-speaker sound system among other features.
Safety features include:
- Autonomous Emergency Brake
- Rear View Camera
- Lane Assist
- Safety Distance Manager
- Blind Spot Alert
- Adaptive High-Beam
- Rear Cross Path Detection
- Front and Reran Parking Sensor
Pricing of the 2024 Fiat 500X starts from 100,000 AED in UAE for the Cross trim-level. While in the U.S. market the cars is offered in the form of 500X Sport with prices starting from $30,250.
Fiat 500 e
Fiat new 500 or Fiat 500e was unveiled in 2020 as a battery electric city car with a range of 320 km when fully recharged. The Fiat 500e competes with electric city cars like the Mini Cooper SE , BMW i3, Smart Forfour, Honda e and similar sized EVs. The New 500 sits on a totally new platform and is slightly bigger than its 2007 predecessor. Overall, the appearance of the New 500 conveys a more powerful and robust character, with clean and simple lines.
Compared to the earlier 500, the New 500 is 6 cm (2.4 in) longer, 6 cm (2.4 in) wider, and 4 cm (1.6 in) taller, with a 2 cm (0.79 in) increase in wheelbase. Moreover, the designers conceived a highly modern facade to give the car a powerful identity. For the exterior color palette and alongside the three colors launched with La Prima launch edition, six other paint options are available across the range: Earth Grey, Blue, Rose Gold, Cloud Grey, White and Black.
The interior of the Fiat 500 e has Uconnect 5 infotainment system that includes a 10.25 inch touchscreen for displaying music and information and climate controls. In addition, safety features include assisted driving Level 2. The car is also equipped with cloth bucket seats.
Regarding performance, The entry-level New 500 ACTION is fitted with a 70kW motor, accelerating from zero to 62mph in 9.5 seconds and with a limited top speed of 84mph. This option includes a lithium-ion battery with a 23.8kWh capacity, resulting in a range of more than 115 miles in the WLTP cycle, or over 150 miles when only driving in the city.
The PASSION and ICON versions are available with the 42kWh battery, providing a best-in-class range of up to 199 miles in the WLTP cycle, increasing to 285 miles when only driven in the city. The 118hp motor has an output of 87kW, providing a maximum speed limited to 93mph and acceleration from zero to 62mph in 9.0 seconds.
Recharging the battery to 80% range takes 35 minutes, or to 30 miles takes around 5 minutes.
The prices of the 2024 Fiat 500 e start from $32,500.
