Fiat South Africa has introduced an updated 500 to the market. Here’s pricing and specifications of the cute city slicker.
The Fiat 500 is an iconic city car and despite the market moving quite rapidly in favour of SUVs, the little cutie continues to sell in big numbers. Since its introduction back in 2007, 3 million units have been sold around the world.
Now for 2021, the 3rd generation Fiat 500 has been given a refresh and there are new trim levels, new colours on offer as well as new-look interiors.
The new trim levels are Cult, Connect, Dolcevita and Sport. There’s also a convertible model on offer, badged as the Fiat 500C.
500 Cult
14-inch steel wheels
Black exterior mirrors
LED daytime running maps
Halogen headlights
Blue fabric seats
Body colour dashboard
Uconnect infotainment screen with 5-inch screen + DAB + USB ports
Manual air conditioning
500 Connect
The above, plus:
15-inch alloy wheels
Side skirts
Rear spoiler
Foglights
Bi-colour options
Height adjustable seats
Multi-function steering wheel
Cruise control
Uconnect with 7-inch screen + Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Additional speakers
500 Dolcevita
The above, plus:
16-inch alloy wheels
Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
Glass roof
Leather details on the seats
50/50 rear split seats
500 Sport
Sport badging
16-inch alloy wheels
Sporty bodykit
Seven-inch digital cluster
Automatic air conditioning
Sporty interior trim
Fiat 500 Powertrain
The updated Fiat 500 is powered by the 0.9-litre 2-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which delivers 62.5 kW and 145 Nm. Fiat SA claims a 0-100 kph of just 11 seconds and fuel consumption is rated at 4 L/100 km.
Customers can choose from a 5-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. All four trim levels are available as hatchbacks, with the 500C convertible being available in Dolcevita and Sport trim levels only. The manual gearbox is earmarked for Cult, Connect, and Sport hatchbacks, as well as the 500C Sport, while the auto is reserved for 500 and 500C Dolcevita models.
When it comes to safety, the Fiat 500 comes with 7 airbags, ABS, Hill Assist, and Electronic Stability Control.
How much does the updated Fiat 500 cost in South Africa?
Cult 0.9L R219 900
Connect 0.9L R260 900
Sport – 0.9L R269 900
Dolcevita 0.9L R274 900
Sport Cabriolet 0.9L R319 900
Dolcevita Cabriolet 0.9L R324 900
