2023 Fiat 500 value and specs

The Fiat 500 lives on in Australia with simply two variants, regardless of virtually being sufficiently old to use for a learner’s allow.

The Fiat 500C convertible, as not too long ago reported, has been axed, in addition to the entire five-speed guide transmission variants.

Pricing for the remaining two Fiat 500 computerized hatchback variants are up by $1550, which implies the vary now not begins below $20,000 earlier than on-roads prices.

The Fiat 500 vary now begins at $23,100 earlier than on-road prices for the Lounge, and extends to $25,800 earlier than on-road prices for the Dolcevita

Each variants are solely powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine, mated completely to a five-speed ‘Dualogic’ semi-automatic transmission.

After receiving an replace permitting it to satisfy ADR side-impact regulation final 12 months, the five hundred has been handled quite a lot of minor specification adjustments. Deliveries are anticipated to start in December this 12 months.

The Fiat 500 Lounge is now obtainable with a body-colour dashboard as normal, which replaces the Techno Blue dashboard.

The Lusso Pack, which is simply obtainable on the flagship Dolcevita, now has a seven-speaker Beats sound system and a restore package. Leather-based upholstery is now not obtainable within the pack.

Pricing for the optionally available Lusso Pack stays at $1900.

There are additionally some totally different exterior paint colors, together with a two-tone black and white possibility for the Dolcevita.

Earlier within the 12 months Stellantis Australia confirmed it is going to carry the Fiat 500e electrical metropolis automotive right here, with anticipated arrivals commencing within the first half of 2023.

Pricing

• Fiat 500 Lounge: $23,100
• Fiat 500 Dolcevita: $25,800

All costs are earlier than on-road prices.

Though the pricing on provide right here will carry over into 2023, Fiat Australia is referring to the five hundred as a ‘mannequin 12 months 22, or MY22’ internally.

Drivetrain

The Fiat 500 is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing 51kW of energy and 102Nm of torque.

The one transmission obtainable is a five-speed ‘Dualogic’ semi-automatic, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels solely.

Fiat claims the five hundred can do the 0-100km/h dash in 12.9 seconds, and flat out you’ll be doing 160km/h.

Effectivity

The 2023 Fiat 500 makes use of a claimed 4.8L/100km on the mixed cycle.

It has a 35L gas tank and requires a minimal of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.

Dimensions

The 2023 Fiat 500 measures in at 3571mm lengthy, 1627mm broad, and 1488mm tall, with a 2300mm wheelbase.

Boot capability within the Fiat 500 is 185 litres.

Servicing and Guarantee

The Fiat 500 is roofed by a three-year or 150,000km guarantee. It additionally has roadside help for 3 years, or 150,000km, whichever comes first.

Service intervals for the Fiat 500 are each 12 months, or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

Security

The Fiat 500 is at present unrated however did rating a five-star ANCAP security score based mostly on testing performed in 2008. This score is now not relevant as a result of the testing date is just too way back.

On the time it acquired a frontal offset rating of 15.11 out of 16, facet affect rating of 15.80 out of 16, pole rating of two out of two, and a seat belt reminders rating of two out of three. The general rating was 34.91 out of 37.

The Fiat 500 comes normal with the next security options:

• Seven airbags
• Rear parking sensors
• Tyre stress monitoring system

Security options corresponding to autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and a reversing digital camera aren’t obtainable on any mannequin.

Customary Gear

The Fiat 500 Lounge comes normal with the next options:

• 15-inch alloy wheels
• Area-saver spare wheel
• LED daytime operating lights
• Heated facet mirrors
• 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 3.5-inch TFT digital instrument cluster
• Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Guide air-conditioning
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
• Fiat Blue cloth upholstery
• Physique-colour dashboard

The Dolcevita provides:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Mounted glass roof
• Computerized headlights
• Fog lights
• Rain-sensing window wipers
• Chrome entrance grille encompass
• Chrome rear bumper insert
• Chrome exterior window particulars
• 7.0-inch TFT digital instrument cluster
• Cruise management
• Local weather management
• Premium fabric seat upholstery

Non-obligatory Gear

The $1900 Lusso Pack obtainable on the Dolcevita provides the next:

• 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels
• Seven-speaker Beats sound system
• Tinted rear and facet home windows
• Tyre restore package (replaces space-saver spare wheel)

The Dolcevita can be optionally obtainable with a $1500 electrical sunroof.

Colors

The Fiat 500 is obtainable within the following exterior paint colors, relying on the trim stage.

• Gelato White
• Passione Purple
• Vesuvio Black
• Sicilia Orange
• Pompei Gray
• Blu Ottanio
• Rugiada Inexperienced
• Bi-Color White/Black

All colors aside from Gelato White value an extra $550.

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