With the electric variant set to arrive in 2025, Fiat has given the venerable combustion engine 500 another range makeover for South Africa.
Line-up still spans three models, but with standardised powertrain and priced below R400 000.Having debuted the all-electric variant locally on no less than two different occasions this year, Fiat has introduced what its now likely to be the final revision for the aged combustion engine 500.
Still sold in select markets where the move towards electrification hasn’t been as quick as in Europe, the now Algerian-made 500 comprises a realigned model range of three models, all powered by the same engine and with the same transmission.Updated on two occasions over the last four years, no change to the 500’s exterior has taken place this time, bar a rejigged colour palette spanning five hues; Gelato White, Vesuvio Black, Epic Blue, Passione Red and Sicialia Orange.
Individually, the former’s spec sheet includes the seven-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven airbags, manual air-conditioning, a multi-function steering wheel and a tyre pressure monitor. Stepping up to the Style pair brings 16-inch instead of 15-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, a chromed tipped exhaust outlet, rear parking sensors, front fog lamps, cruise control and in the case of the “hatch”, a fixed glass panoramic roof.In the biggest change though, the 500 takes leave of the turbocharged 875 cc twin-cylinder MultiAir engine in favour of the returning normally aspirated 1.2-litre four-cylinder without any form of hybrid assistance.
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