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2012 Fiat 500
The new Fiat 500 is a small car offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $22,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $24,990 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the 500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2012.
The Fiat 500 is only available with an null motor that produces 63kW and 145Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2012 500 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$22,990 - $24,990†
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$22,990 - $24,990†
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2012 Fiat 500
Available Variants
The Fiat 500 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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Power to Weight
70 kW/t
68.48 kW/t
70 kW/t
Boot Space
185 litres
182 litres
185 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.9 - 4 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
875 - 897 km
875 km
897 km
Price
$22,990 - $24,990
$22,990
$27,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
4 years
2 years
2 years
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Fiat 500
Dimensions
3,546 mm
1,627 mm
1,488 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,546 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,627 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,280 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Fiat 500 is the Base that starts from $22,990.
See all Fiat 500 PricingThe most expensive Fiat 500 is the Base that starts from $24,990.
See all Fiat 500 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Fiat 500 is offered by the Base which can tow 800 kg
See all Fiat 500 towing capacityThe largest Fiat 500 is the Base which measures 1627mm wide, 3546mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.
The most powerful Fiat 500 is the Base which has 63kW of power from its Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Fiat 500 is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Fiat 500 is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Fiat 500 uses Premium Unleaded.
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