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Fiat 500 Hybrid: Electric hatch re-engineered for petrol engine, manual transmission
After many teasers, the Fiat 500 Hybrid has been revealed ahead of production starting at the end of the year.
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About the Fiat 500
The new Fiat 500 is a small car offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $14,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the POP variant and topping out at $23,200 for the Gucci.
There are 6 variants of the 500 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2014.
Engine options include 1.2L multi-point injection (51kW/102Nm), null turbo multi-point injection (63kW/145Nm) and 1.4L multi-point injection (74kW/131Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2013 500 is offered with a 3 year, 150,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
53.46 - 75.05 kW/t
52.63 kW/t
75.05 kW/t
Boot Space
185 litres
182 litres
265 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.9 - 6.3 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
556 - 897 km
556 km
897 km
Price
$14,000 - $23,200
$13,490
$25,650
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 - 150,000 km
100,000 km
150,000 km
Years on Sale
4 years
2 years
2 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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2013 Fiat 500 Price
Pop
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,500 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,000 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $15,500 |
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $14,000 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,400 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,900 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 0.9L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,800 |
| 0.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,300 |
Rock Star
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 0.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,300 |
| 0.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $18,800 |
Lounge
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 0.9L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,300 |
Gucci
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,200 |
*excl. on-roads
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2013 Fiat 500 Dimensions
1488mm
1627mm
3546mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2013 Fiat 500 Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Fiat 500
The most fuel efficient Fiat 500 is the Rock Star with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 3.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Fiat 500 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Gucci with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Fiat 500 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Fiat 500 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Fiat 500?
You should service your 500 at your authorised Fiat dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the 500's warranty.
2013 Fiat 500 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Fiat 500?
The Fiat 500 offers a 3 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Fiat 500 FAQs
The cheapest Fiat 500 is the Pop that starts from $14,000.
The most expensive Fiat 500 is the Gucci that starts from $23,200.
The best towing capacity of a Fiat 500 is 800 kg offered by the following variants: Pop, S, Rock Star, Base, Lounge and Gucci.
The largest Fiat 500 is the Pop which measures 1627mm wide, 3546mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.
The most powerful Fiat 500 is the S which has 74kW of power from its 1.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Fiat 500 is built in Poland and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Fiat 500 is the Rock Star which weighs 1370 kg (kerb weight).
The Fiat 500 uses Premium Unleaded.