Fiat 500 range explained: What models are available?
By Motor Match • 11/08/2023
Given the success of the Fiat 500, it’s easy to see why Fiat has expanded the line-up well beyond the standard hatchback.
The Fiat 500 is one of the most iconic and instantly-recognisable cars ever made.
Ever since Fiat revived this famous model in 2007, it’s been a huge seller, and remains one of the most popular new cars, even with relatively small tweaks in that time.
Given its success, it’s easy to see why Fiat has expanded the line-up well beyond the standard hatchback, with a range that now spawns convertibles, EVs, SUVs and even MPVs. Let’s dive in and explain what the Fiat 500 range has to offer.
The 500
The icon and the original is the ‘500’. Renowned for its style, it’s as much a fashion accessory as it is a car. Over the years, there have been a tremendous number of special editions, including with firms such as Gucci, Diesel and Riva.
With seemingly endless levels of different designs and personalisation possibilities, it’s uninspiring that the Fiat 500 remains as popular today as it always has. Representing good value for money motoring, the 500 is easy to drive, and also comes with an efficient mild-hybrid engine these days.
The 500 C
If you thought the regular 500 couldn’t get much more stylish, let’s introduce the convertible version, known as the 500 C. Commanding around a £2,000 price increase over the hatchback, it features a fabric canvas roof that electronically reclines.
It’s not a full-blown convertible, as the pillars remain in place, but it certainly adds some fun and style to the package.
The 500e
While the petrol-hybrid 500 will remain on sale for some time, Fiat has recently launched an electric model to future-proof the brand. It’s an impressive model too, and one of the best small EVs around.
It’s good to drive, packed with technology and can also travel a claimed 200 miles from a charge, which is excellent for a compact electric car like this.
The 500e C
The 500 convertible is also being carried through to the electric age, and it has already added lots of style to the EV world.
Sharing the same powertrains as the hatchback, the range is slightly reduced to 190 miles as a result of the additional convertible weight, but it remains a great electric car, especially around the city.
The 500 X
Fiat has always managed to keep its ‘500’ relevant, and it successfully managed that by introducing the 500X as an SUV-style version of this hatchback. Bringing those chunky looks that buyers love, it was ideal for those that found the standard 500 just a touch small.
It’s also available with a full canvas roof if you want to give this crossover additional style.
The 500 L
Fiat quite literally stretched what the 500 could offer by introducing the 500L – an MPV version that certainly managed to bring some style to a segment not known for its glamour. You could even have it with seven seats – yes, a Fiat 500 with seven seats!
It was on sale between 2013 and 2021, but sales slowed towards the end of its life, and no replacement has followed.
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