Review: Fiat Series 1 500 (2008-13) Overview Released in March 2008, the Fiat Series 1 (S1) 500 was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Tychy, Poland, the front-wheel drive 500 was initially available with 1.2- and 1.4-litre petrol and 1.3-litre turbo-diesel engines. Beyond the engines, the Fiat 500 range consisted of Pop, Sport and Lounge […]
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Review: Fiat 500 (2015-on)
Overview Commencing production in October 2015 and officially released in Australia in February 2016, the Fiat 500 was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Tychy, Poland, the front-wheel drive Fiat 500 was powered by 1.2- and 1.4-litre petrol engines for the Pop and Lounge editions, respectively. In March 2017, however, the Fiat 500 range was […]
Review: Abarth 500 Esseesse (2011-14)
Overview Released in March 2011, the Abarth 500 Esseesse was a light, three-door hatchback. Although based on the Fiat 500 , the 500 Esseesse was powered by a more powerful 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Abarth 500 Esseesse was also fitted with a Torque Transfer Control […]
Recalls & faults: Fiat 500 (2008-15)
Recalls: Fiat 500 Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are […]
Recalls & faults: Fiat 500 (2015-on)
Recalls: Fiat 500 Overview Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Abarth 500 Esseesse (2011-14)
Recalls: Abarth 500 Esseesse Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Images: Fiat 500 (2015-on)
Images: Fiat 500 (2015-on) officially released in Australia in February 2016, the Fiat 500 was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Tychy, Poland, the front-wheel drive Fiat 500 was powered by 1.2- and 1.4-litre petrol engines for the Pop and Lounge editions, respectively…Read full 2016 Fiat 500 review
Images: Fiat 500 (2008-15)
Images: Fiat Series 1 500 (2008-13) Released in March 2008, the Fiat Series 1 (S1) 500 was a light, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Tychy, Poland, the front-wheel drive 500 was initially available with 1.2- and 1.4-litre petrol and 1.3-litre turbo-diesel engines. Beyond the engines, the Fiat 500 range consisted of Pop, Sport and Lounge variants… […]
Images: Abarth 500 Esseesse (2011-14)
Images: Abarth 500 Esseesse (2011-14) Released in March 2011, the Abarth 500 Esseesse was a light, three-door hatchback. Although based on the Fiat 500, the 500 Esseesse was powered by a more powerful 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine which was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Abarth 500 Esseesse was also fitted with a […]
Videos: Fiat 500 (2008-15)
Euro NCAP: Fiat 500 crash testing In Euro NCAP crash testing, the 500 Pop variant – fitted with electronic stability control (ESC) – received a five star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 34.91 out of 37. Without ESC, however, the Fiat 500 was not eligible for a five star rating. For more […]