Fiat South Africa has introduced an updated 500 to the market. Here’s pricing and specifications of the cute city slicker.

The Fiat 500 is an iconic city car and despite the market moving quite rapidly in favour of SUVs, the little cutie continues to sell in big numbers. Since its introduction back in 2007, 3 million units have been sold around the world.

Now for 2021, the 3rd generationFiat 500 has been given a refresh and there are new trim levels, new colours on offer as well as new-look interiors.

The new trim levels are Cult, Connect, Dolcevita and Sport. There’s also a convertible model on offer, badged as the Fiat 500C.

500 Cult

14-inch steel wheels

Black exterior mirrors

LED daytime running maps

Halogen headlights

Blue fabric seats

Body colour dashboard

Uconnect infotainment screen with 5-inch screen + DAB + USB ports

Manual air conditioning

500 Connect

The above, plus:

15-inch alloy wheels

Side skirts

Rear spoiler

Foglights

Bi-colour options

Height adjustable seats

Multi-function steering wheel

Cruise control

Uconnect with 7-inch screen + Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Additional speakers

500 Dolcevita

The above, plus:

16-inch alloy wheels

Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel

Glass roof

Leather details on the seats

50/50 rear split seats

500 Sport

Sport badging

16-inch alloy wheels

Sporty bodykit

Seven-inch digital cluster

Automatic air conditioning

Sporty interior trim

Fiat 500 Powertrain

The updated Fiat 500 is powered by the 0.9-litre 2-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which delivers 62.5 kW and 145 Nm. Fiat SA claims a 0-100 kph of just 11 seconds and fuel consumption is rated at 4 L/100 km.

Customers can choose from a 5-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. All four trim levels are available as hatchbacks, with the 500C convertible being available in Dolcevita and Sport trim levels only. The manual gearbox is earmarked forCult, Connect, and Sport hatchbacks, as well as the 500C Sport, while the auto is reserved for 500 and 500C Dolcevita models.

When it comes to safety, the Fiat 500 comes with 7 airbags, ABS, Hill Assist, and Electronic Stability Control.

How much does the updated Fiat 500 cost in South Africa?

Cult 0.9LR219 900

Connect 0.9LR260 900

Sport – 0.9LR269 900

Dolcevita 0.9LR274 900

Sport Cabriolet 0.9LR319 900

Dolcevita Cabriolet 0.9LR324 900

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