Bojan Vrbnjak
A small car with a lot of personality - after 13 years Fiat Seicento returns to the scene. But let's not blind ourselves - the new 600 of course, it has absolutely nothing in common with its predecessor. An extremely affordable mini three-door car for basic mobility needs? Today, of course, this is no longer possible. And what is the obvious solution? You guessed it – practical electric crossover with five doors.
Mechanically, it is a model 600 closely related to the model jeep avenger. The B-segment model sits on the same platform e-CMP2 groups stellantis. A relative with the logo is also expected to appear in 2024 Alfa Romeo. A new interpretation Fiat Seicento it is long 4,17 meters and has up to 18-inch wheels. But something is hard to miss: Fiat 500e always had to be in the immediate vicinity of the draftsmen. Logo "600” is proudly the center of attention on every corner. You will look for the Fiat emblem in vain at the front, only the manufacturer's sign is visible at the back. It makes perfect sense that the 500e's hugely successful younger brother looks like this shamelessly transferred to a new product. The design also looks much more coherent than the 500L and the like.
Let's get to the numbers. Fiat he calculated 360 liters trunk volume when the seats are folded. Further ones 15 liters is available in a variety of storage spaces inside the small SUV. Fiat 600 offers space for five people, his 54 kWh and the battery should provide range according to WLTP 400 kilometers. Fiat states that the energy should last more than 600 kilometers in the city. Charging takes place at maximum power 100 kW, which recharges the battery up to 80 percent in less than half an hour. The electric motor produces 155 BAM, which strongly resembles the power unit v Abarth 500e. However, the Fiat 600 is not as fast as the Abarth. The Italians state acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h 9 seconds. By the way, big sister Fiat 500e will also be available as a plug-in hybrid from mid-2024.
Fiat 500 it also serves as a model for the interior. They are available as standard 7-inch instrument display, 10,25-inch infotainment screen and sound system with six speakers. Customers can also expect electric tailgate, automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control and rain and light sensors. Of course, not this party it's not cheap. The price starts at 35.950 euros for the so-called "red” version. If you want everything and be sharp, you can be in favor 40.950 euros think of a model"The first". Production will begin this month in the city Tichy in Poland, where they also build the Jeep Avenger model. The latter has already been announced, at least as a study, also with four-wheel drive. Fiat 600 is available exclusively with front-wheel drive.
