Fiat 500 is renewed. July 4 has always been an important day for Fiat 500: in 1957 was presented with the “big small car” symbol of mass motorization, sold in more than 3.8 million units and full entry in the collective imagination. Fifty years later, in 2007, he is drawing on the heritage Fiat was able to accelerate into the future the new 500 and was immediately a success.
After eight years and more than 1.5 million units sold, today the witness is collected from the New 500 in which the brand is ready to face the new challenges of the market, but without forgetting its roots. Made by Centro Stile Fiat, the car has a design, exterior and interior, renovated and unmistakably 500, which makes it even more appealing. It has not grown in size but offers richer content in terms of technology, drive systems and customization possibilities.
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THE SETTING AVAILABLE
Available in sedan and convertible, the new 500 expected to launch two versions: Pop and Lounge . The first proposed standard seven airbags, manual climate control, Uconnect Radio 5 “with six speakers, AUX-IN and USB port, steering wheel controls and LED daytime running lights. The Lounge version is enriched with refined details such as the panoramic glass roof, alloy wheels 15 “and the version Uconnect Radio 5″ LIVE touchscreen and leather steering wheel with controls that allows the customer – by integrating with their smartphone – using several apps on the system board so they can stay connected .
ENGINES
The new 500 can rely on petrol engines 0.9 TwinAir (power 85 hp or 105 CV) and 69 bhp 1.2, in addition to bi-fuel engine 69 HP 1.2 LPG. In particular, the two twins have excellent emissions: 90 g / km for the motor 85 HP, 99 to 105 hp. After the launch will be available the 1.3 Multijet 95 bhp and 69 bhp 1.2 configuration in “Eco” that limits to 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
A STYLE RENOVATED
The new 500 has about 1,800 new details, all designed to showcase the originality, and, at the same time, give the model a style even more refined. They are new headlights with LED daytime running lights, rear lights, the colors, the dashboard, the steering wheel, the materials. Updates substantial faithful but the unmistakable style 500.
For the “world premiere” of the Nuova 500 was chosen the Lingotto in Turin, a symbolic location, like Icon 500, has been able to adapt and evolve to time respecting its tradition. Opened in 1923, the Fiat plant is still admired for modernity and elegance of its vertical development, and for the solution of the test track on the roof so much so that at the time aroused the appreciation of the famous architect Le Corbusier.
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INTERIOR WITH RENEWED Uconnect
They are completely new, the interior, from design dashboard that now integrates the Uconnect infotainment system with 5 “screen, touchscreen version Lounge, which guarantees high visibility and fits harmoniously together in a carefully conceived and ergonomics. The overall look is new and technological, but always aesthetically 500 so unique.
The interior is rich in references to the past but interpreted with a modern and enriched with new materials. In this spirit, the buttons and the dome that surmounts the dashboard were redesigned, as well as the steering wheel: today the controls are more versatile and complete, and the chrome edging makes it valuable. In detail, the cockpit of the new 500 has a setting that synthesizes completeness of modern equipment and ergonomic, in a design inspired by the code of 500 historic.
The guide column is characterized by analog instruments in concentric circles, which allows you to have a glance immediately on all parameters: the outer ring indicates the speed, below which is situated the tachometer. At the center, the information from the trip computer, with the fuel gauge and coolant temperature digitally. The digital display TFT 7 “, available on request is made in collaboration with Magneti Marelli, the international group active in the design and manufacture of high-tech systems and components for motor vehicles.
In detail, the device provides useful information to the driver: the driver, has an eye on the data provided by the speedometer, tachometer and trip computer, all perceptible immediately and simultaneously. In addition, the central part of the display – which stands an image of the car – is configurable by choosing between different information from the trip computer such as mileage, instant fuel consumption, range, journey time. Well visible warning messages – such as open doors, temperature, etc., and the indicator system “GSI ‘(Gear Shift Indicator) that suggests the driver to change gear, for maximum efficiency, through the ignition of a specific symbol. Everything is perfectly integrated with the radio UconnectTM 5 “Radio LIVE and UconnectTM 5″ Radio Nav LIVE allows you to browse through the same screen even media player, phone and browser. In addition, the LCD shows the activation signal of the Sport button on the 0.9 TwinAir Turbo engine with 105 hp.
New chrome stand out in a balanced, that satisfies the touch and sight without skimping on practicality: the storage compartments, for example, are numerous and well located and steering wheel controls are standard on all versions, so such as air conditioning, and air vents, redesigned and fitted with fins parallel, provide a precise adjustment of the direction and magnitude of flows.
The upholstery is available in nine different combinations. The seats offer all the comfort you could wish for: they are made of materials even more ergonomic and designed to facilitate the ascent of the passengers in the back. From the aesthetic point of view, have a tonal fabric Chevron in setting Pop and Lounge trim in fabric Prince of Wales in accents and “garnish” ivory, olive green or coral, with headrest and bezel with contrasting black faux leather or ivory. On request, the exclusive finish in Pelle Frau black, burgundy or tobacco, with 500 logo embroidered on the bezel, contrasting in color ivory or light blue, burgundy for the seats. The rear seat offers excellent interior space for two people and takes on all versions, the appearance of extremely accurate front seats. To emphasize the actual availability of space, the upper backrest shape emerges from the upper edge by offering more support and shape for the back passengers.
On the Lounge version, is also split folding and fractionally, 50/50, so as to better adapt to any requirement of the load. The door panels offer the contrast between the seats and upholstered in combination with the plastic structure which integrates a large storage pocket and speakers. Instead, the handle to open the doors is made of a shape “hooked” chrome element that draws most famous door of 500 historic. Despite its small size, the new model offers plenty of space through a careful study of the distribution of storage compartments, as evidenced by the two compartments on the dashboard for the passenger compartment and driver and front passenger, which is now closed by a door, those door panels and other support gear.
The trunk is quite large: 185 liters that can be 550 liters lowering the rear seat backrest. In addition, the new 500 has a reduced threshold for easy loading of objects. There is also another new feature that is not seen, but it is immediately noticeable and appreciable: the car is equipped with new soundproof panels inside the wheel and in the bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the driver, making the ‘ interior comfortable and quiet.
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