The Fiat 500, Fiat 500X and Fiat 500L series start the year 2021 with a refreshed model range and thus follow the new versions of Fiat Tipo and Fiat Panda as well as the fully electric Fiat 500. The renewed model range comes with new colors, a new interior and the equipment variants Cult , Connect – for the time being only available for 500X -, DolceVita, Cross and Sport and thanks to efficient and environmentally friendly engines it meets the Euro 6D-Final emission standard. The new 500 and 500X will be available in Switzerland from January, followed by the 500L in February, with prices starting at CHF 17,140.
After the new, fully electric Fiat 500 and the revised Fiat Tipo and Fiat Panda series, the presentation of the new Fiat 500 model family will open in 2021. Fiat 500, Fiat 500X and Fiat 500L now have restructured equipment lines and offer additional body colors and a refreshed one Interior design. The Fiat 500 family makes choosing your own vehicle even easier with very different models in terms of versatility and design. They all share the basis: the iconic Fiat 500.
Over three million units sold since 2007 mark the success of the Fiat 500. Over the years Fiat has regularly presented special models that served as a source of inspiration for the 2021 model year. The Mirror version was developed in 2018 for customers who care about connectivity and the latest trends in infotainment. The 120TH Edition in 2019, presented on the 120th birthday of Fiat, were the most elegant and best networked model variants of all time.
Five new equipment lines
The Fiat 500 model family starts in 2021 with five equipment variants. Specific optical features and the comprehensive standard equipment add to the value of each individual model. The “Cult” equipment line pays homage to youthful pop culture, made for everyone who is looking for style and does not want to compromise on price. The next higher equipment is called “Connect”. It focuses on modern connectivity that keeps drivers and passengers in touch with the world.
The “Dolcevita” equipment line is offered exclusively for the Fiat 500. It is aimed at fans of a glamorous lifestyle and is inspired by the 1950s, when the historic Fiat 500, presented in 1957, began its way as a style icon.
The “Cross” equipment version makes it possible to escape the urban jungle and the routine of everyday life and to experience adventures outside the city together with the family. And finally, the “Sport” equipment variant is aimed specifically at a dynamic and young audience.
Cult – the cool and trendy entry-level variant
The Cult equipment line acts as an entry point into the world of the Fiat 500 and its iconic style. It gives Fiat 500, Fiat 500X and Fiat 500L a specific, unique character. The poppy, cool style is underlined by the extended color palette, which includes, for example, the strong Sicilia orange. It is combined with blue fabric seat covers with embossed FIAT monograms. The cladding of the dashboard is in techno blue.
Connect – the equipment line for technology fans
The Connect equipment variant, initially only available for the 500X, is aimed at customers who always want to stay in touch with the outside world while on the move. The standard equipment includes the UConnect infotainment system with a seven-inch (17.8 centimeter) monitor. The system also receives digital transmitters (DAB radio) and, thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, enables the wireless integration of smartphones – a simple and efficient way of using online services in the car. A striking feature of the Connect variant are the seat covers in the Flashy design, combined with the matt silver color for the dashboard cladding.
The Fiat 500X Connect offers black seat covers, a steering wheel covered with techno leather and 16-inch light metal wheels. Dark tinted rear windows, fog lights, LED reversing lights, parking sensors and twilight and rain sensors complete the standard equipment.
Dolcevita – the Fiat 500 in its purest form as an urban status symbol
The Fiat 500 Dolcevita is reminiscent of the “sweet life” in Italy in the late 1950s and early 1960s, when the historic Fiat 500 became a symbol of the economic boom. The glamorous style and fine aesthetic details of the Fiat 500 Dolcevita appeal to design fans looking for an iconic vehicle with modern technology. The interior features body-colored surrounds for the dashboard as well as chrome-plated details and a glass sunroof. 16-inch alloy wheels are also part of the standard equipment. On request, the two-tone paintwork in Gelato White / Lunar Gray is available, accentuated with Dolcevita lettering.
Cross – the equipment line for the little escapes from everyday life
In the Cross trim level, the Fiat 500X continues to combine dynamism with the character of a crossover model that was developed to escape city traffic and experience adventures outside the city. In the new model year, the Fiat 500X Cross offers seat covers with a camouflage pattern on the back and seat as well as vinyl inserts. 19-inch light metal wheels, roof rails and automatic air conditioning complete the standard equipment.
With a high payload, intelligent space concept and agile driving behavior, the new Fiat 500L Cross meets all the demands on everyday mobility without sacrificing its unmistakable style. The standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, rear parking sensors, twilight and rain sensors and automatic air conditioning. On request, interior details with camouflage motifs and black leather seats are also available for the Fiat 500L Cross.
Sport – with the unmistakable look
The respective top models in the series are called Sport. With an exclusive design, they stand out from the crowd. The striking body colors matt gray and portofino green are available for the Fiat 500 Sport. Also on board as standard are 16-inch light-alloy wheels, the central instrument in the form of a TFT monitor with a seven-inch diagonal, automatic air conditioning, inserts in the dashboard in titanium gray with red 500 lettering and fog lights.
The new Fiat 500L Sport impresses with its 17-inch alloy wheels and the safety feature of autonomous emergency brake assist with city function. Also standard are the automatically dimming interior mirror and the technoprene black interior, darkened rear windows and ambient lighting.
The equipment highlights of the new Fiat 500X Sport are 18-inch alloy wheels in burnished black. 19-inch alloy wheels and a Moda gray body color are also available on request.
Equipment packages for even more technology, safety, comfort and style
The distinctive character of the individual equipment lines of Fiat 500, Fiat 500X and Fiat 500L can be further emphasized. With pre-configured accessory packages that offer a significant price advantage, your own vehicle can be designed more individually.
For example, the “Magic Eye” package is available for the Connect and Cross equipment lines. It contains parking sensors, a reversing camera, a navigation system as well as the electronic driver assistance systems Blind Spot Assistant and adaptive cruise control. The “Comfort” package, available for the Cult, Cross and Sport equipment lines, includes automatic air conditioning and height-adjustable seats. The “Sight” package includes xenon headlights and automatically dimming interior mirrors as well as twilight and rain sensor included. For the Connect equipment line, the “Style” package is available with details in a chrome look, dark-tinted rear windows and LED equipment.
Environmentally friendly and efficient Euro 6D final engines
The new 500 series is equipped with the 70 hp hybrid and the 1.2 69 hp LPG engine, which can be ordered from mid-January 2021, both of which are Euro 6D final.
The engine range of the Fiat 500X consists of two turbo gasoline engines and a turbodiesel. The three-cylinder from the Firefly series develops 88 kW (120 PS), the four-cylinder version with 1.3 liter displacement 110 kW (150 PS). With a displacement of 1.6 liters, the Multijet turbodiesel provides 96 kW (130 PS).
The 1.4-liter petrol engine in the Fiat 500L has an output of 70 kW (95 hp) and meets the Euro 6D-Final emissions standard. An alternative is the turbodiesel 1.3 Multijet with also 70 kW (95 PS).
The success story of the Fiat 500 model family
The Fiat 500 is a symbol of “Made in Italy”, known all over the world for its entirely Italian style, innovative technology and high quality. The cult automobile, 80 percent of which is sold outside Italy, is at the top of the segment in Europe together with the Fiat Panda. The introduction of the Fiat 500 Hybrid and Fiat Panda Hybrid has given sales of both ranges an extra boost. The result is the best market result ever: up to and including November 2020, the Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda achieved a European market share of 17.5 and 18 percent in the segment, respectively.
The Fiat 500X also achieved economic success. Since its market launch in 2014, it has been at the top of the segment in Italy and is regularly included in the European top 10. The Fiat 500L has been the cool car for modern families since 2012, combining the iconic style of the Fiat 500 with great versatility. In Italy, the Fiat 500L leads the segment for the eighth time in a row, in nine other countries it ranks in the top 3 of the sales statistics.
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