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The new Fiat 500 - because it is what it is - is more than excellent

For 8 years, starting in 2007, the Fiat brand did not make any significant changes to the reincarnated Fiat 500, but over the years there was also the hint of the first serious renovation, which brings a record 1,900 changes. Such that only a skilled eye can see them on the outside, but important for the success of the 500 in the future. However, Italian artwork must not change too much! Because it is the way it is - more than great!

Fiat 500 what makes it special is that it stays true to its basic concept and differs from some of its competitors he tries to stay as he is. The same as it was more than a year ago 58 years, or a car as we once knew it. Of course, the trend of modern times dictates changes, but engineers are at Fiat were aware that they had to do a fine job above all under the outer shell. Only this one, with a decent sense of correcting the traces of time and the urban charmer from of Italy apply only minor cosmetic corrections. 8 years is a lot in the automotive world, so there are also changes in Fiat 500 not a little. What 1900, but well hidden, although it should mean that he has a new one fiat 500 with the predecessor of common le 60 percent components, in other words, 40 percent are completely new. Because of superstition, however, they are Fiat 500 unveiled on July 3, just a day before his official 58 birthday.

The Fiat 500 is a worldwide success, since 3.8 million have been produced since 2007.
The Fiat 500 is a worldwide success, since 3.8 million have been produced since 2007.

Fiat 500 is actually the brand's most important model Fiat, which slowly but surely changing its mission philosophically and says goodbye to the well-known sales range. It goes back to the emotions, nostalgia, sports and cars that people loved. Everything is also indicated by the forecast of the Fiat 124 model and last year's range expansion Fiat with the urban small model SUV 500x. The latter impressed with a sense of detail and a higher level of sense of quality. At Fiat, they say that in the coming year we will have a surprise and the presentation of three new Fiat models, which will have a completely different character than the family 500. And they will outline a new direction, or rather another direction for Fiat products.

Will Fiat only make cars with an emotional charge in the future?
Will Fiat only make cars with an emotional charge in the future?

Maybe he does Slovenes we didn't adopt it en masse, but the reason lies in the fact that we don't have big cities where we could appreciate its agility and dimensional suitability. Although it is easy to spot on our streets, it is also because it simply cannot be overlooked. Fiat 500 is an extremely successful sales story exactly where for each length centimeter counts and these are urban capitals of Europe and beyond the pond, where they especially appreciate its uniqueness and Italian charm. Since 2007 that's how they made it at Fiat 1.5 million vehicles, which is actually extremely large for this automotive segment, which has generally been shrinking a bit in recent years, or stagnating at the same level. 500 however, the entire life cycle managed to increase sales figures and share in the segment.

New Fiat 500 ad - don't change the artwork


Let's take a look at some of the main design changes. Connoisseurs will notice on the exterior modified headlights, who possess separate daily led daylight. It has also been changed configuration and layout fog light and definitely the front bumper, which is cleaned up and more minimalist and with a gift of 500 smileys and on the openings for air intake that have been transformed to this.

The daytime running lights give a special design signature to the new Fiat 500.
The daytime running lights give a special design signature to the new Fiat 500.

I'm changing the front of the vehicle joins the rear, where they are always LED rear lights with a unique light signature. The fog light and reversing light have moved to the rear bumper, which is also refined and somewhat detailed. The side line has also undergone a slight correction, but you won't really notice it.


To make the Fiat 500 even more fun is available 13 colors, which joins them 6 sets of stickers for personalization"second skin", which at Fiat they do not charge extra. They believe that character is part of the mission of the Fiat 500.

13 different colors and 6 sets of "second skin" stickers will ensure a sense of individuality.
13 different colors and 6 sets of "second skin" stickers will ensure a sense of individuality.

V interior the changes are greater mainly due to merit improved materials and new package options. In the middle, there is a multitasking multimedia "tablet" uConnect, which also contains 7 – bar screen. Otherwise, everything basically remains in the "same style", only slightly better than in to the previous generation.

Not much has changed inside. There are several color combinations to choose from, better materials and, of course, modern digital counters and the uConnect system.
Not much has changed inside. There are several color combinations to choose from, better materials and, of course, modern digital counters and the uConnect system.

It logically joins colored playfulness inside, where customers can now choose between 10 color combinations.

In motorization of course, they haven't forgotten about the green carbon impression they bring Euro 6 engines. Thus, three gasoline engines and one diesel engine are available, but the range will increase by two more in the future. Buyers 500s and they will be able to equip their city toddler with Dualogic automatic transmission, which they will be able to perform with steering wheel levers. All without excessive changes and in harmony with the character of the car, which feels best in the city.

Fiat 500 / New Fiat 500
Fiat 500 / New Fiat 500

The new Fiat 500 is proof, Yes great ideas it is not good to change too much. Therefore, according to the forecasts Fiat price, new Fiat 500 remains the same as its predecessor. And that's why it is Fiat 500 as it is – more than excellent!

Exterior - gallery - New Fiat 500

Interior - gallery - New Fiat 500

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More information & prices: 
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The start of sales of the new Fiat 500 is scheduled for September 2015! Exact prices for the Slovenian market are not yet known, but they will remain at a comparable price level of the model that is being said goodbye.

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