la ‘dolce vita’, now for four

The undeniable success of the Fiat 500 convinced those responsible for the Italian brand to repeat the formula in a slightly larger format. The Fiat 600 marks a return to the B segment, where it had popular models in the past, and marks a shift in its target audience away from married couples or singles in love with the charm of “500” for those same couples who have expanded their family over time or simply need more space.

The 600 is now available in dealerships in a 100% electric version with 156 horsepower and about 400 kilometers of autonomy, and in February orders will open for another variant, this time with mild hybridization, with a power of 100 hp. Fiat plans to sell around 10,000 units of the new model during 2024. mixing between both versions, which are still not encouraged due to the uncertainty prevailing in the market.

The new model exceeds 500 by 54 centimeters in length, which in its case reaches 4.17 meters, and offers two large rear seats and a trunk volume of 360 liters (1231 if the rear seat backrests are folded). In the top trim of the two planned, called La Prima, the cargo compartment has a small double bottom, which unfortunately does not accommodate cables for charging the car.

The car, by the way, comes standard with a Mode 3 cable, although buyers can also order a Mode 2 cable as an option if they want to use a regular household plug. The 600 supports more powerful fast charging than its little brother, 100 kW compared to 85, and in AC both support a maximum of 11 kW. In the first case, a little less than half an hour is enough to restore 80% of the energy.

As for the electric motor, the new Fiat model already includes 115 kW or 156 hp. of the Stellantis group, powered by a 54 kW battery, which allows it to travel 400 kilometers in the combined WLTP cycle and up to 604 kilometers in the exclusive cycle. driving around the city. . During the model’s presentation in cold, rainy and wet weather, we obtained an average consumption of 18.5 kWh/100 km, which is far from the approved 15.2, which implies a range of just under 300 km.

Model 600 went on sale in two closed configurations (without packages), Red and La Prima, which differ in exterior by wheel size (16 and 18 inches respectively), door frame, black in the first version and chrome in the second, as well as the color of the front. and rear logos (red or chrome), among other details.

Inside, common features include a 7-inch instrument panel and 10.25-inch center screen, a two-spoke faux leather steering wheel, customizable ambient lighting and a lower console compartment with lid. Folds up similar to the one in the Jeep. Avenger. The dashboard is red in the Red model and has a matte ivory finish that extends to the inside of the doors and seats in the more luxurious La Prima.

The first has black upholstery made from recycled fabric, while the second has synthetic leather in the same ivory color; both with Fiat monogram and red or turquoise details.

Extensive equipment

In terms of equipment, the La Prima version has front, side and rear parking sensors, a rear camera, a power tailgate with hands-free system, a massage function in the driver’s seat, USB Type C sockets in the rear seats, a wireless mobile phone charger, a navigation system and automatic opening and closing of the car when the user’s key is detected. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration is standard on both trims.

Its safety features include adaptive speed control, a blind spot detector, and technologies that help it recognize road signs, stay in its lane, and activate emergency braking based on the presence of pedestrians and cyclists.

The 600 Red is offered in three exterior colours: red, white and black, all in a single colour. The La Prima version can be ordered in four metallic colors: orange, green, turquoise and ivory.

The official price of the most basic variant is 35,950 euros, which is reduced to 23,150 thanks to the current promotion of 1,250 euros and subject to all these conditions: the owner receives assistance through the Moves plan, finances the purchase, customizes the car. Online and exchanging an old car. La Prima 600 costs 40,950 euros, which can be reduced according to the same parameters. In addition, Fiat is responsible for paying for the charging point, not for installation.

For those who choose the option rentThe model is available for 179 euros per month in two configurations: the Red version costs 3,895 euros to enter, while La Prima costs about 2,000 euros more.