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New Fiat 500 2020 review - pictures

Pictures of the first drive in the new electric Fiat 500

by: Auto Express team
1 Sep 2020
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  • We’re hoping our prototype’s light steering will be sorted for UK cars. Otherwise, the 500 is nicely set up for urban driving, with a tight turning circle and three driving modes
    We’re hoping our prototype’s light steering will be sorted for UK cars. Otherwise, the 500 is nicely set up for urban driving, with a tight turning circle and three driving modes
  • It’s a little longer, wider and taller than the Mk2 car, but you’d be hard pressed to know that in isolation
    It’s a little longer, wider and taller than the Mk2 car, but you’d be hard pressed to know that in isolation
  • The cabrio’s roof folds as before, which means rear visibility is poor when it’s fully retracted. The boot is a little larger than a Honda e’s, but here the rear seat backs are split, although they leave a hefty floor step
    The cabrio’s roof folds as before, which means rear visibility is poor when it’s fully retracted. The boot is a little larger than a Honda e’s, but here the rear seat backs are split, although they leave a hefty floor step
  • The la Prima cars get these snazzy 17-inch alloys; with them fitted, the 500’s ride quality is firm but fine. Other trim levels will have smaller wheels, which can only mean good things on the UK’s poor road surfaces
    The la Prima cars get these snazzy 17-inch alloys; with them fitted, the 500’s ride quality is firm but fine. Other trim levels will have smaller wheels, which can only mean good things on the UK’s poor road surfaces
  • An official range of 199 miles is good for a city car, although the 30-mile boost in five minutes is sure to be a big draw. The 42kWh battery pack is located under the seats, and the charge socket on the offside of the car
    An official range of 199 miles is good for a city car, although the 30-mile boost in five minutes is sure to be a big draw. The 42kWh battery pack is located under the seats, and the charge socket on the offside of the car
  • Fiat has nailed the driving position in the Mk3 500, but the rear seats are best kept for the kids
    Fiat has nailed the driving position in the Mk3 500, but the rear seats are best kept for the kids

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