Category: Fiat

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FIAT BRINGS THE SWEET LIFE TO THE 500

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Motoring enthusiasts rarely agree on anything but whenever the question, “What’s the world’s cutest ever car?” arises one name invariably makes the short list – the Fiat 500. In its current iconic form, the Fiat 500, appropriately nicknamed Bambino, as in baby, was introduced in 1957. Now, 66 years later, the just-released MY23 model, the Dolcevita – Italian for the sweet life, although several sizes larger, is clearly recognizable as a descendant. The Dolcevita first sold here in 2021 as a special edition but was subsequently added as a permanent… Read more

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500e IS ABARTH’S FIRST-EVER ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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Abarth, the high-performance arm of Italian carmaker Fiat, has unveiled details of its first-ever electric car. Due here late in 2023, the Abarth 500e is an enhanced version of the Fiat 500e which will arrive mid-year. The Abarth 500e will be powered by a front-mounted 114 kW / 235 Nm electric motor with a 42-kW battery pack pushing the little car from zero to 100 km/h in seven seconds. In a break from the normal silence that identifies all other electric vehicles Abarth has fitted an interesting piece of technology… Read more

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FIAT’S FIRST FULL-ELECTRIC CAR DUE HERE SOON

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Fiat Australia has released details of its first fully-electric car. Appropriately named ‘La Prima’, the 500e is a three-door hatchback with a perfect Italian heritage having been designed, engineered and manufactured at Fiat’s Turin headquarters. There’s even a lovely touch with an image of Turin’s skyline embossed on the wireless phone charging pad. Due for release here in mid-2023 and priced from $52,500 plus on-road costs, the 500e is an evolution of the original 1957 Fiat 500 with design cues that hark back to that much-loved ‘Nuova 500’. Having owned… Read more

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FIAT FREEMONT 2013 – 2017

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The Italian Fiat Freemont was introduced in Australia midway through 2013. Its shape was somewhere between that of a people mover and SUV so buyers looking for the tough look of a 4WD didn’t have the Freemont on their shopping list. The Fiat Freemont comes with five or seven seats. The second row of seats can slide forward by up to 100 mm for relatively easy access to the rearmost seats. Theatre-style seating in seven-seat Freemonts ensures pretty good visibility for all. Built-in booster seats for children are standard on… Read more

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FIAT 500 2008 – 2020

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The original Fiat 500 Bambino was introduced in 1957, the all-new model arrived as a celebration 50 years later. Though visually based on the 1957 model the new Fiat 500 is several sizes up on the old, that’s partly to provide crash protection in the way of crumple zones and anti-intrusion bars, but also to give it reasonable interior space. Australian imports of new Fiat 500 three-door hatchbacks began in February 2008. A two-door cabriolet with a huge fabric roof joined it two years later. Around town the Fiat 500… Read more

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FIAT 500 DOLCEVITA

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The Fiat 500 Dolcevita which we first saw as a special edition will now be permanent model in the updated Fiat 500 lineup for 2021. Dolcevita is Italian for sweet life and certainly suits the cute little Italian car. “The Fiat 500 catches your eye for its charming, fun design. It’s like seeing a glimpse of Italy right here in Australia,” said Tom Noble, Director Marketing Communications, Fiat Australia. “Having the Dolcevita join the Fiat 500 product range brings a chic product offering for those looking to enhance the romance… Read more

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ABARTH 695 70° ANNIVERSARIO SPECIAL EDITION

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Abarth introduces the exclusive Abarth 695 70° Anniversario Special Edition with only 40 units arriving in Australia and ready for order now. It’s finished in and green Monza 1958 livery, a tribute to the colour of the first Abarth 500 that set six international records at Monza that same year. There are Campovolo grey on the body kit, front and rear air dams mirror caps and the spoiler. A chequered roof and scorpion bonnet decal complete the package. Bright red Brembo calipers are visible through the 17-inch SuperSport alloy wheels…. Read more

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FIAT 500C DOLCEVITA SPECIAL EDITION

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The Fiat 500C Dolcevita Special Edition has arrived in Australia. It has Gelato white exterior paint with a white and blue striped soft top convertible roof and a red “500” logo. It’s decorated with an all-around red, white and red liner stripe, chrome mirror covers, diamond-finished 16-inch white alloy wheels and rear “Dolcevita” badge. The interior features a premium wooden dashboard with grey liner, Frau ivory leather trimmed seats with red piping and embroidered “500” logo, and exclusive “Dolcevita” floor mats. Available only with the Dualogic automated-manual transmission, the Fiat… Read more

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NEW TOP OF THE RANGE FIAT 500

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Fiat Australia introduced new top of the range model to its iconic 500 range – the Fiat 500 Club. In addition to the new Club, the line-up includes the entry-level model, Lounge. The new Club features 16-inch alloy wheels, fixed glass roof with sun blind, DAB+ radio, chrome front grille surround, chrome rear bumper insert, chrome sill plates, automatic headlamps and wipers, and automatic climate control. The Club offers two different interior options; black fabric seats with white inserts and Bordeaux stitching, or white fabric seats with black inserts and… Read more

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FIAT 500: WINTER EDITION

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Fiat Australia has launched the Fiat 500 and 500C Collezione Fall/Winter Edition buzz models downunder. It has over $2900 of added value including all around copper liner and 16-inch copper alloy wheels Limited to just 30 units (15 hatch and 15 cabriolet) the Fiat 500 Collezione Fall/Winter Edition features two-tone Bordeaux and Grey Solid exterior paint finish with all around copper liner. Inside there’s a grey body colour dashboard with copper liner and striped seat inserts. Available with both full-manual and automated-manual “Dualogic” transmissions the Fiat 500 Collezione Fall/Winter Edition… Read more