Alexandre
With the new Fiat 600 electric which sells for over €35,000 in France, we took a closer look at the prices of the Fiat. And more particularly on price trends, which show that the Italian brand has moved upmarket...
So how have the prices of these models evolved over the last five years? We compared the prices on the Fiat website and on the brand's brochures, and here's what we found.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500e | 37 900 € (La Prima) | 24 500 € (Action) | 30 400 € | 30 400 € | |
| Fiat 500 | 12 990 € | 14 990 € | 15 290 € | 18 500 € | 18 700 € |
| Fiat 500X | 18 990 € | 22 090 € | 24 690 € | 31 000 € | 32 000 € |
| Fiat Tipo | 14 590 € | 17 490 € | 17 490 € | 23 490 € | 28 900 € |
| Fiat Panda | 9 690 € | 11 990 € | 11 990 € | 13 000 € | 13 600 € |
Fiat 500: hybrid from 2020
The Fiat 500 is the brand's iconic model, seductive in its retro design and urban character. Since 2020, the 500 has been available in a hybrid version, which combines a petrol engine with an electric motor, reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. The price of the 500 hybrid has been increased from €12,990 in 2019 to €18,700 in 2023, an increase of 44%.
Fiat 500 electric: entry-level Action discontinued
The Fiat 500e is the 100% electric version of the 500, which was launched in 2020. It was initially marketed as the La Prima version, which is a top-of-the-range series offering, among other things, a panoramic sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels and eco-friendly leather upholstery.
The price of the 500e La Prima was €37,900 in 2020, making it one of the most expensive electric cars on the market. In 2021, the 500e range has been extended with the arrival of more affordable versions, such as the Passion, the Icone and the Icone plus. Above all, many have forgotten, the 500e will be available in 2021 at a more aggressive base price, Fiat offered an Action version with a 23.8 kWh battery, starting at €24,500.excluding bonuses...
In 2023, the range has been greatly simplified with the 500, with a starting price of €30,400500 Red and 500 La Prima.
Fiat 500X: hybrid since 2022
The Fiat 500X is the brand's compact SUV, offering more space and greater versatility than the 500. The 500X is available in two versions: Urban and Cross, differentiated by styling and equipment levels. For 2022, the 500X has adopted a light hybrid powertrain.
The price of the 500X hybrid has risen from €18,990 in 2019 to €32,000 in 2023, an increase of 68%.
Fiat Tipo: a shock of simplification
The Fiat Tipo is the brand's family sedan, available in three body styles: sedan, hatchback (5-door hatchback) and sportwagon (station wagon).
In 2022, the Tipo range has been simplified, with only the sportwagon version offered. The starting price of the Tipo has risen from €14,590 (hatchback) in 2019 to €28,900 in 2023 (sportwagon hybrid), an increase of 98%.
Fiat Panda: hybrid from 2020
The Fiat Panda is the brand's popular all-rounder. It is available in three versions: City, Cross and Sport, each with its own distinctive look and equipment.
Since 2020, the Panda has been available in a hybrid version that uses the same system as the 500 hybrid, with a petrol engine and an electric motor. Only two more versions are available, Panda and Panda Cross.
The price of the Panda hybrid has risen from €9,690 in 2019 to €13,600 in 2023, an increase of 40%.
Are these increases really justified?
Yes, between 2019 and 2023 some vehicles have a little more on-board technology like a touchscreen tablet, yes, there are small hybrid engines, yes, the brand needs to make money... but we're still talking about a price increase from 40% to 100% in the space of 5 years... is that really justified...?
The good news is that the new Fiat 600 to arrive in combustion version in early 2024 should be less expensive than the 500X and 500e.
Not only are they unjustified, but all manufacturers do the same.
Used cars have a bright future ahead of them, especially as there are new centers selling used parts of all kinds. So, on a personal note, VN sales are going to be like real estate, taking a nasty slap in the face in terms of sales quotas.
I've driven Fiat 500s countless times, as well as the 500e.
The 500e is much more luxurious and better finished, which partly justifies its higher price. What's more, we know that electric cars are much more expensive.
The price of the 500e is the one that shocks me the least. Made in Italy vs. Poland for the 500. All new equipment, new platform, battery, electric motor, etc.
The two most shocking models are the Tipo and the 500X. I'll soon be doing an article dedicated to the Tipo, which continues to enjoy a successful career in Turkey, with limited editions and so on.
Still, it's shocking to pay so much for a city car.
People complain that the Giulia and Stelvio are too expensive, but the 500th isn't????
"Weird, weird"
"Did you say weird? How weird!"
Eco-leather" is plastic and there's nothing ecological about it, so I'd rather have a nice, breathable fabric. Otherwise, the price increases of the Tipo, Panda and 500 are ridiculous... the first two were designed to be affordable and the last two are outdated and their investment was amortized a long time ago.
If I were mean, I'd quote the first prices of a few compact cars. The Tipo offers plenty of space and is rather well designed, but still...
Fredo sums it all up. There's nothing more to say