The Fiat 600 offensive: a cheaper version, and a sports version in the pipeline

While Fiat The 600 continues to quietly consolidate its place in the market. There's a lot of talk about the Grande Panda and the imminent arrival of the Fiat 500 hybrid, but we mustn't forget the 600, which is gradually establishing itself as one of the pillars of the brand's revival.

Since the arrival of its hybrid powertrain, the Fiat 600 has enjoyed a solid run in the small, chic urban SUV category. In Italy, it regularly features in the top 20 sales charts. Even better: in Germany, one in two registrations is now for the hybrid version. In France, it accounts for a third of the range's sales. Enough to encourage Fiat to expand its range.

A more affordable version at €20,000

The brand is currently working on a new entry-level model designed to make the 600 even more attractive. In addition to the 1.2L 110hp and 1.2L 145hp hybrid versions, both with automatic gearboxes, Fiat is preparing a new engine: the 1.2 Turbo 100hp, this time with a 6-speed manual gearbox. This choice is not insignificant. This variant will play a key role in making the 600 much more accessible, with an estimated price of close to €20,000, compared with a current entry price of around €25,000. A significant drop in price, which could broaden the customer base and make the model more competitive in the face of competition from compact SUVs.

A new Sport trim... more Abarth in spirit

Another upcoming innovation: Fiat is preparing a Sport finish to complement the current Pop, Icone and La Prima models. The aim is clear: to offer a more expressive, more visually dynamic version, but without any major mechanical modifications.

This would be an aesthetically-oriented finish, with a sharp look reminiscent of an Abarth 600, but without the performance of a true sports version. The price could be under €30,000, probably close to that of the La Prima finish.

And to add a little spice, a first spyshot of the Fiat 600 Sport recently circulated on the Internet. It's impossible to identify the author with certainty, but the leak confirms that development is complete.

With a more affordable version and a Sport finish designed to appeal to fans of muscular design, the Fiat 600 moves closer to a complete range, capable of meeting a variety of expectations. The 600, in the shadow of the Grande Panda or the 500, could well become one of the brand's most strategic models for 2026.