Fiat has just unveiled its long-awaited 500 Hybrid Torino, a special edition that marks the return of production of the little city car to Mirafiori, its historic birthplace. While enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting this announcement, the picture is one of contrasts, between pleasant surprises and a few disappointments.
An attractive price... but subject to conditions
In Italy, the new Fiat 500 Hybrid Torino 1.0 65 hp has a list price of €20,900. Thanks to trade-in promotions and financing through Stellantis Financial Services, the price drops to €18,950. An aggressive sales strategy that keeps the 500 in a competitive price range in its home market.
However, it's worth noting that these rates apply to Italy, where prices are generally lower than in other European countries. Differences of €1,000 to €2,000 can be expected depending on the market, with France and Germany often positioned a notch higher.
The good news for those who think the bill is still too high: Fiat is planning a sub-€17,000 version for the full range, expected in November 2025. It's an offer that could win over a huge number of customers and revive the success of the little Italian city car.
Less power than the Panda...
Under the hood is the FireFly 1.0 three-cylinder mild-hybrid engine developing 65 hp, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Fiat highlights a WLTP combined fuel consumption of 5.3 l/100 km and CO₂ emissions of 120 g/km.
The problem is that this 120g figure puts the 500 hybrid ahead of the Fiat Panda, even though the 70hp version of the same engine is certified at between 113 and 116g. As a result, the Panda is more powerful and emits fewer emissions than the new 500, a paradox that can probably be explained by the 500's new, heavier and better-equipped platform.
... and already a future malus in France
With its 120 g of CO₂/km, the Fiat 500 hybrid finds itself in a sensitive zone in certain markets.
- In France, for example, it will be subject to a €310 environmental penalty from 2026, rising to over €500 in 2027.
- On the other hand, in other countries like Italy or Germany, this shouldn't be a problem.
In terms of performance, we'll have to wait and see for the exact figures, but with 65bhp and a higher weight than the Panda, the 0-100kph time should be in excess of 14 seconds. Autonomy and top speed have yet to be announced.
Delivery postponed to 2026
Initially scheduled for the end of 2025, the 500 hybrid will not arrive until February 2026. It's not a huge delay, but it does push back the timetable by a quarter.
Available in Yellow Gold and Ocean Green, the car features a Mole Antonelliana side badge, the symbol of Turin. The interior features exclusive fabric seats with FIAT logo, a body-matched dashboard and a soft-touch steering wheel. Modern equipment includes automatic climate control, a 10.25-inch central screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, keyless ignition, driving aids and various sensors. This edition will be officially presented at the Turin Motor Show from September 26 to 28, 2025, prior to the full range launch.
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Its incredible that basically everything new Fiat is producing is delayed! But the 500 Hybrid will surely win over customers. I'm not sure 500 & Grande Panda will have the same customer base, so GP sales shouldn't be a problem. It would be nice if Fiat could stick to a production schedule though, they hoped to produce 5000 in 2025, clearly this won't happen now.
Mouarf a manual gearbox only. That's fine for Italy. Elsewhere and with 65 bhp to the rescue!!🤣
But frankly, one day they'll stop messing around 😡
This 3-cylinder 1.0 lt engine makes up to 120 hp in the 500x but no they still deflate it from 70 to 65 hp😱
What's more, this engine replaces the 4-cylinder 1.2 69hp which consumes exactly the same or even less, between 4.5 and 5 litres on the Panda 1.2!!!!!
It doesn't even occur to them to look at what the competition has to offer.
The direct injection version of this engine suffers from a plethora of issues. Not recommended for use in a city car as oil dilution & valve coking is almost certain in short driving cycles. The indirect injection version is slow, but safe.
BTW Renault also uses a 20+ year old H4M engine in their own E-TECH hybrid setup. It works fine.
65 hp, it's going to be a calf ????
En mi opinión...no entiendo como fiat hace un motor con la potencia de 65cv. Aunque sea un coche urbano no te permite circular de forma adecuada cuando estés en carreteras secundarias o autovía. .El precio me parece caro porque tampoco tiene muchos extras de serie. La estética por dentro y el exterior perfectos con su toque italiano. Me encanta que recuperen el color amarillo y con el verde.
What a ridiculous concept; make a small city car heavier and give it much less power. My 2014 500 Twin Air with 900cc and 2 cylinders has 85hp and easily uses less fuel than the new model here. What is in the water they are drinking? Is this from the same mob who had to pull the pin on their all electric decree that failed?
Lo estoy esperando desde que supe que volvía.
Motor suficiente para circular a velocidad legal en cualquier carretera, etiqueta ECO y estética insuperable....
Esperemos que el amarillo esté en toda la gama de precios.
Me alegra mucho que este de vuelta nuestro Fiat, necesito uno nuevo! Pregunta, en adicion al modelo hibrido, alguna posibilidad de que este disponible con uso de combustible (gasolina) como los anteriores? Actualmente tengo un POP 2013, 5 velocidades y utiliza gasolina (combustible). Maravilloso mi carrito y quiere otro nuevo pero no electrico... aun con esperanza de que regresen a nuestro mercado en USA!
Well I think it will be different for me to want to replace my 105bhp Twin Air 500 with a new 500 that only has 65 or 71 bhp. I think I will want to wait until a new 100bhp version is on sale. Other buyers will feel the same so that will mean that there will be initially low sales of the new low powered 500s.