The Fiat 500 hybrid will be even cheaper than expected (and will have a special edition)

The Fiat 500 hybrid is entering its final pre-sales phase. And the least we can say is that Fiat is already paying off: not only will the price be even lower than expected, but the brand has just confirmed a special edition to celebrate its return to Turin.

Mirafiori keeps its promise

On July 4, 2025, on the occasion of the brand's 126th anniversary, Fiat confirmed a great deal of information: the Fiat 500 hybrid will indeed be produced from November 2025 at the historic Mirafiori plant in Turin, a symbol of the brand's industrial heritage. After months of speculation and spyshotsthe news is now official: 5,000 units will roll off the production lines before the end of the year, before ramping up to 100,000 units a year.

An even more attractive price than expected

We were the first media to reveal that the new 500 hybrid will be priced under €20,000Today, we can confirm that the iconic city car will start at just €17,000 in Italy. An extremely aggressive positioning compared to the 100 % electric version, the 500e, which remains considerably more expensive.

With this low price, Fiat hopes to appeal to a broad public, including customers of the old 500 hybrid produced in Tychy, Poland, whose volumes reached around 180,000 units in the best years.

A 500th look, a FireFly heart

On the outside, the 500 hybrid will be almost identical to the neo-retro design of the 500e: compact proportions, soft lines, and that inimitable allure that crosses generations. The only visual clue: an opening under the front logo to cool the combustion engine.

Under the hood, Fiat confirms the adoption of the FireFly 1.0L mild-hybrid engine, a 71 hp three-cylinder mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.

Fiat's aim is to attract customers without breaking the bank. The 500 hybrid will feature the Uconnect 5 system with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as several driving aids designed for urban use: automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and sign recognition.

Three body styles will be available from launch: Berlina, 3+1 with an antagonist door for easy access to the rear, and Cabrio to enjoy the great outdoors.

The special "Torino" edition

The other surprise of the day was the official announcement of the Fiat 500 Torinoa special launch series in homage to the city of Turin and its workers. A persistent rumour since the summer of 2024 that Fiat has finally confirmed in its press release. The 500 will not be called Torino, but probably Ibrida.