9 months ago
Fiat 600 Hybrid Arrives with Retro Appeal and Frugal Performance
Fiat has a new car called the 600 Hybrid.
It looks like an older, cool car but is modern inside.
It has a small gasoline engine and a tiny electric battery to save gas.
It's good for driving around town and isn't too expensive to run, getting almost 59 miles per gallon.
It comes in two power options, with the stronger one being quicker.
The inside has big screens for music and driving info.
While the front seats and trunk are okay for space, the back seats are a bit cramped.
Some people find the steering and brakes a little too light, but the car is comfy to ride in.
It's described as cute and has a special old-school charm.
Fiat has launched the 600 Hybrid, featuring a 1.2-litre petrol engine and a small battery.
It is available in 98bhp and 136bhp versions, with claimed fuel economy of 58.9mpg.
The car is praised for its 'retro appeal', described as 'cute and cartoonish'.
Interior features include a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and 360-litre boot, but rear passenger space is limited.
Driving dynamics are noted as comfortable, though steering and brakes are described as 'light and numb'.
- Who
- Fiat
- What
- Introduced the Fiat 600 Hybrid, available in 98bhp and 136bhp versions.
- Where
- Not specified in the article, but related to Stellantis stablemates.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- To offer a hybrid option in the 600 crossover line-up, noted for its retro appeal and efficiency.
Interior and Driving Experience
Unique Appeal and Practicality
Cabin Space and Controls
Interior and Driving Experience
While the front headroom is generous and the boot is fairly roomy, passenger space in the back is relatively mean. A few physical controls remain for ADAS systems.
Unique Appeal and Practicality
The car is large by supermini standards and is described as 'cute and cartoonish' with 'retro appeal'.
Steering and Brakes
Interior and Driving Experience
The steering and brakes are described as 'light and numb'.
Unique Appeal and Practicality
The hybrid models are considered 'frugal' and 'spacious', offering comfortable ride quality.
Key facts
- Models
- Fiat 600 Hybrid (98bhp or 136bhp)
- Engine
- 1.2-litre petrol engine with 0.89kWh battery
- Fuel Economy
- Claimed 58.9mpg
- 0-62mph (98bhp)
- 10.9 seconds
- 0-62mph (136bhp)
- 8.5 seconds
- Infotainment
- 10.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring
- Boot Space
- 360 litres
Quotes
Autocar
A publication that reviewed the Fiat 600 Hybrid.
“Cute and cartoonish”
theweek.com
“fairly roomy”
theweek.com
Auto Express
A publication that reviewed the Fiat 600 Hybrid.
“Frugal, spacious and comfortable”
theweek.com
“packed with retro appeal”
theweek.com
Top Gear Magazine
A publication that reviewed the Fiat 600 Hybrid.
“punchy enough”
theweek.com
“extra oomph”
theweek.com
