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Thanks to Apple CarPlay support you can simply connect your iPhone to the Uconnect™ 7” HD display to get directions, make calls, send and receive messages and listen to Apple Music, audiobooks or podcasts while staying focused on the road. You can control CarPlay with Siri Voice control or the touchscreen.

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The Fiat 500 range has received a stylish update for summer, including the addition of two new versions, Star and Rockstar, to the top of the iconic city car"s range. The new models are available in both hatchback and cabriolet guise, while all 500 models from Lounge trim upwards now come with the Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touchscreen radio - which has Apple CarPlay support and is compatible with Android AutoTM - as standard.

New 500 Star, the epitome of elegance The Fiat 500 Star features a brand new metallic Powder Pink paint perfectly matched with chrome details, 16-inch alloy wheels and fixed glass roof as standard. The 500 Star is also available in the following colours: Bossa Nova White, Tech House Grey, Crossover Black, Electoclash Grey, Avantgarde Bordeaux, Groove Metal Grey, Epic Blue and Urban White.

Inside, with the Star version sees brand new upholstery available in two colour combinations, white sand and black, and in the elegant new Matelassé finish with techno-leather details and bordeaux embroidered 500 logo. The dashboard, which until now was only available in matching bodycolour, can now be chosen in one of the two new shades; matt white or matt Bordeaux. In the centre of the dashboard, the digital instruments present stand out with the standard 7-inch TFT screen with sat nav.

The Fiat 500 Star is available as a hatchback or convertible with a choice of a 1.2-litre 69hp petrol engine, with manual or Dualogic automatic transmission, or the 0.9-litre 85hp petrol Twin Air engine with six-speed manal transmission.

New 500 Rockstar, a car with personality that stands out in the cityThe new 500 Rockstar version stands out from the pack with a look that combines the bumpers and the side sills from the Sport, with details such as the fixed glass roof, 16-inch alloy wheels and satin finish chrome bodywork details. To enhance the new Rockstar version it is available with an exclusive new matt paint: Portofino Green. The new Rockstar is also available in choice of Bossa Nova White, Tech House Grey, Crossover Black, Pasodoble Red, Electroclash Grey, Avantgarde Bordeaux, Groove Metal Grey, Urban White and Electronica Blue.

The interior mirrors the sporty feel of the exterior with brand new upholstery. The seats feature pinstripe fabric centres, edged by side panels with grey or blue details and finished in black eco leather. Like the Star version, the new 500 Rockstar also offers two new dashboard colours: matt dark green and matt grey. The matt green dashboard feature grey details, whereas the satin graphite version features blue. The passenger compartment is completed by a 7-inch TFT monitor with UconnectTM system which includes sat nav as standard.

The Fiat 500 Rockstar can be had in hatchback or cabriolet guise with a choice of petrol engines; 1.2-litre 69hp, with manual or Dualogic automatic transmission, or the 0.9-litre 85hp Twin Air with five-speed manual transmission.

Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touchscreen, Apple CarPlay support and Android AutoTM compatibleThe UconnectTM system features a high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth hands-free interface, audio streaming, text reader and voice recognition function and USB ports with iPod integration and steering wheel controls.

In addition to the range of UconnectTM LIVE services Apple CarPlay and Android AutoTM are integrated as standard. Apple CarPlay lets you get directions optimised according to traffic conditions, make and receive calls, send and receive messages and listen to Apple Music, audiobooks, or podcasts while staying focused on the road. CarPlay also features Siri voice control and is specially designed for driving scenarios. The system is also compatible with Android AutoTM. Drivers can continue the Android experience in their car by "projecting" apps and services on to the central display, making retrieving information while driving easy and safe. The driver can use Google MapsTM or Waze for route guidance and easily access music, multimedia contents and their favourite messaging apps.

Fiat offers an in-car Apple experience with Apple Music To celebrate its 120th anniversary, Fiat customers who purchase a vehicle from the new 500 range*, will receive up to 6 months free of Apple Music**. Fiat customers will be able to stream over 50 million songs ad-free, giving drivers a seemingly never-ending playlist.

An exclusive Fiat playlist on Apple Music, entitled "120 Years of Songs", has been curated to celebrate Fiat"s 120th anniversary. Launched in March, the playlist will grow to reach a total of 120 songs by July, in time for the official anniversary of Fiat 500.

The revised Fiat 500 range is available to order now priced from £12,165 OTR for a 500 1.2 69hp POP, £15,395 OTR for a 500 1.2 69hp Star and £15,565 OTR for a 500 1.2 69hp Rockstar. Until 30 June, the Fiat 500 convertible is available for the same price as a hatchback while the hatchback is available with 0% APR†. For just £199, on top of the purchase price, Fiat customers can take advantage of the Easy Care service plan, which covers all planned maintenance for their vehicle over a three-year period or up to a mileage limitation.

**New Apple Music subscribers will receive six months free. Buyers already subscribed to Apple Music will receive three months free. Terms and conditions are available on www.fiat.co.uk.

The same as mobile phones starting with Apple iPhone in 2007, all these rapid changes in automotive displays come from the development of multi-touch capacitive touchscreen technology.

Touchscreen display has the simple design and mount, open-source software, low pricing tooling of OEM , low power consumption,  besides HMI (Human Machine Interface) provide great user experience like mobile phones. Now, all the automakers, BMW, Tesla, Benz, Ford, GM etc. are designing more and more touch sensors in their vehicles.

(Pocket-lint) - The Fiat 500 can justifiably claim to be an icon. Its unique blend of style, functionality and affordability has won it legions of admirers over the years.

But there"s a catch. The original 500 was designed to navigate the back streets of 1950s Italy and its modern namesake isn"t a great deal bigger. So what do you do if your lifestyle has outgrown a pint-sized city car?

In a bid to retain customers graduating from the regular 500 – and hopefully tempt a few new ones – Fiat introduced the 500L back in 2012. Freshly facelifted for 2018, it"s a mini MPV based on a development of the Punto platform, but the company says the 500L embodies all the style and excitement of its little brother. Hmm.

Strip away the glossy veneer and the Fiat 500L is a traditional people carrier. It"s built for transporting kids, dogs and all the other baggage that comes with family life. Dynamically it"s competent, although not up to the standards of cars like the Ford B-Max.

Instead, the 500L focuses on practicality. It offers a lot of car for the money in a literal sense (particularly in the somewhat aesthetically-challenged Wagon form). Interior space is among the best in its class, equipment levels are good and the luggage capacity is all that most families will ever need.

The quirky styling seems to divide opinion, though. To our eyes, the 500L Cross in a suitably bright two-tone colour scheme does add a touch of fun factor to the MPV segment, but not everyone will be convinced. Nonetheless, if you fancy a family-sized Fiat 500, this is as close as you"re going to get.

Before we get onto that there"s a crossover-shaped elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) used to be big business, but the last decade or so has seen buyers desert the segment in their millions, flocking instead to compact sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Fiat offers one itself – the Jeep Renegade-based 500X – so why persist with a traditional people carrier as well?

The simple answer is that MPVs still make a lot of sense. Fiat says the four-wheel drive variants only account for around 10 per cent of 500X sales. Believe it or not, that"s actually quite good in this sector, but it confirms what we already knew: very few people have even the faintest intention of taking their crossovers off-road. Throw away the pretence of that capability and what you end up with is something a lot like the 500L.

In an attempt to plug the gap, there"s even a pseudo-SUV version known as the 500L Cross. This is essentially a styling pack for the regular two-wheel drive model, but it does come with a 25mm increase in ride height, selectable drive modes for slippery conditions, and a set of chunky mud and snow tyres.

The final model in the range is the 500L Wagon. As the name implies, this is effectively an estate version, with an extra 228mm grafted onto the body to accommodate a third row of seats. At just 4.38 metres long – roughly the same as a Ford Focus hatchback – it"s the most compact seven-seater on the market.

Marketing executives must lie awake at night dreaming of something with the branding potential of the original Fiat 500. Not surprisingly, then, there"s been a concerted effort to maintain the family resemblance across its spinoffs.

Most of the external changes to the 500L are geared towards emphasising that association. The revised front bumper and grille now echo the regular 500"s "moustache and badge" configuration, while a new set of LED daytime running lights and a smattering of extra chrome helps to give it a fresher look. It"s not exactly the most daring of facelifts, but it does help to accentuate that likeness, which is inevitably going to prove one of the car"s main selling points.

Ultimately, there"s no hiding the fact that this is a much bigger car than the regular 500. It also has rather different proportions, which means it works better from some angles than from others. In the flesh, though, it does do a better job of capturing its namesake"s cute persona than the photos might suggest.

Inside, the changes are more noticeable, but still fairly mild. Gone is the squared-off steering wheel of the previous 500L, replaced by a conventional round design. The centre section of the wheel has been shrunk to give a better view of the dials and there"s now a 3.5-inch colour TFT screen integrated into the instrument cluster. That provides a useful amount of additional information, such as sat nav directions, as well as giving it a more contemporary look.

The 500L"s greatest strength is its interior. It feels bright and airy, with excellent visibility front and rear. The unusual see-through split A-pillar design also eliminates the blind spot that you would otherwise get.

You sit quite high up in the front, giving the 500L a bit of an SUV feel (particularly in Cross trim). The same is true in the back, where the raised seating position means your feet tend to dangle downwards rather than sticking out forwards. That"s a lot more comfortable than it sounds and it results in excellent leg room for a car of this size. Combined with the low window line, the elevated seating position also gives a great view out – something that"s sure to find favour with kids.

As you"d hope, there"s plenty of storage space. At 455 litres (493 litres in the Wagon) the 500L"s boot is towards the larger end of the class. It comes with a false floor, which can be dropped down to increase the storage space or slid up to create a shelf (allowing you to stack delicate items without placing them on top of each other).

The Fiat 500L range kicks off with the Pop edition (available in both Urban and Wagon form). It covers the basics with six airbags, air conditioning, cruise control and a leather steering wheel. Infotainment is handled by a 5-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth and Fiat"s Uconnect system, which combines hands-free calling, voice activation and audio streaming.

On the tech side, Lounge gives you a larger 7-inch HD touchscreen, with access to services like Deezer and TuneIn. It also marks the first time that the 500L has been available with Apple Car Play or Android Auto connectivity, but this is a £150 extra. The TomTom 3D navigation system is another optional extra – at £250 it"s worth having, but it"s not the fastest system, nor the most intuitive to use. Lounge spec also brings various bits of chrome trim, fog lights and rear parking sensors, plus automatic lights and wipers.

The 500L Cross effectively sits at the top of the model range. Only available in five-seater form, it features chunkier crossover styling, two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels and the drive mode selector, which has three settings. The idea is that you leave it in Normal for everyday driving. Traction+ helps the car to pull away on slippery surfaces and brakes the wheels individually to direct the torque to the wheel with the most grip at speeds of up to 18mph. Gravity Control, meanwhile, offers a hill descent system for slippery slopes. Neither of these will transform the 500L into a bona fide off-roader, but they may prove handy on the occasional festival campsite.

Mechanically, the 500L remains unchanged. That means there"s a choice of two petrol engines (a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre unit producing 95bhp and a turbocharged version good for 120bhp) and two diesels (a 95bhp 1.3-litre and a 120bhp 1.6-litre).

Fiat"s Dualogic robotised manual gearbox is available on the smaller diesel, but unless you have an extreme aversion to changing gear we wouldn"t bother. The slick six-speed manual is a far more satisfying device.

We didn"t have a chance to sample the entry level petrol, but the turbocharged 1.4-litre T-Jet felt a little underwhelming. The power delivery is linear and responsive, but it needs plenty of revs to get going, which seems rather out of character with the car"s laidback persona. Although it"s slower on paper (10.7 seconds to 60mph), the 120bhp diesel feels significantly more eager thanks to its torque advantage. It"s also substantially more economical at a claimed 67.3mpg (in comparison to 42.2mpg for the 120bhp petrol).

Realistically, you have to look at the 500L"s dynamics in the context of an MPV. In that role, it acquits itself admirably. Body roll is pretty well contained, the ride is reasonable (if a touch firm at low speeds) and it feels fairly nimble, thanks to light steering and a turning circle that would shame a London taxi. It"s also easy to place on the road, simple to park and tolerably refined.

But does it capture the spirit of the regular 500? The short answer is no. The steering, although relatively direct, is a bit rubbery and largely devoid of feel. Similarly, while there"s no shortage of grip, the handling majors on safe and steady rather than fun and feisty. It"s not the sort of car that would ever encourage you to take the long way back from work, but neither are its competitors.

The 500L Cross is worthy of a mention. Alongside the increased ground clearance and those all-terrain tyres it rides on slightly larger 17-inch alloys (in place of the regular 16s). Conventional wisdom dictates that this should have a detrimental impact on both the ride quality and the handling. However, the car seems to shrug off bumps and potholes a bit more effectively than the standard model with no noticeable change in precision. Throw in the chunky styling and it would be our pick of the bunch.

Strip away the glossy veneer and the Fiat 500L is a traditional people carrier. It"s built for transporting kids, dogs and all the other baggage that comes with family life. Dynamically it"s competent, although not up to the standards of cars like the Ford B-Max.

The Fiat 500 might be delightfully old-school on the outside, but inside it’s got all the connectivity options a modern car buyer expects. There’s the Blue&Me streaming audio system that connects with your smartphone, parking sensors, and the option of full leather upholstery. The latest updates have jazzed up the 500"s innards further, with painfully fashionable fabric options and even more personalisation options.

Beyond this, you can swap the 500"s regular concentric analogue instruments with a 7-inch TFT display on some models, which displays all the usual functions digitally, along with trip computer information.

This is a small car that’s able to be specified highly and the level of personalisation incredible. The interior is tight for more than two though; indeed, it’d be cruel and unkind to expect all but the smallest children to sit in the back. Fiat offers the 500L for those looking for a 500 with more space - though no matter what Fiat says we’re totally unconvinced by the looks of it.

If you’re after an even more fun 500 there’s the option of the 500C, which Fiat describes as a convertible, though it’s little more than an extremely long sunroof. The boot - in the rear, where the engine was in the original - is tiny, though nobody really buys a 500 with practicality in mind.

Initially only available in a 2-row, 5-seat configuration, the lengthened 3-row, 7-seat variant, called the "500L Living", began production in 2013 for the European market. For model year 2018, the 500L received an intermediate facelift, with revised front and rear fascias along with In-car entertainment (ICE) updates and interior revisions.500L was discontinued in the North American market after model year 2020.

The 500L derives its name from Fiat"s widely known 500 models, including the original 1957 Fiat 500 and the current Fiat 500, introduced in 2007. Underscoring its increased length and overall size over other 500 variants, the suffix L denotes "large", "light" and "loft".

In April 2010, when Fiat released its 2010-2014 product development plan, the 500L was identified as a replacement for the Fiat Idea and its rebadged variant, the Lancia Musa — and was given the internal designation L0 or Ellezero. Two variants were projected, five and seven passenger, the latter originally targeted at North America but ultimately only marketed in Europe.

The 500L platform was based on Fiat"s "Small" platform, first used with the Fiat Grande Punto and further developed since its launch in 2005. With the 500L, the platform is both longer and wider to accommodate the 500L"s cab forward architecture, prioritizing interior volume and reducing of the volume of mechanical systems.

The packaging design closely follows the Lancia Megagamma concept, which Fiat had commissioned from Italdesign in 1979, for a 4-meter, high roof, high h-point, multifunctional, monospace design.

Designers of the 500L said its overall architecture was inspired by Villa Savoye, the modernist house designed in the 1930s by Le Corbusier located in Poissy, France. Fabrizio Vacca, senior interior designer with Fiat"s Centro Stile in Turin described a "layered" theme with a base, a middle with expansive visibility and above that an available, very large, dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

As a five-door, five passenger, two-box, high-roof B-segment MPV, the 500L is based on a variant of the Multiair engines, a hydraulically-actuated variable valve timing (VVT) engine technology enabling "cylinder by cylinder, stroke by stroke"

The 500L"s structural architecture uses 74% high strength steel (HSS) and complies with international safety standards. With three front-end load (crash) dissipation paths the design has wide rear door openings; roof pillars that enable a 90% visibility for the driver"s 360° field of view. Bodywork has a frontal area of 2.54 m2 and a low aerodynamic coefficient of drag (cd) of 0.30 enabled by rear spoiler, underbody engine and rear suspension shields, and integral rear side window nolder profiles (i.e., small aerodynamic lips) to decrease pressure behind the bodywork and reduce mud and debris build-up on the rear window.

The 500L uses shock absorbers (marketed as Koni Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) Technology) designed to filter out high-frequency suspension inputs from uneven road surfaces while maintaining ride control mechanically rather than electronically.

In 2012, the 500L debuted formally at the Geneva Auto Show — followed by a media introduction at the Officine Grandi Riparazioni (OGR), the former Grand Repair Workshops of the Italian Railway, now a cultural center located at Corso Castelfidardo 22 in Turin — on 4 July, the day of the year when Fiat has historically introduced its 500 models. The introduction presentation was built around the 500L themes of Large (a large MPV within a 4.1 meter footprint), Light (a light eco-footprint), and Loft (an expansive, lofty interior).

Manufacture of the 500L began at Fiat"s Kragujevac plant in Serbia,joint venture (JV) between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) which owns 67% of the operation and the Republic of Serbia, which owns the remainder. The facilities had previously served as the factory and headquarters for Zastava Automobiles.

500L production was originally scheduled for manufacture at the Italian Mirafiori plant in Turin and was moved to Serbia, because of poor labour relations in Turin.

In 2013, a ship carrying the first 3,000 Fiat 500L units for the North American market docked in the port of Baltimore to unload its first consignment, subsequently delivering the remainder of its cargo to the Canadian port of Halifax.

Fiat markets the 500L in various trim levels worldwide, beginning in 2014 in the US with four trim levels: Pop, Easy, Trekking, and Lounge — subsequently consolidated to three levels with model year 2017. Trim levels available globally include Sport in Canada in lieu of Easy — and Pop Star in Europe. Engine and transmission options vary by country and model year. Available transmissions include a six-speed manual, dual-clutch transmission (DCT), and an Aisin six-speed traditional torque converter automatic.

Trekking models, first presented at the 2012 LA Auto Show feature revised front and rear fascias, optional two-tone Nero/Marrone (black/brown) interior upholstery and distinct options packages. In 2017, the Fiat 500L Trekking is renamed Fiat 500L Weekend in some markets, including France.

To complement the regular length 500L, codenamed Fiat L0 (or Ellezero) (design code 330),Living (or MPW in Ireland and the UK), developed under project code L1, Elleuno, or design code 334.

In 2021, new 500 family Hey Google series debuts with Google assistant, so customers can connect to their car even when they are away from it, using their own voice to request and receive information on the car and to interact with it. They can do so via their smartphone or the Google Nest Hub.

For model year 2018, all models received slightly-revised exterior styling, as well as interior revisions, including a TFT color instrument display screen centered on the instrument panel, replacing the previous monochrome LCD instrument display screen.

A new Uconnect 4C 7.0 infotainment system, replaces the Uconnect 3 5.0BT and Uconnect 3C 6.5N units. The new unit includes an AM-FM radio tuner with Radio Data System (RDS), SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

With the facelift, the seven-seat model was renamed the 500L Wagon (including in Ireland and in the UK, where pre-facelift models had a different name than anywhere else).

For most markets, the 500L is available with a range of petrol and diesel engines: the 2-cylinder 0.9 L Twin Air and the 4-cylinder 1.4 L petrol, and the 1.3 L and 1.6 L MultiJet II common rail diesel engines. In North America the 500L is available with only a single 1.4 L turbo petrol engine, not available in Europe. A "Natural Power" methane powered version of the 0.9 L Twin Air is available in selected European markets.

The 1.6 MultiJet II 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) and 1.4 T-Jet 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) engine versions for the 500L, 500L Trekking and 500L Living were unveiled in Frankfurt Motor Show 2013.

For 2014 three new engine options (1.6 MultiJet II (120PS) turbo diesel, 1.4 T-Jet (120PS) petrol, 1.4 Turbo LPG) were announced for all 500L derivatives. A 1.4 turbo LPG engine models of 2014 Fiat 500L would be available at later date.

For the USA introduction of the 500L, Fiat launched a commercial created by the Doner Company filmed in Old Salem, North CarolinaBryce Pinkham. Titled "Italian Invasion," the ad showed Paul Revere noticing an Italian rather than British Invasion.

FCA donated eight dark grey 500Ls for Pope Francis"s 2015 visit to the United States, two of which the Pope rode in. After serving the Pope, the cars were donated to organizations involved in the Pope"s visit, including the Archdioceses of Washington, Philadelphia, and New York.

2013 SEMA concepts: Two special versions of the 500L were unveiled in 2013 SEMA Show with a "surf and turf" theme.Mopar roof rails and a roof basket, and many other accessories from the Mopar range. The 500L Thalassa is based on the Fiat 500 Beach Cruiser from 2012, with bright orange body work and 18" orange wheels and other Mopar accessories.

2014 Fiat 500L Beats Edition: The Beats Edition was produced in association with artist and record producer Dr. Dre, Interscope Geffen A&M Records chairman and record producer Jimmy Iovine, with two-tone grey/black livery in matt or gloss finish and new interior trim. It went on sale in spring 2014 Italy, and subsequently in other markets.

Inspired by the 1957 classic, the Fiat 500 delivers modern city car motoring with an Italian twist. However, like an ice cream left in the Italian sun, the 500 wavers when you compare it to the best in class from Volkswagen, Kia and Suzuki. Continue to read our full Fiat 500 review to find out how it stacks up.

But let"s be honest, if you’re here it’s probably because you’ve already fallen in love with the retro looks of the Fiat 500. And we agree - the Fiat 500 is one of the best-looking city cars you can buy. Its compact and cute styling gives a heavy nod to past. However, while the 500 is undeniably one of the most attractive small cars on sale, it also has the tendency to be one of the most frustrating.

Most of the Fiat 500"s problems are caused by the fact it"s very small. The cabin is cramped, the seats narrow and the boot is barely large enough to cope with a weekly food shop. Technically the 500 is a four-seater, but only children will be able to make use of the rear seats.

Mid-spec versions of the 500 are advertised with a height adjustable driver’s seat, but the lever at the side only changes the angle of the seat rather than the height. The steering doesn’t have any reach adjustment either, which means short and tall people will find the 500 equally frustrating when trying to find a decent driving position.

The 500 isn"t particularly good to drive, either. The steering is light and accurate, but there isn’t a great feel of feedback via the wheel or pedals. This isn’t really a problem below 30mph, but take this small Fiat onto a twisty A road at 50mph and the overpowered steering makes it difficult to find any bond with the handling. The 500 is a safe and predictable car to drive (there"s plenty of grip) but there is very little fun to be had from this pint-sized Fiat.

The handling is further diminished by the soft suspension, which results in a bouncy and uncomfortable ride quality at low-speeds. Things do settle down when you venture past 50mph, but there’s lots of sideways travel in the suspension and this means even a moderate turn will cause the body of the 500 to roll heavily.

General equipment levels are fine. The entry-level Fiat 500 Pop gets a basic DAB radio and USB socket that lets you play music via a mobile device. We’d recommend spending extra on a Fiat 500 in Lounge spec, which adds a smart 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Most versions measure just 3.6 metres in length, which makes the 500 an easy thing to to live with in a town or city where space is limited. What’s more, at 1.7 metres wide, the 500 has little trouble cutting its way through heavy traffic or squeezing into a narrow parking space.

From new, a Fiat 500 can be yours for in the region of £11,000. But at findandfundmycar.com, we can point you in the direction of any number of pre-owned Fiats for considerably less. As long as it starts and ends with 500, of course.

The Fiat 500 offers something for every driving style. If you enjoy a more leisurely driving experience, then there"s the 68bhp, 1.2-litre TwinAir petrol engine 500, which tops out at 99mph. On the other hand, there"s the 190bhp Abarth 695 Biposto version which accelerates to 62mph in sub-6 seconds and goes up to 143mph.

Giving buyers the choice between 4 petrol engines, 1 diesel unit and a hybrid powertrain, the Fiat 500 comes with either a 1.0-litre TwinAir Turbo, 1.2-litre Fire, 1.4-litre Fire MultiAir or 1.4-litre Fire TurboJet to complete its petrol line-up. Alternatively, a 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel and electric-powered 500e cover both diesel and hybrid bases, respectively.

The Fiat 500 offers a combined 46 - 60mpg across its range. So, taking the 1.4-litre as an example, you"d expect to cover 357 miles on a full tank of petrol (driving 45% extra urban, 55% city).

Ascending upwards from insurance groups 8 to 19, younger drivers comparing used superminis should be buoyed by the fact that the Fiat 500 offers a competitive edge over rivals including the Vauxhall Corsa, VW Polo and Ford Fiesta in recent years.

Fiat owners from all over the country are on the road right now heading to the Fiat FreakOut. The Fiat Club America"s national convention called Fiat Freakout is a fun family event held over 4 days and brings Fiat enthusiasts from around all over North America. Now in its 32nd consecutive year, the 2015 Fiat FreakOut is being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and starts July 15.

Fiat500USA.com packed up our new 500X and headed out on the 400 + mile road trip to the FreakOut on Monday. Along the way we couldn"t help but stop at Punxsutawney, the town nicknamed the Weather Capitol of the World, to visit Punxsutawney Phil, the noted weather prognosticator. Here are some images and notes from the trip.

The Fiat 500X is at home on the highway. The highways we traveled on in Pennsylvania where smooth, plus the speed limit is 70 mph in many parts! Being from Italy, the Fiat 500X is made to handle high speed roads like Italy"s Auto Strada and the speed unlimited Autobahn in Germany. So far, our Fiat 500X has averaged 32.06 mpg on the trip.

Besides highways, Pennsylvania also has many twisty country roads. The 500X"s is also at home here. Italy is a mountainous country and Italians expect a car that has impeccable handling and powerful brakes. The 500X is a joy to drive on these roads.

Groundhog Day dates back to 1866. Over the years it has become a world-wide phenomenon as tens of thousands attend Punxsutawney"s Groundhog Day event held on February 2nd. In 1997, over 35,000 people showed up to see Phil"s weather prediction.

Fiat rolled out four new vehicles wearing the 500 badge at the 2012 LA Auto Show. The first was the Abarth 500 Cabriolet. Take the performance of the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth and add the sliding fabric roof of the 2012 Fiat 500C Convertible, and this is what you get.

Also based on the compact 500 platform is the fully electric Fiat 500e. This little orange hatchback is powered by a 111-horsepower electric motor that twists its little front wheels to the tune of 147 pound-feet of torque. Expect to see it at Fiat dealerships in California in Q2 2013.

Thanks to small car physics and wind tunnel-shaped aerodynamic tweaks, Fiat estimates that you"ll be able to go somewhere between 80 and 100 miles before you have to plug in the 500e. With an estimated recharge time that is less than 4 hours (on 240-volt power), you won"t have to stop for too long.

Like most EVs, the 500e"s range pretty much relegates it to city car duties and discourages extremely long road trips. Fortunately, city driving is something that every Fiat that we"ve tested so far does well.

Inside, the 500e was decked out in white with orange trim. Like the rest of the 500 lineup, there"s no in-dash navigation option, but a TomTom navigation unit should be available.

Directly in front of the driver is a new 7-inch round TFT display that allows drivers to handle to advanced charge scheduling, range estimating, and power management that is expected of a modern EV.

The 500L is 26 inches longer than the standard 500, 6 inches taller, and offers 42 percent more interior volume. You also get two more doors and seating for five passengers.

Power is provided by Fiat"s 1.4-liter Multiair turbocharged engine, outputting 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission multiplies torque on its way to the front wheels. A manual gearbox is also available.

With its bright yellow paint, white roof, and the 500L"s rounded-off design, the Trekking will likely draw comparisons with the Mini Cooper Countryman.

The third generation of the Fiat 500 is completely new, offering more space and high levels of technology through a clean and re-imagined ‘Cinquecento’ design

Pre-booking for New 500 Convertible ‘La Prima’ begins in the UK today – the high specification launch edition is priced at £29,000 on-the-road (OTR), inclusive of the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG)

The New Fiat 500, the first fully electric car from FCA, makes its debut today. The new generation of the iconic city car has a range of up to 199 miles (WLTP) and receives 85kW fast charging as standard. Production of the New 500 returns to its birthplace of Turin, Italy where the first model was first created 63 years ago. Unveiled in top specification guise – ‘La Prima’ – pre-orders begin today, priced at £29,000 OTR (including PiCG).

The New 500 takes inspiration from the generations before it. The first generation of 500 offered freedom and mobility, establishing itself as an icon. Revived in 2007, the second generation introduced style and charm to the iconic city car that went on to conquer the world. The third generation is more sustainable, connected and autonomous, adhering to increasingly stringent regulations and using its popularity to inspire change.

Three other iconic Italian companies – Giorgio Armani, Bvlgari and Kartell – have combined their excellence in style, creativity and craftsmanship to create three unique versions of the New 500.

When designing the New 500 engineers started with a blank sheet of paper. They worked on every aspect of the car with the utmost attention to detail and created solutions for best possible range, charging and driving experience.

Range and charging times are two key considerations for customers. The lithium-ion batteries, with a capacity of 42kWh, give the New 500 a range of up to 199 miles in the WLTP cycle. To optimise charging time, the New 500 is equipped with an 85kW fast charge system. It takes only five minutes to build up a sufficient energy reserve to travel 30 miles, more than the average daily commute. Using a fast charger can also power the battery to 80% in just 35 minutes. The Combo 2 socket, located on the rear right side panel of the car, has the ability to accept both AC and DC charging.

Home charging solutions are also available. The launch edition of the New 500 comes complete with an Easy Wallbox™, a home charging system that can simply be connected to a normal home outlet. ENGIE EPS developed this solution exclusively for FCA. This simple, accessible “plug-and-charge” solution can be managed easily via Bluetooth. It can stabilise energy load by charging a 500 at home with up to 3kW of charging power, without the need for professional installation.

The Easy Wallbox can be upgraded to 7.4kW, providing a full charge at home in just over six hours. The New 500 also comes with a Mode 3 cable for charging at up to 11kW from a public charge point.

“Normal” mode is as close as possible to driving a vehicle with a normal combustion engine, while “Range” mode activates the “one-pedal-drive” function. By selecting this driving mode, the new 500 can be driven with the accelerator pedal alone. Releasing the accelerator causes much greater deceleration than with a normal combustion engine, almost as if the brake pedal was pushed. The brake pedal must be used to bring the car to a complete stop, however with daily use and a little experience, it is possible to drive using just the accelerator pedal.

The electric motor has an output of 87kW, providing a maximum speed of 93mph (self-limited) and acceleration from zero to 62mph in 9 seconds and zero to 31mph in 3.1 seconds.

The New 500 is the first FCA car to be equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system, the connected platform designed for the future. Developed with the idea of providing customers with a completely new user experience, UConnect 5 is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto operating systems and can be used in wireless mode.

The 500 offers seamless integration with a smartphone, offering a 10.25-inch high-definition horizontal touchscreen with a 16:9 aspect ratio that fits perfectly into the car dashboard.

In terms of style, the New 500 implements future mobility in an Italian way, bringing together the considerable legacy of the two previous generations. Integrating the classic and cool style of the 500 rooted in 63 years of history, the New 500 is still an iconic city car with the same stylistic proportions and clean design. During the design phase, the Fiat Centro Stile worked on clean lines and a consistent language to define the look of the third generation: crisp, advanced and compact, while being more graceful and elegant, shaped around a more proportioned approach to the chassis. This gives a perception of increased stability and dimensional presence.

Another requirement was to give the new model a dedicated 500 logo, which appears at the centre of the front badge for the first time, in the place of the Fiat logo. The current 500 logo at the rear keeps its link with the past, albeit transformed into the dedicated all-electric version: distinguished and embellished by a light blue border, with a play of design and colour transforming the final zero into a letter “E”.

The front bumper mirrors that of the 1957 version, almost facing the road, and the dynamic feel of the profile has been accentuated. The dividing line of the first generation separated the bonnet from the circular headlights, while today that separation has been redesigned, dividing the modular elliptical headlight. The light clusters are still round and iconic but now use LED technology while the door handles sit completely flush with the bodywork.

Its form demonstrates the same creative spirit. The substance of the new platform has given the third-generation 500 an incredible presence: it is 6cm wider and 6cm longer, the wheelbase has been extended by 2cm, and the wheels are larger and further apart, giving it more determination and greater comfort, despite its length remaining under four meters.

Inside, the 500 is completely new, with clear references first generation. Centro Stile has furnished the interior by distributing the bulk efficiently to achieve simplicity, trim aesthetics and provide visual clarity. This is exemplified by the wide dashboard and the modular storage solutions between the two front seats where the gear lever was originally located. There is more leg and shoulder space for occupants, while the flat floor houses the lithium batteries without compromising the luggage compartment capacity, which remains unchanged. The result is a well thought out and cleaner interior, with fewer buttons and crisp, harmonious lines. As per Fiat 500 hybrid, some trim levels will also receive seats made using “Seaqual” yarn with plastic recovered from the sea, while others make considerable use of eco-leather.

The New 500 is the first four-seater convertible with zero tailpipe emissions. As an icon of La Dolce Vita, another unique feature of the new city car is the Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS). This is an acoustic warning for pedestrians that is mandatory at speeds up to 12mph. The chosen sound is not a common acoustic signal, but rather the music of Amarcord by Nino Rota, in pure Dolce Vita style, an example of the most authentic Italian creativity.

The launch version also features full LED headlights, eco-leather upholstery, 17-inch diamond-cut wheels and chrome-plated inserts on the windows and side panels.

The New 500 La Prima offers the monogram soft top, and the “1 of 500” numbered plaque alongside the name of the country in which the car was purchased on the first 500 units sold.

The new UConnect 5 infotainment system: 7-inch TFT display, radio, 10.25-inch touch screen NAV, Digital Audio Broadcast, Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, telematic box module.

The 500 has always been an Italian icon and is the best-selling FCA car globally. Fiat has selected the very best in Italian excellence for the New 500 project – Armani, Bvlgari and Kartell. Bringing together their values has brought to life three very special one-off creations, marked out in particular by their style, creativity and craftsmanship, based on the use of natural, recycled and regenerated materials.

Only Giorgio Armani, the undisputed king of Italian elegance, could interpret the style of New 500 with timeless tailoring and sustainability at its core. Using laser technology, Armani shaped the metal covering of the car’s bodywork with exclusive micro-chevron engraving, bringing it as close as possible to the texture of fabric. The result is further enhanced by an Armani grey-green “silk effect” colour. Even more so, the paint used for the exterior is innovative “top coat airlite”, made up of titanium oxide, which absorbs pollutants.

Bvlgari"s B.500 is an homage to craftsmanship and beauty. 500 has always played a role in La Dolce Vita, an Italian icon born out of the love for beauty and art. The new interpreter of these values is Bvlgari, an emblem of Italian excellence, innovating over the years by rewriting the rules of jewellery and launching new trends that have become icons of contemporary design.

The creation features a golden pearlescent paint, an iconic shade at Bvlgari inspired by the chromatic variegation of Roman sunsets. The “saffron” paint emphasises the character of the car as a “jewel”, based on the inclusion of gold powder, recovered from the scraps of the brand’s jewellery production. In addition to the “saffron” paint, the B.500 has side sills and front mouldings processed using a glazing technique; specifically designed wheels in the form of a star, the historical symbol of Bvlgari, along with black lacquer with gold trim and a side “jewel” badge in polished gold, with a diamond-paved B.500 logo.

Creativity and innovation are the elements of inspiration for the 500 Kartell, from the iconic brand of Italian industrial design, which constantly experiments and researches new aesthetic and functional values for plastics. In recent years, Kartell has been involved in developing increasingly sustainable plastics.