Fiat 500e has a big sister but not lock Australia

fiat revealed the new 600eThe successor to the 500X crossover will offer hybrid and electric power.

The first shipments to Italy will begin in September, although it is unclear if it will reach showrooms in Australia.

A spokesperson for Stellantis Australia said: “We are always looking at new opportunities to bring exciting models to our customers, but we have nothing to announce at this time.

By adopting the 600 nameplate, the crossover is reviving a nameplate last seen on a three-door hatchback from the late 2000s, once the brand’s entry-level model.

However, this time, the new model is being called the “big sister” of fiat500e.

Initially, there will be two electric variants of the Fiat 600e, with entry-level RED trim and top-of-the-line La Prima. The latter of these variant names are translated as ‘first’.

Fiat says there will be a “hybrid powertrain” for the 600e that will “complete the range offer” by mid-2024. The hybrid is expected to be a mild hybrid.

Both the original Fiat 600e variants were powered by the engine single electric motor manufacture 115kW power. Fiat claims the 600e can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds.

This electric motor is connected to a 54 kWh . lithium-ion battery pack. It has a confirmed WLTP range of 400km.

The 600e has a maximum AC charging speed of 11kW and a maximum DC fast charging speed of 100kW. Fiat claims it will take less than 30 minutes for the battery to reach 80% when charged at the fastest DC charging rate.

Compared to the 500e, the 600e has a “sharper and assertive face” and other LEDs. It is also larger at 4170mm in length and has seating for five people.

The Fiat 600e can get alloy wheels up to 18 inches in diameter, matte black side skirts and wheel arches, as well as an Italian flag on the rear bumper.

It will be offered in eight different exterior paint colors, though don’t expect to see gray as the brand recently announced. focus on colors inspired by nature.

Inside, the 600e has a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, wireless phone charging and Sound system 6 speakers.

There’s a power tailgate, Ivory synthetic leather seats with Fiat lettering, heated front seats and velvet floor mats.

On the safety front, the Fiat 600e comes with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind spot monitoring, driver attention monitoring, adaptive cruise control responds to stop and go sensors, front and rear parking and reverse camera.

While the Fiat 500X is still offered in markets like Europe and the US, it will be phased out locally in 2021 as the brand “refocuses on consumer preferences”.

Fiat currently only sells used city cars 500 and larger Ducato valves locally. However, the local product line will reach 500e electric by the third quarter of 2023.

The Italian brand is focusing on expanding electric vehicles, confirming earlier this year it will unveil two new electric vehicles (EVs) This yearavailable under the Panda and Punto nameplates.