Fiat Nuova 500

The Fiat Nuova 500 is Fiat's retro-futuristic subcompact homage to its iconic Fiat 500 model. It is brand new for 2008 and both public and critical reception has been favorable.

See Wikicars' comprehensive Fiat Nuova 500 Review.

Recent Changes

 * On September 09, 2009, Fiat and Abarth unveiled the limited edition Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. The Prancing Horse tribute features performance upgrades from Abarth including a tuned 1.4-liter turbocharged T-Jet 16v four pot developing "over 180 horsepower" and mated to an MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical gearbox with race-inspired paddle gearshift that drives the front-wheels. It also gets performance tires that are fitted on 17-inch alloy wheels in a dark finish featuring a Ferrari inspired design, 284mm multi-section Brembo discs with four-piston calipers and a sportier suspension set up with new shock absorbers, "Record Monza" variable back-pressure dual mode exhaust designed to improve engine performance and deliver a more sonorous note over 3,000 rpm. Aesthetically, the 695 Tributo is distinguished by F430 Scuderia inspired red livery with carbon fibre door mirrors and racing stripes, wheels and rear air intakes in 'Racing Grey'. Inside, ultra-lightweight Sabelt bucket sport seats replace the standard seats, shedding 10 kg (22 lb) in the process, and finished in black leather. The steering wheel is also finished in black leather with red inserts and a tricolour hub. The new instrument panel features dials made by Ferrari's dial-maker Jaeger.

Styles and Major Options
Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Pricing
Add more fields as necessary.

Gas Mileage
Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Engine and Transmission
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance
Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Reliability
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety
The Nuova 500 has recently received an overall EuroNCAP score of 35 points, good for a five-star crash safety rating. The 500 boasts two dual stage front airbags, two front side airbags, two window-bags and a driver's knee airbag, all as standard equipment. It also has active safety systems included such as ABS, ESP and EBD. 

Photos
500 Coupe

Add Photos of the vehicle here.

Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Colors
List the colors that the particular  is offered in.

Main Competitors
Create links to other   pages in this section.

Hybrid Models
The 500 is going hybrid. Auto Express has learned that the in-demand Fiat will soon become even more appealing – with a petrol-electric engine that offers incredible fuel economy and super-low CO2 emissions.

It will be based on the company’s forthcoming 900cc two-cylinder unit – which will debut at July’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex. The engine is mated to a motor and a battery pack, and will allow small cars like the 500 to run solely on electricity for short distances. Add a stop-start system and VW DSG-style twin-clutch gearbox, and it promises reduced CO2 emissions – engineers estimate a figure of below 90g/km!

That would help Fiat comply with the European Commission’s plans to impose an average 120g/km limit on the model ranges of all firms selling cars across the continent by 2012.

No details have been revealed on the engine’s output, but it’s likely to come in two forms, as previewed by the Panda Aria concept at last september’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

That car debuted the 900cc twin alongside a 105bhp turbo version, and Fiat also has plans for a normally aspirated 65bhp variant. The hybrid 500 is likely to benefit from other green technologies seen on the Aria, which include low-rolling-resistance tyres. The featherweight two-cylinder engine is 20 per cent lighter than a four-cylinder motor, so owners could expect 80mpg-plus fuel economy.

Alfredo Altavilla, boss of powertrain technologies at Fiat, told Auto Express the hybrid drivetrain should go into production in three years’ time. It would feature across Fiat’s small car range, making appearances in the Panda and Grande Punto.

And while the first petrol-electric cars may not be seen in showrooms until 2011, the all-new two-cylinder petrol engine will be available in the 500 before the end of the year.

Unique Attributes
If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

According to the Which? Car Owner's Satisfaction poll, the 500 is dubbed the sexiest car on the road.

Interior
This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values
Add more fields as necessary.

Criticisms
Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Generations
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.

Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.

First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)

 * see Fiat 500 for more details

Worldwide
If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the  goes by another name in these other markets.

Design quirks and oddities
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.

Awards

 * 2008 European Car of the Year
 * 2007 Most Beautiful City car/Small car in the World