Fiat 600 (2023)

Fiat 600
Fiat 600e
Overview
ManufacturerFiat (Stellantis)
ProductionSeptember 2023 – present[1]
AssemblyPoland: Tychy (FCA Poland)
DesignerDario Pellegrino under François Leboine[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV[3]
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
PlatformCommon Modular Platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 100 PS (99 hp; 74 kW)
  • 156 PS (154 hp; 115 kW) (600e)
  • 240 PS (237 hp; 177 kW) (Abarth 600e)
Transmission6-speed DCT
Hybrid drivetrainMild Hybrid
Battery54 kWh lithium-ion (600e)
Electric range406–409 km (250–250 mi) (WLTP, combined)
Plug-in charging
  • 11 kW (AC)
  • 100 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,562 mm (100.9 in)
Length4,171 mm (164.2 in)
Width1,781 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,523 mm (60.0 in)
Kerb weight1,520 kg (3,351 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 500L

The Fiat 600 is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) produced by Fiat since 2023 mainly for the European market. The battery electric version named the Fiat 600e was unveiled on 4 July 2023, coinciding with the anniversary of the original Fiat 500.[5][6] The petrol-powered, mild hybrid version was released in September 2023.[7]

History

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The Fiat 600 nameplate was previously used by Fiat in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1997, the nameplate was reused by spelling out the number in the Italian language for the Fiat Seicento. Developed under the project code F364 by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the 600 is manufactured in Poland alongside the Jeep Avenger on the Stellantis Common Modular Platform (eCMP) platform, a development of the internal combustion CMP and electric eCMP vehicle architectures developed by Groupe PSA.[8][9]

The 600 does not directly replace the Fiat 500X, which is set to remain in the range until at least 2024.[5] For the United States market, after the 500X is discontinued, it will not be replaced.[10] The 600 will be sold exclusively in European markets.[11]

Design

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The 600 features design cues similar to the Fiat New 500, such as circular headlights and a 600 badge above the front grille.[12] In June 2023, Fiat announced they would no longer sell cars painted grey; the 600 is the first model to conform to this new philosophy,[13] and will be offered in four finishes named Sun, Sea, Earth, or Sky of Italy, corresponding to orange (Arancia Sole d'Italia), green (Verde Mare d'Italia), sand (Sabbia Terra d'Italia), or blue (Azzuro Cielo d'Italia) colors, respectively.[14]

The interior of the 600 is similar to both the New 500 and the Jeep Avenger, borrowing the steering wheel and climate controls from the former and the center console from the latter. The entry-level models will bear the Product Red trim, available in black, white, or red exterior colors, and Fiat will offer an upgraded La Prima trim with interior upgrades and the four Italy-inspired exterior colors.[14]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Powertrain

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The battery electric version, the 600e is equipped with a 54 kWh battery with an estimated range of 250 mi (400 km) under the WLTP testing cycle. DC fast charging is possible at a maximum rate of 100 kW. It has a single electric traction motor, driving the front wheels with a maximum output of 154 hp (115 kW).[15] These specifications match that of the Avenger, which is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a maximum torque output of 192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m).[16]

A model with a mild hybrid petrol engine was added by mid-2024.[17] It consists of a 1.2 L Puretech petrol hybrid that makes 136 HP and is paired with an eDCT 6-Speed automatic where the 21kW electric motor, inverter, and transmission central unit live, as well as a belt alternator starter.[18] It has a 48 Volt electrical system including an electric motor that assists the engine in powering the vehicle.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "FIAT starts the production of its New Fiat 600e" (Press release). Turin: Stellantis. 11 September 2023. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023.
  2. ^ Nastri, Edoardo (4 September 2023). "Fiat 600, Longed-For-Return". Auto Design Magazine. No. 262. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  3. ^ Panait, Mircea (4 July 2023). "2024 Fiat 600e Is the Jeep Avenger EV's Italian Cousin, Priced at €35,950". Autoevolution. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Fiat Elum page 279" (PDF).
  5. ^ a b Sarboraria, Julien (5 May 2023). "Fiat 600 (2023). Premières infos et photos avant la révélation le 4 juillet". L'Argus (in French). Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ "New Fiat 600e: FIAT's electric comeback to the B-segment" (Press release). Stellantis. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  7. ^ Hubbard, CJ (19 September 2023). "New Fiat 600 Hybrid puts the 600e on ICE, slowly". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  8. ^ Pappas, Thanos (20 March 2023). "2024 Fiat 600 EV Spied Testing As Jeep Avengers' More Playful And Practical Italian Cousin". Carscoops. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  9. ^ Carmone, Alberto (5 May 2023). "Fiat 600 (2023): Hier ist das erste ungetarnte Foto". Motor1.com (in German). Translated by Hildebrandt, Roland. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  10. ^ Dorian, Drew (17 November 2022). "Fiat CEO on the Brand's Future: 'Fiat Is the 500, No Other Car'". Car and Driver. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  11. ^ Ramey, Jay (6 July 2023). "Should These Two Electric Fiats Be Offered Here?". Autoweek. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  12. ^ Bell, Sebastien (9 May 2023). "2024 Fiat 600 Small SUV Caught Undisguised (But With Its Mascara On) In New Photos". Carscoops. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  13. ^ Pollard, Tim (27 June 2023). "Fiat bans grey cars – switches to sun-kissed Italian spectrum". Car. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  14. ^ a b Wilkinson, Luke (4 July 2023). "New Fiat 600e launched with 250-mile range". Car. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  15. ^ Edelstein, Stephen (6 July 2023). "Fiat shows 600e and tiny Topolino for Europe, 500e EV still US-bound". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  16. ^ Stafford, Eric (17 October 2022). "Jeep Details Its First EV, the Adorably Rugged Avenger". Car and Driver. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  17. ^ Miller, Caleb (5 July 2023). "Fiat's New 600e Is a Chic Electric Successor to the 500X SUV". Car and Driver. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  18. ^ "FIAT presents the New Fiat 600 Hybrid, the electrified Italian upgrade". www.media.stellantis.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  19. ^ "600-hybrid". www.fiat.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
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