Fiat 600 (2023) Explained

Fiat 600
Manufacturer:Stellantis Europe
Production:September 2023 – present[1]
Assembly:Poland: Tychy (FCA Poland)
Designer:Dario Pellegrino under François Leboine[2]
Class:Subcompact crossover SUV[3]
Body Style:5-door SUV
Platform:Common Modular Platform
Transmission:6-speed DCT
Battery:54 kWh lithium-ion (600e)
Electric Range: (WLTP, combined)
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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.[4] [5] The petrol-powered, mild hybrid version was released in September 2023.[6]

History

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.[7] [8]

The 600 does not directly replace the Fiat 500X, which is set to remain in the range until at least 2024.[4] For the United States market, after the 500X is discontinued, it will not be replaced.[9] The 600 will be sold exclusively in European markets.[10]

Design

The 600 features design cues similar to the Fiat New 500, such as circular headlights and a 600 badge above the front grille.[11] 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,[12] 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.[13]

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.[13]

Powertrain

The battery electric version, the 600e is equipped with a 54 kWh battery with an estimated range of 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 .[14] These specifications match that of the Avenger, which is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a maximum torque output of .[15] A model with a mild hybrid petrol engine will be added by mid-2024.[16]

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Notes and References

  1. FIAT starts the production of its New Fiat 600e . https://web.archive.org/web/20231103052519/https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/fiat/press/fiat-starts-the-production-of-its-new-fiat-600e . 2023-11-03 . Stellantis . 2023-09-11 . Turin . live.
  2. Nastri. Edoardo. 4 September 2023. Fiat 600, Longed-For-Return. Auto Design Magazine. 262. 14 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Panait. Mircea. 4 July 2023. 2024 Fiat 600e Is the Jeep Avenger EV's Italian Cousin, Priced at €35,950. Autoevolution. 5 July 2023.
  4. News: Sarboraria. Julien. 5 May 2023. Fiat 600 (2023). Premières infos et photos avant la révélation le 4 juillet. L'Argus. fr. 16 August 2023.
  5. New Fiat 600e: FIAT's electric comeback to the B-segment. Stellantis. 4 July 2023. 16 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Hubbard . CJ . 2023-09-19 . New Fiat 600 Hybrid puts the 600e on ICE, slowly . 2023-09-22 . CAR Magazine . en.
  7. Web site: Pappas. Thanos. 20 March 2023. 2024 Fiat 600 EV Spied Testing As Jeep Avengers' More Playful And Practical Italian Cousin. Carscoops. 16 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Carmone. Alberto. 5 May 2023. Fiat 600 (2023): Hier ist das erste ungetarnte Foto. Motor1.com. de. Hildebrandt. Roland. 16 August 2023.
  9. Dorian. Drew. 17 November 2022. Fiat CEO on the Brand's Future: 'Fiat Is the 500, No Other Car'. Car and Driver. 16 August 2023.
  10. Ramey. Jay. 6 July 2023. Should These Two Electric Fiats Be Offered Here?. Autoweek. 16 August 2023.
  11. Web site: Bell. Sebastien. 9 May 2023. 2024 Fiat 600 Small SUV Caught Undisguised (But With Its Mascara On) In New Photos. Carscoops. 16 August 2023.
  12. Web site: Pollard. Tim. 27 June 2023. Fiat bans grey cars – switches to sun-kissed Italian spectrum. Car. 16 August 2023.
  13. Wilkinson. Luke. 4 July 2023. New Fiat 600e launched with 250-mile range. Car. 16 August 2023.
  14. Web site: Edelstein. Stephen. 6 July 2023. Fiat shows 600e and tiny Topolino for Europe, 500e EV still US-bound. Green Car Reports. 16 August 2023.
  15. Stafford. Eric. 17 October 2022. Jeep Details Its First EV, the Adorably Rugged Avenger. Car and Driver. 16 August 2023.
  16. Miller. Caleb. 5 July 2023. Fiat's New 600e Is a Chic Electric Successor to the 500X SUV. Car and Driver. 6 July 2023.