Facelift includes design and equipment upgrades.
Ahead of its confirmed unveil on July 4, a fully revealing spyshot of the 2016 Fiat 500 has surfaced online from its commercial shoot, revealing the design changes in tow.
In-line with the details from a leaked presentation, the facelifted Fiat 500 will get new headlamps inspired by the larger 500X, oval turn indicators underneath, and a larger air intake with fog lamps integrated. The only changes at the side are new allow wheel designs, while the rear, going by camouflage on test mules, gets a revised bumper, LED taillamps, and a larger chrome embellishment for the number plate.
The interior gets small updates such as new chrome inserts for the steering wheel, re-styled buttons for the power windows, and perhaps new leather and fabric upholstery options. Importantly, it will offer a 5-inch touchscreen with FCA’s UConnect infotainment system.
The facelifted Fiat 500 will continue to be sold with the the 1.2-liter 8-valve engine with 69 PS and 102 Nm, and the 0.9 TwinAir available in two power states: 85 PS and 105 PS. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and Dualogic AMT gearboxes. The only reported mechanical upgrades are the front brakes of the car.
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Although Fiat has discontinued the 500 in the Indian market, it will return to the country this year, in a slightly more powerful avatar - the Abarth 595 Competizione. It’s unclear if the facelifted model will follow the Abarth's launch in the future.
Fiat 500 Vintage 57 Edition (current model) - Image Gallery
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