Introducing the Fiat 500
The Fiat 500 has been winning hearts in towns and cities for almost seventy years. The 500 Hybrid is still doing what it's always done, just with a fresh face, a smarter cabin and the effortless character that has long defined this pocket-sized Italian icon. Built at Fiat’s historic Mirafiori plant in Turin, the birthplace of the original 500, this latest version blends timeless looks with practical, everyday hybrid power.
Available as a hatchback or a convertible, the 500 Hybrid comes in a range of trims each packed with tech and driving assistance features perfect whether it’s a first car, a city runaround or a stylish second car for weekend getaways, the 500 Hybrid is a small car that always makes a big impression.
Design and Practicality
Fiat has kept things familiar with the 500 Hybrid, freshening up the design with full LED headlights that give the face a sharper, more stylish glow after dark.
Several bold exterior colours are available, ranging from classic Ice White and Passione Red through to shades like Ocean Green and a striking golden yellow, so there's no shortage of ways to make it your own.
Step inside and the cabin keeps things reassuringly simple, with fabric or eco-leather seats and a soft-touch steering wheel, depending on the version you choose. At just over 3.6 metres long, the 500 Hybrid is brilliantly easy to thread through narrow streets and slot into parking spaces that intimidate other drivers.
Fold the rear seats whenever you need to carry something bigger than the weekly shop, and the boot space more than doubles, from 185 to 440 litres.
Technology and Safety
Every 500 Hybrid comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen as standard, complete with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can leave the cables at home and get your music, maps and messages up on the big screen in seconds. Keyless go, cruise control and automatic air conditioning all come as standard too, along with USB charging points to keep your devices topped up on the move.
A neat digital dial sits in front of the driver, showing your fuel level, your remaining range and how the hybrid battery is performing at a glance, so you’re never left guessing about what’s going on under the bonnet.
The 500 Hybrid comes with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane assist and a gentle nudge if you're creeping over the speed limit. Rear parking sensors make manoeuvring straightforward, and driver attention monitoring helps keep you sharp on longer drives — safety tech that's usually reserved for much larger cars.
Engines and Performance
The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine works alongside a 12-volt battery and a smooth six-speed manual gearbox, sending 65bhp to the front wheels — enough for a top speed of around 96mph and a 0 to 62mph time of close to 16 seconds. There's nothing to plug in, either: the battery tops itself up automatically every time you brake or ease off the accelerator.
The 500 Hybrid is happiest weaving through traffic, tucking into tight parking spaces and making every short trip feel a little more fun. Fiat quotes combined economy of up to 54mpg. Light steering makes town driving feel effortless, and that manual gearbox gives you a connected driving feel.
For those looking for a more electrified drive the 500e offers the 500's classic styling with an all electric powertrain.
Fiat 500 Hybrid models
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Key features:
- Automatic climate control
- 16-inch Alloy wheels
- UConnect Infotainment screen 10.25-inch with DAB Radio
- Rear parking sensors
- Eco-Leather Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
- Keyless Go
- Gloss black door mirrors
Torino Launch Edition
Key features:
- Automatic climate control
- 16-inch Alloy wheels
- UConnect Infotainment screen 10.25-inch with DAB Radio
- Rear parking sensors
- Body coloured door mirrors
- Torino badges
Exclusively available as a hatchback
La Prima
Key features:
- 17-inch Diamond Cut alloy wheels
- Heated front seats
- Fixed glass roof and sunshade
- Uconnect Infotainment Touchscreen 10,25-inch with integrated Navigation system & DAB
- Automatic high/low beam
- Bi-Colour Eco-Leather Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
- Rearview parking camera
- Passive entry and Keyless go
- Traffic sign recognition
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Key features:
- Automatic climate control
- 16-inch Alloy wheels
- UConnect Infotainment screen 10.25-inch with DAB Radio
- Rear parking sensors
- Eco-Leather Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
- Keyless Go
- Gloss black door mirrors
Cabrio - La Prima
Key features:
- 17-inch Diamond Cut alloy wheels
- Heated front seats
- Uconnect Infotainment Touchscreen 10,25-inch with integrated Navigation system & DAB
- Automatic high/low beam
- Bi-Colour Eco-Leather Steering Wheel with Audio Controls
- Rearview parking camera
- Passive entry and Keyless go
- Traffic sign recognition
Discover the Fiat 500 Hybrid at Evans Halshaw
The Fiat 500 Hybrid takes one of Britain’s best-loved city cars and gives it a fresh face, a smarter cabin and the kind of efficient, low-fuss hybrid power that suits everyday driving around town. It’s stylish, it’s easy to live with, and it still has that unmistakable 500 charm.
To find out more or to arrange a test drive at your nearest Evans Halshaw Fiat retailer, browse our current stock online or get in touch with the team today.
