Fiat has revealed today what its most immediate path towards sustainable urban mobility will be with the presentation of the new 600e, a great addition to the range of the Italian manufacturer that marks its return to the B segment. And it has done so in style, with a massive event and displaying all the values of this popular automobile category but duly reinterpreted under the prism of the characteristic and unique transalpine design together with that particular sensation of Dolce Vita so typical of the firm.
The new Fiat 600e takes the best of both the B and B-SUV worlds to offer a joyous driving experience and an ideal solution for city lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The older brother of the 500e follows the success of its predecessor and bestseller, the Fiat 600 from the 50s. It embodies the same values of freshness, beauty and functionality but adapted to sustainability and current needs.
Thus, it measures 4.17 meters in length and provides comfortable habitability for 5 people, being the best in its class in terms of front storage. Available as a 5-door, it also adds 15 liters of interior storage. Customers can store their personal belongings in the intelligent center tunnel, in the seat pockets and in the strategic front storage compartments. The trunk is also generous in size, reaching 360 liters of cargo capacity.
Its electric autonomy is estimated at more than 400 km (WLTP cycle) thanks to lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 54 kWh; In this way, the vehicle is ideal both for daily use in the city and for weekend getaways. To optimize charging time, the 600e is equipped with a 100 kW fast charging system to recover battery capacity very quickly.
For example, it takes less than half an hour to charge the battery to 80%. The model also includes an 11 kW on-board charger and a mode 3 cable for charging at home or in public, ensuring a full charge in less than 6 hours. The engine has a power of 115 kW and provides acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds. Three driving modes can be selected: Eco, Normal and Sport.
In terms of its image, what stands out the most about the 600e is its Italian DNA. In this sense, details such as the Italian flag on the rear bumper draw attention. Compared to the 500, its augmented look features a sharper, more assertive face, with chrome 600 logos on both the front and sides, and a refreshed LED lighting identity. The elegance and dynamism of the exterior are highlighted by elements such as the large wheels (up to 18 inches), the matt black skirts and wheel arches, glossy black details, chrome accents, as well as the high beams and rear lights. .
Inside, it shows its most pop soul thanks to several features specifically designed to offer the best experience on board. Above all, the new Fiat 600e is the first compact from the firm to offer “color therapy”. Customers can select up to 8 different colors for both the ambient light and the digital environment, with a total of 64 different selectable combinations, for an immersive color experience.
It will equip a multimedia system with 6 speakers, a fully customizable 10.25-inch screen with wireless Navi, CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital panel and Uconnect connected services to support customers on a day-to-day basis, in addition to commands. voice commands to execute navigation commands through the TomTom system with automatically updated maps (showing all available charging stations on the route and providing information on free parking spaces available on public roads, to save time and money on displacement).
And with the Fiat application, managing comfort more and better has never been so easy, since many commands are available to use certain vehicle functions even from a distance (for example, use of lights, horn, central opening/closing of doors , heating or air conditioning).
