Video Summary
- The Fiat 600 is not a completely new car; the fully electric version was already available on the market in 2023.- The hybrid version intends to bring some momentum to the model range.
- Visually, there aren't many differences between the hybrid and electric versions.
- The hybrid is 4.18m long, 1.71m wide, and 1.53m high.
- It is a small SUV.
- The pure electric variant has not impressed many buyers.
- As of May 2024, there were fewer than 1,000 new registrations in Germany.
- The hybrid uses a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 100 hp and 205 Nm of torque.
- The hybrid also includes a 21 kW (29 hp) electric motor contributing 55 Nm torque.
- Mild hybrids don't typically have electric range.
- The hybrid can drive purely electrically, but not very far, roughly one kilometer, according to Fiat.
- In addition to the 12V battery, the hybrid features a 48V lithium-ion battery.
- Regenerative braking recharges both batteries.
- The 600 succeeds the 500X in the model program.
- A Fiat "600" had existed in the 1950s as a small car and practical travel vehicle. In the 2000s, there was another 600, but it was a subcompact.
- This 600 aims to be a small family travel vehicle.
- From 80 kph, pressing the gas pedal results in a delay before acceleration, as the transmission shifts down.
- The car is efficient, not necessarily fast.
- Purely electric driving is possible during coasting without demanding power or at lower speeds. Then, the engine disengages.
- This transition is mostly seamless.
- WLTP consumption is 4.8-4.9L per 100km.
- The tank holds a good 40L; roughly 600 km range is attainable. Some drivers might get close to 800km.
- The test car features the top-level "La Prima" trim.
- It includes a 10.25" infotainment touchscreen.
- The "La Prima" trim has stylish ambient lighting.
- The seats feel comfortable and supportive, suitable for longer journeys.
- There is relatively high amounts of hard plastic used in the interior. This may scratch easily.
- There are many storage areas. The review notes large door pockets.
- Trunk opening with the foot requires some skill.
- Trunk capacity is 385 - 1,256 liters on the hybrid model, 360 - 1,231 liters on the electric.
- There is an elevated lip on the luggage compartment when the back bench is flipped. A double loading bay helps level out the boot.
- Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, lane-keeping assist, and a driver drowsiness monitor.
- The reviewer said steering is light-effort but with some return force around the mid-point. Overall a precise, easy to manage setup.
- The suspension soaks up road imperfections well and rides comfortably. The chassis has limited roll in corners. The car has a higher seating position, as expected for its class of vehicles.
- The base 600 Hybrid costs EUR 24,990; for comparison, the electric starts at EUR 36,490.
