Everything 500

The complete guide to the new Fiat 500. Includes information on the original 500, the launch of the new car, different models, production, all the engines, startstop, the North American car, the Abarth, the Abarth 500C, the 500L, 500X, 500C and even the 500EV (electric prototype). As well as this we test a new 500 for 2000 miles. We also drive an Abarth and the 0.9 liter TwinAir.

We look at and discuss the competition including the cars built on the same platform; the Fiat Panda, Lancia Ypsilon and Ford Ka as well as the Mini, Renault Twingo, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo/Peugeot 207/Citroen C1, Volkswagen Fox and Up!

We also look at the special edition cars such as the Abarth 500, the Abarth 595 Turismo, the 595 Competizione, the First Edition, 500 Turbo, 500 by Gucci, Blackjack, Pink, 500 by Diesel, Tributo Ferrari and Edizione Maserati.

We also look into the technical aspects of the car such as the MultiAir and the TwinAir engines.

Version 1.1 includes interactive features, useful websites, text formatted for easier reading and sliding image galleries.