IT’S ONE OF THOSE CARS that appeals to some and not others, but the Fiat 500 has an undeniable charm that has won it plenty of fans.
To ensure that those buyers keep coming back, Fiat Australia has reinvigorated the Fiat 500 line-up with the release of new Lounge and Club variants.
The Italian city car remains true to its iconic design, refreshed with refined features and an option pack for the Club that takes the new line-up to an enhanced level of comfort across both the Lounge model and a new variant, the Fiat 500 Club.
Featuring the 1.2-litre powertrain, the Fiat 500 Lounge is offered in both Manual and Dualogic transmission and features 15-inch Glossy Silver Alloy Wheels as standard.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer additional features in the new Fiat 500 line-up that deliver a new level of sophistication,” said Guillaume Drelon, Director, Brand and Product Strategy for Fiat.
“The Fiat 500 is truly a fun expression of its owner and with new technology and aesthetic refinements, it’s never looked better.”
Powered by the same engine, the Fiat 500 Club comes with Dualogic transmission and is packed with additional standard features including a fixed glass sunroof, automatic climate control, DAB+ and rear bumper with chrome moulding.
The Club also boasts new features including 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights and dusk and rain sensors.
The new Lounge and Club models both feature an array of standard equipment, including 7-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch TFT instrument cluster display, voice command with Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, cruise control with speed limiter, automatic climate control, leather wrapped steering wheel and daytime running lights with 15-inch alloy wheels.
The updated Fiat 500 range is on sale from $19,250 (plus on road costs) through Fiat dealerships across Australia.
The previous entry-level model, the $17,990 1.2-litre Pop appears to have been deleted from the range.
Range & Pricing
| Model | Engine | Trans | Power | Fuel | All plus ORC |
| Lounge | 1.2L | 5MT | 51kW | Petrol | $19,250 |
| Club | 1.2L | 5AT | 51kW | Petrol | $23,250 |
| Lounge Convertible | 1.2L | 5AT | 51kW | Petrol | $25,250 |
| Club Convertible | 1.2L | 5AT | 51kW | Petrol | $27,250 |
Once we have tested and assessed the new Fiat 500, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.