Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500
Power
69HP
Torque
102Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
115g/km
0-100 km/h
12.9s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
940kg
Price
13,908€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
51 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2 69 CV Dualogic (2010-2012)
General description
The 2008 Fiat 500 is not just a car; it's the reincarnation of an icon, a piece of the Italian 'dolce vita' adapted for the 21st century. This little giant conquered cities and hearts with a proposal that directly appeals to emotion. In its Lounge version with the 69 HP 1.2 engine and Dualogic gearbox, it promised style, comfort, and a carefree urban drive, becoming an instant object of desire.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Fiat 500 is an experience full of charisma. Its 69 horsepower doesn't aim for speed records, but to move you with agility and ease through the urban maze. It feels light, almost like a toy, and its tiny size allows you to slip through any gap. However, the Dualogic transmission profoundly marks the driving experience; it's an automated manual gearbox that requires getting used to its pauses and its sometimes hesitant logic. On the open road, its engine is willing but modest, reminding you that its true home is the city, where every traffic light is an opportunity to steal a smile.
Design and aesthetics
The design is its soul and its greatest selling point. Every curve of the Fiat 500 is a tribute to the original 1957 model, a retro-modern work of art that refuses to go out of style. Its friendly front end with round headlights and its compact, charming rear exude an overwhelming personality. Inside, the love affair continues with a dashboard matching the body color and a large central speedometer that groups all the information, creating a chic and nostalgic atmosphere that makes you feel special on every journey.
Technology and features
Technologically, this generation's 500 is a car of its time, honest and without great fanfare. The heart is the robust and proven 1.2 FIRE engine, a simple and reliable piece of machinery. The most notable, and controversial, innovation is the Dualogic gearbox, an attempt to automate a manual transmission to offer comfort at a contained cost. The Lounge trim added comfort details like air conditioning and alloy wheels, while the infotainment system focused on the essentials, reminding us of a pre-touchscreen era.
Competition
In the exclusive club of city cars with soul, the Fiat 500 met formidable rivals. The MINI Cooper played in a more premium and sporty league, offering more dynamic sensations at a higher price. The second-generation Ford Ka shared its platform but with a more pragmatic and less emotional approach. Others like the Renault Twingo or the Smart Fortwo also vied for the city throne with their own recipes of originality and practicality. Against all of them, the 500 always played the winning card of Italian design and nostalgia.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2 Dualogic is a purely passionate purchase. It's a car that chooses you as much as you choose it. Its timeless style, city agility, and low fuel consumption are its great virtues. However, one must be willing to live with just-adequate performance for the highway and a Dualogic gearbox that has its own character. It's the perfect choice for someone looking for an urban companion with an overflowing personality, a car that not only gets you from one place to another but does so with a smile, turning every trip into a small event.