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
14,200€
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 (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Fiat 500 is not just a car, it's the reincarnation of a myth. With its arrival, Fiat not only revived a legendary name but also injected a dose of 'dolce vita' into the city car segment. This little giant captures hearts with a promise of joy and style on every journey, instantly becoming an object of desire and a fashion icon on wheels.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 500 with its 69 hp engine and Dualogic gearbox is pure urban agility. It doesn't aim for speed records, with a 0 to 100 km/h in 12.9 seconds, but invites you to enjoy the pulse of the city. Its steering is smooth and its size allows you to weave through traffic with a smile. The robotized automatic transmission offers comfort, albeit with its own personality in shifts that is part of its Italian character. It's a car that feels alive, communicative, and above all, immensely fun in its natural habitat.
Design and aesthetics
Design is its soul. The Fiat 500 is a masterpiece of nostalgia and modernity. Every curve, every round headlight, and every chrome detail is a tribute to the 1957 classic, but reinterpreted for the 21st century. Inside, the show continues with a unique dashboard that integrates the speedometer and tachometer into a single dial and plastics painted in the body color. It's a space that isolates you from the outside world and immerses you in a cheerful and chic atmosphere.
Technology and features
Technologically, the 500 Lounge offered the essentials to make life on board more pleasant for its time. The star is the 5-speed Dualogic automatic transmission, which allowed for relaxed driving without a clutch pedal. The electric power steering with 'City' mode made it incredibly easy to maneuver. Although it didn't have today's touchscreens, its audio system and onboard computer did their job, focusing the experience on driving and style.
Competition
In a market full of options, the Fiat 500 faced rivals that competed in style, size, or price. The MINI Cooper was its main adversary in the retro-chic car field, albeit with a more sporty focus. Other direct competitors for its urban and youthful character were the second-generation Ford Ka, with which it shared a platform, the Renault Twingo, and the Smart ForTwo, each offering a different vision of city mobility.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500 1.2 Dualogic is a purely emotional purchase. It's a car you choose with your heart, seduced by its irresistible charm and overwhelming personality. It's the perfect companion for the concrete jungle, a vehicle that transforms the daily routine into a small, stylish adventure. Its practical limitations, like a 185-liter trunk, are easily forgiven in exchange for the happiness and sense of exclusivity it conveys when driving it.