Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500
Power
69HP
Torque
102Nm
Consumption
5.1l/100
Emissions
119g/km
0-100 km/h
12.9s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
940kg
Price
13,300€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 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 (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Fiat 500 was not just a car; it was the resurrection of an icon. This little giant instantly captured hearts, bringing the charm of the original 'Cinquecento' into the 21st century. The Lounge version with the 1.2 69 HP engine is the personification of urban 'dolce far niente,' a vehicle that invites you to enjoy the city journey with a permanent smile.
Driving experience
Driving this 500 is a purely emotional experience. Its 69 horsepower doesn't aim to break records but to offer delightful agility in traffic. The engine is willing, and the five-speed manual gearbox connects you directly to the driving. It feels light, almost like a toy, and its electric power steering makes it incredibly easy to maneuver in narrow alleys. It's a car that asks you to roll down the window and enjoy the pulse of the city.
Design and aesthetics
The design is its soul. Every curve, every round headlight, is a tribute to the 1957 classic, but with a modern and chic execution. Inside, the love affair continues with the dashboard painted in the body color and a concentric instrument cluster that is a work of art. It's a tiny car on the outside but with an immense personality, an object of desire that transcends its function to become a fashion accessory.
Technology and features
The 500's technology focuses on simplicity and efficiency. The 1.2 FIRE engine is a legendary mechanic for its robustness and low maintenance, offering a combined consumption of just 5.1 liters. Although it doesn't have today's screens, the Lounge trim already offered comfort features like air conditioning, and its electric power steering with 'City' mode was a blessing for parking. It's just the right amount of technology to make life on board easy and pleasant.
Competition
At its launch, the Fiat 500 faced rivals like the Ford Ka, with which it shared a platform, the agile Renault Twingo, or the trio of Toyota Aygo, Citroën C1, and Peugeot 107. However, its true emotional competitor was the MINI, although the 500 played in a more accessible price league. None of them could match the charisma and seductive power of the Cinquecento's Italian design.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2 is a purchase made with the heart. It's a car that chooses you as much as you choose it. Its practical limitations, like a mere 185-liter trunk, are instantly forgiven thanks to its inexhaustible charm, low running costs, and the joy it conveys on every trip. It's not just a means of transport; it's a generator of good times and a modern classic from the day it was born.