Fiat 500 0.9 Twinair 85 CV Lounge, our test - Road Test
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Fiat 500 0.9 Twinair 85 CV Lounge, our test - Road Test
We tried the new Fiat 500 with a twin-turbo engine and Lounge tuning, let's see how it went.
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The Fiat 500 is reaffirmed as the trendiest and most stylish city car on the market. The TwinAir two-cylinder engine provides low fuel consumption and agility on the move, but the price is quite high.
La Fiat 500 it is a car that needs no introduction: its retro style and design have made it an icon, and one and a half million cars sold worldwide confirm this.
The version of our test uses a 0.9 two-cylinder engine. twinair with 85 horsepower and 145 Nm of torque. Living room.
Aesthetically 500 hasn't changed much, its well-chosen lineup has proven to be so successful that it would be risky to turn it around with this new generation.
The aesthetic changes are few, but they are true: it now features new headlights with LED signature and a new grille, but the proportions and unmistakable silhouette remain the same. Colored paint Milk and mint and 16-inch alloy wheels of the car we are testing, which means the car is even more fashionable and attracts many looks.
city
In the city Fiat 500 Moves well: The twin has generous average torque and decent boost. It's a little rough on the drivetrain and lacks the low-revving resilience of a four-cylinder, but the sprint is good and the slightly retro sound blends well with the car's personality.
A little numb and the accelerator, especially in “ECO“This, while helping to reduce fuel consumption significantly, makes the response very lazy and the engine seems to be losing about ten horsepower. In the city, it is better to turn off this mode and enjoy the thrust of the two-cylinder turbo engine. The 500 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 11 seconds and reaches 173 km / h.
his dimensionson the other hand, they make it easy to park (the car is 357 cm long and 163 cm wide) and allows you to quickly leave the traffic area.
Outside the city
La Fiat 500 it is unique in its segment, and although this chassis is not suited for sporty driving (the center of gravity is high and the wheelbase gear ratio is not the best), it is a fun little car for cornering. There high seat it hasn't changed one iota, and it is difficult for those taller than six feet to find a normal position, especially since the seat is not adjustable in height, but can only "collapse". But if you get used to elevated karting, it's not all that bad. The steering isn't particularly direct, but it is progressive and free of blind spots, while the switch located next to the steering wheel is highly prized in dynamic driving.
When cornering, it starts up with enthusiasm, with a quick muzzle reaction and immediately following it. In the middle of the curve, it seems that the car is turning around its axis, and the car only provokes oversteer (unlike the Abarth version), where the non-deactivating ESP is immediately triggered.
THE shock absorbers To make driving comfortable, even if the holes appear larger with the optional 16-inch rims on the test vehicle, it is better to opt for the 15-inch rims already available as standard. Living room.
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The highway is not daily bread for city cars, and it is Fiat 500 does not escape this logic. However, soundproofing has been improved over the previous model, but cruise control and sixth gear are missing to make the journey more enjoyable. Thus, the two-cylinder engine is quite noisy, and the rustle is heard well before 130 hours.
Life on board
Interiors new Fiat 500 they are always well finished, they really successfully combine modern and vintage styles, as well as hard plastic of exquisite workmanship. The 500 logo beige leather seats are also pretty to look at and soft to look at if you're not too tall.
A 5-inch touchscreen appears, which includes the navigator and the Uconnect system, allowing you to use the various applications of your smartphone.
There is enough space in the back for a couple of children and for a short trip, but on vacation is impractical, while the trunk volume of 185 liters is not one of the best in the segment, but is still on the level of many competitors, such as Smart Forfur (185 L) and Peugeot 108 (180 l).
Price and costs
16.400 euros is not so little, but 500 it is not just a vehicle, but an object design и styleand he gets paid for it. The quality is similar to a premium car anyway, and the twin-turbocharger consumes very little when used properly. We failed to reach the manufacturer's declared 3,8 liters per hundred kilometers, but we nevertheless got closer.
safety
La Fiat 500 rubIt is stable and safe in its behavior, thanks in part to its vigilant electronic controls. Braking is powerful, with iconic front airbags, knee and side airbags.
Our findings
TECHNOLOGY
| engine | Turbo twin, petrol |
| bias | 875 см |
| Potenza | 85 CV |
| couple | 145 Nm |
| conviction | Euro 6 |
| Exchange | 6-speed manual |
| the weight | 975 kg |
SIZE AND CAPACITY
| Length | 357 см |
| width | 163 см |
| height | 149 см |
| Trunk | 185 |
| Tank | 35 L |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 11 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 175 km / h |
| Consumption | 3,8 l / 100 km |
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