Fiat 500 increased, making it a crossover (5 photos + 1 video)

Fiat unexpectedly introduced the future compact crossover. The car was shown in a video called Open Doors, dedicated to participation of the company in one of the shares of the Italian fund Fratelli Tutti. The name of the model was not officially announced, but the inscription is visible in the photographs "600".





The company will borrow the platform for the crossover from the global piggy banks of the Sttellantis concern. It will become a close technical relative not only Jeep Avenger, but also models like Peugeot 2008 and Opel Moka. However, even from the first video it is clearly visible that both appearance and the power structure of the body of the Italian novelty will be their own.

The signature difference between the Fiat 600 and the co-platformers is the design, seasoned in retro style: the crossover resembles an enlarged version Fiat 500. A large screen of the media system will appear in the interior of the SUV, touch-sensitive climate control panel and compact instrument panel - a rectangular display inscribed in a rounded "visor". Calculated by Fiat 600 for five adults.

The main sales driver in Europe will obviously be modification of the 600e with a 156-horsepower electric motor. However, on some markets, as in the case of the Jeep Avenger, the novelty will be equipped with a traditional turbocharged internal combustion engine with a volume of 1.2 liters, developing about 100 liters. With.

The premiere of the all-terrain vehicle, according to rumors, is scheduled for July 4 - this the official birthday of the famous "cinquecento" Fiat 500.