Fiat 500C

Interiors:

Just like the exterior layout of Fiat 500c that delineates style centre, its interiors are also fabricated in modish persona. Seats are puckered in Frau leather upholstery. In addition to which, dashboard & other compartments also match up the color of bodywork. Fun & entertainment segment is all thanks to sporty leather covered steering wheel mounted with audio control function, Interscope Sound System, radio, CD, MP3 player, hands free Blue&Me system with Bluetooth, voice recognition, USB and 6-speakers surround music output system. To laden your cargo in the boot space it offers volume of appreciable 185-litres which can be further expanded to 550-litres with rear seat 50/50 split arrangement being a mini hatchback.

Exteriors

This mini 3-door hatchback by Fiat is a smart car with soft top available in three colors as its pièce de résistance. This roof top feature of 500c can be easily wielded automatically via remote control or indoor switch opening up the roof integrating with the rear windscreen. Thus, the rear windscreen is of multi-function use; part of the roof top, fitted with an electric demister, plastic spoiler and third stop brake light. Side profile is characterized by the stamping of 500c which in turn enhance the silhouette of the pillars. Diamond shaped two tone alloy wheels of 16-inch comes fitted in 500c with tyres of dimensions 195/45 R16. Besides, overall proportions of this small city car are measured as 3546 x 1627 x 1488mm (L x W x H) and the wheelbase provided measures 2300 mm.

Engine, Mileage & Variants

Fiat 500C is available in two variants in UAE market – 500C Pop and 500C Lounge equipped by a 1.4-litre, in-lined 4 cylinder 16V petrol engine that churns out maximum power output of 100 HP at 6000 rpm along with the high torque of 131 Nm at 4250 rpm. This 1.4-litre engine is assembled with 5-speed dual logic transmission that delivers high power performance and reduced mileage count. The car takes fuel consumption of 6.3 L/100km which is praiseworthy in terms of a mini hatchback. From a standstill position, you can breach 100 kmph speed mark with this car in 10.5 seconds and the top speed upto which you can pull the lever is 182 kmph.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Fiat 500C, the small mini car is easy to handle irrespective of the road surface you are going to travel due to its compact structure and braking-suspension mechanism fitted in the axle. Independent wheels with McPherson layout comes fitted as front suspension while the rear suspension uses interconnected wheels with torsion beam layout. This works in coordination with the self ventilated front disc brakes, rear disc brakes and Anti Lock Breaking System which prevents the wheels from getting locked with EBD & BAS. 7 airbags are employed for passengers safety provided 2 in the front, 2 side airbags, curtain airbags and kneebag that reduces collision effect and offers maximum safety. Other safety aspects laden with this car includes FPS fire prevention system, adjustable headlamps, controlled deformation front structure and front-rear fog lamps.

Verdict:

This cute-modish-small hatchback takes very well care of your pocket & is decent to drive considering its overall aesthetics. Its soft top is easily accessible and offers you plenty of space for personalization & boot space inside but with hood lowered, rear visibility is next to nothing.