Rumors about the return of the already legendary Fiat Topolino come from afar. As you well know, this name is what the also mythical 500 received in its first generation. The Italians renamed it that way but it would not be until 2007 that it would recover its commercial name as the brand presented it. Fiat knows it's a house of worship for the bulk of clients who are looking for models of size content and with this model they will once again be leaders...
With the new Topolino they expand their offer one step below the 500 de 2007. And not only that, they take the necessary step to become a one hundred percent electric brand, since we are facing the twin of the Citroën Ami. The fact is that unlike the Frenchman and his cousin from Opel there are substantial differences in design. All of them make Italian so much more attractive and customizable but there is a problem: it will be much more expensive…
The image of the new Fiat Topolino is more elegant and attractive than that of the Citroën Ami…
The aesthetics of the new Fiat Topolino is the most graceful of the Stellantis quadricycles. The Citroën Ami and the Opel Rocks-e are practically traced and except for certain differentiating details they share everything. But in the case of Italian change the front and rear optics and the entire front and rear with new moldings and inserts. The Verde Vita tone of the bodywork or the vintage-type alloy wheels also stand out…
To complement its imprint, Fiat has chosen a series of options that can be added. For example we have a luggage rack that is located in the back of the bodywork. We can also mention stickers that will decorate certain elements of the body as well as the elimination of the doors that in the case of the Dolce Vita version are replaced by "strings". Amen, that the charging cable is hidden in the same place as the Ami...
Inside, it is more original and configurable, including an attractive canvas sunroof…
Inside, the new Topolino is more attractive than its brothers. The basic lines and everything related to manufacturing remain in a similar tone but with subtle differences. The main one is because the customization possibilities are almost endless as attested by the wood-like trims and stickers or the seat upholstery. He too original practicable interior roof and roll-up fabric.
All these customization possibilities will not only be available at the time of sale. If you already have one and want to give it a new touch, all you have to do is go to a Fiat dealership to buy new "decorations". So you can choose, among many others, a Bluetooth speaker or a fan with USB connection. But there is more as there is the possibility of dressing the seats with two Verde Vita covers that become towels...
Its technique is nailed to the Ami: 8 CV of power and a 5,5 kWh capacity battery…
Finally it is time to talk about the technique of the new Topolino. We have previously indicated that it is a technical clone of the Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks-e, so under its attractive bodywork is its same platform and electric motor. And even more, keep the 2,53 meters in length that make it a real city mouse. In fact, if you have forgotten, we remind you that it is legally a light quadricycle that can be driven from the age of 16.
In short: under its body is hidden a 8 hp electric motor fed by a 5,5 kWh capacity lithium ion battery. Thanks to this accumulator, it offers a range in electric mode that the WLTP approval protocol estimates at a "correct" 75 kilometers. The positive part of this data is that for a full charge of the battery any conventional socket is fine and about four hours of time in total.
When will the new Topolino hit the market…?
The sale of the new Fiat Topolino has already started but not in the same way. Firstly, it will arrive in France and Italy and it will do so with a special limited series called “Be the first”. As the brand explains, your purchase will be simple since it can be done online in three clicks. Yes indeed, the Topolino will first arrive in Italy at the end of the year and in the following months it will do the same in the rest of the countries that the brand chooses. Ah, go prepare your wallet...
It will be expensive...
Source - Fiat
More information about this model
- Plazas 2
- Power 8 cv
- Consumption 7,3 l / 100km
- Assessment 2,5