Many may have forgotten but the Fiat Topolino is a true myth in the automotive sector. And that its trade name is not official because that was how the original 500 was colloquially known. Yes, the first one that saw the light and that It was in production between the years 1936 and 1955 and helped to motorize Italy. well, in the italian house They know that this heritage is recognized throughout the world and for that reason they bring it back...
We talked about the return of the legendary Fiat Topolino a few months ago. In his day the rumors indicated that Citroën could give the flirtatious Ami to the Turin people to make their own version. It would basically be the same move that Opel made with the Rocks-e, albeit with subtle differences. Yes, because if the Germans have been satisfied with copying the aesthetics of the French, the Italians would offer a slightly different bodywork. And that's how it was in the end...
The Fiat Topolino is nothing more than a Citroën Ami but with its own design...
For the time being the only photo there is of the new Fiat Topolino is the one you have above. As you can see, because it's obvious, his strengths are shared with Ami but the rest changes. In the official press release of the brand we can read headlines such as… “the cutest way to electrify cities!”. But it also includes other references...
"The new Topolino perfectly embodies the dolce vita and the Italian spirit of Fiat" […] «It is perfectly suitable for the city and people who are looking for a fresh and sustainable mobility solution, and it fits with the Fiat's democratic mission to provide sustainable urban mobility solutions that are accessible to all. Catering to the younger generation, the Topolino is more than a mobility device. Thanks to its charming design, suitable for all generations, will make young people fall in love with cars again«
If we take the “dolce vita” concept to design, we will see that the new Topolino lacks doors So he changes them for strings. Also that remove the roof to replace it with a canvas one to remind us of the Beach or what is the same, to the versions without doors and with a canvas roof that Fiat traditionally launched on the market. Lastly, the body is dressed in pastel green and the optics are reminiscent, in the distance, of the new electric Fiat 500.
And when will the Topolino hit the market...?
For this question does not have an answer yet And if it does, sure it does, it's not official yet. According to the official Fiat press release…
«The upcoming launch is another step in the brand's push towards electrification and is perfectly in line with Fiat's vision of "It's only green when it's green for everyone." After all, Fiat's daily job as a car manufacturer is to rethink urban driving and make it more sustainable and accessible to all, and the new Topolino, with its modern design, will be the perfect vehicle to develop sustainable mobility»
Surely you have not overlooked a couple of details. First: the brand has not yet published the final interior design that its Topolino will have. We assume that it will be a copy of the Ami, although looking at the exterior, perhaps the Italian bets on more exclusive materials and details. Second: it is not known what its powertrain is. But you don't have to be a lynx to know that It will use the 8 CV electric motor and will have a range of 75 kilometers…
We'll see…
Source - Fiat
More information about this model
- Plazas 2
- Power 8 cv
- Consumption 7,3 l / 100km
- Assessment 2,5