Fiat 500 Ibrida Hybrid Model to Debut by 2026

2024/06/07
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Fiat
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Fiat has announced that the 500 Ibrida hybrid model will be launched between the end of 2025 and early 2026, succeeding the gasoline-powered 500 produced since 2007. The new model will be manufactured at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, and is expected to feature a 1.0-liter mild-hybrid three-cylinder petrol engine based on the 500e platform. This move aims to increase production and sales of the 500 in Italy while embracing the trend towards electrification.
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