Greetings! At CarNewsNow.com, we have the latest scoop on the 2015 Fiat 500. This classic small car has undergone no significant changes this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a solid choice for an affordable and stylish ride.
Under the hood, the 2015 Fiat 500 has three engine options, all of which are 1.4-liter four-cylinders. The base engine generates 101 horsepower, while the 500 Turbo and Abarth models come with turbocharged engines that produce 135 and 160 horsepower, respectively. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on all trims, while a six-speed automatic is optional. The 2015 Fiat 500 earns an EPA-estimated 31/40 mpg city/highway with a manual transmission and 27/34 mpg with an automatic.
The interior of the 2015 Fiat 500 is well-equipped, with a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, a USB port, and a leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio controls all coming as standard. Available upgrades include leather upholstery, heated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, rear park assist, a premium six-speaker Beats audio system, satellite radio, and a navigation system with a 4.3-inch touch-screen display.
The 2015 Fiat 500 is a four-seater with a starting price of $16,645. While it may not have any significant changes from the previous model year, the 2015 Fiat 500 still offers great fuel efficiency, nimble handling, and a stylish and well-equipped interior. It’s a solid choice for anyone looking for an affordable and fun-to-drive small car.
2015 Fiat 500 Interior
The FIAT 500 is widely recognized for its distinctive style and provocative commercials. However, the 2015 model offers more than just eye-catching looks. It boasts fuel-efficient engines, a contemporary interior, and impressive performance, especially in the Turbo or Abarth models. Initially, the 500 was only available as a hatchback with a small 1.6-liter engine, but its lineup has expanded to include convertible and electric versions as well as high-performance editions designed to increase its appeal. These updates have proven successful, as the 500 is more popular than ever.
One of the most noticeable changes to the 2015 Fiat 500 is the redesigned center console and updated instrument panel in the cabin. The 500 Abarth’s new seven-inch screen switches to a more aggressive display in Sport mode, in line with the car’s assertive exhaust note. This screen includes a standard seven-inch TFT display that enables the driver to monitor and adjust vehicle data, such as speed and fuel consumption, while also functioning as a reverse camera with Rear Park Assist.
2015 Fiat 500 Exterior
The 2015 FIAT 500 offers an impressive safety package, including stability control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and a total of seven airbags, consisting of front, front-side, driver knee, and full-length side-curtain airbags. Fans of the 2014 model will find that the 2015 version retains its familiar look, as there are no significant exterior changes. Unfortunately, the new paint colors introduced on the standard Fiat 500 will not be available on the Abarth model. The Abarth will continue to come in its traditional colors, including Rosso (red), Nero Puro (black), Bianco (white), and Granito Lucente (granite crystal), each of which features the classic Abarth side stripe in either red or black.
In terms of safety ratings, the 500 received four overall stars out of five in government crash-testing, with four stars in frontal and rollover tests and five stars in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s side-impact assessment. Meanwhile, the 500 earned Good ratings in four out of five tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but a Poor rating in the final small-overlap assessment test. This test has proven challenging for many smaller cars in today’s market.
2015 Fiat 500 Engine
The 2015 Fiat 500 is available in three engine options. The base model comes with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 101 horsepower. When paired with the standard 5-speed manual transmission, it has a fuel efficiency of 31 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. The optional 6-speed automatic transmission, on the other hand, has slightly lower fuel efficiency ratings of 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
The 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth comes with the same turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir engine as its predecessor, with no updates in performance. The engine generates 160 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, enabling the vehicle to reach 60 mph in approximately 6.9 seconds and achieve a top speed of 129 mph.
The 500 Turbo has a turbocharged version of the base model’s engine that delivers 135 horsepower. It comes in manual or automatic transmissions and provides a fuel efficiency of 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with the manual and 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway with the automatic.
In contrast, the base Cooper comes with a 1.5-liter inline-three engine that generates 136 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the Cooper S uses a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 192 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque. The 500 Abarth, with its 160-horsepower engine, has a fuel efficiency rating of 28 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with the manual transmission or 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway with the new automatic.
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