According to rumours, Fiat is currently working on a hybrid-powered 500 which would offer impressive fuel economy and very low CO2 emissions.
As a hot and iconic model, the 500 has to jump on any trendy bits and as hybrid is the latest hype in the car industry, Fiat had to release a hybrid 500. The engine is reported to be the 900cc two-cylinder petrol unit which will hit the showrooms in July. The engine will be associated to a small electric engine and a battery pack which will enable the 500 to run on electricity in cities.
In addition to the electric engine, this special 500 will be equipped with a stop-start system and dual-clutch gearbox. If the final spec such as consumption remains secret, it is rumoured that the hybrid 500 will achieve an impressive low emission below 90g of CO2/km.
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