FOCUS ON: ELECTRIFIED FIATS
FCA launches 500 and Panda mild hybrids as part of e-Mobility Strategy Re-engineered power unit will improve handling thanks to lower centre of gravity
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he 500 and Panda are the first Fiat vehicles to be electrified as part of the FCA e-Mobility Strategy. By introducing mild hybrid technology to the line-up, both iconic models can provide all the benefits of efficient, compact, lightweight and accessible hybrid driving in urban settings. The new powertrain is based on the latest three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine with the addition of a 12-volt Belt-integrated Starter Generator (BSG) electric motor and a lithium battery. Compared with the outgoing 1.2-litre 69hp petrol engine, the mild 8 12
hybrid version improves fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions on the road by up to 30%. With the 70hp, the new powertrain is in line in terms of performance compared with the outgoing 1.2 engine. The 500 Mild Hybrid has CO2 emissions as low as 88g/km (NEDC2) with the Panda at 89g/km (NEDC2). Fuel economy for the 500 stands at 53.3mpg (WLTP Combined), while the Panda returns 49.6mpg (WLTP Combined). The BSG system also ensures a very high standard of driving comfort, allowing for a quiet, vibration-free restart of the internal combustion engine in Stop&Start mode.
