Fiat 500 3+1.
Love the Fiat 500‘s looks but are bothered by its lack of practicality? Fiat is proposing this solution.
The Fiat 500 3+1 has an additional door on its passenger side for added convenience. However, Fiat says that this 3+1 has identical dimensions to the three-door hatchback model, so those looking for more legroom for passengers will be disappointed.
Additional third door should make entry and exit into the second row easier.
But thankfully, entry and exit should now be easier thanks to the lack of a centre panel. The three-door has also only gained 30kg next to its hatchback variant, so any compromises with regard to handling or fuel consumption should be kept in check.
The Fiat 500 3+1 is being launched as a “La Prima” (Italian for ‘Opening Edition’) model. This special edition features two-tone 17-inch diamond-cut wheel rims and LED head lights with an “Infiniti design”.
La Prima models get eco-leather on the dashboard and seats.
The Fiat 500 3+1 cabin also gets a two-tone steering wheel wrapped in eco-leather. The same material is used on the seats and dashboard.
Chrome-plated inserts on the exterior, a 360-degree parking camera and a suite of safety systems round off the La Prima package. The Fiat 500 is also capable of level 2 autonomous driving.
All 3+1 models can be fast charged at speeds of up to 85kW.
The Fiat 500 3+1 will be offered with a 117bhp electric motor for a 0-100km/h sprint time of 9 seconds.
Recharging via an 85kW fast charger will see the battery go from flat to 80% capacity in 35 minutes. The electric supermini offers a Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) maximum range of 320km.
If electric superminis are your thing, be sure to catch our review of the MINI Electric!
Or find out more about the Fiat 500 Electric here
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