New Fiat 500 Not Yet Confirmed For U.S. Market

The all-new Fiat 500, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches longer on a 0.8 inch longer wheelbase, has 116 horsepower featuring a 42-kWh lithium-ion battery and come with an 85-kW fast charger. The new 500 offers level 2 autonomous driving that includes intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Centering and is equipped with the new Uconnect 5 infotainment system, offering a 10.25-inch high-definition touchscreen. The new Fiat 500 has not been confirmed for the U.S. as FCA is evaluating its potential for the North American market.

Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle Will Come From Michigan in 2012

 Chrysler Group plans to produce a pure electric vehicle using the Fiat 500 platform with a powertrain comprised of a high power electric powertrain module, advance lithium ion battery, and an EV control unit to manage power flows. (The Fiat 500EV is pictured above at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit - January 2010.) All powertrain engineering and vehicle development will take place at Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Pricing will be announced closer to launch, but will be competitive with similar electric vehicles in the market.

Later this year Chrysler Group will debut a Fiat 500 with a combustion engine for North America. Beginning in 2012, Chrysler  will manufacture the Fiat 500EV for the United States market.