菲亚特近日正式发布了2015款菲亚特500改款车，该车将于今年秋季上市。虽然该车被菲亚特形容为“新款菲亚特500”，虽然车厂声称该车有多达1800项设计改进，但实际上很难觉察。其中变化最大的是前大灯，改款后变得更突出动感，同时增加了圆形LED日间行驶灯。同时，车头的菲亚特车标增加了镀铬边框，Lounge版本的格栅底部增加了镀铬装饰。从车身侧面来看，新款菲亚特500装配了一条与车身同色的防擦条，并在防擦条后部融入了“500”的标识。车尾方面，新车尾灯组采用了全新的环形式设计，而尾灯中央则是与车身同色的涂装，整体设计十分新颖。此外，新车的牌照框由老款车型的方形改为了长方形，后雾灯和倒车灯被分别设置在后保险杠的两侧。而全新造型的双色多辐轮圈也是新款菲亚特500的一大改变。车厢内最大变化是增加了集成5英寸触控显示屏的Uconnect信息娱乐系统。另外方向盘进行了重新设计，增加了控制键，Lounge版本仪表群可选装7英寸TFT显示屏。其他改变包括更符合人机工程学座椅，新的内饰和镀铬装饰提升了质感，位置改变的12伏电源插口，新的空调出风口。至于动力系统，所有引擎都可满足欧6排放标准并搭配五速和六速手动变速器及Dualogic变速箱。上市之初提供69马力1.2升和85马力/105马力0.9升TwinAir引擎。未来还将提供更节能环保的1.2升及95马力1.3升16气门Multijet II涡轮柴油引擎。
2015 Fiat 500 facelift goes official with subtle cosmetic revisions
After being caught on camera multiple times with very little camo, the 2015 Fiat 500 facelift is now making its official debut.
Despite being billed as the "New Fiat 500", the cute Italian city car is basically a facelift for an 8-year-old model and now has received a whopping 1,800 design changes, although most of them are really hard to spot. Among the most important tweaks are the revised headlights which now have a more dynamic slant and there are also new circular LED daytime running lights. In addition, the trapezoidal nose stands out more due to the more pronounced ribbing and comes with so-called whiskers in chrome that flank the Fiat badge. More chrome is noticeable on the lower grille which on the Lounge version also comes with chrome-effect buttons for a more posh look.
Moving at the back, Fiat has redesigned the taillights that now have a ring-shaped structure with body-colored centers. They also moved the fog and reversing lights to the edges of the new bumper trim which can be had in chrome or black, depending on trim.
As far as the side profile is concerned, the beltline is now slightly inclined towards the front while fresh 15- and 16-inch alloy wheels have also been added and are available in various designs. The body can now be painted in the new Glam Coral and Avantgarde Bordeaux colors and there are also fresh black & yellow and black & red combos.
Stepping inside, the most important change is the implementation of the Uconnect infotainment system featuring a five-inch touchscreen display available on the Lounge model. There's also a redesigned steering wheel with new buttons and if you go for the Fiat 500 Lounge you can optionally order the 7-inch TFT display in the instrument cluster. Other changes worth mentioning include more ergonomic seats and fresh upholstery options while the 12V power socket has been relocated and they also made some tweaks to the center console and cup holders. In addition, Fiat has added more sound-deadening materials in the wheelhouse and firewall to enable a quieter and more comfortable cabin.
In terms of engines, the revised 500 can be had with Euro 6-compliant units working with 5- and 6-speed manual transmissions along with a Dualogic robotized gearbox. Upon launch it will be available with a 69 bhp 1.2-liter and a 0.9-liter TwinAir with 85 bhp and 105 bhp. Later on, the range will be expanded with an eco version of the 1.2-liter along with a 1.3-liter 16v Multijet II turbodiesel rated at 95 bhp.
Sales of the facelifted Fiat 500 are programmed to kick off this fall.