StellantisThe automaker has launched the Topolino in the United States, but it's not a car in the traditional sense. It's the brand's first entry into the country's growing micromobility segment, a category built around golf carts and neighborhood electric vehicles rather than for everyday roads.With a top speed of just 19 mph, the Topolino isn't street-legal, nor could it outrun a Tyrannosaurus rex should one invade your neighborhood, as in Jurassic Park 2.Two versions are available with a starting MSRP of $13,995, excluding the destination fee. The standard Topolino features a panoramic sunroof and windshield defrost, while the Topolino Dolcevita swaps the sunroof for a roll-back soft top and a rope-style door pull instead of a solid door.AdvertisementAdvertisementEven though the T. Rex would get through either way, and you would be lunch, both styles have their individual appeal.Design that borrows from the pastBespoke, one-of-one buildsEvery Topolino rolls off the line in Verde Vita green, riding on 14-inch wheels wrapped in vintage-style covers with LED lighting front and rear. The look is reminiscent of Fiat 500 models from the early 1960s, including a 1962 example that has been displayed at the Detroit Auto Show in years past.For example, the two-tier LED lighting echoes the round headlamps and vertical taillights that defined the original Cinquecento, and the vintage-style wheel covers echo the chrome hubcaps drivers would have recognized decades ago. Even the symmetrical, "no-grille" front end pays homage to the design language that made the original 500 an unmistakable silhouette on European roads.Fiat has also lined up Motori & Customs as a third-party outfitter, offering signature Topolino editions and bespoke, one-of-one builds.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe battery is a 5.4-kWh lithium-ion pack, a fraction of the size found in most hybrids and plug-in hybrids. According to Fiat, the Topolino has a range of up to 46 miles, with a full charge taking about five hours via a 2.3 kW AC connection. The impressive range from a smaller battery is due to the Topolino's pint-size nature, as it tips the scales at just 1,073 lbs.Inside, don't expect a tablet bolted to the dashboard, a noteworthy design choice considering so many vehicles today are touchscreen-heavy. The Topolino sticks with a simple digital cluster, alongside a gear selector, storage compartment, and smartphone holder.A brand built on small, sometimes strange carsName with historyFiat has a track record of building vehicles that don't look (or drive) like anything else on the road. Perhaps the misunderstood Multipla is one of the best examples of this, a family hauler many are quick to judge as ugly, even though its design is downright brilliant.True to form, the Italian automaker is paying homage to its history, with the Topolino name sure to be recognized by the Fiat faithful. Italian for "little mouse," Fiat ascribed the Topolino name to its original 500 city car in 1936. Nearly a century later, Fiat has attached the word Italians use to describe Mickey Mouse to its new micromobility cruiser, one that will find a home anywhere the tiniest of cars are needed.AdvertisementAdvertisement"Fiat continues to stand apart by embracing its legacy in small cars, redefining mobility, and anticipating evolving customer needs," said Olivier Francois, Fiat brand CEO. "With the introduction of Topolino, Fiat brings its unmistakable Italian design and iconic character into this fast-growing segment, offering a fresh, stylish alternative that reimagines urban and neighborhood mobility."Meanwhile, a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) conversion kit is expected to arrive by the end of the summer. The upgrade functions less like a bolt-on accessory and more like a firmware update, changing the Topolino's legal status without altering its appearance.The kit raises the top speed from 19 to 25 miles per hour, enough to meet the federal regulations that define an LSV. With the conversion kit, the Topolino's speed range falls between 20 and 25 miles per hour, which qualifies it for public roads posted at 35 miles per hour or under.While a standard golf cart cannot leave the golf course, an LSV-converted Topolino can merge into neighborhood traffic, cross intersections, and share a low-speed road with full-size vehicles.Where to find oneLimited quantities of both the Topolino and Topolino Dolcevita are available through select U.S. Fiat dealers, with a starting MSRP of $13,995 before destination fee.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Topolino also plays a role in Stellantis' broader FaSTLAne 2030 strategy, a push aimed at giving customers more choice and more design-driven vehicles across the company's brands. An ultra-affordable low-speed EV fits into that goal, giving Fiat a potential foothold in a segment long dominated by golf cart makers rather than car companies.Exterior FeaturesVerde Vita exterior color14-inch wheels with vintage coversLED lampsHinged opening windowsSymmetrical body designPanoramic sunroof (Topolino)Roll-back soft-top (Topolino Dolcevita)Door rope (Topolino Dolcevita)Dolce Vita badgingInterior FeaturesAdvertisementAdvertisementDigital clusterStorage compartment / glove boxGear selectorLuggage spacePhone holderBag hookWindshield defrost (Topolino)Powertrain and Performance5.4-kWh lithium-ion batteryMaximum speed: 19 mph *Topolino owners have ability to increase maximum speed to 25 mph to become street legal through installation of Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) conversion kit – by end of summer 2026Range: up to 46 milesFull charge in approximately five hours (2.3 kW AC)Product DetailsVehicle dimensions : 4'7'' by 8'3'' by 5'1''Weight: 1,073 lbs (Topolino)
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