The second of three co-developed Stellantis compact SUVs steps out in classic Fiat fashion
The first of the Jeep Avenger’s two Italian siblings, the 2023 Fiat 600e small SUV, has been revealed in its home market exclusively with a battery-electric powertrain capable of covering more than 400km on a single charge.
Two versions of the Fiat 600e – which replaces the discontinued Fiat 500X and will be the sister model to the Fiat 500e electric hatch launched this month – will be offered from launch before a hybrid powertrain join the ranks in mid-2024.
However, the 4.15m-long compact SUV is yet to be locked in for Australia, where a local spokesperson confirmed there are no current plans to offer the funky five-seat city-crossover in our market.
The initial line-up comprises the budget-focused (600e)RED – yes, that’s its name – and the fully-loaded La Prima variant.
Laying at the heart of both grades is a 54kWh lithium-ion battery pack and 115kW electric motor, which are claimed to provide drivers with “more than” 400km of driving range and a nine-second 0-100km/h time.
Capable of being charged at up to 100kW when using a DC fast-charger, Fiat reckons the 600e can be charged from just about empty to 80 per cent in less than half an hour, while its 11kW onboard AC charger yields a full charge in less than six hours.
Being a bigger, more expensive and ultimately more versatile product than the smaller 500e hatch, Fiat has instilled its new SUV with a sharper and “more assertive” demeanour that gives it a stylish, Fiat 500X-like design distinct from its rugged Jeep Avenger and sporty Alfa Romeo Visconti siblings.
The funky theme correlates with the interior design, which features a vibrant yet minimalistic layout headlined by a 10.25-inch infotainment screen on the previously promised oval-shaped dash, plus a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and storage-rich centre console.
Standard equipment highlights across the range include a six-speaker sound system, adaptive cruise control, selectable ambient lighting, hands-free powered tailgate, TomTom satellite-navigation, wireless charging, smartphone mirroring and connected services.
A 60:40-split/folding second row ensures the 600e isn’t a high-riding case of style over substance, while the keyless entry system adds practicality for those prone to juggling shopping and or kids.
“Fiat continues to lead the way for sustainable urban mobility and presents the New Fiat 600e, a great addition to the Brand’s range that marks its return to the B-segment,” the brand said.
“The New Fiat 600e represents the ideal solution for both city lovers and outdoor enthusiasts and is the perfect embodiment of the brand’s values of Italian style and sustainability.”
With the 600e and Avenger now both revealed in full, all eyes will turn to Alfa Romeo ahead of the upcoming debut of the 2024 Visconti, first teasers of which have already started circulating.
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