Images: Fiat Series 1 500C (2010-13)
Released in January 2010, the Fiat Series 1 (S1) 500C was a two-door, four-seat convertible with a retractable soft-top roof. Based on the Fiat 500, the 500C was available powered by a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to either a six-speed manual or Fiat’s ‘DuaLogic’ semi-automatic transmission (or clutchless sequential manual)… Read full Fiat 500C review
Images: Fiat Series 2 500C (2013-14)
Released in June 2013, the Fiat Series 2 (S2) 500C introduced a revised range and lower pricing. While the Pop and Sport variants were powered by Fiat’s 1.2- and 1.4-litre naturally aspirated ‘FIRE’ petrol engines, the range-topping Lounge was powered by the 875 cc turbocharged TwinAir engine. The Series 2 500C introduced a ‘Dualdrive’ electric power steering system which included a ‘City’ mode activated via a button on the fascia which provided greater power assistance for low-speed manoeuvres. Inside, the Series 2 500C also featured Blue&Me, a Windows Mobile-based system developed between Fiat and Microsoft which included USB music playback and Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition.
Images: Fiat Series 3 500C (2014-15)
Released in August 2014, the Fiat Series 3 (S3) 500C introduced Euro 6 compliant 1.2-litre petrol engines and the Sport variant was renamed as the ‘S’. For S and Lounge variants, the Series 3 500C interior featured a seven-inch TFT digital instrument display that was developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli. The Series 3 500C was available with fourteen different paint finishes, with Blue Jelly Bean, Mint Milkshake and Vanilla Ice Cream introduced as part of the Series 3 update.
