2014 Fiat 500 range to be unveiled at Geneva

The 2014 Geneva Motor Show will host the global debut of the new Fiat 500, which is enhanced with important new style and technological features. A key development is the introduction of an innovative new seven-inch TFT digital instrument display, making the 2014 Fiat 500 the first vehicle in its segment to be thus equipped. The TFT display, developed in collaboration with Magnetti Marelli, brings together all the information required for controlling the car and its functions without disrupting the retro aesthetics of the cabin.

As a final touch, the TFT screen reconfigures when the Sport button is activated on models equipped with the new 105bhp 0.9-litre TwinAir Turbo engine. The 'eco' display, which measures how efficiently the driver is performing, transforms into a turbo-boost gauge, emphasising the dual-personality of the new engine.

Combined with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, the new 0.9-litre TwinAir engine delivers 105bhp at 5,500rpm and 145Nm of torque at 2,000rpm in Sport mode (98bhp and 120Nm in 'eco' mode), which translates into a 0 to 100km/h time of just 10 seconds and a top speed of 188km/h while still achieving 28.5km/L on the official combined fuel economy cycle and CO₂ emissions of just 99g/km. Fiat 500 models fitted with the TwinAir 105bhp engine are also equipped with rear disc brakes as standard.

The 2014 updates also see the addition of the new Fiat 500 Cult to the range. Building on the high specification of the Lounge version (which is equipped with 15-inch alloy wheels, a fixed glass sunroof, Blue&Me connectivity, a leather steering wheel with remote controls and air conditioning) the new 500 Cult offers a host of additional equipment as befits its position as the new top-of-the-range Fiat 500 model.

Externally, the Cult benefits from 16-inch alloy wheels with a new design, a gloss black roof panel (aft of the fixed glass sunroof), chrome or gloss black door mirror covers (depending on customer preference), chrome exterior detailing, a gloss black surround for the tail light clusters and rear parking sensors.

The interior is also equipped to the level one would expect of the top Fiat 500. In addition to the seven-inch TFT instrument panel, Cult drivers will also enjoy new leather seats as standard, either in black leather (with ivory or red inserts), tobacco leather (with ivory inserts) or red leather (with ivory inserts).

The full engine range is available in the 500 Cult - the 69bhp 1.2-litre petrol, the 85bhp 0.9-litre TwinAir Turbo Petrol (both also available with the Dualogic gearbox), the 95bhp 1.3-litre MultiJet II Turbo Diesel and the new 105bhp 0.9-litre TwinAir Turbo Petrol.

Across the wider 2014 Fiat 500 range, two new body colours will be available - a retro green and new three-layer white - while the S model will be offered with a striking new blue. New alloy wheels, seat fabrics and leather upholsteries complete the revisions.