After customer votes and shortlisted by journalists, the new FIAT 500 won the Small Car of the Year title at the News UK Motor Awards 2021. The best cars in all segments took part in the selection.

The new Fiat 500, introduced in March 2020, has already garnered numerous international awards and is already the leading electric city car in Europe. The new 500 is the first best-selling car with almost 28% market share in the city car segment in Europe, the market leader in city cars in 12 countries and the best-selling in the entire electric vehicle market in Italy.

The all-electric Fiat is powered by an electric motor with 116 hp (87 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque. With front-wheel drive, it reaches 62 mph in 9 seconds with a top speed of 93 mph (150 km / h). The electric motor is powered by a 42 kWh battery that provides a range of 156 miles (250 km).

The award given by the News UK Motor Awards is the tenth award achieved in the UK for the new Fiat 500. The car already has the prestigious awards “Green Car” (French Automobile Awards 2020) and “Car of the Year and Best Small Electric Car” (Driving Electric). In addition to these prestigious international awards, the Fiat 500 also received the “Best Design 2020” award from the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport and the “Best Design Concept” at the renowned international Red Dot Design Awards.

Source: News UK Motor Awards