The brand new electric Fiat 500 will be based on the common successor to the current 500X and 500L models, Fiat writes British Auto Express.
It was extremely popular at the time of its introduction, but by now, sales of the Fiat 500L in Europe have fallen sharply. Not like the Fiat 500X, which sells well unbroken. Since both models are ripe for generational change, but the SUV has no great future, it is expected to combine the virtues of the two types (crossover appearance and bus limousine practicality) in a common model - Fiat - imaginatively called the Fiat 500XL.
The news was reported by Auto Express based on information from the company’s top management. “We think a common model could be developed from X and L. But we are not talking about the near future here; this year it is quite certain that the novelty will not appear. ” Said Olivier François, CEO of the group.
The 500XL will be based on the electrical architecture of the new generation Fiat 500. As Olivier François said, the high body, the raised chassis already creates an ideal environment for the installation of the electric drive chain (especially the batteries). It is expected that the 500XL may be longer than the current 500X, allowing a larger capacity battery pack to fit under it.
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