New 500 Ibrida will use adapted version of 500e's platform; move secures combustion model's future
Fiat’s decision to create a new petrol-engined 500 was driven by older drivers shunning electric cars, boss Olivier François has said. Last month, the Italian brand confirmed the new 500 Ibrida will arrive by early 2026, securing a long-term future for its big-selling ICE city car. The 500 Ibrida will be based, unusually, on a modified version of the 500e's EV platform.
“But, we couldn't imagine that Covid would happen, shortage of raw materials would happen, the European Society, not all, not the youngest part, would turn their backs on the sustainable solutions. "But this is the reality. We have to face those realities. He added: “It's very important for us to fit every expectation wherever we go. So we had to react the previous-generation hybrid, which obviously was getting a little bit old tired, and that couldn't host the new regulations.
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