Hej Bjørn, if you have the possibility, I suggest driving the "Icon" non-convertible version with 16" 195/55 tires. There, the consumption should definitely be lower. In summertime, I get an average consumption of ~12kWh/100km.
when using this car for day to day journeys (30-50-70kph) and you make a conscious effort to drive efficiently I can get 10.5-11.5kwh/100km Drove from Germany all through Belgium (+300km) in one go and arrived with 5% battery left. Average consumption then was about 12.3kwh. On the motorways, I did stick to the truck lane at 90kph. if you're going at an almost constant 120kph, I average 175kwh/100km. and it charges faster too. don't know why it's so different. Mine's the non cabrio version though
My Mercedes SLK uses about 10% extra fuel with the roof down. Wasteful but worth it for the pleasure of the open air. Much more of an issue in EVs though (a reason why there aren't really any EV convertibles around?). Great review.
I think that open roof driving is better suited for the city (esp. old European cities, like the ones found in Italy), where there isn't much wind noise and the drag is less pronounced.
I didn't fully watch your previous video, so I didn't realise that the loaner you received is a convertible! If I recall correctly, the loaner Carwow's video team got wasn't a convertible.
@@naivatco222 What? More discount than Germany?!? Only 9000€ in Germany. (: Congratulations to a very good government! Pushes the little people, to get a EV easy.
Thx for this test, particularly with the roof up/down! Regarding the droning noise (you said „fapping“ - you are a naughty boy ;-) ) you simply release the tiny wind deflector on top of the wind screen, this will eliminate most of the droning sound.
Off topic, but Bjorn, you should have trademarked Optimus Prime as Tesla's internal code for their new humanoid robot version #1 is, Optimus Sub Prime (or something close to that)
The worst thing about the 500 convertible is the roof mechanism which malfunctions after a few years and is very expensive to repair, besides demanding a hack job on the interior trim. I would never, ever buy the cabrio version again, stay away from it!
19c getting cold.. noisy.. 😂 no, you’re not an open top guy… we’ve a smart roadster as a 2nd car for fun. The on,y times the roof is closed are 1. Parked.. 2. Raining… when driving and dry, roof is always open.
What would the consumption be if it was on sensibly sized tyres. 205/45 tyres are ridiculous on a car such as this. Fashion over function wins the day.
The cheaper Passion model is on 15” wheels, and gets a WLTP range of 199 miles for the hatchback, vs the 185 miles for the La Prima Cabrio tested in this video. The La Prima hatchback gets 194 miles.
I wonder what the gear select situation will end up as. We have at least moved on from the gear knob analog, but this still has the buttons in the middle of the console which seems sub optimal. I'm surprised no one's tried a stalk yet. That seems the most sensible to me,
I honestly don’t even understand why Fiat bothers to exist in the US. I wonder if they will ever sell these here or not. Also, Sherpa mode? I mean, what? They should’ve named them Italian names or something. Also disappointing they didn’t do RWD like the original rear engine 500.
Better than the old one but STILL it is a terrible car overall...how much they compromise with the aerodynamics with this open roof which blokes partly the back mirror (what engineering is that?)....it is more a toy than a car with such a small battery bank....and it is expensive for what it is....
Hej Bjørn, if you have the possibility, I suggest driving the "Icon" non-convertible version with 16" 195/55 tires.
There, the consumption should definitely be lower. In summertime, I get an average consumption of ~12kWh/100km.
Have you had some troubles with the car software?
when using this car for day to day journeys (30-50-70kph) and you make a conscious effort to drive efficiently I can get 10.5-11.5kwh/100km
Drove from Germany all through Belgium (+300km) in one go and arrived with 5% battery left. Average consumption then was about 12.3kwh. On the motorways, I did stick to the truck lane at 90kph. if you're going at an almost constant 120kph, I average 175kwh/100km. and it charges faster too. don't know why it's so different. Mine's the non cabrio version though
Hey Bjorn! I think in one of those bags in the trunk there is a wind deflector. You should try it there isnt any video on youtube on it. Cheers
No it is integrated to the upper part of the windscreen and you can pop it up if needed, specially if the roof is half open
@@markkutaittonen4881 theres another one you install behind the back seats
Thanks Bjørn. Not bad… maybe hatchback version with 16” wheels could have done better
Back seats for people without legs 🤣🤣
It's for bags or children.
I love the layout on the dash display
I would like to see 1000km chalenge :)
The most important question is how many FIAT logos are on the car?
I'm sure Doug Demuro will count soon 🤣
They’ve beaten AMG’s and M-badges :D
500
The width of the tyres is a big factor on the consumption.
My Mercedes SLK uses about 10% extra fuel with the roof down. Wasteful but worth it for the pleasure of the open air. Much more of an issue in EVs though (a reason why there aren't really any EV convertibles around?). Great review.
I think that open roof driving is better suited for the city (esp. old European cities, like the ones found in Italy), where there isn't much wind noise and the drag is less pronounced.
Bjorn in Drag. Looking cute
Sorry drag coefficient.
Noisy, good for heavy metal loud listening musicians.
Loud and Proud
Nice car!
Banana box test with the roof open FTW.
Only the boxes count that survive a 90 km/h drive
infinite volume :::::::::I
The color of that car is called “mauve” in English. Pink is a different, brighter color.
“There is too much sun right now”. Dude, you’re in Norway. There can never be enough sun in Norway.
Well at least in summer the sun shines all day and all night long.
I didn't fully watch your previous video, so I didn't realise that the loaner you received is a convertible! If I recall correctly, the loaner Carwow's video team got wasn't a convertible.
No wonder. It always rain in the UK ;)
That color is perfect for you
Incorrect. That color is perfect for you. That's why I made the video for you to watch.
He got you there 😂
@@bjornnyland shiiiieeeettttt you got me man, I will sell my model X and get a pinky fiat 500 now
🤣🤣🤣
I guess the roof down is good for slow speeds, for tours on the woods or on the beach...
the stitching looks great but what will it look like in few years when a some of the threads break and it starts to come apart?
^
Nice roof open test!
"I also have to listen to the constant fapping in the back here" HAHA! Made me chuckle! Someone tell Bjørn what fapping is :D
Wow, I have no idea. And please tell me what the heck this thing is 🤣
How about in winter? How cold would it be inside 😊
when will you test the new DACIA SPRING?
Not available in Norway.
Extremely important car, because VW doesn't sell the VW-E Up any more. 2025 the ID.1 is available. Till then, other cars have to fill the gap.
În România we can get the car, with 10 000€ goverment discont, for 8000€. A bargin for a NEW and Electric 250km range City car.
@@naivatco222 What? More discount than Germany?!? Only 9000€ in Germany. (:
Congratulations to a very good government! Pushes the little people, to get a EV easy.
update your sheet to show m/kwh
Pls do dacia spring
Not available in Norway yet.
This car looks realy good in black 😄
Is it possible to put the numbers in top of the screen instead of the bottom. Results are hard to read because of all the icons over it there...?
Thx for this test, particularly with the roof up/down! Regarding the droning noise (you said „fapping“ - you are a naughty boy ;-) ) you simply release the tiny wind deflector on top of the wind screen, this will eliminate most of the droning sound.
Yes, roof down is a lot quieter with the roof-top spoiler retracted. You’ll also get better range with the spoiler retracted.
Off topic, but Bjorn, you should have trademarked Optimus Prime as Tesla's internal code for their new humanoid robot version #1 is, Optimus Sub Prime (or something close to that)
The worst thing about the 500 convertible is the roof mechanism which malfunctions after a few years and is very expensive to repair, besides demanding a hack job on the interior trim. I would never, ever buy the cabrio version again, stay away from it!
19c getting cold.. noisy.. 😂 no, you’re not an open top guy… we’ve a smart roadster as a 2nd car for fun. The on,y times the roof is closed are 1. Parked.. 2. Raining… when driving and dry, roof is always open.
1:02 electric roof opening
What would the consumption be if it was on sensibly sized tyres. 205/45 tyres are ridiculous on a car such as this. Fashion over function wins the day.
The cheaper Passion model is on 15” wheels, and gets a WLTP range of 199 miles for the hatchback, vs the 185 miles for the La Prima Cabrio tested in this video. The La Prima hatchback gets 194 miles.
The consumption for such a small car is indeed extremely high. But as a daily city commuter, it's ok.
I wonder what the gear select situation will end up as. We have at least moved on from the gear knob analog, but this still has the buttons in the middle of the console which seems sub optimal.
I'm surprised no one's tried a stalk yet. That seems the most sensible to me,
A stalk? You mean like Tesla and Mercedes?
@@CallumOz don't know about mercedes. The plaid has buttons though? Does that mean Tesla are moving away from a stalk?
You look mean in the thumbnail 😂
I don't only look mean. I am actually mean. And I mean it 🤣
@@bjornnyland 😅
I own this car and it’s soooo good
We need a charging 4-way horse race of small cars.
Video coming soon.
Fun video Bjorn. Shame the 500 is very noisy with the roof up.
its no, this is cabriolet
@@andies9817 Sorry, meant noisy with the roof up.
I honestly don’t even understand why Fiat bothers to exist in the US. I wonder if they will ever sell these here or not.
Also, Sherpa mode? I mean, what? They should’ve named them Italian names or something. Also disappointing they didn’t do RWD like the original rear engine 500.
Isn’t it just 500 now, there is no petrol version
Still there is the previous version in petrol
And with the forseen 60 kWh it is even better...
Not a fan of that logo pattern on the roof. Average range, it's pretty but in the end not that efficient...
Love this cute car, but too bad its so heavy and inefficient. Rather get a triplet I guess :(
Why do I get a advertisement from the oil company watching this video?
Jes, I like it :-)
Thumb up! 👍🏻🥷 🔌⚡️🚗🔋
I really like your videos ... (all of them :)
I think the colour is called "Rose Gold" metallic and not pink.
who cares? its still pink
Crazy how this tiny thing weighs 1400kg lmao 😂
this tiny cars are not so tiny anymore they tend to be in 80s, and batteries are heavy
@@Anttihii For now
"the old piece of shit fiat 500" 😂
Your guess is pretty good. In Germany Andreas Haehnel did the 1000km in 12:08h.
th-cam.com/video/42g0lq_FD7o/w-d-xo.html
Yeah it's a nice little car.
Haha unsrew the roof, lol
Just push the button
How about quick wash once you have bathtub on wheels? Bring your own shampoo type of an experiment. Sarcasm. Not to be taken seriously.
It better fit two Asians in the back or I'm not buying it!
You wotsap! First
Just to expensive
So… are you getting this car for Wifey?
Better than the old one but STILL it is a terrible car overall...how much they compromise with the aerodynamics with this open roof which blokes partly the back mirror (what engineering is that?)....it is more a toy than a car with such a small battery bank....and it is expensive for what it is....