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The 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid Is Painfully Slow, 500e-Based Model Packs Only 64 HP

Previously derived from the internal combustion 500, the 500 Hybrid returns on the 500e's platform with one ludicrously slow powertrain. Equipped with the 1.0-liter FireFly three-cylinder lump and 12-volt assistance in the form of a belt-integrated starter generator, the 2026 model needs 16.2 seconds to hit 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour).

And yes, it can be slower. The 16.2-second estimate is for the hatchback, whereas t… (continue reading…)

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