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Fiat 600, the test of the new Sport Hybrid 145 version

At the top of the range of the urban suv comes the combination of the most powerful 48 V mild hybrid engine and the unprecedented trim, which, however, is also available for another 600.

by Massimo Mambretti

25 February 2026

2' min read

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Versione italiana

2' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

Consistent with the Olympic period, which will continue into March with the Paralympics, the new Sport trim arrives for the Fiat 600. However, after its debut with the special series dedicated to the Olympic Games and stripped of its customisation, it will remain at the top of the Fiat urban suv range as a more youthful alternative to the La Prima. The only one so far that can be combined with the mild hybrid powertrain with 145 horsepower. The presentation of the Sport trim was an opportunity to test drive the 600 Hybrid 145 for the first time. However, it should be added that the Hybrid 110 and the electric 600e with 156 horsepower can also be chosen with this configuration. The price of the 600 Sport starts at 30,000 euros.

Fiat 600 Sport, distinguished by its outfit and equipment

The Sport trim does not include any changes to the mechanics compared to the other 600s, so it personalises the appearance of the 600, in particular, with 18" wheels and black trim on some of the bodywork mouldings. In the interior, on the other hand, the dark upholstery of the upholstery and the front sports seats and electrically adjustable driver's seats stand out. The standard equipment picture is completed by Adas for semi-assisted driving level 2, an electric tailgate with hands-free opening, a keyless system, infotainment with TomTom navigation and connection and wireless charging for smartphones.

Fiat 600 Hybrid 145 Sport, le foto della prova
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Fiat 600 Sport, how the Hybrid 145 goes

This version is powered by the 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder with mild hybrid technology that powers the Hybrid 110 with lower power. This unit combined with the six-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which in the case of the 600 Sport can also be operated with paddles on the steering wheel, also functions as a classic full hybrid under certain driving conditions. So it also moves the 600 with electric drive alone. And not just in traffic and at low speeds, because if the small battery that powers the electric motor inside the gearbox has an adequate charge, it sustains the electric drive even up to speeds of 70/80 mph in extra-urban stretches. We saw this in the test of a hundred kilometres around Milan, in which the Hybrid 145 consumed around 6 litres per 100 kilometres (Fiat claims an average consumption of 4.9 l/100 km) while driving a lot of zero-emission roads.

Dynamically, the 600 Hybrid Sport proves to be manoeuvrable, pleasant to drive and comfortable thanks to both the suspension setting and the insulation that also keeps the engine tone away from the cabin. The latter

it pushes the Hybrid 145 up to 200 km/h and to 100 km/h in 8"5, offers a smooth delivery that also generates a brilliant temperament when needed.