[Auto] Fiat 500 Trepiuno: The most practical version of the «Cinquino» is on the way

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The last resurrection of Fiat took place in 2007. The commercial launch of the 500 was a before and after for the Turinese firm. However, the revolution took place three years earlier, specifically when the Trepiuno concept was born. That was the germ that made his recovery and later history possible. Now, when almost two decades of that have passed, we could see it again taking the form of a production model.

It was a couple of months ago when we met the second generation of the Fiat 500. In this installment, which will coexist with the previous one as long as the demand so advises, it offers an exponential technical evolution. This is because it will only be sold in an electric version. But it seems that it will not be the only novelty, since everything indicates that the range will be increased with a more versatile version, the long-awaited and rumored Fiat 500 Trepiuno.

The Fiat 500 Trepiuno could debut at some point in 2021

According to various sources, including Automotive News, the FCA Group has officially confirmed the development of the Fiat 500 Trepiuno. And you will wonder, what will the design of this new version be like? Well, apparently, the cute utility would include in its body a rear door with a suicidal opening. In this way, it will be much easier to access the rear seats for those who need to use them regularly.

And it is for this reason that it could take the name Trepiuno. According to Automotive News, Fiat would have chosen it not only for what it represents, but also because in Italian it would mean "Three plus one." Therefore, it would refer to the configuration and number of doors that the new 500e would have. That is, the two front doors plus the gate that gives access to the trunk (three) added to the rear access would be four doors.

Apparently, the development of this Fiat 500 Trepiuno would have been a challenge for the brand's engineers. Its bodywork is very compact and making room for a new access would not have been easy. To this should be added an increase in the final tare of about 30 kilos. However, this version would have defined its position in the range, as it would fit between the "normal" 500e and the 500C cabrio body.

At the technical and powertrain level, it would not present changes, since the platform is newly developed. Therefore, it would make use of the 87 kW (116 hp) motor powered by a lithium ion battery with 42 kWh of energy capacity. All in all, we will still have to wait a little longer to meet it, but it gives us in the nose that this version is going to make Fiat sales skyrocket.