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The Fiat Topolino Would Be $11,000 Well Spent If You Were Allowed To Buy One
The Fiat Topolino Would Be $11,000 Well Spent If You Were Allowed To Buy One-April 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:09:15

Front quarter view of a Fiat Topolino

We don’t talk about Fiat enough, but that’s not our fault. Right now, the brand’s entire American slate consists of the , which is staring death in the face, and all we’re certain to receive in the next couple of years is the new electric 500. The — a “quadricycle” under European law that 14-year-olds with motorcycle licenses can legally drive — will not be a part of that picture, and that’s a shame. Especially considering it costs less than 10,000 euros, or about $11,000.

Do you know what you could buy for $11,000? No new car, obviously — to that party. And let’s be honest: it’d be slightly disingenuous to call the Topolino or its stubbed-toe-looking French cousin the “cars.” With 11 grand you could buy a with some upgrades, or three with some extra dough for accessories; you could also become a franchisee for a . A couple years ago, you could’ve gotten your hands on . It does many of the things , plus one more: exist.

Rear view of a Fiat Topolino driving, showing off the luggage rack.

Compared to all those alternatives, I reckon the Topolino would bring the most joy to your life. It looks splendid, even if it only comes in one color. At least it’s a good one. And with a 5.4-kWh battery, it can run for up to 46 miles, with a top speed of 28 mph. That’s far and fast enough to get some places!

Fiat Topolino interior and steering wheel view

Fiat’s also gifted the Topolino some silly accessories, including but not limited to a USB-powered fan, wireless speaker, thermal water bottle and seat covers that can also be used as beach towels. There’s even a little shower head that you can pull out of the car to rinse off on beach trips. No, really — just look at the press materials:

Image of someone showering using the Fiat Topolino's optional shower attachment

That also happens to be a picture of the Dolcevita model, which goes the extra mile with the quirks. This Topolino swaps doors for ropes and a conventional roof for a rollable cabrio top.

Interested customers in Italy and France can place their reservations for the Topolino today. You and I can’t.

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