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Fiat 500 Hybrid Preseries Assembly Kicks Off at Mirafiori Plant

Fiat has reactivated Mirafiori with a preseries phase ahead of its November launch to underpin local employment.

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Overview

  • Mirafiori’s assembly lines began building 5,000 preseries units in 2025 and will start full-rate production in November with first deliveries in December.
  • At full capacity the plant aims to produce around 100,000 Fiat 500 hybrids annually, with two shifts planned by 2026.
  • The mild hybrid city car starts at €17,000 and features a 1.0-liter FireFly three-cylinder engine paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission.
  • A special 500 Torino edition in yellow and blue will debut in November as a tribute to Turin and the plant’s workers.
  • Production engages 145 Italian suppliers, including 70 in Piedmont, strengthening the regional automotive ecosystem.