Just a few months after the launch of the refreshed 500 with mild-hybrid powertrain, Fiat is introducing a more refined trim level for the convertible version, the 500 C, that enhances and highlights the classic charm of what is now the only convertible city car available on the Italian market. The trim level, named Dolcevita, evokes the atmosphere of the 1960s and offers—as a special edition but not a limited edition—a refined elegance that enhances the car’s aesthetics with just a few details, without, however, reaching the level of luxury of the unforgettable Riva edition, introduced in 2016 on the previous 500 and, in that case, produced in a limited series.
The new version stands out on the exterior, in particular, for its exclusive blue fabric convertible top, chrome mirror caps, the side badge featuring the Dolcevita logo, the new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, and standard full-LED headlights. The interior is more understated, featuring “Pieds de poule” fabric and vinyl seats with an embroidered “500” logo, along with enhanced features such as a DAB car stereo with a 10.25-inch screen, automatic climate control, a rain sensor, and a rear parking assist radar.
The inspiration comes from the model’s own history. From its very beginnings in the late 1950s, the 500 has always offered a version with a sunroof, which initially extended all the way to the base of the rear window. It was precisely this design that inspired the brand’s designers to develop the modern “C” versions, introduced in 2007, featuring an electrically operated fabric center section.
