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2015 FIAT 500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 FIAT 500 is a light-update model, led by Bluetooth audio streaming and a redesigned center console with a second USB port across the lineup. The rest is mostly familiar, with a few equipment and special-edition changes rather than a redesign.
About the 2015 FIAT 500
Second-generation modern FIAT 500 (global 2007-2019; U.S. market 2012-2019), late pre-refresh year before the 2016 touchscreen/trim-line update.
The 2015 FIAT 500 is Fiat’s small, style-first city car: easy to park, efficient, and built around Italian design more than maximum space. The brand sells it as a cheerful, personality-heavy runabout with a tight turning footprint, distinctive shape and a wide spread of personalities, from basic Pop to retro 1957 Edition to punchier Turbo. What separates it from many subcompacts is that buyers choose it as much for character and design as for simple transportation.
The 2015 FIAT 500 ranges from the simple Pop to the comfort-focused Lounge and sharper-handling Sport. The Turbo adds a turbocharged engine and larger front brakes, while the 1957 Edition pairs leather upholstery and retro details with either the hatchback or open-roof cabrio body. The limited-run Ribelle gives the standard 1.4-liter 500 darker exterior trim and a rear spoiler.
What changed, by category
Tech
Bluetooth audio streaming and a redesigned center console with a second USB port were added across the lineup. Every trim except Pop received an upgraded instrument display.
Powertrain
Fiat added a six-speed automatic transmission to the Turbo.
Styling
The limited-run Ribelle joined the hatchback lineup, the GQ Edition was dropped, and the retro-themed 1957 Edition expanded to the cabrio body style.
2015 FIAT 500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4L | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4T | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4L | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick / Automatic, 6-Spd w/AutoStick | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick / Automatic, 6-Spd w/AutoStick | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick | Auto, 6-Spd AutoStick / Automatic, 6-Spd w/AutoStick |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 101 hp | 101 hp | 135 hp | 101 hp | 101 hp | 101 hp |
| Torque | 97 lb-ft | 97 lb-ft | 150 lb-ft | 97 lb-ft | 97 lb-ft | 97 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 5.4–9.5 cu-ft | 9.5 cu-ft | 9.5 cu-ft | 5.4–9.5 cu-ft | 9.5 cu-ft | 5.4–9.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in | 31.7 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Tilt Wheel | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2015 FIAT 500?
The biggest change is improved connectivity across the lineup. Every 2015 FIAT 500 has Bluetooth audio streaming and a redesigned center console with a second USB port.
Did the 2015 FIAT 500 Turbo add an automatic transmission?
Yes. Fiat added a six-speed automatic transmission to the 500 Turbo for 2015, making this the key mechanical change for the year.
Which 2015 FIAT 500 trims received the upgraded instrument display?
Every 2015 FIAT 500 trim except Pop received an upgraded instrument display. The Turbo uses a 7-inch color display, while Lounge, Sport, and 1957 Edition also gained upgraded gauges.
What changed in the 2015 FIAT 500 special-edition lineup?
The Ribelle joined the lineup, the GQ Edition was dropped, and the retro-themed 1957 Edition expanded to the cabrio body. The Ribelle is based on the standard-engine 500 and adds darker exterior details and a rear spoiler.
Is the 2015 FIAT 500 substantially different from the 2014 model?
No. The 2015 FIAT 500 is a light update rather than a redesign. Its main advantages over the 2014 model are Bluetooth audio streaming, a second USB port, upgraded gauges on most trims, and an automatic transmission for the Turbo.
2015 FIAT 500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 FIAT 500.
4.3
2015 FIAT 500
(628 reviews)
“The car is small with good gas mileage, but cute and surprisingly comfortable and roomy inside. The back seats fold down allowing for good trunk space.”
“You have little space for luggage but, will have tons of fun and great times just using the vehicle. You will get lots of looks because of how different the car is and above all you will love the corners lol.”