The Fiat 500 was launched in 1957. This is 2 years earlier than the MINI. After exactly 50 years Fiat launched the new 500.
The Fiat 500 sits on a Fiat Panda chassis, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h. To keep in touch with the young generation it also has an iPod socket.
The guys at Fifth Gear think it's so good that it will over throne the MINI.
Watch the Fiat 500 Test Drive video after the jump.
Fiat 500 Test Drive video:
