Fiat 500 production reaches milestone

The FIAT 500 has today reached the 1.5 million unit milestone in Europe. The landmark car, a white 1.2 Pop, is rolling off the production line in Tychy, Poland, destined for its new owner in France.

The FIAT 500 has reached this impressive tally just eight years and four months after its launch, collecting more than 40 international awards along the way including the prestigious European Car of The Year accolade in 2008. It is now on sale in more than 100 countries, from Japan to North America, with the UK accounting for more than 240,000 of the total number sold in Europe.

For 2015, FIAT refreshed the exterior and interior, retaining the unmistakable 500 looks that have made it such a global success but making it even more attractive and contemporary, adding advanced technologies, improved efficiency, and even more customization options than ever before. In total, no fewer than 1,900 changes have been made, most noticeable of which are the new front headlights with LED daytime running lights, the distinctive new rear light clusters, and the new dashboard with its innovative UConnect infotainment system.