The Fiat Topolino Is Barely a Car, But It Might Get an Abarth Variant

The Fiat Topolino is barely a car, but it might get an Abarth variant—an idea discussed in connection with Fiat’s expansion plans to North America. The article says Fiat will bring the micro-sized two-seater to the U.S., offering 46 miles of range and a 25-mph top speed, with a $14,980 starting price including destination. It then reports that Autocar believes Fiat is considering an Abarth performance version, citing CEO Olivier Francois, who called it a “dream” and said it “may come.” Fiat has previewed a simpler “Topolino Sport” in Italy with racing stripes but no mechanical changes. Regulatory limits could constrain any performance upgrades: in Europe it is classified as a “quadricycle,” and in the U.S. it will be street legal only in jurisdictions with low-speed vehicle exemptions, requiring a kit by end of summer 2026 to raise speed from 19 mph to 25 mph. The goal, according to Fiat Europe’s Gaetano Thorel, is attracting younger buyers.