2027 Fiat Topolino Starts at $13,995 as a U.S. Low-Speed Vehicle
The 2027 Fiat Topolino is now available through select U.S. dealers with a $13,995 starting MSRP before destination, a new Open Air body style and equipment intended to qualify it as a federally certified low-speed vehicle.
That “street-legal” description needs context. The two-seat Topolino has an estimated 25-mph maximum speed and is designed for neighborhood use, not highways or normal high-speed commuting. Fiat says it can be operated on most public roads posted at 35 mph or less, but state and local registration and operating rules still apply.
What changes for 2027
Fiat’s U.S. update adds Corallo Orange and Luna Greige to the existing Verde Vita Mint paint, along with a full-color digital instrument cluster. The new Topolino Open Air combines the standard model’s asymmetrical full doors with a roll-back soft-top roof.
| Version | Doors | Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Topolino | Asymmetrical full doors | Fixed glass |
| Topolino Open Air | Asymmetrical full doors | Roll-back soft top |
| Topolino Dolce Vita | Rope doors | Roll-back soft top |
All three versions are offered in the same three colors. Fiat has not published separate U.S. pricing for the Open Air or Dolce Vita in the materials reviewed, so the $13,995 figure should be treated as the lineup’s starting MSRP rather than the price of every configuration.
Range, charging and size
The 2027 Topolino product page lists a 5.4-kWh lithium-ion battery, up to 46 miles of manufacturer-estimated range and about five hours for a full charge from a standard American outlet using the onboard charger. Fiat notes that the range estimate is based on internal simulation under ideal conditions, not an EPA range rating.
The vehicle is 8 feet 3 inches long, 4 feet 7 inches wide and 5 feet 1 inch tall. Fiat lists a 1,073-pound curb weight and seating for two. The company says the 25-mph maximum requires the official Mopar max-speed package.
Low-speed vehicle, not passenger car
Fiat says the 2027 Topolino is certified to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 500. That standard covers low-speed vehicles and requires equipment such as headlamps, turn signals, stop lamps, mirrors, a parking brake, compliant windshield glazing, seat belts and a vehicle identification number.
NHTSA has explained that low-speed vehicles are not subject to the full crashworthiness standards applied to conventional passenger cars. Buyers should therefore consider both the Topolino’s restricted operating environment and the protection differences that come with its regulatory category.
Fiat’s claim that the vehicle is suitable for roads posted at 35 mph or less is a general description, not a nationwide operating guarantee. States and local governments control registration and where low-speed vehicles may be used, so owners need to check the rules where they live.
Availability and the conversion kit
In its October 29 U.S. announcement, Fiat said the 2027 Topolino is available now through select dealers and that complimentary delivery within 50 miles of the selling dealer continues. The company also said many dealers had sold through their initial 2026-model-year allocations, but it did not publish U.S. sales totals.
Current Topolino owners are eligible for a complimentary low-speed-vehicle conversion kit, according to Fiat. Subsequent 2027 shipments are expected to reach dealers already equipped for low-speed-vehicle certification. The product page’s fine print says proper dealer installation is required, so owners should confirm parts availability, installation timing and local registration steps with a participating dealer.
The Topolino also sits alongside Fiat’s experiments with larger urban vehicles, including the four-seat Multiplina electric quadricycle concept. Unlike that concept, however, the 2027 Topolino is a real U.S. retail offering—with clearly limited speed and use cases.
Featured image: Fiat Topolino displayed at Automesse Ludwigsburg in 2024. Illustrative archive photo; it does not show the 2027 U.S. Open Air model. Photo by Alexander Migl (Alexander-93), via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. No changes beyond WordPress resizing.