The retro theme of the outside continues inside both the Fiat 500 and the Mini Hatch. The Fiat has numerous references to its ancestor, including a dashboard painted to match the exterior, jewel-like switches and a “cue ball” gear knob.
The Mini features a circular central element in the dashboard that, in the 1960s car, housed a speedometer. Today, it’s home to the infotainment system. More circles can be found dotted around both cabins, including the instruments, door handles, air vents and more.
The Fiat has been around for a long time and the car’s interior technology has advanced over time. Recent models have a larger touchscreen display with DAB, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Some really early cars just featured an FM/AM radio and a CD and MP3 player.
The Mini’s infotainment system is a definite step up from the 500 – it’s a feature-packed system that looks great and is easy to use, either via its touchscreen or a rotary dial between the front seats. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t standard on all models though, so make sure you check the specific car you’re looking at.