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Sweet and Handsome, FIAT 500S Received Tons of Attention at the Geneva Show

2016 FIAT 500S Beautiful and agile, FIAT 500S make its global debut at 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the FIAT 500, this bad boy offers some sporty features, along with notable improvements.

Compared to the predecessor model, 500S comes with sporty bumpers, special side skirts and rear spoiler, while the door handles, tailgate and the distinctive 15-inch alloys speak of passion and dynamics. There are also special 16-inch diamond black wheels as an optional feature. Also, the rear privacy glass and the chrome-finish exhaust tailpipe, along with bold rear grille are only some of the new features of the 500S.

2016 FIAT 500S

The inside of the vehicle is enhanced by black seats and black roof lining that contrasts with the door panels and seat edges. the Satin Graphite details are visible on the dashboard fascia and the sports wheel. In fact, the interior can also be trimmed in the optional Frau leather with white or light blue details for additional exclusivity boost.

The dashboard incorporates FIAT’s fresh Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touch screen with tablet-like controls. This goodie offers wide range of functions as Uconnect LIVE, Bluetooth hands-free system, voice recognition, Bluetooth streaming, USB connectivity and more. Of course, drivers will be delighted to find out that the vehicle benefits from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

2016 FIAT 500S

Source: FIAT

March 3, 2016

2016 Fiat 500 Raises Money For Charity!

2016 Fiat 500 Cabrio The latest 500 model was the star of a special charity event, especially organized by the amfAR in Milan. And why charity, you ask? Because all of the proceeds will be donated to AIDS research. The special Fiat vehicle will be auctioned off and personalized by Lappo Elkann’s Garage Italia Customs.

The amfAR event will was staged on September 26 in the Teatro della Permanente in via Turati 34. In fact, supporting such studies in the field of HIV and AIDS, ‘amfAR’ is one of the key sponsor to such events. Furthermore, FCA has always been devoted to sponsoring scientific projects and will definitely support the foundation of the latest 500 model. This iconic vehicle is selling out in more than 100 countries and there is a reason for that. The sweetie comes with convertible top, white body and a special Frau leather interior.

Furthermore, the vehicle offers a special TwinAir 0.9 cm3 85 hp (62 kW), paired to a Dualogic transmission. The fuel consumption is measured at 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers and the emissions are lower than 90g/km. This remarkable results demonstrate what the contemporary technologies can do in order to ensure sweet-looking and smooth-driving experience.

It is good that people organize such events. And it is even better that there are famous brands that take place at events like this one.

Source: Fiat

September 29, 2015

Fiat 500 Demonstrates One More Time Its Successful Formula

Fiat 500 has always been a fascinating and cute little vehicle. And since its introduction back in 1957 it started sort of a cult. It is cute, but at the same time offers some incredible dynamics. And this process hasn’t stopped until today. Almost sixty year have passed since the first 500 model and it still has a lot to demonstrate. So, let’s check out the latest Fiat 500 model.

500 and its Packs

The cutie is available in saloon and convertible and further offers three trim levels: Pop, Popstar and Lounge. It really is a special car with all these customization options, isn’t it? So, the first one, the Pop pack brigs seven airbags, Uconnect Radio 5″, some USB ports, controls on the steering wheel and special LED daytime lights. In fact, nothing special. Just the good old Fiat 500 with some modern standard features. Meanwhile, the Popstar trim bring manual climate control system, vintage-styled hubcaps and chrome-plated mirror domes. Still nothing so interesting. And the Lounge version, the last one, offers some sophisticated details, panoramic sunroof, 15″-inch ally rims, chrome-plated grille, Uconnect Radio 5″, touchscreen and smartphone integration. It looks like, that the Lounge is maybe the most interesting of the three package. It is still better, than nothing, right?

Drivetrain system

The latest Fiat 500 comes with 0.9 TwinAir engine, that offers the handy 85 or 105 hp (62 or 77 kW), a 1.2-Liter 69 hp (50kW) bi-fuel. In fact, the two-cylinder machine offers and one of the best efficiency rates and emissions: 90 g/km for the 85 hp version and 99 for the 105hp. So, what do you get at the end? A highly efficient vehicle with dynamic performance and not that interesting features. But it still will bring you wherever you like.

The latest Fiat 500 is refreshed and empowered, but it still stays that cute and special. The Fiat team one more time relied on the well-known success formula: aesthetics and technological innovations. And it still reminds us why Italy is a special place: style, passion and romance are blended in one with the Fiat 500

Source: Fiat

July 3, 2015

FIAT 500 to be Reborn on July 4

FIAT 500 was introduced for the first time on July 4 back in 1957. Then the 2007 model variant of the FIAT 500 was unveiled again on the same date. Now it is time for a significantly updated variant of the car to be revealed on the 4^th of July. Unfortunately there is no information about the car, but FIAT assured us that it will be available on its premiere.

1957 Fiat 500

The first FIAT 500 was launched on July 4 in 1957. It was initially available only to the Italian customers. The developer of the iconic car was the engineer Dante Giacosa. He designed the vehicle with the aim of making it as affordable as possible and with great fuel efficiency.

The car was tiny, not because it had to avoid traffic (just imagine how many cars were rolling on the streets in the ’57 in comparison to nowadays), but because the materials were costly and because the bigger the car was, more expensive and not-efficient it became. In addition to this, the car adopted a full-length canvas roof, which was again lighter and cheeper in comparison to a metal roof.

1957 Fiat 500

The same economical reasons were standing behind the choice of a rear-mounted, air-cooled, two-cylinder 479cc engine. It produced only 13hp (not even near to 10kW), but they were enough for the 470kg weight of the FIAT 500. In fact, the mini car was capable of just over 50mph, but this also means great fuel efficiency.

As a result, the FIAT 500 ended up in being a huge sales success. There were more than 3.6 million sales over its 18-year life cycle. Through these years the company was faithful to the initial goal of Giacosa and kept the original design and engineering principals.

2007 Fiat 500

The evolution of FIAT 500 continued with the FIAT 126, FIAT Cinquencento and Seicento models. They also were brilliant urban vehicles, fun to drive and also commercially successful. However, the 500 disappeared when most needed in the cloggy traffic streets and tiny parking spaces.

So on July 4 2007 the FIAT 500 was reborn. Its design was true to the philosophy of the iconic 1957 car and kept it affordable and practical. The engine moved to the front, there was a lot more equipment and safety features but the design was kept in harmony with the original one.

Since then, the car has appeared in the markets of more than 100 countries and the sales outnumber 1.5 million. Now, the next chapter in the FIAT 500 history is about to begin … again on July 4. Stay tuned!

Source: Fiat

June 11, 2015

Fiat 500 1.2 Pop: Suitable for 18-Year-Old Drivers

Statistics show that about three quarters of young drivers cannot afford a car that is good-looking as well as affordable because of the amount of money spent on car insurance. For this reason around 35 percent of 17-25 year old drivers find the costs too prohibitive so they choose not to have a car. On the other hand, those who take their chance and decide to own a vehicle spend up to 30 percent of their income on their automobiles just to keep them alive.

Things are about to change so attention, please, youngsters! Thanks to Fiat 500 i-Deal powered by Carrot, younger drivers can afford the new Fiat 500 1.2 Pop for a fixed monthly payment of £239 per month over a three-year period. The compact car arrives with a compact list of usefulness, including Easy Care Servicing Maintenance and fully-comprehensive insurance cover from Carrot, underwritten by Zurich Insurance.

Each vehicle is fitted with an i-box, created by Crewe-based telematics service provider Trak Global in the UK. The device helps young drivers attain valuable experience behind the wheel with Carrot’s cash rewards programme for they are encouraged to develop safer driving habits from the very first time when they set foot on the pedal.

What is more, from now on every Fiat 500 will feature ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and seven airbags as standard, with fuel-saving Start & Stop and low-tax emissions which reduce running costs even more. Offering more than 500,000 variations in colors, wheels, decals, options and accessories, Fiat 500 owners can customize their vehicle so it can fit their tastes and personalities.

Initially, there are two engines available for the Pop trim, a 1.2-litre petrol that is capable of 59 mpg and a more powerful 1.3-litre Multijet diesel that produces 72mpg.

Source: Fiat

January 19, 2015

Fiat 500 Ribelle and 500L Urbana Trekking are Demonstrating Potential for Self-Expression

Fiat 500 is probably the most versatile model in the automotive industry at the moment. What I mean is that it has multiple personalities that can literally suit anyone. And now Fiat is introducing two other special edition specifications of the popular car which will debut at the 2014 Miami International Auto Show. Namely, they are Fiat 500 Ribelle and the Fiat 500L Urbana Trekking.

In addition, at the event the company will also showcase the entire lineup and highlight the updates for the 2015 model year. Some of them include advanced instrument panel with a 7-inch cluster display for the Fiat 500 line, and automatic transmission options for the high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and the five-passenger Fiat 500L.

The currently presented two new models are based on the 500 Pop and the 500L Trekking. 2015 Fiat 500 Ribelle (the latter word means rebel in Italian) shows its adventurous nature with a red Rosso roof, spoiler and mirror caps.

To make a perfect contrast the designers at Fiat complemented these red accents by the gloss black color called Nero Puro of the headlamp and tail lamp bezels. In addition, in the same color come the wheels. They however also add Rosso wheel caps.

The car will be offered in four exterior paint colors: Bianco (white), Billet Argento (Billet Silver), Grigio (gray) and Nero Puro. While the interior options are only two: Grigio/Nero or Grigio/Rosso.

2015 Fiat 500L Urbana Trekking is intended also for the urban streets. It has a Matte Nero exterior mirrors and bezels on the front and rear fascia, side sills and body-side molding. The car runs on 7-inch Matte Nero wheels. The black paint is complemented by Satin Chrome door handles, tail lamp bezels and accents on the front and rear fascia.

Here, six glossy exterior paint colors are available: Verde Bosco Perla (Forest Green Pearl), Rosso Perla (Deep Lava Red), Giallo (yellow), Bianco (white), Grigio Scuro (Gray Metallic) and Blue Tornado, paired with a Nero (black) roof. Inside, the 500L Urbana Trekking adds some special tweaks like the Nero leather steering wheel, leatherette door bolsters and cloth seats.

Of course, the Beats Audio system is standard. It features six premium speakers, a 6.5-inch dual-voice coil (DVC) subwoofer with trunk-mounted enclosure and eight-channel amplifier with Beats Audio’s proprietary digital sound processing (DSP) algorithm.

2015 Fiat 500 Ribelle will be available at dealerships in December at a starting price of $17,395 USD, while the 2015 Fiat 500L Urbana Trekking will appear in studios in the first quarter of 2015 with a price tag beginning at $22,795 USD.

Source: Fiat

November 10, 2014

Fiat 500 Couture Special Editions Exhibited in Paris

Paris saw a really nice debut this year in the face of the Italian style icon – the Fiat 500 Couture. Under this name hide three distinctive vehicles: 500 Ron Arad Edition with a specific design like a garment “sewn” onto the car; the 500 Comics and 500 Camouflage showcars. The trio is inspired by the world of fashion and created to add to the pop and trendy nature in the 500′s DNA. The premiere took place during the Paris Fashion Week at the MotorVillage Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées.

500 Ron Arad Edition is a result of the joint work of the Italian brand and the internationally celebrated designer Ron Arad. To be more precise, the silhouette of the historic 1957 Fiat 500, or more famous as ‘Cinquino’, is drawn on the sides of the car using the Italian craftsmanship.

The car is equipped with great features such as a glass sunroof, chrome-plated accents, black interiors, superb black Poltrona Frau leather seats with ivory trim, 7″ TFT instrument panel, Blue&Me, leather steering wheel with radio controls, automatic climate control system, fog lights, 16 inch alloy rims, black metallic paintwork and white mirror caps with the silhouette of the legendary 500 drawn on the side panels.

The next two models, 500 Comics and 500 Camouflage showcars pay homage to the pop nature of the iconic Fiat 500. The first one has a two-tone livery, pastel ochre yellow and metallic black, embellished by craftsmanship resulting in “stitching” that traces out the stylish lines. The second model is inspired by 500′s DNA and features grey/green camouflage pattern, highlighted by the fluorescent yellow mirror covers.

Only 2015 Fiat 500 Ron Arad will eventually go on sale in Europe, starting from November this year. The car will be delivered to the new owner’s home together with an 1:18 scale model.

Source: Fiat

October 7, 2014

Fiat intros new Fiat 500 models in North America

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The Fiat brand has long been associated with Italy but since year 2014 the acclaimed and popular car brand has some American blood in its veins. Of course we are talking about the Fiat and Chrysler merger earlier this year when the deal gave Fiat access to the North American market while providing Chrysler with knowledge how to build small and fuel-efficient cars. Thanks to the deal now Fiat introduces new Fiat 500 models in North America.

The Fiat 500 is one of the many legendary cars of Fiat. Introduced in 1957 the first model is often called “the first city car”. Cheap and easy to maintain, the Fiat 500 was in production until 1975 and more than 3 million Fiat 500 cars were sold back in the day. In 2007, exactly 50 years after the launch of the first Fiat 500, the popular car maker introduced an improved and modernized version of the Fiat 500 that is still in production in Europe and Mexico.

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Now customers in the United States will be able to drive the new high-performance 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio as well as take advantage of the all-electric Fiat 500e and the Fiat 500L, which is an all-new five-passenger model that expands the Fiat brand into the growing B-segment.

Let’s take a look at the specs of the new cars. The 2015 Fiat Abarth comes with two transmissions – one 5-speed manual and one 6-speed automatic and a 1.4-liter SOHC 16-valve turbocharged multiair inline four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 119 kW (162 HP) of power at 5,500 rpm and 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) of torque at 2,500-4,000 rpm (with 5-speed manual transmission). The same engine delivers 117 kW (159 HP) of power at 5,500 rpm and 183 lb-ft (248 Nm) of torque at 2,400-4,000 rpm with the six-speed automatic transmission. The estimated fuel economy is 28/34/31 US mpg (8.4/6.9/7.6 liters per 100 km) (city/highway/combined) with five-speed manual and 24/32/27 US mpg (9.8/7.4/8.7 liters per 100 km) (city/highway/combined) with six-speed manual. The tech specs of the Fiat Abarth Cabrio are the same except that the car does not offer a six-speed automatic transmission and you will have to do with the 5-speed one only.

We do not have information on the 2015 Fiat 500L (if there’s any at all) so we will describe the 2014 Fiat 500L specs – the car is equipped with a 1.4-liter SOHC 16-valve turbocharged multiair inline four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 119 kW (162 HP) of power at 5,500 rpm and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque at 2,500-4,000 rpm. The car reaches 25/33/28 US mpg (9.4/7.1/8.4 liters per 100 km) (city/highway/combined) fuel economy with the offered six-speed manual transmission and 24/33/27 US mpg (9.8/7.1/8.7 liters per 100 km) (city/highway/combined) of fuel economy with the Euro Twin Clutch six-speed transmission. There’s no information on the Fiat 500e vehicle.

There’s no word on the pricing or the availability dates of the new models as of now.

Source: Fiat

September 3, 2014

2015 Fiat 500 Abarth Gets Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

2015 Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio are now getting enhanced with the optional six-speed automatic transmission. It is a new feature for the MY2015 and it will be mated with the 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine. The powertrain produces 157 horsepower (115 kW) and 248 Nm (183 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, Fiat has ensured that both Abarth models will remain true to their high-performance heritage. In other words the six-speed automatic has been reinforced with more clutch plates and a more robust heat treatment. This allows higher torque capability.

Furthermore, the Sport mode calibration ensures more engaged driving experience. It features fuel-cut upshifts, rev-matching downshifts, brake-assist downshifts, corner gear hold and fast-off gear hold. There is also a more aggressive pedal map.

The interior of the cars also comes improved for the new model year. An instance is the featured as a standard advanced instrument panel with a 7-inch high-definition TFT cluster display. There has been also added a parking screen which helps drivers managing the reverse movement. Other interior updates include a redesigned center console with a new sports cup holder design.

Production for the 2015 Fiat 500 Turbo has also just begun. The model will include an optional automatic transmission. All 2015 Fiat 500 derivations will arrive at company dealerships later this summer.

Source: Fiat

June 24, 2014

Pogea Racing Fiat 500 Abarth

Pogea Racing has unveiled their latest tuning package for the playful Fiat 500 Abarth. The tuning specialists offer two power stages, a set of big wheels and some styling elements.

Stage I includes an ECU re-map and boosts the 1.4 liter turbocharged engine to 163HP (120 kW) and 275Nm (202 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 28HP and 95Nm. 0-100 km/h in 7 seconds and a top speed of over 210 km/h (130 mph). The price for Stage I is €819.

Stage II increases the power of the tiny engine to over 170HP (125 kW) at 4,900RPM and 285Nm (210 lb-ft) of torque at 3,100RPM. 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and a top speed of 226 km/h (140 mph). The price is €919.

Styling upgrades include a set of 18” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires – 215/35 R18. Pogea Racing offers front spoiler, splitters and intakes, bonnet, NACA profiles, Trofeo air intake, mirror caps, roof spoilers, wings, side skirts and rear spoiler in carbon fibre or composite fibre glass. Pricing is available upon request.

A super-powerful wide body version with 330HP is already being tested, and will be launched soon.

Source: Pogea Racing

June 5, 2014

2014 Fiat 500 Facelift – Price £10,160

The new 2014 Fiat 500 Facelift is already available in the UK. It is priced from £10,960 OTR for the hatchback and £13,510 OTR for the 500C. Available options include Dualogic transmission for £750 (1.2 69HP and 0.9 TwinAir 85HP), an electric sunroof for £580 and Blue&Me connectivity for just £270. A key new feature is the segment-first 7” TFT digital instrument display, developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli.

Standard on 500S and Cult models (and optional on Lounge versions), the layout and execution of the speedometer, rev counter and trip computer will be familiar to anyone who has driven the current FIAT 500, but the centre of the display – which contains a digital image of the car – can be configured to show various trip computer readouts, such as distance travelled, instant fuel consumption, range, etc.

Other significant innovation is the new 0.9 liter TwinAir Turbo engine. It comes with a high-efficiency turbocharger; an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head; a Start&Stop fuel-saving system and the new MultiAir II intake valve control system to provide an even more enticing combination of power and efficiency. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The power is 105HP (77 kW) at 5,500RPM and 145Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque at just 2,000RPM in “sport mode” and 98HP and 120Nm in “eco mode”. 0-100 km/h in 10.0 seconds and a top speed of 187 km/h (117 mph). Despite the improved performance, the small car is able to return 67.3 mpg UK (4.2 liters / 100 km) and just 99 g/km of CO2.

A high level of safety equipment includes – ABS with EBD, 7 airbags, ISOFIX attachments and DRLs. ESP, complete with ASR/MSR and Hill Holder, is also available on all versions as an extremely affordable option.

FIAT 500 Model	Hatchback 500 OTR Price	Convertible 500C OTR Price
Pop 1.2 69hp	£10,160	£13,160
Pop 1.3 16v MultiJet 95hp	£12,560	£15,560
Colour Therapy 1.2 69hp	£10,960	£13,510
Colour Therapy 0.9 TwinAir 85hp	£12,160	£14,710
Lounge 1.2 69hp	£11,560	£14,560
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir 85hp	£12,960	£15,760
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir 105hp	£13,560	£16,360
Lounge 1.3 16v MultiJet 95hp	£13,960	£16,960,
500S 1.2 69hp	£11,710	£14,710
500S 0.9 TwinAir 85hp	£13,110	£15,910
500S 0.9 TwinAir 105hp	£13,710	£16,510
500S 1.3 16v MultiJet 95hp	£14,110	£17,110
Cult 1.2 8v 69hp	£13,060	£15,560
Cult 0.9 TwinAir 85hp	£14,460	£16,760
Cult 0.9 TwinAir 105hp	£15,060	£17,360
Cult 1.3 16v MultiJet 95hp	£15,460	£17,960

Source: Fiat

May 26, 2014

Fiat Shows The Interior Of Upcoming 2015 Fiat 500

2015 Fiat 500 is going to make its world premiere at this year’s New York International Auto Show. The brand has just shown the first official images of car’s interior, which features numerous enhancements. They were made in order to increase driver convenience and ease of use. And instance is the featured advanced instrument panel with a 7-inch high-definition TFT cluster display.

The latter allows drivers to monitor important information like speed, fuel level, Eco index and trip information. On the main screen, one can see an image of the vehicle, which is surrounded by data such as distance traveled, gas mileage and range.

In addition, a parking screen helps drivers while moving in reverse if the vehicle is equipped with Rear Park Assist. Other screen options include a radio screen and a telephone screen. The Sport mode of the vehicle makes the TFT display “more aggressive”. Of course – in terms of appearance.

What was also disclosed by Fiat is that the TFT display will be standard on the 2015 Fiat 500 Sport, Lounge, Turbo and Abarth models, and optional on the Pop. Furthermore, the other interior updates include a redesigned center console, which now sports cup holder design.

Scarce information on the exterior has been released yet. What we have understood is that the new Fiat 500 will be available in several new paint colors: Giallo Moderna Perla (modern pearl yellow), Laser Blu (bright metallic blue) and Billet Argento (billet silver).

At last, the Fiat 500 lineup, Fiat 500 Abarth, Abarth Cabrio and Turbo will add an available six-speed automatic transmission. 2015 Fiat 500 lineup will be available at dealerships in July this year.

Source: Fiat

April 9, 2014

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500 and its Packs

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1957 Fiat 500

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