Press Release The Fiat 500 Sport – Arriving Soon to America September 14, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The reborn and reimagined Fiat 500 is arriving soon to America. Born in Italy, perfectly tailored for America, the Cinquecento is as vibrant and engaging as it is fit and nimble. The Sport model, featured in these images, illustrates Fiat's smart and stylish design aesthetic. Like the original Fiat 500 a half-century ago, the new Cinquecento continues its timeless value while embracing individual expression and opportunity – all infused with world-class craftsmanship. The Cinquecento offers unique adaptations for the North American market and is designed for individuals who demand that style and fashion can coexist with practicality and functionality. Matching its sport-tuned suspension, the Fiat 500 Sport features athletically styled front and rear fascias with a larger grille and flared aerodynamic treatment. Between its unique 16-inch aluminum wheels with Mineral Gray painted pockets, the Cinquecento incorporates new body-side sill cladding for an enhanced sport appearance. Completing this athletic vehicle's appearance are Performance Red painted brake calipers, a chromed exhaust tip and gloss black shadow-line window trim. The Fiat 500 Sport also features an available SkyDome power sun roof for an ultra-open view of the world. The Fiat 500 will be also available in the Pop and Lounge models with unique exterior cues and different equipment options. The world-class 1.4-liter engine with Fiat's state-of-the-art MultiAir™ technology powers the Fiat 500 Sport. MultiAir significantly reduces emissions while improving fuel economy and power delivery by up to 10 percent when compared to similar engines. The Fiat 500's technology, driving dynamics and interior features have been intelligently adapted for the North American market, and it will offer small-car buyers a stylish, high-value alternative. The all-new Fiat 500 will be available for ordering later this year in the Sport, Pop and Lounge models, followed by the all-new Fiat 500C (cabrio) in the spring of 2011. Pics: Autoblog 2011 Fiat 500 Sport14/09/10
They should have introduced it in the U.S. with the new 875cc two-cylinder engine. That would have been a talking point for sure.
Surely the new Fiat 500 is a nice little car, but Americans don't like hatchbacks, so I can't see the Fiat 500 being a sales success in the USA.
Well, too bad for them. They are quite practical, and take less space than their tanker sized sedans. Have you tried the new 500? I tried the 1.2 69hp version a few weeka ago. Rocket!
This little car will be a hit just like the Mini, if and only if the car is reliable and the dealer setup is capable. Otherwise they can forget it. M
I agree, the 500 is a reliable car by most standards. Let's just hope they don't run into some strange problems.
The other day I think I may have seen one. It was about ten cars in front of me getting onto the freeway. I tried to catch up to it, but there were too many slow cars in front of me. So I don't know if it was the 500 or something else.
