Fiat-Chrysler revealed the latest edition of the Fiat 500 C at the New York show and confirmed its details and specs for the American market.
The iconic 500C will be available across the states in late spring 2011 with a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $19,500, to trim levels, 14 exterior colors, 12 unique seat color and material combinations, plus a choice of two interior environments and three exterior soft-top colors.
The car’s powered by Fiat’s acclaimed 1.4-liter MultiAir in-line four-cylinder engine developing101 horsepower (75 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 98 lb.-ft. (133 Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm. It comes with a five-speed auto gearbox and does 38 mpg. A six speed box is also available.
Those are just mere details, what people want are those cute and sexy looks. Honestly, they wouldn’t care if it was powered by a donkey under the bonnet! But the fashion-obsessed buyers do care about the amenities they get, and the 500 doesn’t disappoint in that terms.
It comes in two Pop and Lounge models, details of which are as follows:
Fiat 500c Pop
Designed for the individual who wants Italian style, efficiency and personalization options, the new 2012 Fiat 500c Pop model includes a premium dual-layer power-cloth top, manual transmission, 15-inch steel wheels with chrome-accented wheel covers and all-season tires, seven standard air bags, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with auxiliary audio input, chromed exhaust tip, power windows, power door locks, power heated mirrors, speed control, BLUE&ME Handsfree Communication technology with USB port, eco:Drive Application and iPod control capability, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, reconfigurable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer, miles-to-empty, average fuel economy and tire-pressure monitoring display (TPM).
The Fiat 500c Pop model is the only four-seat cabrio in the market priced below $20,000. The U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the 2012 Fiat 500c Pop is $19,500 and arrives at FIAT Studios in late-Spring.
Fiat 500c Lounge
Tailored for the individual who wants their cabrio to reflect their fashion-oriented lifestyle, the new 2012 Fiat 500c Lounge model features premium amenities (in addition to the Fiat 500c Pop features) including the all-new six-speed automatic transmission with driver-selectable gear changes, front- and rear-fascia chromed accents, chromed mirror caps, fog lamps, 15-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires, premium cloth seats, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, automatic climate control, and BOSE® Energy Efficient Series audio system with six premium speakers and subwoofer and security alarm.
The MSRP of the 2012 Fiat 500c Lounge is $23,500 and arrives at FIAT Studios in late-Spring.
