US market Fiat 500 Sport revealed

 US market Fiat 500 Sport revealed
US market Fiat 500 Sport

Orders start later this year

Fiat has unveiled the 500 Sport for the U.S. market.

Designed to appeal to fashionable city dwellers, the Sport features modified fascias, a larger grille, revised side skirts, and unique 16-inch aluminum wheels. Other goodies include 'Performance Red' brake calipers, a sport suspension, a chrome exhaust tip, and shadow-line window trim.

Under the hood, power is provided by a 1.4-liter MultiAir engine. While the company declined to release U.S. specifications, the European version produces 101 hp (75 kW / 102 PS).

No word on pricing, but customers can begin placing their orders (for the 500 Sport, Pop or Lounge) later this year.

Source: Fiat

The Fiat 500 Sport – Arriving Soon to America

The reborn and re-imagined 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-in. aluminum wheels with Mineral Gray painted pockets, the Cinquecento incorporates new bodyside 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 sunroof for an ultra-open view of the world. The Fiat 500 also will be 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.

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 majorsja majorsja
I'm sorry, but this is just ugly! Even by American standards.
September 15, 2010 7:13 am
 DUCATI46 DUCATI46
MMMM i think you need a guide dog.... cracking lil car ..... you guys in the US will love it!
September 15, 2010 7:33 am
 majorsja majorsja
fact is that is this ugly thing had a GM label on it all would be critizing it as ugly and a set back
September 16, 2010 6:30 am
 Lutzie Lutzie
OF course the poor misguided Americans have no context for this Italian icon. The original 1959 500 (my first car!) is still the cutest thing on wheels and this is the 5-star safe and well-made update. We fanged one through Europe last winter. Handy in crowded cities and 140km/h for hours on le autostrade, it took it all.
September 16, 2010 11:15 pm
 Xenicide Xenicide
No. We won't. I think people would rather buy a Smart car over this. It's horrendous. The side profile doesn't look too shabby, but the front is just ugly.
September 15, 2010 7:35 am
 Edison Edison
What are you smoking?? This car makes the Smart look dumb. This has a state-of-the-art engine, a proper transmission and looks sporty.
September 15, 2010 10:13 am
 need4speed need4speed
this is better than a smart car...give me a break.
September 15, 2010 8:00 am
 DUCATI46 DUCATI46
A Smart car??????!!!! Over that??!?! OMG! They havent even got a proper gearbox!! I think i'd rather deep fry my limbs than have smart car!
September 15, 2010 8:03 am
 danteskov danteskov
love this car!!!
September 15, 2010 8:17 am
 termigni termigni
I love it. Bring it here sooner!
September 15, 2010 8:44 am
 jerry05cod4 jerry05cod4
if you like the MINI you will like this one...and in a smaller form
September 15, 2010 8:46 am
 apwozniak apwozniak
this will be a lot cheaper then a smart and i think its much better looking then a smart too. if i had money to spend I would be ordering one myself.
September 15, 2010 9:02 am
 alessandro alessandro
Do you really will move your a..s from your Escalades to this kind of personal transportation finally?
September 15, 2010 10:01 am
 B_M_Gearhead B_M_Gearhead
Can this sit a family of five, carry a load of firewood and camping gear, pull a large boat and do it all comfortably and at the same time? If not I will not be seeing too many of these in my area. But they themselves said it's main target is fashionable city dwellers. Sorry to say this but when they say fashionable city dwellers I think of a bunch of Metro guys with spiky hair driving these things.
September 15, 2010 12:27 pm
 apwozniak apwozniak
over 75% of Americans live in cities now so thats a large market. most of the time when I see an SUV in the city there is only one person in it and they are usually driving like they own the place which just pisses everyone off. will we see these on the highways driving through the mountains - not likely but most people who would own these don't do that anyway
September 15, 2010 1:32 pm
 B_M_Gearhead B_M_Gearhead
No dont get me wrong, I have a 45 minute each way commute every day to work. I'd definitely consider buying one of these as well because they are sharp looking. I was just pointing out the general lifestyle of where I live. I do not have any of those needs..... Yet!
September 15, 2010 4:12 pm
 Tony999 Tony999
And where is the Sport there? The tennis ball somewhere hidden?
September 15, 2010 9:13 pm
 GTurbo GTurbo
Some people on this website DEFINITELY SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS! Don't arouse the anger of The Godfather! They may 'take you out'.
September 16, 2010 5:25 pm
 Prancing Horse Prancing Horse
Too gay and small for the beached land whales here in the states.
September 16, 2010 8:15 pm
 Lutzie Lutzie
Stick with your dinosaur Hummers and Navigators. Oil spill anyone?
September 16, 2010 11:16 pm
 B_M_Gearhead B_M_Gearhead
I hate seagulls anyway.
September 17, 2010 5:40 pm