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August 31, 2019 FIAT will discontinue production of the current-generation Fiat 500 and 500e in North America. Current inventory of the 2019 Fiat 500 and 500e will last into 2020. In North America, FIAT will continue to offer the new Italian-designed, fun-to-drive Fiat 500X all-wheel-drive compact crossover, the Fiat 124 Spider roadster and the five-passenger Fiat 500L utility vehicle.
August 31, 2018 New for 2019, Fiat 500 models come standard with turbocharged engines. 2019 Fiat 500 Pop and Lounge models are powered by the 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, delivering 135 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft. of torque and featuring a single turbocharger, twin intercoolers and sport-tuned exhaust.
July 24, 2018 FIAT Brand North America and Hoonigan, a motorsport-lifestyle brand, are teaming up for a second straight year to find the next Hoonigan great driver. Beginning this week, drivers who feel their skills are worthy may submit their video entries via HoonigansWanted.com, illustrating why they should be chosen to be a part of the challenge series.
April 30, 2018 The Fiat 500 Abarth was named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 list of “Fastest Cars for the Money.”
February 8, 2018 All 2018 Fiat 500 models now come standard with turbocharged engines. The 2018 Fiat 500 Pop and Lounge models are powered by the 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, delivering 135 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft. of torque and featuring a single turbocharger, twin intercoolers and sport-tuned exhaust. Other new standard features include 16-inch aluminum wheels, performance braking system, performance suspension, ParkView rear backup camera, body-color front and rear fascias, side sill ground effects, sport spoiler, fog lamps and “Turbo” badge.
May 9, 2017 The FIAT brand is offering new looks for its iconic, Italian-designed, fun-to-drive 500. Customers may give their Cinquecentos even more style by adding new optional appearance packages: Sport Black Trim, Two-Tone, and Abarth Roof, Mirror Cap and Body Stripe.
August 31, 2016 Reminiscent of the original Cinquecento, the 2017 Fiat 500 builds on the vehicle’s global popularity. Since its initial launch in 2007, more than 1 million Fiat 500 vehicles have been sold in more than 110 countries around the world.
August 18, 2016 The FIAT brand is partnering with the legendary Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving for an all-new Abarth Track Experience, offering owners and fans of the “small but wicked” Abarth models an opportunity to develop their racing and driving skills.
August 31, 2015 The Fiat 500 Abarth brought world-class performance, aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio and limited-production volume to the small-car segment in North America. The “small but wicked” Abarth models provide one of the most visceral driving experiences in the industry, inspired by the racing traditions that made Abarth a success on international racetracks.
March 16, 2015 Editors at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com honored four FCA US vehicles with seven “top 10” awards for 2015. The all-new 2015 Jeep® Renegade has been named one of KBB.com’s “10 Favorite New-for-2015 Cars” and “10 Best All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $25,000.”
February 6, 2015 The 2015 Abarth Track Experience begins this month, giving Fiat 500 Abarth owners the opportunity to develop their driving skills in a one-day performance adventure.
September 1, 2014 The Fiat 500 Abarth brought world-class performance, aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio and limited-production volume to the small-car segment in North America. The “small but wicked” Abarth models provide one of the most visceral driving experiences in the industry, inspired by the racing traditions that made Abarth a success on international racetracks.
August 19, 2014 With the addition of three new stops on the 2014 schedule, Fiat 500 Abarth owners will now have more opportunities to develop their driving skills in the one-day Abarth Track Experience.
June 23, 2014 The high-performance 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, now offering an optional six-speed automatic transmission, begins production today at Toluca Assembly Plant in Toluca, Mexico.
April 7, 2014 The high-performance 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, to be showcased at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, will be available with an optional six-speed automatic transmission, helping to broaden the customer base for the high-performance version of the Fiat 500.
August 31, 2013 The Fiat 500 Abarth brought world-class performance and precision, purposeful and aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio and limited-production volume to the small-car segment in North America. Adding even more excitement to the “small but wicked” lineup, in 2013 the Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio (500c) arrived, harking back to the open-air track cars of the 1960s.
June 6, 2013 The Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio was recognized as the “Best Small Convertible” during the third annual “Topless in Miami” Convertible Awards on Thursday, June 6, by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA). It is the third time that the FIAT brand has been awarded this honor. The Fiat 500c by Gucci Edition won in 2012, as did the Fiat 500 Cabrio during the inaugural event in 2011.
February 7, 2013 MotorWeek, television’s original automotive magazine, has released its annual list of Drivers’ Choice Awards and four Chrysler Group vehicles have earned top honors, including Dodge Dart: Best Compact Car, Ram 1500: Best Pickup Truck, Fiat 500 Abarth: Best Sport Coupe and SRT Viper: Best Dream Machine.
December 2, 2012 The Fiat 500 Abarth “Seduction” spot was named “Best TV Commercial” at this year’s D Show held Nov. 28 in Detroit. “Seduction” represents the unique characteristics of the Fiat 500 Abarth as a sensual and strikingly stunning model and takes a peek at what happens the first time a customer encounters the race-ready vehicle.
November 27, 2012 The Fiat 500 Abarth brought world-class performance and precision, purposeful and aggressive styling, high power-to-weight ratio and limited-production volume to North American driving enthusiasts in 2012. Adding even more excitement to Karl Abarth’s line of “small but wicked” cars, the new 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Cabrio harks back to his open-air track cars of the 1960s, while delivering the most visceral experience of any modern Cinquecento to date.
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth
2018 Fiat 500 Abarth
2017 Fiat 500 Abarth
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