Coming Soon: Fiat 500

By Barry Ritholtz - August 31st, 2010, 9:00AM

The Fiat 500 appears to be heading to American shores as early as January 2011, a product of the Fiat takeover of Chrysler. 2011 will possibly see a convertible version of the Fiat 500, followed by an electric version in 2012.

Consumer Guide describes it as “Retro-cute, fun-to-drive small, and super-stingy with gas.” Expected US price: About $15k.

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photos from Web Wombat, Melbourne, Australia

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Source:
Fiat 500: In Demand
Motoring Channel
Web Wombat 11/February/2008
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/fiat-500-sells-out.htm

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3 Responses to “Coming Soon: Fiat 500”

How the Common Man Sees It Says:
August 31st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Ha! When I saw the heading I wasn’t sure you were talking about a car or some new government way to buy into the S&P 500 via the printing press.
The Window Washer Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 3:00 am
I’m a small car guy and after the rolling turd smart car this is chance at a good small car in the US.
I was hitchiking in 95 and got a ride in a 500 on the Autobahn, going over 100mph in a car built like a Geo Metro was blast. Held it’s own in the left lane. I’ve wanted one ever since.
I WILL TEST DRIVE THE FIRST ONE I CAN

Barry thanks for bringing back a great memory.
impermanence Says:
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:27 pm
I was the guy who had the only x1/9 that actually worked (sometimes :). Driving a Fiat was ALWAYS an adventure, but a ton of fun!