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Chrysler is ready to attack the Mini Cooper with its U.S. version of the Fiat 500 Sport, and they are not holding back. The Fiat 500 will be offered in Sport, Pop, and Lounge models, all available for order later this year. Wait until our beautiful spring in 2011 and Chrysler will also throw in a Cabrio version. The only model Chrysler gave specific details on was the Fiat 500 Sport and with that information we now know that the Sport will come with new front and rear fascias, a larger grille, and a flared aerodynamic treatment. The exterior is showcased with 16-inch aluminum wheels with Mineral Gray painted pockets, performance red painted brake calipers, a chromed exhaust tip, and gloss black shadow-line window trim. Customers may not see a Cabrio until 2011, but with the Sport, customers will be able to gaze out of their SkyDome power sun roof. Under the hood there will be a new 1.4-liter engine with Fiat’s state-of-the-art MultiAir technology giving it an improved fuel economy. As for the last two models, Fiat has only mentioned that they will come with "unique exterior cues and different equipment options." Press release after the jump. Press release 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.  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. 5 comments: Fiat 500 Sport In Europe, Fiats are generally known to be quite reliable. The reputation they have for unreliability in the US stems from lack of dealer support or knowledge of Fiats from the 60’s and 70’s that were actually well engineered cars.
 As for the 500, if I didn’t drive so much freeway, I’d definitely be interested. I’ve never been one to be afraid of a car just because "an accident with an SUV will kill you!". Something about little cars like this (Smarts excluded for obvious reasons) are just so fun and as a single young adult, it’s hard to argue their practicality.
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10.28.2011 @ 02:57