Jewcano

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I remember seeing a 500r locally for sale. The car was TINY, I loved it, but it was super impractical. This new one looks like a winner though, that interior is very nice looking imo.

Joeb427

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http://fiat500usa.blogspot.com/

I don't know if this car was posted here but it's coming.
Fiat 500 has a base price of approximately $15,320.

Will it bomb?

bagwell

yes...........

DustinV

Care to explain why?

Och

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I am in Paris right now, and I see quite a bit of them on the streets, both coupe and sedan. It does look kind of cool, and could do well in the USA if they equip it with proper engines, and undercut the Mini in price.

PhilipMSPT

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A Yaris competitor priced as much as a Camry?

That's a tough sell...

Lil4X

There may have to be some final tweaks (rebates) on the selling price, but the Abarth version is already being planned for delivery to four well-established Houston dealers early next year.

More good news for enthusiasts - it looks like Abarth's super-trick Essess turbo version that lists 163 bhp will come to the US with 170 bhp and the "sport" button good for another 14 ftlbs of torque and even tighter shock valving on demand. Fiat's own in-house tuner seems to be piling on the goodies for its introduction to the US market - and still coming in for less than a Mini.

No, it's not a touring car, nor is it a commuter, but if you have an "interesting" 2-lane country road near you, that allows you an early Saturday morning dash to a country cafe for coffee that happens to lead through bright sunshine and sun-dappled curves - you need to set up a budget line for breakfasts far afield.

It could prove interesting, a genuine Italian sports coupe that Americans could love - l'insetto di amore!

http://fiat500usa.blogspot.com/2010/...orsepower.html

IS-SV

It's easily a step up for Americans shopping this class of car over the slow-selling Smart for Two.

1AFCabinUA

why would it. bmw sells small little minis at prices of 3-series. you underestimate the power of image.