US-market Fiat Nuova 500 Unveiled
9/14/10, 11:27 AM
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US-market Fiat Nuova 500 Unveiled
Much like the Fiesta, the front and rear bumpers were reworked to conform to US crash standards, and will be built in Mexico.
16-inch wheels are standard, as is the new 1.4 liter MultiAir turbo four.
No word on when we're getting the Abarth performance version.
http://jalopnik.com/5637683/america-...-your-fiat-500
9/14/10, 09:52 PM
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9/15/10, 06:18 AM
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The problem is consumers expect something different from a car that size in the UK than they do in the US. Getting US consumers to pay more than 15K for something that size is going to be a challenge.
9/15/10, 08:21 AM
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9/15/10, 08:40 AM
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Mini starts under $19,000 I believe + has a lot better reputation in the USA than Fiat.
And even with that Mini usually sells only ~35,000 units per year.
And even with that Mini usually sells only ~35,000 units per year.
9/15/10, 07:11 PM
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It should be released by the end of 2010, then the convertible will follow shortly thereafter. My best guess on the EV and Abarth versions are late 2011.
9/21/10, 11:12 AM
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9/26/10, 07:28 AM
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Dealership cities under consideration:
http://www.500freaks.com/forums/showthread.php?3-Fiat-500-Cities-under-consideration-by-Chrysler-[List]
Yay, there's one near me!
http://www.500freaks.com/forums/showthread.php?3-Fiat-500-Cities-under-consideration-by-Chrysler-[List]
Yay, there's one near me!
9/26/10, 11:42 AM
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However, hope this and the other small cars poised to enter the US market do well enough to help remove some of the stigma associated with small cars/hatchbacks.
9/26/10, 10:04 PM
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This is really funny. 46 years ago, as an Airman in Europe, with a new wife and baby, our first car was a Fiat 600 (600cc of raw power!!). I cannot believe we are going to bring these cars into this country and made in Mexico. Has anyone looked at the economy lately? Why can they not be built in the U.S.? Thankfully, I did not see South Dakota listed as one of the places being considered.
So, anyone know a good mechanic by the name of Tony?
F=Fix I=it A=Again T=Tony
So, anyone know a good mechanic by the name of Tony?
F=Fix I=it A=Again T=Tony
9/27/10, 02:30 PM
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Because south of border they work for $10/hour instead of $50/hour.
They can't be any worse than what Chrysler was making so far.
They can't be any worse than what Chrysler was making so far.
9/27/10, 04:18 PM
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