2012 FIAT 500 Trims and Specs

The FIAT 500 Pop 3-door hardtop hatchback makes its debut for 2012 with small-car European flair and unique Italian styling. Drawing design inspiration from the iconic 500, which made its debut in 1957, the relaunched version of the 500 displays a stable stance and an overall A shape, with a body that widens from roofline to wheels. The front end features a red FIAT logo centrally located, surrounded by chrome "whiskers." Rounded sides, pronounced wheel wells, a straight-through side seam beneath the windows and a steeply slanted rear end ensure a sporty feel. Circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights, chrome exhaust tips and 15-inch wheels are among the standard exterior features on the 500 Pop. Under the hood, a new 1.4-liter 4-cylinder MultiAir engine generates 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. It links to a 5-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, although owners can add an optional 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport modes. When equipped with the manual shifter, the engine posts fuel economy numbers of 30 mpg city/38 highway. Those numbers drop to 27/34 with the automatic transmission. Safety features include 7 airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

Inside its cozy 4-passenger cabin, the 500 Pop has a retro feel, with a unique dash, console and instrument cluster design that makes use of various geometric shapes, including ovals and concentric circles. The front bucket seats are supportive and comfortable, with driver's seat memory, and the 50/50-split rear seatbacks fold down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. Cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and a 6-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary input jack are among the standard features. The audio system also includes FIAT's BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration. In addition, FIAT equips the 500 Pop with its PC-based eco:Drive application, which was designed to help drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently. Options include an upgraded premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio.

The sport-oriented version of the new FIAT 500, which debuts for 2012, comes equipped with a number of features not found on other 500 trims, including an upgraded suspension with sport-tuned shock absorbers and springs, a sport steering wheel and sport seats with sport cloth upholstery. The FIAT 500 Sport 3-door hatchback also gets heated exterior mirrors and upgraded 16-inch aluminum wheels. Outside, the front-wheel-drive FIAT 500 Sport displays a basic A shape, with a profile that widens from roofline to wheels. Its aggressive front end design features a centrally located red FIAT logo surrounded by chrome "whiskers," as well as pronounced wheel wells, a straight-through side seam beneath the windows and a steeply slanted rear end. Circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights and chrome exhaust tips are also included. For power, the FIAT 500 Sport receives a new 1.4-liter 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which develops 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 5-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional 6-speed automatic with manual-shift and Sport modes. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 30 mpg city/38 highway with the manual shifter and 27/34 with the automatic. Safety features include 7 airbags, as well as electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

In addition to the sport seats and sport steering wheel, the 4-passenger FIAT 500 SPORT includes such standard interior features as air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and a premium 6-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary input jack. The unique dash, console and instrument cluster have a retro feel, and the front bucket seats feature memory settings for the driver. The rear seatback splits 50/50 and folds down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. FIAT also includes its BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration, and its PC-based eco:Drive application, which helps drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently. Options include heated front seats, automatic temperature control and SiriusXM satellite radio

Making its debut for 2012, the FIAT 500 Lounge 3-door hatchback comes equipped with a few features not found on the base 500 Pop trim, including premium cloth upholstery, automatic temperature control and an upgraded premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary input jack. Power for the 4-passenger, front-wheel-drive 500 Lounge comes from a new 1.4-liter 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which develops 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport modes. Fuel economy numbers check in at 27 mpg city/34 highway. Safety features include 7 airbags as well as electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

Inside, the 500 Lounge comes equipped with a unique dash, console and instrument cluster, which have a retro feel. The front bucket seats include memory settings for the driver, and the rear seatback splits 50/50 and folds down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. A leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks are among the other standard features. FIAT also includes its BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration, and its PC-based eco:Drive application, which helps drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently. Options include heated front seats, leather upholstery, rear park assist and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Outside, the 500 Lounge displays a basic A shape, with such design elements as a front red FIAT logo surrounded by chrome "whiskers," as well as rounded sides, pronounced wheel wells, a straight-through side seam beneath the windows and a steeply slanted rear end. Circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights, chrome exhaust tips and 15-inch wheels are also included.

New for 2012, the 2-door, 4-passenger FIAT 500 Pop Convertible comes equipped with a retractable cloth soft top that covers the top of the vehicle and retracts at the press of a button, leaving the side pillars and windows in place. Available in 3 colors, the soft top gathers at the rear of the vehicle above the small trunk. Outside, the 500 Pop Convertible has a basic A shape, widening from roof to wheels. Exterior features include a red FIAT logo centrally located up front, surrounded by chrome "whiskers," as well as rounded sides, pronounced wheel wells, a straight-through side seam beneath the windows and a steeply slanted rear end. Circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights, chrome exhaust tips and 15-inch wheels are among the standard exterior features. For power, the front-wheel-drive 500 Pop Convertible comes equipped with a new 1.4-liter 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which produces 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. FIAT pairs the engine with a 5-speed manual transmission, which comes standard, or an optional 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport modes. The engine posts fuel economy numbers of 30 mpg city/38 highway with the manual shifter and 27/34 with the automatic. Safety features include 7 airbags, as well as electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

Inside the cozy cabin, standard features include a unique dash, console and instrument cluster design with a retro feel. The front bucket seats include memory settings for the driver, and the rear seatback splits 50/50 and folds down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. Cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and a 6-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary input jack are among the standard features. The audio system includes FIAT's BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration. FIAT also equips the 500 Pop Convertible with its PC-based eco:Drive application, which helps drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently. Options include an upgraded premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio.

As the performance-oriented version of the new FIAT 500, the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth 3-door hatchback receives a number of unique features not available on other 500 trims, including a more pronounced front fascia, larger air intakes, aerodynamic side skirts, a liftgate-mounted spoiler and dual exhaust pipes. It also includes a turbocharged, twin-intercooled version of the 500's base 1.4-liter powerplant. The turbo engine pumps up the horsepower to 160, from 101, and torque to 170 lb-ft. It mates to a heavy-duty 5-speed manual transmission with a Torque Transfer Control system and posts fuel economy numbers of 28 mpg city/34 highway. The engine runs well on regular fuel, although FIAT recommends premium fuel for optimal performance. the Abarth has a lowered ride height (0.6 inches), when compared to the other 500 trims, and sits on a specially tuned chassis with Frequency Selective Damping front shock absorbers, which operate automatically depending on speed and road surfaces.

Other exterior features for the 500 Abarth include circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights and chrome exhaust tips, as well as 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels with a race-inspired design. Unique interior features include a performance steering wheel wrapped in perforated leather, aluminum pedals, leather trim on the dash and a leather-wrapped shift knob. The Abarth also gets an upgraded 6-speaker Bose audio system with a subwoofer, and a TomTom navigation system with a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Other interior features include air conditioning, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks. The unique dash, console and instrument cluster have a retro feel, and the front bucket seats feature memory settings for the driver. The rear seatback splits 50/50 and folds down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. The automaker also includes its BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration, and its PC-based eco:Drive application, which helps drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently. Options include heated front seats, automatic temperature control and SiriusXM satellite radio.

The 2-door FIAT 500 Lounge Convertible, which makes its debut for 2012, features a retractable cloth soft top, which covers the top of the vehicle and retracts at the press of a button, leaving the side pillars and windows in place. The Lounge Convertible also includes a number of features not found on the base 500 Pop Convertible trim, including premium cloth upholstery, automatic temperature control and an upgraded premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary input jack. Inside the 500 Lounge Convertible's cozy 4-passenger cabin, highlights include a unique dash, console and instrument cluster with a retro look, and front bucket seats with memory settings for the driver. The rear seatback splits 50/50 and folds down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. A leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks are among the other standard features. FIAT also includes its BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration, and its PC-based eco:Drive application, which helps drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently. Options include heated front seats, leather upholstery, rear park assist and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

Outside, the 500 Lounge Convertible displays such design elements as an aggressive front end with a centrally located red FIAT logo, surrounded by chrome "whiskers," as well as pronounced wheel wells, a straight-through side seam beneath the windows and a steeply slanted rear end. Circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights, chrome exhaust tips and 15-inch wheels are also included. Under the hood, FIAT drops a new 1.4-liter 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which produces 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport modes. Fuel economy numbers check in at 27 mpg city/34 highway. Safety features include 7 airbags, as well as electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

New for 2012, the top-of-the-line FIAT 500 GUCCI 3-door hatchback comes well-equipped with a number of features not found on lower-end 500 trims, including GUCCI black leather door trim, a GUCCI logo shift knob, a two-tone leather steering wheel, GUCCI front and rear seats, and a green-red-green GUCCI motif that runs throughout the cabin. The 500 GUCCI also includes a 6-speaker Bose audio system with a subwoofer and SiriusXM satellite radio, and a TomTom navigation system with a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Other standard features in the 4-passenger cabin include air conditioning, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks. The unique dash, console and instrument cluster display a retro feel, and the rear seatback splits 50/50 and folds down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. The automaker also includes its BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration, and its PC-based eco:Drive application, which helps drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently.

The GUCCI green-red-green motif continues outside, with an accent stripe running along the side of the vehicle. Unique GUCCI 16-inch wheels are also included. Up front, chrome "whiskers" surround the centrally located red FIAT logo. A basic A shape, pronounced wheel wells and a steeply slanted rear end give the 500 GUCCI a distinctive exterior appearance. Circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights and chrome exhaust tips are among the other standard exterior features. For power, the front-wheel-drive 500 GUCCI receives a new 1.4-liter 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which produces 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport modes. Fuel economy numbers check in at 27 mpg city/34 highway. Safety features include 7 airbags, as well as electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist.

Combining luxury amenities with open-top driving, the 2-door FIAT 500 GUCCI Convertible, which makes its debut for 2012, features a wide range of distinctive interior and exterior features, which distinguish it from the other FIAT 500 trims. In addition to its cloth soft top, which retracts at the push of a button along the roof of the vehicle, leaving the side pillars and windows in place, the GUCCI Convertible includes such upscale features as GUCCI black leather door trim, a GUCCI logo shift knob, a two-tone leather steering wheel, GUCCI front and rear seats, and a green-red-green GUCCI motif, which runs throughout the cabin. FIAT also includes such tech features as a 6-speaker Bose audio system with a subwoofer and SiriusXM satellite radio, and a TomTom navigation system with a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Other standard features in the 4-passenger cabin include air conditioning, remote keyless entry and power windows and door locks. The unique dash, console and instrument cluster display a retro feel, and the rear seatback splits 50/50 and folds down to expand cargo space to 30.1 cubic feet. FIAT's BLUE&ME connectivity system with Bluetooth and iPod integration, and its PC-based eco:Drive application, which helps drivers operate their vehicles more efficiently, are also part of the standard package.

Power comes from a new 1.4-liter 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which produces 101 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift and Sport modes. Fuel economy numbers check in at 27 mpg city/34 highway. Safety features include 7 airbags, as well as electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. Outside, the 500 GUCCI Convertible displays a GUCCI green-red-green accent stripe along the sides, as well as unique GUCCI 16-inch wheels. Up front, chrome "whiskers" surround the centrally located red FIAT logo. A basic A shape, pronounced wheel wells and a steeply slanted rear end give the 500 GUCCI Convertible a distinctive exterior appearance. Circular halogen projector headlights, lower foglights and chrome exhaust tips are also included.