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2019 FIAT 500 Abarth Cabrio FWD
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2020 FIAT 500L Lounge FWD

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2019 FIAT 500
Abarth Cabrio FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

FIAT now has a full lineup of vehicles, but it was the cheerful and recognizable 500 model that helped the brand re-enter the US market in 2012. It’s undergone incremental mechanical a...

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2020 FIAT 500L
Lounge FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The 500L takes Fiat's iconic small-car styling and scales it up to a versatile tall-hatchback. It hit the scene for 2014 and received a refresh for 2018. For 2020, it carries over with...

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Specs

2019 FIAT 500
Abarth Cabrio FWD
2020 FIAT 500L
Lounge FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
--
--
22 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
--
--
30 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 10.5 gal 13.2 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
160 hp @ 5,500 RPM
160 hp @ 5,500 RPM
160 hp @ 5,500 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
170 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
184 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
9.8:1
9.8:1
Displacement
1,400 cc
1,400 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
2.83 in x 3.31 in
2.83 in x 3.31 in
2.83 in x 3.31 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 40.7 in 40 in
Back Legroom 31.7 in 36.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 5.4 cu ft 22.4 cu ft
Maximum Payload 805 lbs --
Exterior
Length 144.4 in 167 in
Width 73.5 in 79.4 in
Height 59.2 in 66.1 in
Wheelbase 90.6 in 102.8 in

Available Options

2019 FIAT 500
Abarth Cabrio FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Brillante Red
  • COLOSSEO Gray
  • Granito Gray
  • Laser Blue Metallic
  • Oliva Green Pearl
  • Perla White Tri-Coat
  • Pompei Silver
  • Vesuvio Black Pearl

Option Packages

  • ABARTH Premium CABRIO
  • Beats Audio Package
  • GPS Navigation
  • Popular Equipment Package
  • Black, Premium Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
  • Transmission: 6-Speed AISIN F21-250 HD Automatic
  • Wheels: 17" X 7.0" Forged Alum Hyper Black
  • Wheels: 17" X 7.0" Forged Aluminum Hyper Black
  • Wheels: 17" X 7.0" Forged Bronze
2020 FIAT 500L
Lounge FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Bianco (White)
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Blu Denim
  • Blue Tornado
  • Bronzo Metallizato (Bronze Metallic)
  • Grigio Chiaro (Graphite Metallic)
  • Grigio Scuro (Gray Metallic)
  • Rosso (Red)
  • Verde Bosco Perla (Forest Green)

Option Packages

  • Graphite Edition
  • Dual-Pane Power Sunroof

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