Fiat 500 Cattiva and Abarth Tenebra concepts showcase design to enhance personality

 

Fiat brought out two new design concepts at the Detroit Auto Show, both intended to expand the appeal of its 500 Turbo and 500 Abarth models with upgraded and unique appointments inside and out.

First up is the Fiat 500 "Cattiva," based on the 500 Turbo, painted with a vibrant Rame (Copper) exterior with contrasting Nero (Black) accents. The turbocharged 500 features gloss Nero headlamp buckets, parking lamp bezels, tail lamps and a roof-mounted spoiler. Special 16-inch alloys, painted satin dark gray, hint at the sport-tuned suspension inside each fender. The appointments are continued inside its cabin with leather sport seating, Matte Nero instrument panel and other trim upgrades. Lastly, the sound package is the segment-exclusive Beats Audio system.

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Fiat 500 Sportivo Body Kit by Hamann

Fiat says that there are a million combinations in terms of trim, color or body style for the cute little 500. But even though it’s only been on sale in North America for a short while, the Cinquecento is no longer a unique statement.

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Fiat 500e Officially Rated at 116 MPGe and 87 Miles Range

While we know that Fiat isn`t really planning to make any money out of their electrified 500, the 500e, that doesn`t mean they made a non-competitive car, just for the sake of making one.

In fact, it could even be called class-leading, with a combined efficiency rating of 116 MPGe, which is the average of the car’s 122 MPGe city rating, and its highway rating of 108 MPGe.

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Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato Rumored to Reach Production in 2013

Great news for car lovers across the world! The stunningly pretty Fiat 500 Zagato Coupe may start rolling off the assembly line next year, according to a production schedule for the entire Fiat-Chrysler gorup, made available at automobilemag.com earlier this week.

The Zagato was shown last year’s Geneva Motor Show, and everybody loved it - we’ve yet to see one bad word written about it. The car was different to the standard 500 thanks to its very sleek double-bubble roof which gave it a much sportier profile, despite the car’s small wheelbase (which makes the standard car look a bit tall from some angles) - not a bad thing, though as parking will never be an issue again in this car. Nor will finding it in a crowded parking lot, especially if the manufacturer retains the yellow paint job of the Geneva concept.

Despite being (called) a coupe, the car will retain the 2+2 seating arrangement, even though rear headroom will probably be compromised. We can’t wait for an official confirmation to this news, as we’ve grown weary of such (unfounded) rumors and their lack of accuracy - we do, however, think that the 500 Zagato Coupe is going to be made, because it would sell by the thousands from its very first day in the showrooms.

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