FIAT 500 Abarth 2dr Hatchback

The Fiat 500 brings Italian styling and flair in a subcompact two-door hatchback to the US market.

Available in five trim levels: Pop, Sport, Lounge, Sport Turbo and Abarth; the 500 is powered by a 1.4-liter MultiAir four-cylinder engine producing 101 horsepower. Two transmissions are offered, a five-speed manual, and an exclusive to North America six-speed automatic with sequential shifting. The Sport Turbo and Abarth have turbo versions of the 1.4-liter MultiAir making 135-hp and 160-hp respectively. The only transmission available for the turbo powered models is a performance five-speed manual. The 500 will seat four passengers in a modern and artistic interior that pays homage to the 50 years of the Cinquecento. Occupants are protected by seven airbags, active front head restraints, electronic stability and traction control and a tire pressure monitoring system. Available high-tech features include a TomTom navigation system, Blue & Me handsfree communication with a USB port and SIRIUS satellite radio. Also, there are fifteen exterior colors to choose from. The high performance 500 Abarth adds upgraded sport seats, performance suspension and brakes, and various Abarth badges and interior upgrades.

For 2013, the Bose sound system has been replaced by an Alpine, and there is a new Beats Audio premium sound system on the option list. The 135-hp Sport Turbo joins the line-up.