New Fiat 500 1957 Limited Edition Comes to the States Priced at $20,400*

Not to be confused with the similar, but ultimately, fancier and better looking Fiat 500 1957 Vintage Edition study that's on display at this week's Geneva motor show, the 2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition was previewed at last year's LA show and now, the Italians have announced pricing.

The limited run model with the 1950s vintage colors and trimming goes on sale this spring with prices (excluding delivery) starting from $20,400, "just $1,900 more than a base Fiat 500 Lounge" according to Fiat, or $4,205 more than the entry-level price for the 500, according to Fiat's official website and…Carscoops.

Buyers have a choice of three classic exterior shades, including Bianco (white), Verde Chiaro (light green) and exclusive Celeste (celestial blue), with the last two paired with Bianco painted roof and mirror caps for a two-tone look.

All 1957 Editions come with a sportier-tuned suspension, 16-inch forged alloy wheels with a retro body color finish, old-school Fiat badges, and Marrone (brown) and Avorio (ivory) leather interior.

Power is provided by Fiat's 1.4-liter MultiAir engine paired to a standard manual gearbox delivering an EPA estimated 31mpg city and 40 mpg highway, with a six-speed automatic transmission offered as an option.

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2014MY Fiat 500 Gets Range-Topping Cult Version, 105PS TwinAir Engine

Fiat has operated styling and technological changes for the 2014 model year of the 500 city car, with the most important additions being a new engine and the top-of-the-range Cult version.

The most powerful variant of the two-cylinder 0.9-liter TwinAir turbocharged petrol engine, producing 105PS (104hp), is available from now on in the Fiat 500. Equipped with this engine, the city car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10 seconds and reaches a top speed of 188 km/h (117 mph). Combined fuel consumption is 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO2 emissions rated at 99 g/km.

Mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the new 105PS TwinAir engine is the most powerful engine in the 500 lineup, adding to the 95PS 1.3 MultiJet II, 69PS 1.2, 85PS 0.9 TwinAir Turbo and 69PS 1.2 dual-fuel.

The Fiat 500 also gets a new trim level for the 2014 model year, the Cult. Available in saloon or cabrio configurations, the top-of-the-range Fiat 500 Cult features a roof with one part fixed glass and the other glossy black paintwork.

Door mirror covers are either chrome or glossy black, while the characteristic front ‘whiskers’ and tailgate handle, in addition to the glossy black surround for the rear light clusters and the new 16-inch alloy wheels feature a chrome finish. On the inside, the highlights are the new leather seats (available in black, tobacco or red leather) and the dashboard painted the same color as the body.

Standard equipment includes an instrument panel with 7-inch TFT display, automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, fixed glass roof with sun blind, leather seats, leather steering wheel with Blue&MeTM controls and Dualdrive electric power steering.

Besides the Fiat 500 Cult, the rest of the lineup gets three new body colors (Lattementa Green, Three-layer White and Italia Blue), three new alloy wheels (15- or 16-inch) and new interiors in fabric or leather, with specific combinations for each version. There’s also a new instrument panel with 7-inch TFT display developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli.

The entire Fiat 500 MY 2014 range will be in showrooms starting from the second quarter of 2014. The world premiere of the updated models will take place at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Fiat Brings Backs Gucci Edition 500 and 500c for the 2013MY, Prices Start from $23,750*

If you live in the States and missed out on last year's limited run Gucci Edition Fiat 500 hatch and 500c roll-back canvas top (Fiat likes to call it a convertible, but we all know it isn't) models, we have some good news for you as the Italian carmaker is bringing them both back for the 2013MY.The only difference with the previous model year version is the addition of a new Gucci-themed Nero (black) monotone interior environment that is offered alongside the original Gucci two-tone color schemes for the cabin.
Exterior color options include the Gucci Nero (black) and Gucci Bianco (white), both combined with chrome accents on the bumpers, hood, and mirror caps, 15-inch aluminum wheels with "GG" hubcaps, and smoked lights. The hatch sports Gucci pin stripes on the profile, while the 500c features the Italian fashion house's trademark colors on the canvas roof.
In the U.S., the 500 by Gucci Edition starts at $23,750, while the 500c by Gucci Edition from $27,750, with both prices excluding an $800 (*) destination fee.

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Fiat Begins Selling 500e in California for $32,500, Lease for $199 Per Month

The electric car family has welcomed a new member, the Fiat 500e, official pricing information for which has just been released for the US state of California, where it will be exclusively sold and leased. First deliveries of the all-electric 500 will begin in the Golden State this summer, but it is now available for order.

Priced at $32,500 MSRP with no help from the state/federal government, Fiat says that for those who are "eligible", the price can drop as low as $20,500 after federal credits, state incentives and FIAT rebates are included.

Alternatively, Californian residents can lease the car for $199 per month for 36 months. Still, a $999 down payment is required for the latter.

Fiat is keen to stress that it is no more expensive per month than a comparable petrol model, such as the 500 Pop. Furthermore, if you do manage to get the price as low as they say you can, the electric 500 will actually undercut a similarly-specced Lounge trim car with the 1.4-liter petrol engine by a small margin.

The 500e has an EPA-certified range of 87 miles, or 139 km, which Fiat says is "best-in-class and better than all U.S.-market all-electric vehicles produced by high-volume manufacturers."

After signing a partnership with Enterprise Holdings, a company which operates several rent-a-car schemes in the area, Fiat will also be offering buyers and leasers up to 12 days each year ofalternative transportation, for the first three years. They are calling this a "standard feature."

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