What's New in the 2018 FIAT 500?
Every FIAT 500 now comes with a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, significantly improving performance. The Pop and Lounge trims also get upgraded brakes, a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch wheels, some exterior tweaks and a standard backup camera. Those who buy the Abarth now get a 1-day session at the Bondurant high-performance driving school.
Which 500 is the Best?
There's no doubt we'd take an Abarth, and we'd order ours in white with the white-painted alloy wheels. Yet, with the influx of power for 2018, the Pop is an excellent deal that boasts just about everything you may need thanks to Bluetooth, a USB port and even a leather-wrapped wheel.
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How Much Does a 2018 FIAT 500 Cost?
The FIAT 500 is offered with two body styles, a hatchback and a convertible called the 500c. Both are available in Pop, Lounge and Abarth trim levels.
The 500 Pop ($16,200) comes standard with 16-in alloy wheels, fog lights, full power accessories, heated mirrors, a backup camera, cruise control, air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver's seat, cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped tilt-only steering wheel, cloth upholstery, FIAT-Chrysler's 5-in Uconnect touchscreen interface, Bluetooth, two USB ports, an auxiliary audio jack and a 6-speaker Alpine audio system. The 500c adds a wind deflector and rear parking sensors.
The 500 Lounge ($19,700) adds fog lights, a glass roof (coupe), rear parking sensors, automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, upgraded interior and exterior trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and satellite radio.
The 500 Abarth ($20,500) boasts a more powerful engine, a snorty exhaust, a sport-tuned suspension, better brakes, special styling elements, cloth-upholstered sport seats and a sport-tuned steering wheel. It loses the Lounge's glass roof. Buyers also get a 1-day session at the Bondurant high-performance driving school. You can opt for 17-in wheels, leather upholstery and a Beats audio system.
A sunroof can be added to coupe models. A navigation system can also be added to the Lounge and Abarth as a separate option, or to the Pop as part of a package that also includes satellite radio. The Popular Equipment group adds to the Pop and Abarth the Lounge's dual-zone climate control and auto-dimming rearview mirror.
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