2011 Special Edition Fiat 500 Gucci Overview

The purpose of the Fiat 500 Gucci special edition to celebrates the 90th anniversary Gucci, and has been adapted by the fashion house creative director Frida Giannini, in collaboration with Centro Stile Fiat. The world premiere of the Fiat 500 Gucci will be held at the Geneva Motor Show this year.


Fiat 500 Gucci will be available in black and white with a bright pearl paint glass, ivory satin chrome accents and black interior. Fiat 500 Gucci sits on wheels and 195/45 R16 is equipped with the GG logo on wheel rims and other parts of the vehicle. Fiat 500 Gucci will be available with the 1.4-liter 100 horsepower engine and comes with many subtle, yet distinctive design elements.

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2012 Fiat 500 Review

If you have been driving cars for a while now, spending just about 5-10 minutes driving a new car tell you much about it. The journey ahead simply builds up on the first impression. However, the overall idea remains the same.

Same was the case with 2012 Fiat 500. When we first drove it, our first expression was it is sporty, it is strong, and it is enjoyable. Now we understand why the car is so popular in the European countries. And we are sure that it would be loved by most Americans as well.

Small cars have been the trend off lately, only because a few brands dared to launch the concept of compact size – Mini and Smart. However, now every small car have been accepted by the citizens, and many were discarded quite quickly, just like the case with ForTwo. With America, king-size has always worked well. So, for a car to establish its base here, it really needs to have something to smile about.

2012 Mini 500, although small, doesn’t seem to have a toy-like model. When compared with mini Cooper, the length of the car is only about 6 inches small, 2.2 inches narrower, but is about 3.2 inches taller. For a small car, it is really easy to look out of place, and difficult to fit in with the crowd. The latter worked for 500.

The car acquires an Italian look, which makes it quite popular in Europe. There are absolutely no changes from its predecessor, NAFTA 500, expect for the American look it has received. And these changes are not really visible, at least on the first look. These include a change in the headlight, and the change of position of the fuel filling door.

The designer who had designed the car for the EU market, has designed it for the American market as well. And he understands the needs quite well. This is the reason why the EU 500 had spare tire under the trunk, while American 500 has it under the car.

The crashes that happened recently in EU were used to advertise the speed, power and safety of the car. While the compression of the front hood displays it capacity to drive at high speed, the 7 air bags that open up at the time of crash boasts its safety features.

With 101 horsepower and 1.4L, 4-cylinder engine, it makes a good drive for any American. It has a five-speed manual transmission and six-speed manual transmission gearbox, to enjoy the drive. Interesting, the chassis design is impressive. The rear axle, which is noticed immediately, boasts a stouter design. This also allowed the designer to soften spring rates, and revamp the settings of the damper.

2012 Fiat 500 will enter America in 3 models. Pop will be available for $15,500; Sport for $17,500 and Lounge for $19,500. The last model is the frst model with more luxurious features. However 500 Sport is available only in the US, which has protruding front, comfortable sporty seats, red-brake calipers, rear spoilers, and 16-inch wheels.

While the overall design is great, the graphics on the Sport model makes it look at bit out of the place. It doesn’t go well with the model, as the other two models do. The center trim has the color of the body, which provides more option to the owner to re-design the inner part.

When we drove the car, it is not as tiny as it looks. Meaning, it gives a feeling of driving a heavy car, as the movements are well controlled and solid. Power steering makes it a smooth drive. Effort to be applied on the steering is not too heavy, but not to light too. However, this effort changes when you toggle the Sport button on, and there is also a change in throttle mapping.

Both, the five-speed manual transmission, which was fun driving, and the six-speed auto transmission that shifted without any fuss, were satisfying. This is anytime preferable over the 6-speed auto gearbox of Ford Fiesta

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Fiat & Chrysler team up to maded A new joint venture

I reckon Sergio Marchionne’s efforts in favor of Chrysler are about to shift proceeds over to Fiat as well.

The latest plan for the two companies involves a joint venture on one of Chrysler’s platforms being sent over to Turin for some work.

The new collaboration will have Chrysler provide the sort of platform that Fiat doesn’t yet have. A platform for large passenger vehicles and SUVs.
This platform will be sent to Turin, over at Fiat Group’s historic Mirafiori plant for a serious makeover. At the end of this Chrysler burger being processed with Fiat pizza we’ll have new flagship models for Jeep and Alfa Romeo.
Imagine that, an Alfa Romeo SUV… I’m slightly sad just saying this but perhaps the Italians will style it so well I’d like it.
Since this is some sort of business situation, €1 billion will change hands as the investments required for the Mirafiori plant to succeed as part of this plan.
What’s weird, for me at least, is that while this car will be developed in Europe on an American platform, the Alfa Romeo SUV and the Jeep flagships will be sold outside of the European Union.

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Fiat Linea Italian Innovation by Admin Reviews

Fiat has originally created so many car models and also has a unique record of creating companies that have now their individual existence. Fiat is one of the primary and founding brick of the car industry in Italy. This company has created so many astonishing models with unbelievable structure and shapes. The latest avatar offering the same themes is Fiat Linea.

This model is exposing the brilliance of the company and also the smartness of the engineers. The car offers huge space for the insiders and still is having quite proportionate area for the exterior amenities and functionality. The storage for the goods is also good enough compare to all other similar car models of this range. Fiat is also popular for offering different shapes and varieties to the car lovers and this Linea is also following the same trend by offering exclusive and unique shape from the rear part of the car.

The fuel consumption is the lowest compare to all the other car models. The relaxed and comfortable driving is also a passion and it gives immense enjoyment to the insiders to feel free and to create their own world of luxuries and lavishness. The car is specially created in the European styling which gives greater styling and sidelining to the owner. Reliability of the car is also quite distinct and dynamic. There are other themes and functions that make the car more impressive.

So, buying a Fiat Linea is truly a wise job and can be considered as the smartest choice to get the automobile beauty at your garage.

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Review 2012 Fiat Freemont at Geneva Motor Show

2011 Geneva Auto Show will host the debut of the new Fiat Freemont, which goes on sale in the second half of 2011. Fiat Freemont built bottom Dodge Journey, is the first vehicle Fiat out of the partnership between the Chrysler Group. It will be produced in the Mexican plant of Toluca, where he made 500 for the U.S. market. Fiat Freemont dimensions (length 489 cm, width 188 cm and a height of 172 cm) for assurance of the outstanding interior roominess, aided by the wheelbase of the best in its category (289 cm).
2012 Fiat Freemont ensure maximum space, comfort and versatility due to its 7-passenger seating with a real third row seats spacious which are easily accessible when the doors open 90 degrees. The third row seats can be folded with a flick of disappearing under the floor and create a platform for regular load. The second row seats are mounted higher than at the front , while the third row is highlighted in relation to each other by giving maximum visibility to all passengers.  The vehicle’s very individual design includes muscular, decisive lines that are expressed in a front end with brand new bumpers and grille. The rear end has been redesigned with the adoption of a new bumper and LED tail lights.


Both series offer 7 seats, three-zone automatic climate control system, remote keyless entry, cruise control, trip computer, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), fog lamps and touch screen radio color display and steering wheel controls. The most metropolitan areas include 17 “alloys, radio touch screen with 8.4 inch screen, SD card and a DVD player, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors, folding mirrors, automatic headlights, dark rear windows and roof bars.
Fiat Freemont is a front wheel drive turbo-diesel (140 bhp or 170 bhp 2.0 Multijet engine) with manual transmission. Later, the car is also available in 4×4 versions of the 2.0 Multijet 170 bhp and 276 bhp 3.6 V6 petrol, both with automatic transmission. With the exception of a powerful family of the 3.6-liter from Chrysler Group Pentastar, and its automatic transmission, all units are built and developed FPT-Fiat Powertrain. Safety is the top level with seven airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Hill Holder, and electronic roll mitigation (ERM) is standard on all vehicles

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The Red Car Tuning Novitec Fiat Punto Evo Review

This is the latest Fiat car. Novitec are well known in the refining of many cars of the Fiat group and its most recent program update is for the Fiat Punto Evo, which has received a completely new look and a good momentum of great power. Design-wise, the Novitec Fiat Punto Evo has received a new body kit consisting of a new front spoiler, sports spoiler with a domed roof and shovel OTR power, new side skirts, rear diffuser and an integrated space for new exhaust system, headlights cutting, and other elements that give this race out Fiat.

 

Car sits Novitec N10 alloy surfaces of ten people who can enroll in a 17 or 18?. These wheels may be terminated silver or gloss black, the main wheels and tires are 215/35 R18. Price complete set of a wheel in 1310 euro. The Stock Exchange New sports springs or shock absorbers adjustable feet in stainless steel suspension rebound is also able to provide this Fiat. Adjustable suspension ride height can be changed in 1935-1975 mm, which increases the car’s aggressive stance.

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Review 2011 Fiat Bravo New version 16V T-Jet Engine

Now the Fiat Bravo has two powerful engines national E.torQ 1.8 16V with mechanical transmission or Dualogic and imports 1.4 T-Jet has six gears and there are three versions of the Essence of finish, an absolute, and the T-Jet Fiat Bravo is very well equipped. A good example of the Fiat Bravo has seven airbags, in part, by using the Dual drive power steering, fog lights and parking sensors and folding exterior mirrors, sunroof and new Skydome.

Now the engine version 1.4 16v T-Jet and completes the sporty version of the sedan. And the energy production of at least 152 horsepower at 2.250 rpm. For version 1.8 16V EtorQ, with better torque at low speed. The speed of around 130 hp at 5,250 rpm. And the maximum torque of 18.4 Kgfm with gasoline and 18.9 Kgfm with ethanol, is reached at 4,500 rpm. But at 2,500 rpm, the engine Fiat Bravo and produces 93% of par.

 

 

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Review Fiat Palio 2011 at India Auto Expo

2011 Fiat Palio ended the episode of India recently, but history is not the same for Fiat Palio for many other global markets. Palio had a good market sentiment in the markets of South America. Palio but recently experienced a sharp drop in sales in markets like Brazil, Argentina after the Fiat Uno made its debut. To quote the old glory Palio, Fiat plans to launch a new version of it in these strategic markets by mid next year. The new Palio (Code: – Project – 326) is nearing completion, and here’s another version of this car to come early Italians.


The main factor in its poor performance in India is attributed to Fiat India “not very good” sales and service network. But now, after the success of Fiat Linea at Indian Auto Market, Fiat India comes up with new stimulus packages Fiat Palio in India and make it a great success story in the days to come.

As stated by an auto magazine, the new Palio is a “refreshed, artistic improvisation by taking clues from Fiat Punto Evo”, the later revealed at the last Frankfurt Motor Show. The front grille much resembles that of Punto whereas the bottom portion retains the looks of its predecessor, the current Palio. The slanted tail gate and sharp tail lamps take its structure one step further towards the New Grande Punto. It is also stipulated that the engines of the new Palio will abide by the Bharat Stage IV emission norms. The car is expected to carry forward the same price tag of Rs 3.45-4.5 lakh as the current Palio.

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2012 Fiat 500 Upcoming

Five minutes behind the wheel sometimes tells you everything you need to know about a vehicle. Of course, you figure out more as the miles pile up, but the gained nuances usually support – not refute – that first impression.
 

Our first five minutes behind the wheel of the 2012 Fiat 500 shouted that it was solid, substantial and sporty. The rest of the day simply demonstrated the amplitude of these characteristics, and whether the exceptionally-popular-in-Europe 500 might actually catch on with American drivers.
 
 

 

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Review 2012 Fiat 500 with US spec by The automaker

The U.S. market also demonstrates Cinquecento taking that of Europe. Small segments are growing fast, and some of the boldest agencies in the industry is among the smallest Juke Nissan Cube, Smart Fortwo, even things like the Ford Fiesta and the upcoming Sonic and personality Chevrolet Spark explosive in a very few vehicles do.

Almost 30 years Fiat has sold a car in the United States 2012 Fiat 500 makes its official debut in Los Angeles Motor Show car. Cute as a button, or at least the New Beetle and Mini Cooper-500 is powered by a 101-hp, 1.4-liter four-cylinder and 97 Nm of torque when it goes on sale in January. A small four-cylinder Dundee, Michigan, and take advantage of variable valve timing and lift to the top 29 city and 37 mpg highway with manual transmission. The multi-national effort, has compiled 500 Toluca, Mexico factory will use the screw in a Chrysler PT Cruiser.

All models come equipped with power locks and windows, air conditioning, 50/50 split fold-down rear seat, speed control, heated mirrors, 7 airbags, 15-inch steel wheels and 4-year, 50,000-mile warranty.Fiat claims that MultiAir improves fuel efficiency and power output by 10% over the Euro-spec engine.

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Excelent 2012 Fiat 500 fall short of 40 mpg fuel economy numbers

2011 marks the official return of Fiat here in the United States, with the adorable little 500 hitting dealerships in the coming weeks. With Fiat’s MultiAir 1.4-liter engine under the hood, you’d be right to expect top-notch fuel economy numbers. And while the 500′s EPA ratings of 30 miles per gallon in the city and 38 mpg on the highway aren’t bad, it’s not exactly what we were hoping for.
For comparison, consider the fact that much larger C-segment entries like the Hyundai Elantra, Ford Focusand Chevrolet Cruze are all capable of achieving 40 mpg or higher (granted, you have to spec certain transmissions and option packages on the latter two in order to achieve it). What’s more, the 30/38 mpg rating on the Fiat 500 is only with the five-speed manual transmission. Cars equipped with the six-speed self-shifter will only achieve 27/34 mpg. Ouch.
 

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Latest Fiat 500 to have no-haggle sticker pricing?

 
Haggling, ugh. Generally speaking (and with a few notable exceptions) it’s one of those unavoidable aspects of buying a new car from a dealership. If you’re good and you’re willing to shop around by pitting dealer against dealer, you may end up scoring something of a bargain. Thing is, if you’re not such a good haggler, you’re seemingly just as likely to pay more from a stealership than the next guy, which hardly seems fair.
According to Fiat’s brand spankin’ new United States arm, the younger car-buying generation isn’t particularly keen on the notion of haggling for a better price.

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Chinese customer orders $670k gilded Fiat 500

The beauty of the Fiat 500 is that it’s loaded with Italian style, but comes cheaper than anything this side of a Vespa. So if you were in the market, how much would you consider spending on a Cinquecento? $20K? Maybe $30k for a fully-loaded Abarth? How about €500,000? That’s equivalent to about $670,000, and stands as the absurd price some anonymous Chinese businessman has apparently paid for a particularly opulenttacky example of the retro minicar.
 

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