Key Elements of the 2012 Fiat 500

There is simply no other car in its segment that offers as much in terms of features, engineering and design as the Fiat 500. With details and character worthy of a car costing 2 or 3 times that of the 500, this is not the typical econobox American have traditionally been offered.

The list below provides a quick reference guide to all the key features of the Fiat 500:


Segment Exclusives/Recognition
*Fiat 500 MultiAir technology was recognized as the “single most innovative engine technology” of the year by the International Engine of the Year Awards panel
*2009 World Car Design of the Year
*European Car of the Year 2008
*One of the most awarded cars — with 60 major awards
*The 500,000th Fiat 500 was produced in March 2010


SAFETY/SECURITY


Seven standard air bags
°including knee bag)
°driver/front passenger
°knee air bag
°side curtain
°seat mounted
Standard four-wheel disc ABS
Standard Electronic Stability Control
Standard All-Speed Traction Control
Standard Active Head Restraints
Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (warning lamp)
Standard Fix & Go quick tire repair kit
Standard Electronic Brake Assist (Hydraulic Brake Assistance)
°equalizes brake pressure so optimum force over optimum time is applied
Standard Hill Start Assist
Standard Remote Keyless Entry
Standard Sentry Key
Available alarm system (Standard on Lounge)
Standard heated exterior mirrors
Standard "Follow Me Home" function (headlamp off delay)
Available fog lights
Standard variable speed-sensitive wipers
Available ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
Daytime running lamps


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INTERIOR

Ergonomically designed
Standard digital IP display with integrated EVIC
Available electrochromic rearview mirror
Available leather-wrapped steering wheel w/controls incl. w/Convenience Pkg., (Standard on Lounge and Sport)
Standard cruise/speed control
Standard tilt steering column
Available heated front seats (cloth or leather trimmed) (Sport, Lounge) (Must have 6-speed automatic) (Also included in Luxury Package)
Seats designed for comfort
Standard manual height adjuster for driver seat
Standard 50/50 split fold-down rear seatbacks with adjustable headrests
Standard driver seat easy-entry (for rear seat) with memory (mechanical)
Available automatic temperature control monitors that display inside and outside temperature
as well as surface temperature
Available auto dimming rearview mirror
Standard air conditioning
Standard 12v power outlet in center console
Standard storage
°Center console with cargo nets
°Glove box with cargo net
°Passenger under-seat storage
°Five cupholders (3 front/2 rear)
°Front door pockets
°Front seatback pockets
Cargo Area
°9.5 cu ft with rear seat up
°17.5 cu ft with rear seats folded
Option Group
°Luxury Package — Leather seats, electrochromic rear view mirror, heated front seats (Lounge)


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Connectivity and Infotainment Options and Equipment
°AM/FM/CD/MP3 player
°Auxiliary audio input jack
°Sound Systems
Standard sound system
°6 speakers
Bose Premium Audio Package
°7 speakers
°Digital amplifier
°7-channel equalizer
°Available Sirius® Satellite Radio
°Blue & Me Systems
°Blue & Me Handsfree Connect
°Bluetooth® phone connectivity
°USB port for memory stick music, iPod® connectivity; voice command for "next," "previous" and "play"
°Control with radio, steering wheel controls, or voice
°Contacts are viewable in a display on the IP
°Voice activated calling
°Tom Tom™ Navigation with Blue & Me Handsfree Connect
°Includes all Blue & Me Handsfree Connect features
Available steering wheel controls for
°Sound system
°Phone
°Navigation System
Option Group
°Convenience Package — Includes Blue & Me Handsfree Connect package plus Leather Steering Wheel with Controls (must have cruise control)
Standard Warranties*
°4-year/50,000 miles Bumper to Bumper
°4-year/50,000 miles Powertrain
°4-year/36,000 miles Maintenance
°4-year/unlimited miles Roadside Assitance
* revised 1/20/11
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PERFORMANCE




1.4L MultiAir Engine
°Variable Valve Timing
°101 hp, 28 city/37 highway mpg Preliminary estimate- Actual TBA ;)Transmissions
°5-speed manual
°Aisin 6-speed with AutoStick
6-speed automatic
Eco:Drive Fuel Economy Management
°Downloadable computer application designed to help you improve how efficiently you drive
°Analyzes driving style and provides tips on using less fuel, saving money, and reducing CO2 emissions
°Plug in a USB device to record driving style. Can listen to music, make a call, etc., from same usb drive
Push button Eco – Sport Mode
°Throttle, shift points and steering adjustments are more responsive
Suspension
°Normal duty
°Sport-tuned (Sport)
10.5-gallon fuel tank


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Features


Exterior
°Fixed Glass Roof (Lounge)
°"Sky Dome" Power Sunroof (option)
°Body-color front and rear fascias (Pop, Sport)
°Body-color w/chrome front and rear fascias (Lounge)
°Body-color body-side molding w/integrated 500 badge (Lounge)
°Chrome belt molding (Lounge)
°Black belt molding (Pop, Sport)
°Standard chrome door handles
°Body Kit (Sport)
°Body-color rear spoiler (Sport)
°Bright stainless exhaust tip (Sport, Lounge)
°FIAT badging, front fascia and liftgate
°15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers (Pop)
°15-inch aluminum wheels (2 styles) (one Pop, one Lounge)
°15-inch aluminum wheels, polished with black pockets (Sport)
°15-inch aluminum wheels with premium finish (Lounge)
°16-inch aluminum wheels (Sport)
°500,000 customization combinations



Interior
°Two-tone design (option)
°Leather


Sources: List taken from Chrysler LLC, Chrysler Media

2012 Fiat 500 Fiat 500 US version Quick Reference Guide -

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- Wednesday, January 19, 2011