2015 FIAT 500

All models get an info display screen in the gauge cluster, and the sporty Abarth is now available with an automatic transmission.

The 500 starts out with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder with 101 horsepower, matched to a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. A turbocharged version makes 130 or 160 horsepower depending on the model.

The 500 is available in no less than five trim levels:

• Pop: Carries all the expected equipment in this class, plus a few surprises like heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and Bluetooth phone. The six-speaker sound system comes with a CD player and iPod interface.
• Sport: Retains the base engine, but adds a sport-tuned suspension, more aggressive interior and exterior trim, 16-inch wheels and an upgraded Alpine sound system.
• Turbo: Adds the 135-horsepower turbocharged engine along with upgraded brakes, a spoiler and specific interior trim.
• Lounge: Equipped like the Pop in terms of performance, but carries a raft of luxury upgrades like premium cloth upholstery, a fixed glass roof, automatic climate control, satellite radio and chrome exterior trim. The optional Luxury Leather Package adds leather seating with front heat, rear parking sensors and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. There's also the 1957 Edition of the Lounge, which commemorates the 500's first year of production with period color schemes, badging and wheel designs.
• Abarth: Packs the 160-horsepower turbocharged engine, plus aggressive styling touches throughout the firmest suspension turning in the lineup. You can even get summer performance tires on 17-inch wheels.

All models can get a TomTom navigation system and a Beats Audio Package with upgraded speakers and a subwoofer. There's also a handful of appearance packages that add subtle character to the 500.

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