The 2013 Fiat 500 comes with a 1.4-liter engine, and it's turbocharged on the Turbo and Abarth.Fiat 500 Pop ($15,500) offers 14 colors and comes standard with air conditioning, AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with auxiliary input, power windows, power door locks, power heated mirrors, cruise control, vehicle information display, fabric seats and 15-inch steel wheels. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard; a 6-speed automatic ($1250) with manual shifting is optional. Pop options include a smoker's pack, engine block heater for cold climates, compact spare tire, premium or Beats audio system upgrades and sunroof ($850).
Fiat 500 Sport ($17,500) comes with firmer suspension settings, tighter steering calibration, and a sharpened exhaust note. It comes with the 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic ($1250). It's distinctively styled, with front and rear fascias with black mesh openings, slightly flared fenders, rocker panel cladding, roof spoiler over the liftgate, and 16-inch aluminum wheels. Smaller touches include chrome exhaust tip and fog lamps. Inside, the Sport features seats in what Fiat calls a Gray/Black interior environment, six-speaker sound system, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, and Blue&Me hands-free communication technology with USB port and iPod control. Sport options include the sunroof, TomTom navigation linked with Blue&Me ($400), leather ($1000), XM radio, Beats Audio, spare tire, and automatic climate control.
Fiat 500 Lounge ($18,500) is the upscale model, with standard 6-speed automatic, automatic climate control, fixed glass roof, premium fabric seats, Sirius satellite radio, 15-inch aluminum wheels with wagon-wheel spokes, and more trim and chrome on the outside. It has the same softer suspension, steering, and body panels as the Pop. Lounge upgrades include luxury leather ($1500), sunroof, spare, TomTom, Beats Audio, smoker and convenience packs.
A special Fiat 500 Gucci model ($23,750) is essentially a limited-edition Lounge. It uses the automatic, color-keyed wheels, green brake calipers, unique door sill plates, Gucci striping inside and out, embossed leather and plenty of chrome. Options are TomTom, smoker pack, spare and sunroof-delete.
Fiat 500c Pop ($19,500) is the convertible version of the 500 Pop and equipped similarly. The 500c convertible is available in Lounge ($22,500) and Gucci ($27,750) versions. Convertible option lists match coupes, with the addition of a windscreen ($200).
The Fiat 500 Turbo ($19,500) comes with a 135-hp turbocharged 1.4-liter engine, revised 5-speed manual, larger front brakes with red calipers, 120-amp alternator, 16-inch wheels, sport suspension, more aggressive bodywork and big single exhaust, black exterior light trim, and contrast-stitched sport steering wheel, seats, and shifter. Turbo options echo those for Sport.
The Abarth ($22,000) has a 160-hp turbocharged 1.4-liter engine, dual exhaust outlets, faster steering, Koni FSD shocks, rear antiroll bar, 16-inch wheels, three-mode stability control, a day of professional instruction with the Abarth Driving Experience and the Turbo's 5-speed manual, alternator, bodywork, seats, brakes and so on. Abarth options are similar to Sport and Turbo, though the Abarth also offers 17-inch forged aluminum wheels with 205/40R17 tires.
Safety equipment includes seven air bags, reactive head restraints, electronic stability control, and ABS with brake-force distribution, brake assist, and brake override.