Fiat unveils 500 Cabrio for U.S. New Car 2011

Fiat unveils 500 Cabrio for U.S. New Car 2011

Fiat unveils 500 Cabrio for U.S. New Car 2011 today unveiled a $19,500 U.S.-spec version of its 500 convertible that it says will be the least expensive four-seat ragtop for sale in America. While the 500 coupe is just into showrooms in numbers, Fiat U.S. head Laura Soave said the Cabrio version will be on sale this spring.

Fiat unveils 500 Cabrio for U.S. New Car 2011 The top, in the manner of the original 500, is an accordion-style panel that slides back on rails in the window frames. The 21st century version is power, however, and a nifty feature is that it puts itself up out of the way if you want to open the trunk hatch.

Fiat unveils 500 Cabrio for U.S. New Car 2011 Soave said the top design, with framed windows, allows the little convertible’s body to be more rigid and the interior to be quieter than a more typical open-top design. She said at the unveiling that the design also allows the Cabrio to boast the same interior room as the coupe.

Fiat unveils 500 Cabrio for U.S. New Car 2011 In keeping with Fiat arty personalization ethos, the Cabrio will offer three top colors (black, red, tan), 14 paint colors, and two different interior “environments” with 12 seat color and material combinations.