I can't help but notice that, while our European cousins can't stop wanking over the new Fiat 500 (Fiat can't make them fast enough it seems), there's hardly a murmur generated by the petrol heads over here. Why is that?
Top Gear (the magazine) very recently voted the original Fiat 500 as the sexiest car ever ever. And the new one has no plans of making a mockery of its predecessor. Certainly, its makers are hoping the new 500 will be to Fiat and cars, what the iPod is to Apple and gadgets.
Judging by the huge demand, they are off to a great start. They've already got 57,000 orders through its dealers just 3 weeks after its launch. And that's just from Italy and France. Fiat head honcho Sergio Marchionne is already revising the planned annual output figure from 120,000 to 140,000. They are already increasing this year's production from 58,000 to 67,000 units.
Personally, I can't wait to see it on our shores. It looks achingly sexy inside and out. Looking funky and classy all at the same time. If you care about fashion and looking good, this is the car for you. Plus, with an options list that can make your head explode, you can customise it to your hearts desire. As a matter of fact, check out the Fiat 500 Configurator at their website.
And for those of you who want to get a taste of what its like to drive; have a look at Car Magazines first drive review of the all new Fiat 500.
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