STUDIO FIAT | 2013 FIAT 500c LOUNGE
Starting price: $19,895
It doesn’t get much more stylish than this. Start with the casual luxury of the FIAT 500c Lounge, and then drop the top and soak up some rays. You might feel some eyes on you too – once people get a look at the Lounge’s interior, you’re going to start getting asked for lifts a lot more.
DESIGN
THE TOUCH OF CLASSClass is the art of never looking out of place anywhere – and the Lounge looks as comfortable at an art opening as it does at the beach. Elegant European-inspired lines are highlighted by body side moulding and chrome accents, from the door handles and power-heated mirrors to the exhaust tips. Standard fog lamps add function and style.
INNER BEAUTYThe 500c Lounge is a triumph of effortless sophistication – luxurious design that never looks like it’s trying too hard. You’ll appreciate sinking into the comfort and craftsmanship of the leather-faced seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel with convenient integrated audio controls. Standard automatic temperature control provides convenient set-it-and-forget-it environmental control.
TAKE THESE FOR A SPINRoll with standard 15-inch aluminum wheels or opt for the elegant polished aluminum wheels with premium finish.
RAISE THE ROOFThe Lounge is the epitome of style from top to bottom – but the top might get the most attention. The retractable soft top features four pre-set positions so you can put it on sunroof duty or go topless depending on your mood. It can be operated at speeds of up to 95 km/h and comes in three stylish colours, from sedate Nero to casual Beige to luscious Bordeaux.
LOUNGE ENTERTAINERChoose your music and set the mood with the 500c Lounge’s premium 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system with speed-sensitive volume plus USB and iPod connectivity. Or upgrade to the available studio-quality BeatsTM Audio system, which features a resonant 8-inch subwoofer and generous 368-watt 8-channel amplifier.
EFFICIENCY
1.4 MULTIAIR® ENGINE
FIAT's 1.4 litre, in-line four-cylinder MultiAir®engine uses sophisticated technology to increase power up to 10 percent and reduce fuel consumption and emissions up to 10 percent compared to similar engines.
101 hp, 98 lb-ft of torque with 5-speed manual transmission.
AVAILABLE TRANSMISSIONSThe FIAT 500c Lounge comes with an efficient, easy-shifting 5-speed transmission as standard equipment. An available 6-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick offers the best of both worlds with a driver-selectable manual shift mode.
SUSPENSION
The FIAT 500c Lounge offers impressive ride and handling characteristics thanks to a sophisticated touring suspension system featuring McPherson strut front suspension, a torsion beam rear axle, and front and rear sway bars.
SPORT BUTTONIf you’re in the mood for a little more excitement, pressing the 'Sport' button instantly adjusts the steering feel, shift points and throttle response for a sportier driving experience.
SAFETY & SECURITY
STATE OF THE ART SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Prevention is an important part of keeping you and your passengers safe. That’s why Electronic Stability Control, All Speed Traction Control & Hill Start Assist are all standard on the FIAT 500c Lounge. There’s no substitute for cautious, attentive driving – but wherever you go, the advanced safety technology in the FIAT 500c is backing you every inch of the way.
7 STANDARD AIR BAGS
Seven standard air bags provide you and your passengers with outstanding protection in the event of a crash. Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger air bags match air bag output to crash severity, and a driver’s knee air bag deploys when the driver's air bag is triggered. Front-seat mounted side air bags provide enhanced protection for driver and front passenger. The FIAT 500c is also the only convertible in Canada to offer side-curtain air bags, which extend protection to passengers in all rows.
REACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS
Standard driver and front-passenger active head restraints can help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries in certain types of rear-end impacts by moving forward and upward to decrease the space between the headrest and the occupant's head.
EASE INTO TIGHT SPOTS
If manoeuvring into tight spaces makes you tense, the FIAT 500c Lounge comes with a standard Rear Park Assist feature to help you relax. Rear Park Assist alerts you with an audible warning when it detects an obstacle in your path at parking speeds, increasing the warning frequency as you get closer.
TAKE THE 2013 FIAT 500c LOUNGE FOR A SPIN!
MODEL SPECS
MILEAGE
up to
CITY: 6.7 L / 100KM
HIGHWAY: 5.2 L / 100KM
POWERTRAIN
- 1.4L 16V I-4 MultiAir® engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Available 6-speed automatic transmission
CAPABILITY
- Sport mode
INTERIOR
- Leather-faced seating
- Power windows, locks, and mirrors
- Electronic Vehicle Information Centre
- Automatic temperature control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Chrome shift knob
EXTERIOR
- Unique 15-inch cast aluminum wheels
- Body-colour fascia with bright insert
- Bi-functional halogen projector headlamps
- Chrome power heated mirrors
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Fog lamps
- Available windscreen
- Bodyside mouldings with ‘500’ Logo
SAFETY
- Electronic Stability Control
- Reactive front head restraints
- Four-wheel disc antilock brakes
- Tire pressure monitoring display
- Advanced multistage front, side-curtain, front-seat side air bags
- Driver’s knee blocker air bags
- Security alarm
- Rear park assist
TECHNOLOGY
- Blue&MeTM hands-free communication
- SiriusXM satellite radio with one-year subscription
- Alpine® premium audio system
- Available TomTom® navigation
- Available Beats by Dr. Dre® sound system