The all new 2012 Fiat Punto has just been priced in the UK. This small city car comes in three different trim levels including Pop (base), Easy (mind) and Lounge (high) along with five different engine options: 1.2 8-valve petrol 69PS, 1.4 8-valve petrol 77PS, 1.4 16-valve MultiAir petrol 105PS and 135PS, TwinAir 0.9-liter petrol 85PS and 1.3 16-valve MultiJet diesel 75PS and 85PS. Prices ranging from 9,990 GBP (about $15,716) for the entry-level Pop 1.2 8-valve model and goes up to 15,600 GBP (about $24,542) for the top of the range Lounge 1.3 MultiJet model. [AR]
The all new 2012 Fiat 500C TwinAir is finally making its way to Australia in early 2012. Featuring a peel-back roof design, this open-top vehicle will be equipped with a 875cc TwinAir turbocharged two-cylinder engine that produces 63kW of power and 145Nm of torque. Meanwhile, 0-100km/h can be reached in just 11 seconds. Pricing info will be announced closer to its early-2012 launch. [Car Advice]
The Italian based automaker Fiat has unveiled the all-new 2012 Sedici. The car is powered by a 1.6 liter 16v engine that produces 118 horsepower. There is also a diesel model that comes with the 2.0 liter Multijet engine, producing 133 horsepower. The 2012 Fiat Sedici features a new Purple Rebel paint job, a five-inch display, a USB connectivity, metallic gray mirrors, a painted roof rack and 16-inch alloy wheels. [InAutoNews]
Fiat has unveiled their newest city car, the 2012 Fiat Panda. This front-wheel drive vehicle will have a variety of engine options to choose from, including the International Engine of the Year 2011 85BHP TwinAir Turbo, the brand new 65BHP naturally aspirated TwinAir, the 1.2-liter four-cylinder with 69BHP and the 1.3-liter MultiJet 2 with 75BHP. In terms of safety, this compact city car will be equipped with four airbags, ABS with a brake assist system, front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters, Isofix attachments for child seats, anti-whiplash front head restraints, rear headrests, and Daytime Running Lights. The 2012 Fiat Panda will make its public debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. [AR]
The new 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth will become available in the US market in the second half of 2012. This small city car will be equipped with a 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine that outputs 135PS and 180Nm of torque. Performance-wise, the car will have a top speed of 205 km/h with 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds. The 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth US will likely be sold for $19,000. [AR]
Fiat has begun selling the new variant of its Abarth 500C in the UK that comes equipped with a five speed manual transmission. Priced at 16,856 GBP / $27,100 OTR (1,000 GBP / $1600 cheaper than the automatic version), this new version of Abarth 500C is also equipped with a 1.4 16v Turbo T-jet engine that outputs a total power of 135bhp. Meanwhile, top speed is rated at 128mph with 0-62mph in just 7.9 seconds. [Autoevolution]
