Fiat 124 Spider (Euro)
Fiat’s new roadster is finally hitting
the European market, just in time for the summer. The new Fiat 124 Spider tries to mix retro styling
features from its classic predecessor with modern touches. Things like the
circular headlights, the sculpted bonnet or the hexagonal front grille are a
direct nod to the 1966 original.
The cabin on the other hand is purely
Mazda: The only major differences here are the materials used, with Fiat using
leather with visible stitching for the seats, steering wheel and the gear
lever’s boot and chrome-plated trims, giving the interior a more luxurious feel
than its Japanese counterpart.
Customers in Europe can get the 124
Spider with any engine they like, as long as it’s the turbocharged 1.4-litre
petrol unit. With 138 hp and 240 Nm on tap, Fiat’s open-top two-seater
can reach 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and a top speed of 215 km/h. Fiat claims a kerb weight of just over a tonne, at 1050 kg.
The seven-inch infotainment system will
be an optional feature to both trim levels, offering HD Radio, MP3 player, two
USB ports, auxiliary socket, six speakers, multimedia control and Bluetooth
connectivity. The more expensive Lusso models also get a rear-view camera and a
3D navigation system.
The Fiat 124 Spider is available in two
trim levels - 124 Spider and Lusso - each one available with eight different
body colours: two pastel shades (Passione Red and Gelato White), five metallic
shades (Vesuvio Black, Argento Grey, Moda Grey, Magnetico Bronze and Italia
Blue) and the three-coat Ghiaccio White. The order books are now open with
sales of the new Fiat 124 Spider in Italy starting on June 18th, starting from
27,500 euros (US$ 31,000).
