Fiat’s 500 ‘120th’ range aims to celebrate the
automaker’s first 120 years, and holds the 500, 500X and the 500L. The models
feature a comprehensive suite of standard equipment, with UK pricing starting
at £ 14,960 (US$ 19,554) for the 500 ‘120th’ 1.2 69 HP.
Present at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, all three
models feature the Uconnect 7-inch touchscreen display with DAB, Bluetooth,
USB, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. There’s also a pecial edition
badge, unique key cover and optional bi-color Tuxedo paint.
Opt for the 500 ‘120th’ and you’ll be getting the
1.2-liter 69 PS petrol engine, available with either a manual or an
automatic transmission. Its spec is based on the Lounge model, adding 16-inch
copper finish alloy wheels and chrome trim for the exterior, while the cabin
gains pinstripe black fabric upholstery (embroidered with a ‘500’ logo), plus a
body-colored dashboard. Customers will be able to choose between Tech House Grey, Cortina
Grey, Crossover Black, Bossa Nova White and the previously-mentioned bi-color
Tuxedo paint job.
Meanwhile, the 500X ‘120th’, which is priced from £ 19,495 (US$ 25,482), can be had with the 1.0-liter 120 PS FireFly Turbo
petrol unit, and features full LED headlights, 16-inch black alloy wheels,
black side mouldings, body colored door mirrors, black bi-color paint and the
120th logo.
Other goodies include the unique copper-colored
upholstery, rain and dusk sensors, rear parking sensors and a unique key cover
– all standard. As for available colors, you can choose between three
combinations of the bi-color Tuxedo paint with a black roof: Ice White, Ivory
and Argento Grey. The Cinema Black, Ice White, Argento Grey and Ivory tri-coat
are the non bi-color variants.
Customers who purchase any model from the special
edition 120th range will also receive up to six months free Apple Music, with
an exclusive Fiat playlist entitled ‘120 Years of Songs’ to be curated to
celebrate the automaker’s anniversary throughout the year. The playlist will
hold many international hits, such as ‘Freedom’ by Pharrell Williams, ‘Just One
Lifetime’ by Sting & Shaggy, ‘On An Evening In Roma’ by Muchael Bublé and
‘Dynamite’ by Nicky Blitz.
Pricing and specs for the 500L ‘120th’ edition have
yet to be announced.
