Concept Cars Home
Image Left 2011 500C esseesseImage Left 2011 500Image Left 2011 500C La Dolce Vita by Fenice MilanoImage Left 2011 MOPAR 500Image Left 2011 500 Coupé Zagato ConceptImage Left 2011 500 by Gucci
 

Image credits: © Fiat.

MSRP: $15,500-23,500
Invoice: $14,990-22,495

2012 Fiat 500 news, pictures, and information

Fiat Gallery to Showcase Italian Vehicles, Brand and Culture

• Hub of entertainment during New York Auto Show

• Test drive the Fiat 500

• Discover the Fiat 500's heritage

• Relax in lounge and café

• Enjoy art and interactive displays


Fiat Brand North America announced today that the Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster, a destination for visitors to immerse themselves in the Fiat brand and culture, will open April 21 and run 11 days to coincide wîth the 2011 New York International Auto Show.

Vital Stats

5-speed Hybrid, 6-speed Automatic, 5-speed Manual
The Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster combines design and interactive elements of a Fiat Studio wîth an art gallery and an intimate Italian lounge and café. Located at 18 Wooster St. in the renowned SoHo arts and fashion district of Manhattan, the Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster will be a hub of entertainment and an engaging, relaxing way to experience the Fiat brand firsthand, complementing the brand's presence at the New York Auto Show.


Housed in a former art gallery, Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster will open to the public at 8:30 p.m. April 21, and then daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., except on Sundays when it will close at 8 p.m., through May 1. Fiat Brand North America will be hosting some unique events wîth major partners wîth each event taking on the attributes and personalities of the Fiat 500 Pop, Sport and Lounge vehicles themselves.

While artwork will adorn the walls, the real masterpiece of this gallery will be the 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio, the convertible version of the Fiat 500 that will be unveiled Thursday, April 21 at the New York Auto Show. The Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster will display the 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio, the Fiat 500 Lounge and Sport models and a vintage Fiat 500. Visitors can experience the design evolution of the Fiat 500 through drawings by Roberto Giolito, the Fiat 500 Italian designer, that wrap around a vintage 500 display.

The 2012 Fiat 500, which went on sale in March, marks the return of the Fiat brand to the Únited States after a 28-year absence. Not only will visitors learn about the modern Fiat 500 and its heritage, they will be able to test drive the Fiat 500 on the bustling streets of New York City. The Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster will have three Fiat 500s on site each day for the test drives.

An inviting Italian lounge and café will greet visitors as they enter the 4,500-square-foot Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster. Visitors can enjoy an espresso compliments of Fiat and Lavazza while relaxing in this intimate lounge and café, or while checking out the Fiat 500 Lounge model wîth all of its premium amenities.

A second room showcases the vintage Fiat 500 and design story panels, as well as the Fiat 500 Cabrio and Fiat 500 Sport hatchback. Just as you would find in a Fiat Studio – the name the Fiat brand has given its Ú.S. dealerships – visitors will be able to use the Style Center to consider and choose their favorite of 14 exterior colors, as well as 14 unique seat color and material combinations that can be ordered to personalize the vehicle.

The Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster also will feature art exhibits, including Fiat 500 hoods and doors that were used by artists as their canvas and musical instruments created from automotive parts.

Engaging interactive elements such as Style Sculpt allow visitors to create a Kaleidoscope from the Cinquecento and experience Fiat in unique ways. The Fiat Gallery at 18 Wooster will offer entertainment during the 11-day run, including live music and art exhibitions.

Source - Fiat
For more information and related vehicles, click here

Fiat 500 Hits The 100,000 UK Sales Mark
Further proof of the Fiat 500 city car's outstanding success in the UK was revealed today with the news that the 100,000th example was sold here last month – just four and a half years since its launch. The passing of this significant milestone demonstrates beyond doubt that the Fiat 500 is still high on customer shortlists when it comes to choosing a new supermini. It follows on from April's official UK sales figures in which the 500 was placed inside the top 10 best sellers with 2,600 vehi...[Read more...]
Created For the Urban World, All-New Ford EcoSport Embarks On Its Journey in India
•The all-new Ford EcoSport marries the manoeuvrability and fuel economy of a compact car with the practicality and robustness of an SUV in a contemporary and stylish package •Ford EcoSport offers a high driving position, superior water-wading capability and an array of smart features such as the segment-first Ford SYNC® connectivity system, making it the perfect vehicle for city driving and out-of-town exploring •Ford EcoSport will be the first vehicle in India to feature the patented 1.0L E...[Read more...]
All-New 2013 Toyota RAV4 SUV Scores Early Sales Surge Thanks to New Styling and In-Cabin Technologies
TORRANCE, Calif., May 6, 2013 – The arrival of the new 2013 next-generation Toyota RAV4 SUV has led to a sales surge for the original crossover SUV that began what is now the fastest growing segment in the auto industry. RAV4 sales have increased since the new model began rolling into Toyota dealerships in January. In February, its first full month in showrooms, RAV4 sales increased nearly 10 percent over the same period last year with the new model making up 65 percent of all RAV4...[Read more...]
Mitsubishi Motors Reports 77 Percent Increase For Outlander Sport Sales In April
 CYPRESS, Calif. (May 1, 2013) – Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported sales of the U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved a year-over-year sales increase of more than 77 percent in April. The 2,111 units sold is the third-highest-ever total of Outlander Sport sales in a month and marks the eighth consecutive month of sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Outlander Sport sales are up more than 41 percent year to date. 'We're particularly pleased with the response t...[Read more...]

Arrow Right 2012 Fiat models
Fiat 500 B-Spec
Fiat 500 Beach Cruiser
Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon Edition
Fiat 500 Stinger
Fiat 500L
Fiat Doblo Work Up
Fiat Freemont
Fiat Panda
Fiat Punto
Fiat Punto Van
Fiat Viaggio

Comparable Vehicles
Chevrolet Sonic($13,735-17,235)
Ford Fiesta($13,200-17,500)
Honda Civic($15,605-23,355)
Hyundai Veloster($17,300-18,550)
Kia Forte Koup($15,200-19,600)
Scion iQ :
Toyota Yaris($14,115-17,200)
 
Similar Automakers
Alfa RomeoCitroen
LanciaMorgan
OpelPeugeot
RenaultSeat
SkodaVauxhall
Similarly Sized Vehicles from 2012
Fiat 500
Fiat 500 B-Spec
Fiat 500 Beach Cruiser
Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon Edition
Fiat 500 Punto SuperSport
Fiat 500 Stinger
Fiat 695 Assetto Corse
Fiat 695 Competizione
Fiat 695 Maserati Edition
Honda EV-STER Concept

 
Fiat: 2011-2020
Similar Automakers
Fiat History
Other models by Fiat
Manufacturer Website
Vehicle Recall Information

Related Articles and Event Coverage
2011 New York International Auto Show

Fiat
Monthly Sales FiguresVolume
April 20133,899 
March 20133,807 
February 20133,302 
January 20132,503 
December 20123,707 
November 20123,603 
October 20123,720 
September 20124,176 
August 20124,150 
July 20123,710 
June 20124,004 
May 20124,003 
(More Details)

 
1100
1200
124
128
131
1500GT
500
508
600
60HP
850
8V
Balilla
Barchetta
Bravo
Cinquecento
Croma
Dino
Freemont
Panda
Punto
Ritmo
Tipo 6
Topolino
Type 56
Ulysse
Uno
X 1/9

Image Left 2011 500C esseesseImage Left 2011 500Image Left 2011 500C La Dolce Vita by Fenice MilanoImage Left 2011 MOPAR 500Image Left 2011 500 Coupé Zagato ConceptImage Left 2011 500 by Gucci
© 1998-2012. All rights reserved. The material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.