Ever since June 2009, when Fiat took a controlling stake in Chrysler, it's been all but certain the Italian automaker would bring version of its 500 to U.S. It's finally here for 2012, and Chrysler plans sell it at displays inside 130 participating dealerships. Closer length Mini Cooper than Scion iQ or Smart ForTwo, four-seat competes with three minicars.
- Bumpers body-color
- Number of doors 2
- Door mirrors body-color
- Power door
- Heated
- Spoiler
- 1-touch down
- Driver bin
- Illuminated entry
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear beverage holders
- Tilt steering wheel
- Air conditioning
- Navigation system
- Power moonroof
- Remote keyless
- Automatic temperature control
- Front windows
- Speed
- Radio data
- Wireless phone connectivity
- CD player
- Speakers 7
- 1st row LCD monitors 1
- MP3 decoder
- Steering mounted audio controls
- AM/FM radio reading lights window defroster
- Trip computer
- Delay-off headlights
- Low tire pressure warning wiper fog
- Outside display
- Tachometer
- Drive type front-wheel
- Fuel economy city 30mpg
- Horsepower 101hp @ 6500RPM
- Number valves 16
- Torque 98 lb.-ft. 4000RPM
- Block heater
- Engine liters 1.4
- Fuel highway 38mpg
- Manual-shift auto
- Recommended fuel premium unleaded
- Transmission 6 speed automatic
- Cylinder configuration I-4
- Engine location front
- Fuel tank capacity 10.5gal.
- Mode select transmission
- Sequential multi-point injection
- Variable valve
- Anti-whiplash front head restraints
- Dual side impact airbags
- Knee airbag
- Security
- 4 disc brakes
- Brake assist
- Electronic stability
- Occupant sensing
- Traction
- ABS
- Ignition disable
- Overhead seats bench
- Leather
- Split folding rear seat bucket
- Max seating 4
- Sport
- Interior cargo volume 269 L (10 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom 904mm (35.6
- Rear shoulder room 1179mm (46.4
- Air Pollution Score (AP) 5
- Engine displacement 1.4 L
- Exterior body width 1628mm (64.1
- Front 955mm (37.6
- Front 1255mm (49.4
- Interior maximum 852 (30 hiproom 1082mm (42.6
- Turning radius 4.7m (15.3')4.7 '
- Compression ratio 10.80 to 1
- Engine horsepower 6500RPM
- Exterior height 1519mm (59.8
- Front 1217mm (47.9
- Greenhouse Gas (GG) 8
- Passenger 2410L (85.1 legroom 805mm (31.7
- Wheelbase 2301mm (90.6
- Engine bore x stroke 72.0mm 84.0mm (2.83
- Engine torque 4000RPM
- Exterior length 3546mm (139.6
- Front 1034mm (40.7
- Alloy wheels independent suspension
- Sport anti-roll bar
- Wheel size 16
- Front tires 195/45HR16.0
- Rear 195/45HR16.0
- Corrosion perforation warranty 48 months/50000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage months/ unlimited distance
- Maintenance 36 months/36000miles
- Basic months/50000miles
- Powertrain months/50000miles