Fiat 500 coming to U.S. - But is U.S. ready? Autoblog Comments say 'Nope'.
The Fiat 500 promises unbelievable gas mileage (an amazing 39.7mpg !!!), neat style and, according to Fiat, over 500,000 combinations of engines (3 not counting the Abarth tuned version), , colours, wheels and accessories can be had!But reading the Autoblog comments to the 'Fiat 500 in U.S.' announcement shows that American folk aren't excited about almost-4o MPGs and an interior that looks like this (right).
And, just to show off their mighty car knowledge - lots of Autoblog commentators bring up the historically crappy quality Fiat's become known for. But, the truth, is if you've been into a Panda or Punto lately - not the freaken 80s - you know that a Fiat is made about as well as any other not-expensive car. A little engine noise but panel gaps smaller and straighter than any American (as-in, assembled in Mexico) car. You'll get a warranty - if you didn't, why would anyone buy an Evo, WRX or Viper?
This is, by the way, from people who drive chea
p-plasticky-interior Chevies (this picture is a 2008 Silverado Interior) and recall-loving Fords (link to all Ford Recall notices). These are fine cars too - cause all new cars are not very high-quality so why not get 40mpgs and park in urban centers.
So, open your heart to the Fiat 500 -by 2010 - you're looking at 5 bucks a gallon but a quarter of Americans (according to our gas price poll) say
p-plasticky-interior Chevies (this picture is a 2008 Silverado Interior) and recall-loving Fords (link to all Ford Recall notices). These are fine cars too - cause all new cars are not very high-quality so why not get 40mpgs and park in urban centers.So, open your heart to the Fiat 500 -by 2010 - you're looking at 5 bucks a gallon but a quarter of Americans (according to our gas price poll) say
"I don't care how much gas costs, not even a little - I love my truck!"
Labels: car poll, Chevrolet, Chevy, Fiat 500, Fiat in U.S., Ford, gas price poll, gas prices, interiors, Silverado
posted by Alex at 1:00 AM
5 Comments:
The Fiat Panda, built on the same platform as the 500 in the same factories, actually ranks above any japanese competitor in recent reliability studies.
....and if you can't trust unnamed 'reliability studies', who can you trust??
Thanks Italian, online PR guy for your comment! I totally believe that the Panda's more reliable than a Honda Civic! You know why? Cause I'm on drugs :p C'mon. Seriously!
Is U.S. ready for this car? Nope. Is GM a U.S. company? Yep. 'Nuff said.
I can't wait for the hybrid version of this awesome car to come to the US. 80mpg!!! unreal. And BTW, if anyone from Fiat is reading this blog, please, pretty please, keep the Fiat logo! If not, I'm heading to Mexico to buy the cutest car I've seen in a while...
just read what you think. i'm italian and i'll give you a little review ..
just, let me say: i never been in us so i dunno what could be your standars but, let's start:
-it's cute, no so femminine 'couz you can choice with a endless variables.
-isn't think to play "hey man, who's the alpha male now" .. if you ant this, then buy a maserati-alfa romeo-ferrari if italian it must be.
-as you can chatch is think to run as a viper (and, honestly how dump you have to be to make a comparison with the two). but in the end, with is weith is funny to drive, and you cannot image how you can feel, you have to just try one.
-is a little car so, you may have problem with space (as the mini, for what can i say)
in the end i can say: here is a must have.
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