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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Fiat Sales for January 2017

2017 Fiat 500

Fiat brand sales for January were down 9 percent compared to the same month a year ago. Fiat sold a total of 2,164  this January compared to 2,379 last year.

Sales of the evergreen Fiat 500 rebounded in January with a 24 percent increase compared to the same month a year ago.  The were a total of 1,218 Fiat 500 Hatch and Cabrio models sold last month compared to 981 sold in January 2016.  Sales of the Fiat 500 have remained at a steady rate averaging 1,200 - 1,300 per month all last year despite low fuel prices, slowing small car demand and the lack of any significant updates since the car's introduction in 2011. Credit the iconic design of the 500 and its unique character unlike anything else available in the marketplace.

Fiat 500L - European version


Sales of the 500L MPV and 500X crossover were not as favorable with both being down 70 and 42 percent respectively.  Sales of the 500L MPV were particularly disappointing considering it is the number 1 selling car in its segment in Europe.  Fantastically roomy and engaging to drive, the 500L seems overlooked in the marketplace. To renew interest and focus, Fiat will be upping the equipment levels and lowering the price point on 2017 Fiat 500Ls.

Fiat 500X in Snow - European version


In fact, the entire Fiat 500 model range for 2017 will feature extreme value with more standard features and reduced prices. For example, a fully loaded 2017 Fiat 500X Trekking is $2,380 less than last year's equivalent model. A 2017 Fiat 500L Lounge model is $3,400 less than its comparable 2016 counterpart. Even the Fiat 500 gets into the act with some models $5200 less that last year. The 2017 model range looks to be the best ever in terms of the value for money.



Fiat 124 Spider


Sales of the Fiat 124 Spider amounted to 240 units in January, or about the same as December. An increase in availability of manual transmission cars should help get kick off the convertible car selling season as soon as better weather arrives.

For 2017, Fiat has also been quietly adding additional sales outlets to its dealership roster, making the cars more easily available to the buying public. Between the added value of the new model range, increased availability of popular models and additional sales locations, 2017 is looking promising.


Abarth 124 Rally


January Fiat News
Last month, the 124 Spider was named “Best New Convertible” of 2017 by Cars.com. The 124 Spider was also named Best Looking New Car for 2017 in The Car Connection Driver’s Choice awards late last year.



January also marked the competition debut of the Abarth 124 Rally at the 85th running of the Monte Carlo Rally race. The Abarth 124 Rally is the full-out rally racing version of the Abarth 124 Spider and the spiritual successor of the legendary Fiat Abarth 124 Rally of the 1970s. The Monte Carlo Rally is a torturous 1411 kilometers long circuit and was used for testing and tweaking the Abarth 124 Rally as it gets ready to compete in national and international races.

Fiat 500L - European version


The 2017 cars have been filtering into Fiat dealers, and we looked at the changes to this year's 500L MPV.

Fiat Brand Sales in the United States, January 2017
Fiat 500Current MonthLast YearVol ChangeCurrent YTDLast Year YTDVol Change
Jan
500
500L
500X
124

    1,218
    106
    600
    240
    2,164

 981
 357
 1,041
 0
  2,379

  24%
   -70%
   -40%
    New
   -9%

    1,218
    106
    600
    240
    2,164

        981
       357
       1,041
           0
        2,379

    24%
    -70%
    -42%
    New
    -9%



Sources: FCA US LLC.
Images: FCA and author 

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