tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post913007309188290154..comments2024-03-22T22:59:20.339-04:00Comments on Fiat 500 USA: US 500 Abarth Unveil AnnouncedFiat500USA.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05267883111378688243noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-51172258866702767192011-11-17T09:47:52.845-05:002011-11-17T09:47:52.845-05:00Now they are saying only 160 HP, which I find a bi...Now they are saying only 160 HP, which I find a bit confusing since the Mito is already configured for 170, and as I understand it's the same engine. Also, I'm REALLY hoping for the 6-sp transmission which looks to be a significant upgrade from the 5-speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-74323443728973754472011-11-17T08:56:10.924-05:002011-11-17T08:56:10.924-05:00Im in Europe(Germany) from the US. I live in Germa...Im in Europe(Germany) from the US. I live in Germany and LOVE MY ABARTH 500!!! Glad the US will get it. There are so many great cars here. The US car scene is sooooooooooo lame. We get so shafted. Germany is heaven for a car hound like me. I have the Gtech ECU upgrade. They are a great German tuner of this little rocket!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-2466590466492400382011-10-26T18:39:21.004-04:002011-10-26T18:39:21.004-04:00Bring inexpensive hot European hatches back to the...Bring inexpensive hot European hatches back to the USA! The Japanese appear to have vacated this market altogether (Civic SI hatchback, etc..) while VW’s GTI and the Mini S are no longer (if ever) inexpensive. These little rockets look like great fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-87791756643164921102011-10-16T22:16:23.406-04:002011-10-16T22:16:23.406-04:00I love my sport so far..did an exhaust and a few i...I love my sport so far..did an exhaust and a few interior mods. Cant wait for the Abarth, 135hp to 160hp would be great. I do not want torque steer issues. My car with the 5 spd is fun. keep the msrp around 22-23k and it will sell. You cant compare it to a ford, gti or mazda. You really have to drive one to understand. No auto's pls not even the sequential. keep it a 5 or 6 spd Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-308160949798393952011-10-12T21:40:00.973-04:002011-10-12T21:40:00.973-04:00Civic SI, VW GTI, VW beetle, Mini Cooper S, chevy ...Civic SI, VW GTI, VW beetle, Mini Cooper S, chevy sonic turbo, ford fiesta turbo, mazda speed3, Ford Focus ST... these are all direct competitors for the segment the abarth SS is targeting, so fiat needs to tread carefully on pricing and standard equipment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-76884587335746591612011-10-04T21:19:30.276-04:002011-10-04T21:19:30.276-04:00Think if they could price it at $20K I don't s...Think if they could price it at $20K I don't see how though, they would have to shut down the reg production line and just build Abarths at that price. Looking forward to itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-69132560510844413282011-08-29T18:45:36.076-04:002011-08-29T18:45:36.076-04:00Well, given that FIAT has already said the US-spec...Well, given that FIAT has already said the US-spec version is going to be getting the 170 hp version from the get go I'm sure it will be priced to compete with the Mini Cooper S Hardtop as it should be, being that it is in the same catagory.<br /><br />There will be stiff competition with the new Chevy Sonic Turbo, the Ecoboost Fiesta and of course the Mini. I'm sure that they'll Smushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293040910379475287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-78838473335004625852011-08-29T13:09:51.292-04:002011-08-29T13:09:51.292-04:00No one who has ever been to Europe or even known a...No one who has ever been to Europe or even known a European would dismiss Ford as not comparable. Ford is huge over there, the RS models have rocked for years, people here in the US would KILL to get their hands on a Cosworth Ford anything; hate Ford if you want, but skip the "how can you compare" BS. The Sierra out performed and outsold your precious Bimmer IN GERMANY and tore up the Gazbonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-33436671439210160482011-08-22T05:33:04.557-04:002011-08-22T05:33:04.557-04:00How can you compare a European automobile with a F...How can you compare a European automobile with a Ford? Even comparing a European car with a Civic or WRX doesn't make much sense. I think the major competition for the Abarth will be the MINI Cooper S. Both "fun" European cars for under $25,000. Next you go to a 1 Series BMW for $40,000+. There is DEFINITELY room in the US Market for the Abarth so bring it on. A 130hp model is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-27286637162805338892011-08-17T00:34:34.312-04:002011-08-17T00:34:34.312-04:00Releasing the Abarth here in the US could be a tri...Releasing the Abarth here in the US could be a tricky thing for Fiat. I would expect the base Abarth to start around 20k for the 130hp version and 23k for the Essess version. This is a problem for fiat as the price vs performance ratio is quite poor. The Honda Civic SI, Ford Fiesta ST and Impresa WRX will all provide much more performance for similar money. To make the Abarth attractive to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-4334162867182552112011-08-14T23:03:04.570-04:002011-08-14T23:03:04.570-04:00Nice! I thought the original time-frame for the 50...Nice! I thought the original time-frame for the 500 Abarth US release was for the end of 2012. I want one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-49550873919529457002011-07-25T12:40:29.867-04:002011-07-25T12:40:29.867-04:00Best news I've heard in weeks. I'll be rea...Best news I've heard in weeks. I'll be ready, check in hand, in November to order one. Please put the configurator up in November so we can price them out...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-4003540987768540802011-07-25T10:44:51.218-04:002011-07-25T10:44:51.218-04:00PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE retain the look of the Europe...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE retain the look of the European model! Scorpion badges and all! I can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-32801054075154894492011-07-24T10:58:56.243-04:002011-07-24T10:58:56.243-04:00Man, I cant wait for 1st qtr of 2012. I really wan...Man, I cant wait for 1st qtr of 2012. I really want one of these cars. The euro version shown here is incredible looking. I hope they do not change too much, other than increasing the HP for the US version. Please don't screw this up Soave! <br /><br />It's going to be a long wait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414185467196159583.post-13254477888013588532011-07-24T07:49:01.454-04:002011-07-24T07:49:01.454-04:00Oh YEAH! Bring it!Oh YEAH! Bring it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com