The 2019 Fiat 500 hatch and Cabrio models remain the same as 2018. Last year, Fiat upgraded the engines with turbochargers, making the 500 the most powerful car in its segment. Below is preliminary information put together from both company and dealership sources.
Model Lineup
For 2019, the Fiat 500 lineup consists of three models: Pop, Lounge and Abarth.
2019 Fiat 500 Abarth
The 2019 500 ABarth soldiers on the same as 2018 other than some color changes. Last year's Bianco White Ice and Mazzanotte Blue Pearl have been added to the Abarth lineup while Colosseo Gray replaces last year's Metallo Gray (formerly known as Rhino Clear Coat).
2019 Available Exterior Colors:
BIANCO WHITE ICE N/C - PW3
BRILLANTE RED N/C - PRM **
CELESTE BLU (RETRO LIGHT BLUE) N/C - PBH *
COLOSSEO GRAY N/C - PDN **
GRANITO GRAY N/C - PAU **
LASER BLUE METALLIC N/C - PBJ **
LUMINOSA ORANGE N/C - PF2
MEZZANOTTE BLUE PEARL N/C - PBX
OLIVA GREEN PEARL N/C - PFP **
PERLA WHITE TRI-COAT $500 - PWH **
POMPEI SILVER N/C - PSC **
VERDE CHIARO (LIGHT GREEN) N/C - PGA *
VESUVIO BLACK PEARL - PXJ **
* Not available on Pop model
** Abarth colors
2019 Fiat 500 Model Pricing
Preliminary pricing sent to dealers for the 2019 Fiat 500 show prices remain the same as 2018. Prices for the 2018 hatch and Cabrio models went up $1500 and Abarth models went up $500. We have a detailed look at the 2018 price increase here:
Below is pricing for 2019 Fiat 500 models including options. Company sources say the 2019 Fiat 500 will begin arriving at Fiat dealers the first quarter of 2019.
The Fiat 500 had its best month of sales this year. Fiat 500 sales were up 50% in November compared to previous months. Fiat sold 707 of their iconic model last month, compared to 472 cars the company had been averaging so this year. Fiat updated the 500 hatch and Cabrio models with a turbocharged engine this year, and it seems the word is finally getting out it is the most powerful car in its class.
This glimpse of good news is tempered by overall brand sales that were down 24 % for the month and 41% for the year, comparing these periods to last year. Sales of all models were down when compared to the previous year. To counter this trend, Fiat is offering great incentives. These can be checked out here on Fiat's Incentive Page.
Fiat News for November
November brought exciting news for Fiat fans with the introduction of the refreshed 500X at the LA Auto Show. The new 500X sports subtle styling enhancements and upgraded features including a more powerful engine. The 500X now has the most engine torque in its class. The stylish 500X brings Italian sophistication to the mundane and common CUV segment.
The 500X is a fun vehicle to drive and to help keep it that way during its long life, we published its alignment specifications to help service personnel.