Fiat brand sales for the first quarter of 2020 show a 49 percent decline compared to the same period last year. The Fiat 124 Spider is the top selling model this year, followed by 500 hatch and Cabrio models. Next were the 500X crossover and 500L MPV models in order.
The iconic 500 hatch and Cabrio models were traditionally Fiat's best selling models, but were discontinued for the 2020 model year. Fans are scrambling to buy up the last remaining cars still on dealer's lots. A new 500 was recently unveiled in Europe, but it remains to be seen if the US will get this exciting new model.
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2020 Fiat 500X
The 2020 Fiat 500X model range adds the new 500X Sports edition, which features sporty trim upgrades. The new 1.3L turbo motor that debuted last year in the redesigned 2019 500X continues on and contributes better gas mileage and much improved driveability compared to previous years.
New for 2020 Fiat 500X Include:
- Fiat 500X Sport model features unique front and rear fascias, body-color painted side moldings and dark-finish exterior accents plus an all-new “Rovente Red” exterior paint color. Inside features include dark headliner and pillars, new Sport seats, refined console bezel finishes, as well as a new flat-bottom leather steering wheel with Alcantara inserts and the much asked for paddle shifters
- Black roof option available on all Fiat 500X models.
- Added trim enhancements like the return of the rear parcel shelf
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The 2020 Fiat 500L MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) caries on Fiat's tradition of making outstanding family cars. The range consists of three models: Pop, Trekking, Lounge. Each offers outstanding versatility and practicality. The 500L pacts in the interior room of a full-size car within its compact outer dimensions.
The Fiat 500L offers a number of class-leading features:
- Best-in-class standard power and torque
- Best (or tightest) turning diameter
- Largest dual-pane sunroof in its class
- Best-in-class cargo room
- More seating and storage configurations than anyone in its class
- Best-in-class storage system
- Best-in-class front headroom
The Fiat 500L was redesigned in 2018 and given numerous design and feature enhancements. The 500L has been a top seller in its segment in Europe for many years.
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2020 Fiat 124 Spider
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider captures the charisma of the iconic 1960s classic, but updates it in a thoroughly modern package. Styled in Italy, under the leadership of the former chief of design at Pininfarina, the new Fiat 124 Spider is available in three models: Classica, Lusso, Abarth. The Classica is crisp and clean for those who want a no-nonsense pure sportscar experience. The Lusso is sophisticated and upscale. The Abarth carries on the legendary brand's tradition of high-performance and style.
The Fiat 124 Spider segment-leading features:
- Best-in-class manual transmission highway fuel economy of 35 miles per gallon (mpg)
- Best-in-class highway fuel economy of 36 mpg when equipped with the automatic transmission
- Best-in-class cargo volume
- Class-exclusive turbo engine
- Class-exclusive quad exhaust tips
- Most powerful turbo engine in its class
- More peak power and torque at much lower RPM's than any vehicle in its class
- Most affordable Roadster in its class
The 2020 Fiat 124 Spider features a new “Scorpion Sting” side-stripe and hood decal package for124 Spider Abarth models. Read more about the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider:
Fiat Brand Sales in the United States, First Quarter 2020
| Fiat 500 | Current Year | Last Year | Vol Change | Current YTD | Last Year YTD | Vol Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 500L 500X 124 | 327 130 283 388 1128 | 778 168 755 513 2214 | -58% -23% -63% -24% -49% | 327 130 283 388 1128 | 778 168 755 513 2214 | -58% -23% -63% -24% -49% |
Sources: FCA US LLC.
Images: FCA and author
