From now on “TwinAir” not only means a small engine, but also design changes, bespoke styling and upgraded equipment. The one major problem with a car like this is that customers will only see it as a fuel saver, and not a fun-to-drive cool car that they will be proud to be seen in. So Fiat will advertise its “fun to drive” factor with a little help from Ferrari's F1 driver Fernando Alonso.
All versions will come with a 0.9-liter engine that produces 85 hp and 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque. The 500 TwinAir accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11 seconds and can reach a top speed of 173 km/h (108 mph).
Exterior changes over the standard 500 include door handles, license plate holder and grille with a satin chrome finish, black alloy wheels and a sports kit consisting of a black tailgate spoiler and chromed exhaust tip. A piano black roof is also available as an optional extra for the hatchback.
The interior has a dark, sporty atmosphere to it, thanks in no small part to satin chrome finish of the dashboard fascia. In addition, the sport seats are covered in a mix of perforated leather and fabric.
Prices start at €12,900 ($19,200) in Italy and there are two equipment levels, TwinAir and TwinAir Plus. The first offers 15-inch Total Black alloy wheels, a sports kit, audio system with CD and MP3, ABS and EBD, 7 airbags, Start&Stop system, electric and heated exterior mirrors and a remote-controlled central locking system, as standard.
TwinAir Plus adds bigger 16-inch wheels, manual air conditioning, leather covered steering wheel with radio controls, Blue&Me infotainment system, fog lights, ESP with ASR/MSR, brake assist and hill holder systems.
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