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Fiat confirms 500 cabrio
Fiat has confirmed it will be producing a convertible version of the 500 and although a launch date has yet to be announced, Fiat brand styling director Roberto Giolito revealed that the model is on its way... at some point.
Giolito also announced that the 500 cabrio will feature a fabric roof, and not a retractable hard-top, citing improvements in materials that remove many of the drawbacks associated with cloth roofs. The entire Fiat group does not include any hard-top convertibles, although several have been reported to be in the works, including the upcoming Ferrari California. However, the more expensive MINI convertible, which the 500 cabrio will invariably target in the marketplace, also uses a fabric top.
[Source: just-auto.com - sub. req'd]
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rsw 12:31PM (5/20/2008)
To Fiat's credit, this little 500-mobile is a HOME RUN. First thing I would do is bring it back to the USA-- it's perfect for the times and a great entry into the US market again; heck I'd invest in that before paying for a topless conversion design. Put me first in line for a dealership! Even with one model it would sell like hotcakes!
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