Fiat 500 Facelift to be Revealed on July 4

The latest Fiat 500 facelift has been officially promulgated to get unveiled on July 4 in this ongoing year. It's a very special date in the Italian automaker's history as Fiat had introduced this model on the same day back in 1957 for the very first time. Apart from minor aesthetic modifications, the updated version will receive almost same features as its existing variant. The hatchback will have 500 X inspired LED headlights, redesigned front as well as rear bumpers, LED taillights, latest 15 inch and 16 inch alloy rim designs. Moreover, a 'Car Dressing' customization option will also be on offer.

Just like the Alfa Romeo Mito, the runabout would comprise a FCA's UConnect 5 inch touchscreen infotainment system. Other features will be acquainted as new dashboard, finest fabric and leather upholstery, new chrome inserted steering wheel, a glove compartment, latest window operation switches and the last but not least 'new front disk brakes'.

It will be powered by the same 1.2 litre 8V engine to churn out the output of 69 PS with 102 Nm, and a 0.9 litre TwinAir mill for making two power states, 85 PS and 105 PS. Two transmission options will be available, such as a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed Dualogic AMT.

Reportedly, its 500 Club and Lounge versions will undergo production on August 20, whereas the brand will start manufacturing the Pop and Popstar variants from September 2015. Fiat is also aiming to introduce its Abarth 595 Competizione, Punto Evo Abarth, Jeep Cherokee and Wrangler shortly.

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