2012 Fiat 500C Debuts in New York, Priced from $ 19,500

Fiat’s newly introduced 500C may not be a convertible in the real sense of the word, but the Italian company that holds the fates of Chrysler hopes to capture the attention of sun-seeking buyers with its panoramic canvas-top mini, which made its US debut at this week’s 2011 New York Auto Show.

After released at the 2011 New York Auto Show, 2012 Fiat 500C is expected to be present on the U.S. market in May. The new 500C includes two versions: the base Pop that is priced at $19,500, and the better-equipped Lounge, priced at $23,500. According to Fiat, the 500C is the only four-seat cabrio in the U.S. market.

The base version will get you a power cloth top, manual transmission, seven standard air bags, 15-inch steel wheels, AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with auxiliary audio input, air conditioning, power heated mirrors, chromed exhaust tip, power windows and door locks, speed control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls and BLUE&ME Handsfree Communication technology with USB port. The similarly equipped tin-top 500 is priced at $15,500.

The more premium Lounge version adds several features on top of those found on the Pop, including the a six-speed automatic transmission, chromed mirror caps, front- and rear-fascia chromed accents, automatic climate control, fog lamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, premium cloth seats, and BOSE Energy Efficient Series audio system with six premium speakers and subwoofer and security alarm.

Via: Carscoop