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Say buongiorno to the Fiat 500

CNN Money -- In late 2010, we'll begin seeing the cute little Fiat 500 showing up at selected Chrysler dealers here in the United States. Already, fans are clamoring for the car with its cool Euro-retro style.

But don't expect the 500 to sell in bunches. Even Chrysler executives are playing down expectations for the car, based on the fact that Americans have traditionally preferred larger vehicles, and the 500 is definitely not large.

Still, the little car could have the stuff to make a splash here, some experts say. There's more to success than just size. For example, look at the Mini Cooper which remains a hot product, right through the recession, thanks to its fun driving performance, clever design and parent company BMW's smart brand management.

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Submitted Nov 12, 2009 By: BurntOrange

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SavannahSteph Veteran Author Georgia Posts:496 Points:113,085 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:31:48 AM Ignore SavannahSteph Report Abuse definately U-G-L-Y.
call911ok All-Star Author Vancouver Posts:544 Points:75,890 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:28:32 AM Ignore call911ok Report Abuse Kinda ugly... not to my liking...
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:1,532 Points:167,255 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:28:29 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Always trying to get better sales on an existing car from a new owner.
Helms Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:4,249 Points:1,226,775 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:28:02 AM Ignore Helms Report Abuse so Chrysler will just be a distribution network for Fiat....yeha that will really help save that company!!
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:8,087 Points:912,660 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:26:15 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse I can't imagine that thing passing the National Highway Traffic Safety impact guidelines. Hopefully Fiord Exploders will clear it; just scratching its roof instead of flattening it on the grill like a fat Junebug.
JuliusRex Veteran Author Orlando Posts:401 Points:123,750 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:24:40 AM Ignore JuliusRex Report Abuse Madison8359, 1 for 3. Pasta is Chinese, and the Pope is German. Or were you making some kind of comment on the international aspect of the modern automotive business?
swepson All-Star Author Greensboro Posts:568 Points:604,805 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:23:51 AM Ignore swepson Report Abuse The current Mini Cooper is a bit bigger that the original. This thing looks like that piece of junk Yaris
Chazzy12 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,093 Points:428,955 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:22:56 AM Ignore Chazzy12 Report Abuse The way this economy is going they should be marketing bicycles, not cars.
knifeman9 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,382 Points:533,545 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:22:13 AM Ignore knifeman9 Report Abuse How about 'no'!
Dancin Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,219 Points:1,783,255 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:21:45 AM Ignore Dancin Report Abuse No thanks to this thing.
madison8359 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,886 Points:624,180 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:21:09 AM Ignore madison8359 Report Abuse Pasta, Sophia Loren, and the pope are enough Italian for me for now.
WP62 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,312 Points:1,114,820 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:20:27 AM Ignore WP62 Report Abuse "Cute" is not what most people are looking for.
GryphonX Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,871 Points:730,480 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:19:51 AM Ignore GryphonX Report Abuse No ... arrivederci! [Edited by: GryphonX at 11/12/2009 12:20:32 PM EST]
kundawg All-Star Author Regina Posts:766 Points:132,360 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:19:51 AM Ignore kundawg Report Abuse The more options for the consumers to choose from the better. As more and more smaller vehicles make even small headway into the public, it will become a more "normal" aspect, and continue to gain popularity. There will always be a need for larger vehicles and trucks, but it may be more for companies and work, or rentals for moving in the long run. Time will tell.
JuliusRex Veteran Author Orlando Posts:401 Points:123,750 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:17:10 AM Ignore JuliusRex Report Abuse If I had to compare this car, it wouldn't be to a Mini. I would compare it to the Toyota Yaris. I don't think the Yaris is exactly screaming of dealer lots.
dieselfreak Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,678 Points:835,490 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:17:00 AM Ignore dieselfreak Report Abuse Most of us will remember FIAT's last efforts to sell cars here in the 1980's. Cars that would not start under 25 deg., cars that rusted out in 3 years, wipers that would not work, oil leaks, transmission leaks, electrical faults , etc. etc. They better have improved them. Canada is not Italy.
montana920 Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,535 Points:682,675 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:11:12 AM Ignore montana920 Report Abuse other options will be good to drive down prices.....
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:1,541 Points:893,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:05:20 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse Mini Cooper is a superior automobile. Don't get conned into a substitute. Think about the quality and your safety.
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,200 Points:594,685 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:05:15 AM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse Its not that cute that we should clamor to it. But its another option & I like options.
gaswatcherCA All-Star Author Oakland Posts:693 Points:517,160 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:05:13 AM Ignore gaswatcherCA Report Abuse OH, how Cuteeee, I just can't wait to see O'Bama in one.
njerald Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,902 Points:668,430 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 11:04:15 AM Ignore njerald Report Abuse As junky as other Fiats or Chrysler products???????????
fordmexico Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,161 Points:181,425 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 10:57:57 AM Ignore fordmexico Report Abuse Competition for the Mini without its cache or BMW engineering.
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:2,547 Points:618,795 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 10:57:56 AM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse Good Morning to the little tiny Fiat.
tazdriver Champion Author Huntsville Posts:4,892 Points:1,181,350 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 10:56:53 AM Ignore tazdriver Report Abuse A better golf car!
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:4,521 Points:878,525 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 10:56:46 AM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse not here
threewheeler Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,312 Points:285,775 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2009 10:56:03 AM Ignore threewheeler Report Abuse buongiorno fiat