Fiat 500 Cattiva Spices Up Turbo and Sport Models in the US

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uses words like “naughty” and “sexy” in the marketing for its 500Fiat 500 (modern)Italy, 2007 > present240 versions
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CattivaFiat 500 1.4 Turbo CattivaUnited States of America, 2012 > present5 photos
, and that is probably taking things too far. The name comes from the Italian word Cattiva that means that something is “naughty but cool.” But it does seem to offer a stylish, sporty package for American buyers. The Cattiva package will be available on 500 SportFiat 500 1.4 Multiair Sport United States of America, 2011 > present3 photos
and 500 TurboFiat 500 1.4 TurboUnited States of America, 2012 > present6 photos
models in the US. Fiat will debut the package at the Concorso Italiano at Laguna Seca on August 16 as part of the Monterey Historics race weekend.

The package adds blacked-out trim to the headlights, taillights and parking lights. The roof gets painted in Gloss Nero black and gets an added rear spoiler. The rest of the body is available in Rosso (red), Rame (copper), Nero Puro (straight black), Argento (silver), Granito Lucente (granite crystal), Bianco (white) and Luce Blue (light blue), which is available only on the 500 Sport. The package also adds 16in wheels in Hyper Nero black.

The interior gets black and gray sport seats with silver stitching or optional leather-trimmed seats. The rest of the interior trim is covered in black and gloss black trim. The shift knob and steering wheel are covered in black leather.

The package is available on either the 500 Sport with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 101hp and 98lb-ft of torque and five-speed manual transmission. The Cattiva can also be ordered with a six-speed automatic. Prices for the Cattiva Sport start at $18,350, plus an $800 destination charge.

The other engine option is the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine with 135hp and 150lb-ft of torque. The only transmission option is a five-speed manual. It also adds larger 11.1in brakes, a 1in upgrade.

“The FIAT brand is all about personalization and self-expression. Now, Fiat 500 customers have a chance to showcase a different side of their personalities with the special-edition 500 Cattiva exuding a devilish designed-for-the-street look,” said Jason Stoicevich, head of Fiat in North America. The Cattiva Turbo starts at $20,350, plus an $800 destination charge.

Deliveries of both will begin in the fourth quarter.