4 July 2011

Fiat to launch TwinAir 500 series

Fiat will launch a new 'TwinAir' model line for the 500 car in Ireland in the autumn.

The company says this was inspired by the reaction to the introduction of the TwinAir engine—winner of the Engine of the Year 2011 accolade—to the model.

Available in TwinAir and TwinAir Plus guises, the new series will feature black alloy wheels, burnished-metal effect mouldings, rear spoiler and chrome tailpipe while the interior also gets burnished-metal effect accents and sports seats.

In addition, TwinAir models will only be offered in certain colours such as Pearlescent Red, Tropicalia Yellow, Electroclash Grey and Midnight Black.

Prices for the Irish market are still being finalised but the new model should be on forecourts in the autumn. Fiat Auto says they will offer greater value to the customer compared to a similarly-specified Lounge or Sport model.