Fiat announced last week a special series model 500 dedicated exclusively to Japan, called Arancia (orange in Italian). The compact is limited edition of 300 units.
Although classified as a special series, the only differential Arancia 500 for a conventional model is in color, available in the Common Catalogue.
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Design and Interior
The car flaunts several effective features like vanity mirror on the co-driver side sun visor, electrically adjustable door mirror; front and rear power windows, full door trims with fabric insert, windscreen with shade band, and kenwood music system with 6 speakers etc. It can move on rugged roads effectively. The body is spacious enough to accommodate enormous amount of luggage. Its tyres effectively stick to the ground and you have a sense of stability while driving. The car gains average points in terms of appearance, comfort, features, performance, and value for money.
Front Suspension has Independent Wheel, MacPherson type with lower wishbone anchored to cross member, coil springs, stabilizing bar and telescopic dual effect shock absorbers. Rear Suspension has Independent wheel with longitudinal wishbones anchored to rear axle and stabilizing bar, coil spring and telescopic dual effect hydraulic dampers.
Variants and Price
The car is available in the range of Rs 5.6 lakhs.
Safety
Standard safety equipments have been incorporated in the car including 3rd stop belt; collapsible steering column; instrument cluster with white dials and tachometer; height adjustable rear head restraints; side foot board stand; rear windshield defroster height adjustable front seat belts; child lock on rear window; bull bar with frog lamps etc. The car has ventilated discs front brakes and self-adjusting drum rear brakes.
Engine
The car has 1596cc 16 valve DOHC Torque engine and 32-bit microprocessor. It delivers an output of 100 bhp and the car can attain a maximum speed of 175 kmph. Fuel consumption is 12 km per litre.
