Fiat unveils its special Collezione 500

FIAT has unveiled a new special edition Collezione 500 in London to mark 10 years of special 500 city car models, with prices starting from £13,875. The Collezione is the 30th special edition of the new 500, which first went on sale in 2007.

A celebration tour started in Milan before stopping off in London’s Covent Garden, with London being the city where the 500 sells best outside of Italy. The tour will now head to Berlin, Paris and Madrid.

Although the 500 has been around for some time now, with only regular special editions and a facelift a few years since keeping the car fresh, the first quarter of 2018 was the car’s best ever period for sales, with 60,000 units shifted by the Italian firm. The Collezione, unveiled originally at the Geneva Motor Show in March, is available in hatchback and convertible (500C) forms, with both identically priced.

Highlights include chrome-plated front accents on the bumper, bonnet and wing mirrors – a hark back to the original. A two-tone paint finish also features, as well as chromed Collezione branding. Exclusive 16-inch wheels come as standard, while five colour options are available, as well as optional paint liveries. On the inside, it comes with two-tone seats, a funky coloured dashboard and special floor mats. A seveninch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity is also an option.