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2018 Fiat 500 is now an all-turbocharged affair

Whether you're going for the Abarth or a more traditional trim, the 500 is ready to funk it up.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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Instead of the old 101-horsepower 1.4-liter I4, all non-Abarth models now receive a turbocharged 1.4-liter I4.     

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Output is up -- way up, to 135 hp and 150 pound-feet of torque.   

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No more naturally aspirated engines for this little guy.

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Front-wheel drive is the only layout on offer, but buyers can choose between a five-speed manual and a six-speed automatic.     

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The two base trims -- Pop and Lounge -- also get some new standard equipment. 16-inch aluminum wheels, performance brakes, a sport suspension and a backup camera are all now standard.     

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The fabric convertible top is back as an option, too, if you want some additional sun.    

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If that's not enough hustle for you, the 500 Abarth is back for another round of hot-hatch action.    

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Its 1.4-liter engine is tuned to produce 160 horsepower and 183 pound-feet of torque mated to the same two transmission choices.     

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There's also a dual-exhaust system that, as always, sounds way angrier than the car actually is.     

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The 2018 Fiat 500 goes on sale in the second quarter of 2018, and pricing has yet to be announced.

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