Fiat and Riva create special 500 model | New Release - Car News Jun 2016

14:59 Wednesday 29 Jun 2016

Fiat has announced a link-up with luxury boat builders Riva to create an exclusive version of the Fiat 500.

Available as both hatchback and convertible, the Fiat 500 Riva will come finished in Sera Blue, and will benefit from an exceptional level of detailing. Chrome finish has been applied to the mirror caps, door handles, and bonnet trim, a double aquamarine stripe runs along the belt line, and the model sits on unique 16-inch, 20-spoke alloy wheels with a special blue finish. The hatchback boasts a panoramic glass roof, while the convertible has a new blue soft top.

Internally, a hand-painted mahogany dash with maple inlay work sports the Riva logo, carved solid mahogany door sills and gear knob, ivory leather seats, ivory hemmed floor mats with contrasting Sera Blue stitching, and a boot mat that also features a wood insert with Riva lettering.

It has seven airbags, ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution, Electronic Stability Control, Anti Slip Regulation, Hill Holder, and Hydraulic Brake Assistance. The equipment lust features automatic climate control, front fog lights, rear parking sensors, LED daytime running lights, and a seven-inch TFT instrument cluster with aquamarine background and Riva logo. Fiat’s latest seven-inch HD Uconnect LIVE infotainment system comes as standard, featuring a high-definition display and a wide range of functions including DAB digital radio, Bluetooth voice calls, music streaming, and voice recognition, with the optional addition of 3D satellite navigation.

The Fiat 500 Riva comes with a choice of three 1.2-litre petrol engines; 69bhp, 85bhp TwinAir, and 105bhp TwinAir.

Prices will be announced later in the summer.