- Fiat has confirmed plans to offer the 500e Giorgio Armani in the United States.
- The special edition is slated to make its U.S. debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and feature unique styling inside and out.
- Highlights include a unique paint job, distinctive wheels, and an upgraded interior with laser-cut wood trim.
We’re days away from the Los Angeles Auto Show and Fiat has quietly confirmed plans to introduce the 500e Giorgio Armani special edition. A debut is scheduled for tomorrow and the model will arrive early next year in limited numbers.
While the automaker only released a handful of details, their latest ‘product drop’ isn’t much of a surprise as the European variant was introduced over the summer. It celebrates the brand’s 125th anniversary and has been described as the “ultimate expression of Made in Italy.”
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We’ll learn full U.S. specifications shortly, but the European model has a unique Dark Green Micinalised or Ceramic Greige paint job. They’re joined by Giorgio Armani’s signature as well as 17-inch “GA” wheels featuring a burnished two-tone anodized finish.
Bigger changes occur in the cabin, which has been given a stylish makeover worthy of a premium fashion brand. The updates are immediately apparent as the 500e has laser-cut wood trim and special seats featuring chevron stitching as well as a unique central pattern. Buyers will also find special headrests and Giorgio Armani’s signature on the dashboard. Rounding out the highlights are a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a glass roof, and a six-speaker JBL premium audio system.
Like the standard model, motivation should be provided by a 42 kWh battery that feeds a front-mounted electric motor producing 117 hp (87 kW / 119 PS) and 162 lb-ft (219 Nm) of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 8.5 seconds, hit a top speed of 94 mph (151 km/h), and travel up to 149 miles (240 km) on a single charge.
