FIAT 500 Pop, Lounge, Abarth & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

FIAT 500

The FIAT 500 lineup starts with Pop and its Cabrio versions, which deliver the basic playful city-car experience; Easy adds some cabin polish, while Ribelle adds bolder styling. Sport and Sport Cattiva sharpen the look and feel, and Turbo and Turbo Cattiva add stronger acceleration and upgraded brakes. Lounge is the comfort branch, offered as a glass-roof hatchback or a cloth-top Cabrio. Abarth is the dedicated performance model. The limited editions split into three themes: 1957 and Retro models emphasize heritage, Gucci models emphasize fashion, and GQ combines special styling with Abarth-like performance hardware.

What each trim is known for

FIAT 500 Base Model

Base Model

500C Pop500c Pop CabrioEasyPopPop CabrioRibelle

The Base Model trim level — 500C Pop, 500c Pop Cabrio, Easy, Pop, Pop Cabrio, and Ribelle — is the straightforward FIAT 500, with fixed-roof and open-air versions plus a few comfort or styling variations.

Best for: City drivers who want the 500's small footprint and playful personality without moving into a comfort or performance specialty model.

Highlights

  • Compact, city-friendly Pop-based setup
  • Fixed-roof hatchback or power-folding cloth-top Cabrio
  • Bluetooth hands-free connectivity
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
6 in stock
FIAT 500 Sport Styling

Sport Styling

SportSport CattivaTurboTurbo Cattiva

The Sport Styling trim level — Sport, Sport Cattiva, Turbo, and Turbo Cattiva — is the sharper-looking, more athletic branch; Turbo models add stronger acceleration and upgraded brakes.

Best for: Drivers who want a firmer, sportier-feeling 500, with or without the Turbo models' extra power.

Highlights

  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Sport front seats and steering wheel
  • Alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and sport exterior trim
  • Turbo models add a stronger turbo engine and upgraded brakes

Adds sport seats, sharper chassis tuning, larger alloy wheels, and more aggressive exterior trim over the basic Pop-style models. Turbo versions also bring more power and stronger brakes.

2 in stock
FIAT 500 Comfort Upgrade

Comfort Upgrade

500C Lounge500c Lounge CabrioLoungeLounge Cabrio

The Comfort Upgrade trim level — 500C Lounge, 500c Lounge Cabrio, Lounge, and Lounge Cabrio — is the more polished 500, centered on a richer cabin and either a glass roof or folding cloth top.

Best for: Shoppers who like the 500's size and style but care more about daily comfort than a sporty driving feel.

Highlights

  • Automatic climate control
  • Richer upholstery; later Lounge examples use heated leather
  • Rear parking sensors on many Lounge versions
  • Glass roof on Lounge or power cloth top on Cabrio variants

Shifts the focus from sporty trim to comfort, with automatic climate control, richer upholstery, and parking help on many versions. The hatchback emphasizes its glass roof, while the Cabrio emphasizes open-air driving.

3 in stock
FIAT 500 High Performance

High Performance

500c Abarth CabrioAbarth

The High Performance trim level — 500c Abarth Cabrio and Abarth — is the true hot-hatch branch, with turbo power, sharper suspension tuning, a manual transmission, and a louder personality.

Best for: Enthusiasts who want the small 500 to feel energetic and involving rather than simply stylish or comfortable.

Highlights

  • Turbocharged engine and manual transmission
  • KONI performance-tuned suspension
  • High-back performance front seats
  • Dual-outlet exhaust

Replaces the Lounge's comfort-first mission with dedicated performance hardware, including a stronger turbo engine, manual transmission, KONI suspension, performance seats, and a more assertive exhaust.

4 in stock
FIAT 500 Special Editions

Special Editions

1957 Edition1957 Retro Edition1957 Retro Edition Cabrio500C GucciGQ EditionGucciRetroRetro Cabrio

The Special Editions trim level — 1957 Edition, 1957 Retro Edition, 1957 Retro Edition Cabrio, 500C Gucci, GQ Edition, Gucci, Retro, and Retro Cabrio — is the limited-run branch, split among heritage, designer-fashion, and tailored-performance themes.

Best for: Shoppers who want their 500 to make a specific style statement, whether vintage Italian, Gucci-branded, or performance-inspired.

Highlights

  • 1957 and Retro heritage badging with vintage cabin trim
  • Gucci-branded seats, trim, and audio upgrades
  • GQ performance bodywork, turbo power, and manual transmission
  • Comfort equipment on heritage and Gucci versions, including heated seats and automatic climate control

Adds limited-edition design themes rather than one universal performance increase. GQ keeps a performance angle, while the 1957, Retro, and Gucci models prioritize distinctive styling and comfort.

2 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureBase ModelSport StylingComfort UpgradeHigh PerformanceSpecial Editions
Includes
500C Pop, 500c Pop Cabrio, Easy, Pop, Pop Cabrio, Ribelle6 in stock
Sport, Sport Cattiva, Turbo, Turbo Cattiva2 in stock
500C Lounge, 500c Lounge Cabrio, Lounge, Lounge Cabrio3 in stock
500c Abarth Cabrio, Abarth4 in stock
1957 Edition, 1957 Retro Edition, 1957 Retro Edition Cabrio, 500C Gucci, GQ Edition, Gucci, Retro, Retro Cabrio2 in stock
Main identityStraightforward city carSportier look and feelComfort-focused LoungeDedicated Abarth performanceHeritage, fashion, or GQ themes
Body and roofHatchback or Pop Cabrio cloth topFixed-roof hatchbackGlass-roof Lounge or cloth-top CabrioAbarth hatch or 500c cloth topHardtop or cloth-top Cabrio, depending on edition
Driving focusEasygoing city useFirmer setup; Turbo adds power and brakesComfort over sportinessTurbo and manual performance setupMostly style-led; GQ is performance-focused
Suspension characterSport-tuned setupSport-tuned setupNo defining chassis upgradeKONI performance tuningVaries by edition
Seat and cabin themeStraightforward cloth; Easy adds polishFront sport seatsPremium cloth on some early Cabrios; heated leather laterHigh-back performance seatsRetro, Gucci, or GQ-specific trim
Comfort equipmentBasic convenience and connectivitySport equipment is the priorityAutomatic climate control; parking help on many versionsPerformance equipment is the priorityAutomatic climate and heated seats on heritage and Gucci versions
Signature stylingPop simplicity; Ribelle adds dark detailsSpoiler and sport trim; Cattiva adds blacked-out detailsChrome details and a dressier cabinAbarth badging and aggressive bodyworkVintage FIAT, Gucci, or tailored GQ details

Frequently asked questions

What does the Lounge add over the Pop?

In later models, Lounge adds the comfort upgrades: heated leather-trimmed front seats, automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, chrome heated mirrors, and a fixed glass roof. Pop keeps the simpler cabin and fixed metal roof.

What is the difference between Pop and Pop Cabrio?

The Pop is the fixed-roof hatchback. Pop Cabrio adds a three-position power-folding cloth top and, on later models, rear parking sensors. Otherwise, it keeps the straightforward equipment and city-car character of the regular Pop.

How is Lounge Cabrio different from Lounge?

Lounge Cabrio replaces the hatchback’s fixed glass roof with a power-folding cloth top. Both are comfort-focused trims with features such as heated leather-trimmed seats, automatic climate control, and rear parking sensors in later versions.

What did the Easy trim add over the Pop?

In the mid-run lineup, Easy was the comfort-minded step above Pop. It added premium cloth seats, 15-inch aluminum wheels, upgraded audio, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated mirrors, and the 5-inch touchscreen system without going as dressy as Lounge.

What is the difference between the Sport and Turbo trims?

In lineups that offered both, Sport emphasized firmer suspension tuning, sport seats, 16-inch wheels, and sharper styling while keeping the 101-hp engine. Turbo added a 135-hp turbo engine, stronger four-wheel disc brakes, and darker exterior details.

Is the 500 Turbo the same as the Abarth?

No. The 500 Turbo is the middle step, with 135 hp, sport suspension, and stronger brakes. Abarth goes further with 160 hp, performance dampers, high-back front seats, dual exhaust outlets, and a louder, more serious personality.

What makes the FIAT 500 Abarth different?

Abarth is the true performance version, not just an appearance package. It uses a 160-hp turbo engine, performance-tuned suspension, high-back front seats, dual exhaust outlets, and more aggressive bodywork. Cabrio versions add a folding cloth roof.

Are the FIAT 500 heritage editions performance models?

No. Retro and 1957 Edition models focus on nostalgia rather than extra performance. Their defining touches include vintage FIAT badges, retro cabin trim, special wheels, distinctive color treatments, and comfort equipment based on the Lounge trim.

How is the Retro trim different from the Lounge?

In later lineups, Retro builds on Lounge rather than adding extra performance. It keeps comfort features such as heated leather-trimmed seats and automatic climate control, then adds vintage badges, ivory-and-brown cabin details, and other heritage-inspired styling.

What is special about the Gucci edition?

Gucci versions are fashion-focused special editions, not performance models. Earlier examples used Gucci-branded cabin and exterior details, heated front seats, automatic climate control, upgraded audio, and an automatic transmission. The 500c Gucci also added a branded folding roof.

Is the GQ Edition just an appearance package?

No. The earlier GQ Edition combined its tailored convertible styling with real performance hardware: a 160-hp turbo engine, five-speed manual transmission, sport seats, aggressive bodywork, and dual exhaust. It is closer in spirit to an Abarth Cabrio than a regular 500c.

Which FIAT 500 trim is the most comfortable?

Lounge is the comfort-focused choice, while Lounge Cabrio adds open-air driving. On later examples, both bring heated leather-trimmed seats, automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, and an auto-dimming mirror. The hatchback also has a fixed glass roof.

Which FIAT 500 trim should I look for if I want open-air driving?

Look for 500c or Cabrio in the name. Pop Cabrio is the simpler version, Lounge Cabrio adds more comfort, Retro Cabrio adds heritage styling, and 500c Abarth pairs the folding roof with the strongest performance setup.

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