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NEW FIAT 124 SPIDER UNVEILED AT THE 2015 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW
[LIST][*]All-new roadster unveiled almost 50 years since its famous predecessor was launched[*]New FIAT 124 Spider pays homage to the style and attitude of the original car in an advanced styling package[*]Compact, lightweight and rear-wheel drive, the new FIAT 124 Spider is powered by a MultiAir Turbo engine[*]Sophisticated suspension and steering tuned for driving pleasure, roof up or down[/LIST]
Damn it, I had just downloaded the pics!
Off to the Tiguan then.
By the way, this car is seriously ugly.
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[quote=Ferrer;1013310]Damn it, I had just downloaded the pics!
Off to the Tiguan then.
By the way, this car is seriously ugly.[/quote]
Thanks for the USDM version. And your right this FCA version of the new mx5 is absolutely ugly.
It looks like a kit car; the proportions are all messed up.
It is a bit funny looking, but I don't hate it. It is [I]interesting [/I]in a non bad way. The front headlights are a bit odd and bulgy or something. Let's wait and see it in person.
I suppose they'll sell, what, 15 a year in North America?
I still think it's preposterously ugly... but if the price and performance are right...
Also, can they do a hardtop version?
A pic of the original Abarth version of the Spyder for those who wanna compare:
It looks like a semi-well done fiberglass kit car based off a VW Beetle. It looks factory right, but then like others have said, the proportions are weirdly done. Looks like they were constrained by stuff like windshields bumpers so they designed things on top of existing needs.
Do not want.
Someone made this:
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I have to say, it's still not a beauty, but with the big wheels and sporting inserts it look much more proportionate.
Also, this will be an MX-5 with over 200bhp. Who knows, in the right price bracket maybe it makes sense...
That's definitely better. I haven't been hearing the greatest news re: Fisler powertrains on this side of the Atlantic however. 200 hp in a light roadster could make you look over some rough spots in that regard though.
Fiat 124 Spider #2
Fiat 124 Spider #3
This is how the comparison looks (in Spain).
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So which would you have?
I think were it my money for realsies I'd plonk for the Mazda. FCA reliability scares me. The 124 is cool but I think it'll be a tough sell here. Fiat came out firing with the 500, but I think that's one of the cars that everyone that wants has by now, and the L and X have not made a similar impact.
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I would probably have the Mazda too, in these conditions.
But wait a year or so and you may have tempting deals on the Fiat. I would still prefer the Mazda, but if the Fiat cost 20 grand... the decision would be very difficult indeed.
I think when you buy a badge engineered car, it's better to get the original model.
Think about the headache if you're trying to service a Pontiac Vibe instead of a Toyota Matrix.
The Fiat's proportions look odd. It might be because they tried to adapt the new bodywork to the old shape.
I guess the only good side is that all the bolt on power bits can be had pretty easily on the Miata.