2014 Fiat 500c GQ Edition – First Look

The Fiat 500 possesses unmistakable Italian design and has become a favorite among the fashionable.  So this mash-up of the 500 convertible and GQ magazine is a match made in style-conscious heaven.  For the 2014 model year, the Fiat 500c GQ Edition strives to capture the essence of the GQ man by fashioning it with appointments for a sharply tailored appearance.  It runs with the spirited 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine delivering 160 horsepower matched to a 5-speed manual transmission, good for 0-to-60mph runs in the low 7-second range.  Gas mileage on premium is rated at 28mpg city/34mpg highway.  The power operated cloth top retracts at speeds up to 60mph and be stopped midway for a sunroof effect.  New 16” wheels finished in black compliment the 4 available colors; black, silver, granite crystal and white.  The interior features a 3-spoke steering wheel, a leather-wrapped gauge cluster brow and GQ Edition-specific satin chrome interior accents throughout.  Specially designed sport seats with GQ embossed in the seatbacks and a matte finish instrument panel bezel paired to the 500’s exterior color complete the look.  Pricing starts at $27,595.