Who says power, performance, and style have to be synonymous with "expensive"? The team at 3Birds Template certainly don't think so, and with the latest announcement regarding the price of the all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, it's clear that FIAT doesn't think so either. Delivering classic Italian style with a modern roadster design, the 2017 124 Spider will be available late this summer, and we can't wait until it arrives. Here's a bit more about it to get you excited.

Drivers will have their choice of three different models when it comes to this new roadster: the Fiat 124 Spider Classica, Fiat 124 Spider Lusso, or the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. Technically, there's a fourth option--the Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso--but only the first 124 models produced will be available as this special edition. The Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso (which comes with a matching blue leather bag, a journal with a pen, and a poster that showcases original design illustrations) will be available at an MSRP of $35,000, but that's the high end of the price range.*

The Classica model starts off at an MSRP of $24,995 with a manual transmission or $26,345 for the automatic.* The Lusso takes things up a step further with an MSRP of $27,495 (manual) or $28,845 (automatic).* Then there's the 124 Spider Abarth, the sportiest model, which features a throatier sound, additional horsepower, and an MSRP of $28,195 (manual) or $29,545 (automatic).*

There's plenty to like about the 124 Spider, no matter which model you end up deciding to take home. The Classica offers premium cloth seats, soft-touch materials that abound in the interior of the vehicle, plus special attention was paid to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness as you drive. The Lusso ("luxury") model builds on the Classica, bringing in heated leather seats, a leatherette-wrapped instrument panel, and your choice of seven body colors. Finally, the Abarth model adds a host of performance upgrades, including a sport-tuned chrome quad-tip exhaust, a Sport Mode selector, and a front and rear Bilstein sport suspension.

Available later this summer, the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider isn't quite on our lot yet, but don't worry--we have plenty of thrilling new Fiat models to tide you over until it arrives. To learn more about them or schedule a test drive, don't hesitate to call, contact us online, or stop by and see us at 505 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 today 

*MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at price refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. A more expensive model may be shown. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.

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