Fiat 500 with dual controls for driving instructors
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 29 May 2009
Fiat is making free-of-charge He-Man dual controls on the Fiat 500 for driving instructors.
Fiat says the 500 is ideal for learners and new drivers, while affordable insurance and running costs, low emissions and fuel consumption mean the city car also appeals to instructors.
“This offer means instructors can field a desirable car that’s easy for pupils to drive, while benefiting from low costs and impressive residual values,” says James McMenamin, National Corporate Sales Manager for Fiat Group Automobiles UK.
Priced from £8,300, petrol examples of the Fiat 500 include a 1.2-litre version that can be taxed for just £35 a year.
The 1.3 MultiJet diesel version also slots into VED Band B and returns 67.3mpg fuel economy on the combined cycle.
Standard equipment on all models includes seven airbags, ABS anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), power steering and a height adjustable driver’s seat, plus electric windows/mirrors and a CD/radio.
Lounge and Sport models also get alloy wheels, air conditioning and Fiat’s Blue&Me hands-free entertainment and communications system.
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