Fiat Ritmo at Melbourne Motor Show
With the Fiat 500 sold out in Australia for the next four months, eager buyers may be swayed to investigate other cars in the Fiat fleet - like the Ritmo.
The Ritmo's five-door hatchback design combines stunning Italian beauty with a roomy and practical interior.
Australian buyers will have the choice of a petrol or diesel versions, paired with either six-speed manual or self-shifting transmissions.
The 1.4-litre turbocharged TJET petrol engine produces 110kW and 206Nm of torque whilst the 1.9-litre JTD turbo-diesel offers an identical 110kW with a significant boost in torque to 305Nm.
Equipment will include cruise control, alloys, climate-control air conditioning, stability control and six airbags.
The Fiat Ritmo will hit showrooms in March with pricing to be announced at the Melbourne Motor Show on February 29.