2012 Fiat 500c convertible pricing and new video released

The posh new 2012 Fiat 500c will be available this spring, starting at $19,500.

This, according to Fiat, makes the 500c the only cabrio with a starting price of less than $20,000. Optional features bump the cost for each of two available trim levels.

The Pop trim comes standard with the power cloth top, a manual transmission and all-season tires. A chrome exhaust tip, power heated mirrors and a leather-wrapped steering wheel also are included.

The Lounge version of the four-seater uses the six-speed automatic and offers premium amenities in addition to Pop features, including front- and rear-fascia chrome accents, chrome mirror caps and fog lights. The interior has premium cloth seats, automatic climate control, a six-speaker Bose sound system complete with subwoofer, and a security alarm.

Buyers can choose from three colors for the soft top and 14 colors for the exterior. There are a dozen choices for seat colors and material combinations. The interior is available in black or ivory.

Check out the full Fiat press release below:

Just In Time for Spring, New Fiat 500 Cabrio Introduces American Customers to Open-air Driving Excitement with True Italian Style

FIAT Brand North America reveals new 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio at the New York International Auto Show

Italian by design: beautiful craftsmanship, confident handling and city-friendly proportions combined with a clever open-top design provides Fiat 500c passengers with quietest interior sound quality, most interior space, rear-seat legroom and shoulder room among key competitors

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By Michelle Koueiter