{"id":37346,"date":"2014-08-01T13:37:47","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T12:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.influx.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=37346"},"modified":"2022-06-14T11:13:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T10:13:09","slug":"fiat-x-vans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adrianflux.co.uk\/influx\/blog\/fiat-x-vans\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiat x Vans"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve always thought that fashion\/motoring industry collaborations have a real tendency to the cheese.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But when you throw surfing into the mix – things are bound to stink to high heaven.<\/p>\n

In this spirit of extreme seasonal folly, Fiat has unveiled the 500L Vans concept, set to be showcased at the forthcoming US Open of Surfing<\/a>. Designed exclusively for the event, the car is the result of Fiat teaming up with footwear brand Vans to create a ‘unique promotional model’.<\/p>\n

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Design changes on the Vans concept the 500L is based upon include a new grille, which houses four circular LED daytime running lights. Black alloy wheels contrast with the three-tone paint job and trademark Vans-inspired chequered roof, with a roof rack holding two surf boards and various other pieces of equipment.<\/p>\n

The interior layout remains familiar but some Vans graphics have been added to the dashboard, while a new seat design matches the exterior colour scheme.<\/p>\n

And the result is, in our opinion : AWFUL!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are no plans to put it into production thanks heavens, but the 500L Vans concept is powered by a 160bhp version of the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It\u2019s an American spec engine and currently not available to UK buyers in the standard 500L production car.<\/p>\n

And why on earth would anyone want to own such a horrible clash of cultures? Thing is we like the classic California skate\/surf brand Vans – and we’re also a big fan of Fiat cars.<\/p>\n


\nWe think this unholy marriage just does both brands a disservice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t