Consumers in the United States have a plethora of vehicles and brands to choose from, causing somewhat of a challenge when it comes to shopping for a new or used car. And now in recent months, car shoppers have noticed another option to choose from - FIAT. The little Italian flair made its way to the U.S. market about half a year ago, thanks to Chrysler. Since then it has caught the eye with the help of Super Bowl commercials and a noteworthy lineup.

Now the Italian automaker will have another product to show off to U.S. consumers - the Abarth 695 Maserati Edition. The sporty little hatchback equipped with the ultimate gran turismo elegance made its debut at the Mile Miglia in Italy this weekend. Consumers shopping for a 2012 FIAT 500 Abarth definitely wish they could get their hands on the model - and our sales team shares the curiosity. 

This isn't the first time FIAT has teamed up with a mega-luxury brand to pump up its lineup. A few years ago, the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari was introduced to European consumers and took the Abarth model to new performance levels. With the Maserati Edition, it's all about style: the classic Neptune design, additional badges and luxurious touches are all over this special edition model - not to mention a three-layer paint scheme called Pontevecchio Bordeux.