# Stretched Italian Micro-Cars The Fiat 500 Limo Adds a Little More Legroom to the Iconic Auto By Michael Hines | Published 2012-05-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500-limo References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/5/24/Fiat-500-Limousine-in-the-Flesh-7708990/) & [fiatusa](http://www.fiatusa.com/en/) It would have been a major coup to Ford if Jennifer Lopez had arrived for the American Idol finale in this [Fiat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500-spiaggina) 500 limo. The Italian micro-car, recently brought back to America, has been stretched to provide the ultimate in fuel-efficient luxury. The 500 is one of Italy's most iconic cars, so this definitely isn't the first time that someone has turned it into a limo. However, it is the first time that someone has taken the *new* 500 and gave it a little more legroom. This Fiat 500 limo may be a one-of-a-kind at the moment, but don't be shocked if a few more show up on the scene in the upcoming months. The 500 is slowly taking America by storm. It's only a matter of time before [Escalade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-cadillac-escalade-chairman) and [Hummer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-earthcruiser-camper) limos are phased out in favor of Fiats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Micro-car Stretching:** There is a growing trend of stretching micro-cars to provide more legroom and fuel-efficient luxury. - **Iconic Car Reinvention:** There is an emerging trend of taking iconic cars like the Fiat 500 and reinventing them to suit new market demands. - **Growing Popularity of Fiat 500:** The Fiat 500 is gaining popularity in America, indicating potential disruption to the traditional limousine market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to explore the niche market of stretched micro-cars and create innovative luxury options. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can capitalize on the trend of iconic car reinvention to offer unique and stylish transportation options. - **Car Rental:** Car rental companies have the potential to tap into the growing popularity of the Fiat 500 by offering it as a luxury rental option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rattan Detailed Custom Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500-spiaggina.md) - [Bright Miniature Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topolino-ev.md) - [Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto.md) - [Limited-Run Electric Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-600e-abarth.md) - [Affordable Long-Range EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-500e.md) - [Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapanda.md) - [Music Video EV Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlo-fiat-500e.md) - [Compact Italian EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-abarth-500-ev.md) - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md)