The Fiat 500 has been voted the “2009 Design Car of the Year” at the New York auto show, by a panel of 59 journalists from 25 countries. The small, but stylish, 500 won out of 51 candidates, of which the finalists were the Fiat 500, the Citroen C5 and the Jaguar XF.
Below is another gallery of what has become Fiat’s flagship model: quite a surprise for a nostalgic revival vehicle that is enjoying an extended appearance in the spotlight. See what you feel about the prize.

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