In Pixar's Cars (2006), what kind of car is Luigi?

Luigi is a Fiat 500 in Pixar's Cars (2006).

Luigi owns Luigi’s Casa Della Tires in Radiator Springs and is one of the town’s most enthusiastic residents. His design is based on the classic Fiat 500, an Italian city car known for its compact shape and distinctive rounded body.

The character’s Italian identity is reinforced by his tire shop, his admiration for Ferrari, and his friendship with Guido. Guido is a small forklift who works with Luigi and shares his passion for racing and Italian motorsport.

Luigi is sometimes mistaken for a Mini Cooper or Volkswagen Beetle because all three are compact, rounded vehicles. However, the character’s canonical inspiration is the Fiat 500, and his name echoes the Italian setting and language used in his dialogue.