What model of car is Luigi in Pixar’s Cars?

Luigi is a Fiat 500 in Pixar’s Cars.

Luigi owns Luigi’s Casa Della Tyres in Radiator Springs and is known for his enthusiasm for Italian cars and racing. His compact shape, rounded roof, bright yellow paint, and Italian styling reflect the classic Fiat 500, a small city car produced by Italian manufacturer Fiat.

The character’s identity is also tied to his friendship with Guido, a small blue forklift who works at the tire shop. Luigi and Guido are passionate about Ferrari, and their excitement becomes especially clear when Michael Schumacher appears near the end of the first film. Luigi’s pride in Italian automotive culture adds an international element to a story otherwise centered on American stock-car racing.

Luigi is voiced in English by Tony Shalhoub. His model is sometimes confused with other small European cars in the franchise, but the character’s canonical design and official descriptions identify him as a Fiat 500. Sally, by contrast, is a Porsche 911, while Fillmore is a Volkswagen Type 2-style bus.