The modern generation of the 500 was launched on July 4, 2007, and since its introduction, it has sold more than 500,000 units in more than 80 countries around the world. Now Chrysler Group is currently in the process of choosing a new dealer network that proposes to cover around 165 locations in the United States and Canada.

The North American 500 range will get the same three specification levels as in Europe: Pop, Lounge and Sport, with the latter being the model featured in the heavily photoshopped images released today. The front spoiler section is the area that has been most changed in order to differentiate the forthcoming Toluca, Mexico-built model with the European one which is manufactured at Tychy in Poland. The new profile is softer than the European version and a more rounded centre grille section gives way to smaller honeycomb recesses around the foglights. There is also a plastic lip that wraps onto the bottom of the spoiler and a reflector on the wheel arch edge.

The North American version will also get a chunky new moulded side sill and there are further changes to the rear bumper to mirror the front end treatment. This looks quite design-busy which is may be why only one of the twelve images presented by Chrysler Group today offers only a partial glance at this area of the supermini. Unique 16-inch aluminum wheels feature Mineral Gray painted recesses. Completing the 500 Sport's visual appearance are "Performance Red" painted brake calipers, a chromed exhaust tip and gloss black shadow-line window trims. The 500 Sport will also have as an option the European model's SkyDome powered sun roof.