For The top-specification Lounge model gives you everything you could possibly want, including a Bluetooth phone connection, alloy wheels and air-conditioning.

Against The TwinAir engine is noisy and inflexible, the handling isn’t great and the ride feels jittery, whatever your speed.

Fiat 500 Convertible

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This 500 makes sense if you commute into London because it’s exempt from the Congestion Charge, but the 1.2-litre petrol model is a better car.

What Car? readers say

4


Key facts

0–60mph
11 secs
Top speed
108 mph
Average mpg
68.9
Tank range
531 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

With the Fiat 500C, there are four engines to choose from, but the 1.2 petrol is our pick. It’s lively enough, it's the cheapest to buy and it’s economical, too.

Lounge trim is a £1400 upgrade from entry-level Pop specification, and while the 15-inch alloys and chrome detailing look good, the Pop's arguably more in the spirit of the functional-but-fun original Nuova 500 – as well as being cheaper.

Discounts on the 500C are unlikely for a good while – it's a very desirable little car, with Fiat UK selling all it can import – but you could try for some free accessories. There's scope to extensively personalise the 500C, with three roof colours (black, red or ivory), eleven paint colours to choose from, and a series of sticker kits, decals and graphics. There are also often special editions to look out for - albeit at a price.

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