Fiat 500 Convertible 1.2 Lounge S/S 2dr

For With a start-stop system, the 1.2-litre engine is economical, and Lounge specification adds chrome trim, foglights, parking sensors, stability control and 15-inch alloys.

Against It's a £1400 upgrade from the entry-level Pop, which has all the essentials. It's slow, too.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This model's more about style than substance; it looks good and comes with all the trimmings, but takes nearly 13 seconds to go from 0-60mph.

Key facts

0–60mph: 12.9 secs
Top speed: 99 mph
Average mpg: 58.9
Tank range: 454 miles

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View the whole Fiat 500 Convertible range

Cheaper

Convertible 1.2 Pop S/S 2dr
£12,960
Convertible 0.9 Twinair Pop S/S 2dr
£14,100
Convertible 0.9 Twinair S/S 2dr
£14,360
Convertible 1.2 Lounge S/S 2dr
£14,360
Convertible 1.3 Multijet Pop 2dr
£15,360
Convertible 0.9 Twinair Lounge S/S 2dr
£15,560
Convertible 1.4 Lounge S/S 2dr
£15,765
Convertible 1.3 Multijet Lounge 2dr
£16,760
Convertible 1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet Abarth 2dr
£16,856
Convertible 1.2 byGucci 2dr
£17,860
Convertible 1.4 16v T-Jet Abarth Comp. 2dr
£17,878
Convertible 0.9 Twinair byGucci 2dr
£19,060
Convertible 1.4 T-jet Abarth Esseesse 2dr
£19,628

More expensive

Convertible 1.2 Pop S/S 2dr
£12,960
Convertible 0.9 Twinair Pop S/S 2dr
£14,100
Convertible 0.9 Twinair S/S 2dr
£14,360
Convertible 1.2 Lounge S/S 2dr
£14,360
Convertible 1.3 Multijet Pop 2dr
£15,360
Convertible 0.9 Twinair Lounge S/S 2dr
£15,560
Convertible 1.4 Lounge S/S 2dr
£15,765
Convertible 1.3 Multijet Lounge 2dr
£16,760
Convertible 1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet Abarth 2dr
£16,856
Convertible 1.2 byGucci 2dr
£17,860
Convertible 1.4 16v T-Jet Abarth Comp. 2dr
£17,878
Convertible 0.9 Twinair byGucci 2dr
£19,060
Convertible 1.4 T-jet Abarth Esseesse 2dr
£19,628

The Fiat 500 Convertible full review Read in full

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Outright speed isn't everything
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Niftier than you'd think
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Insulated from noise
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Pricey, but excellent fuel economy
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Most parts are tried and tested
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Airbags all round
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Well laid-out
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Usable rear seats
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Comes with the essentials

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

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.