Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    4 out of 5 stars

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Fiat 500
35 reader reviews for Fiat 500 Hatchback.

  • 1.4 T-Jet Abarth 3dr

    Alan Downie Date: 01/05/2012
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      40

    My car

    Went from an Audi A6 Sline > BMW 320D M Sport > Fiat 500 Abarth...

    The 500 is by far the quickest off the line and the cheapest to fill up. (45lt Tank) The 500 has also been the MORE reliable car of the three brands! Nothing but 2x new light bulbs for front needing replaced in 6 months

    Great car, fun to drive and look great! The Brakes don't feel as sharp as i want them to be, but may be due to me mibi needing new pads? Clutch and gear changes are smooth as anything! A lot better and smoother than a 3 Series!

    Suspension & Ride CAN be a bit jittery and harsh...but no harder than a 320D M Sport on run flats! Grips and Corners like a fly! I'd say the 500 holds the road better and more confidence inspiring than a 3 Series!

    Space...plenty! I would say this feels bigger and more comfortable than a Mini Cooper (had one of these as well) It can take 4 full adults on 30-40 min drives fine...no issues.

    The "awkward" driving position report is a load mince! Nothing wrong with it.

    The sound system is on par with the more expensive Audi A6 sound system! & has MP3 play back. The blue tooth system works fine with the Iphone 4 i have... The USB Media connection does not appear to work with the Iphone!

    Averaging around 40mpg... About £40 to fill up from under a 1/4 tank. Roughly get around 270-300 miles per tank... Mostly town driving i do in 30-40 speed limits. Tyres. Got a Pair of Pirelli for £130 all in. Servicing. Its a Fiat Vs German Exec Cars...it HAS

  • 1.4 T-Jet Abarth 3dr

    Andrew Richmond , Nortants . Date: 06/02/2009
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    Took one of these for a test drive and was impressed. Feels quicker than you'd think. Still, the Essesse upgrade is a rip off! You're in Mini cooper S territory there and even though it's got a bit of a stigma (mostly driven by estate agent "types"..) attached, it's still a better car.

    Seriously thinking of buying one.

    P.S

    You'd have to be an idiot to think you could out-race an M3 in one of these.

  • 1.4 T-Jet Abarth 3dr

    james betty , west glorrmorgan . Date: 12/01/2009
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      45.9

    My car

    i have a 500 abarth cracking little car raced a m3 otherday beat it,it is so fast only 500 made

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