What does it cost?
For The Fiat 500 has quirky looks, flexible engines and undercuts its rivals on price. It's also one of the safest superminis around.
Against The ride is jittery, the handling is so-so and boot space is limited. You'll have to pay extra for air-conditioning on some models.
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The Fiat 500 has cute looks, price and desirability on its side; pity it isn't better to drive.
What Car? readers say
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There are 13 Fiat 500 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
You have the choice of five different engines in the Fiat 500, including the one in the hot Abarth version that sits at the top of the range. Although it’s brisk rather than stupidly fast, this is the most exciting car in the range to drive, thanks to its lower, stiffer suspension and weightier steering.
That’s in direct contrast to the cheaper versions, which are not so great on the road, thanks to their jittery ride and disappointing handling. Given that, we think the best versions are the cheaper ones, and the pick of the range is the cheapest, the 1.2 Pop.
It may not come with alloys or air-conditioning, but you can add those as options without reaching the overall price of the next-cheapest model in the range. It also has the added reassurance – as does every model in the range – of a maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
Reader test team says:
Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.2 Pop S/S 3dr
The Fiat 500 is a cute and endearing car. Several people have complimented it in the week that I have had one on hire. Inside and out the styling is…
4
out of 5 stars
Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.4 T-Jet Abarth 3dr
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…
4
out of 5 stars
Fiat 500 Hatchback 0.9 Twinair Lounge S/S 3dr
I purchased this car new, in July this year after, having had experience of driving my wife's 500 1.2 Pop. Must admit I was a little dubious of…
5
out of 5 stars
Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.2 Lounge 3dr
The 500 is great fun. Steering is direct, gear change is slick and acceleration is perky enough (even it if occasionally struggles in some gears).…
4
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.2 Pop S/S 3dr
Overall, this is our favourite 500, but you might want to save a bit harder and go for the Sport, as it brings the bits and pieces you might want to add.
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