Fiat

Fiat 500

Price $22,495 – $32,495
Fuel consumption 7.1 – 8.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 69%(view ratings)
As we continue to wait for a redesigned Fiat 500, this vehicle's look remains the same for 2019. Last year, it introduced a 135-horsepower turbocharged engine paired with a manual or automatic gearbox. Also available as a cabriolet, the Abarth trim gives the Italian urbanite a bit more punch thanks to its 160-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-litre engine and an exhaust that makes the car sound like a mini-Ferrari.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 69%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 5/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10
City cars
The Car Guide rating 66%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 2/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10
Convertibles
The Car Guide rating 66%
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 2/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 6/10

What's new in 2019

N/A

Pros

  • Spirited ride
  • Nice manual gearbox
  • Convenient size
  • Reasonably priced

Cons

  • Rear seats are tight and hard to access
  • Difficulty staying on course on the highway
  • Large blind spots
  • Reliability needs improvement

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