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Expert Ratings

Our unique Expert Rating aggregator system compiles reviews from 18 UK motoring websites to give you the best advice on a new Fiat

Fiat Panda

Ratings and reviews 9 October 2019 69%

Despite its poor safety record, the Fiat Panda continues to receive mostly positive media reviews, although the scores have tended to decline over time.

Fiat 500X

Ratings and reviews 8 April 2019 67%

The Fiat 500X has received mostly average to good reviews from the UK media, with praise for its stylish design and driving dynamics.

Fiat 500

Ratings and reviews 15 May 2019 63%

The Fiat 500 has received mixed media reviews, with scores dropping as the car gets older and starts to fall well behind the class leaders.

Fiat Tipo

Ratings and reviews 19 July 2019 58%

The Fiat Tipo has received generally poor media reviews, which has resulted in an Expert Rating that is currently the lowest in its class.

Latest Fiat news

New and updated Fiat models, as well as industry news about Fiat

New model

All-new electric Fiat 500 available to order

8 June 2020

Fiat has opened reservations for the all-new electric 500 hatchback and convertible, which are set to arrive in the UK early next year.

Car maintenance

Car companies causing ‘undue stress’ over servicing demands

9 April 2020

New model

All-new Fiat 500 goes fully electric

6 March 2020

Model update

Pricing and specs for Fiat 500 and Panda mild hybrids

27 January 2020

Car industry news

Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group to merge

31 October 2019

Car manufacturer news

Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Jeep freeze prices on cars ordered before Brexit deadline

24 September 2019

Model update

Pricing and specs for Fiat 500X Sport

17 September 2019

Latest Fiat reviews

We test the latest Fiat models, with a variety of short test drives and comprehensive road tests

Fiat 500 Hybrid test drive

Car reviews 8 February 2020

The Fiat 500 Hybrid (actually a mild hybrid) is smooth and efficient, but it offers limited performance and is little better than the regular petrol model.

Fiat 500X review

Car reviews 2 November 2018

Purely on specification and quality, the latest Fiat 500X cannot overcome major rivals. But it beats them hands down for style, both inside and out.

Mazda MX-5 vs Fiat 124 Spider

Car reviews 26 April 2018

The Mazda MX-5 and Fiat 124 Spider are very similar cars yet with their own personalities. Which one is likely to be the right choice for you?

Fiat Tipo review

Car reviews 4 December 2017

The Fiat Tipo is a new arrival in the family hatchback market at a value price. But does it have the substance to match? Read The Car Expert review.

Fiat Tipo first drive

Car reviews 21 October 2016

The new Fiat Tipo arrives in five-door hatch and Station Wagon estate form to take on the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf in a tough sector.

Fiat 124 Spider review

Car reviews 1 October 2016

The Fiat 124 Spider revives the name of an iconic model, matching the proven chassis of Mazda's MX-5 to a turbocharged engine.

Fiat 500X review (2014 – 2017)

Car reviews 17 November 2014

What is it? All-new compact crossover variant of 500 line. Key features: On and off-road versions, nine-speed auto gearbox, drive selector.

Fiat Panda Cross review

Car reviews 21 October 2014

The Fiat Panda Cross does a lot of what a Land Rover can do, but in a smaller, lighter and more economical package.

More Fiat features

Featured

What can we expect from the Fiat-Peugeot merger?

4 December 2019

By creating the fourth-largest car group in the world, the proposed merger between FCA and PSA will see a new powerhouse in the automotive industry.

Car safety

Zero-star Fiat shows the progress of safety standards

15 December 2017

This week's shock result of the Fiat Punto being given a zero-star Euro NCAP safety rating highlights how much safer new cars have become in recent years.

Car culture

Ten cool cars for under £10,000

14 March 2014

If you had £10K to spend, what are the ten coolest cars you could buy? Well, we had a hunt through the classifieds and here is what we found. (sponsored post)

Top winter-friendly cars

20 December 2013

It may be worth investing in a proper winter-friendly car, so Marmalade Insurance has prepared a list of five options for all budgets.

Car buying advice

Five of the best cars for new drivers

26 April 2013

Just passed your driving test and wondering which car you should buy? Oliver Kyle recommends 5 of the best first cars for new drivers in his guest post for TheCarExpert.co.uk

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