Fiat 500

Model reviewed: 500 Hybrid
“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.”
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Model reviewed: 500 Hybrid
Score: 5 / 10
“The mild hybrid powertrain in this updated Fiat 500 brings a useful efficiency gain, and while the car isn’t all that fast or refined – nor is it particularly good to drive or all that comfortable – there’s still a likeable charm that’s always been present in Fiat’s famous city car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Still fashionable and fun, but the three-door Fiat 500 isn’t as practical as some city car rivals.”
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Model reviewed: 500 Hybrid
Score: 6 / 10
“If you’re sold on the idea of Fiat 500 ownership you don’t really have a choice. From now on every new 500 that Fiat makes will only be available with this new mild-hybrid powertrain – at least until the 500e goes on sale anyway.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Fiat 500 appeals as a finely wrought, thoroughly practical evocation of the original 500, and backs that up with a good finish and tempting customisation options.”
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Model reviewed: TwinAir Lounge
Score: 8 / 10
“The Fiat 500 is still one of the most characterful cars on the road. The facelift can’t fix some of its enduring shortcomings: tough ride, lack of headroom for tall folk, odd driving position and expensive pricing in particular. But a well-judged set of worthwhile updates have made a great piece of product design feel that little bit fresher.”
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Model reviewed: 1.2-litre petrol manual Lounge
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s hardly going to give the VW Up a hard time amongst the most rational buyers, but Fiat has successfully enhanced the 500 without ruining its underlying appeal.”
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Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual mild hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“Adding a more efficient hybrid powertrain to the Fiat 500 has undoubtedly improved the formula – adding additional smoothness and ever so slightly more performance.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.6 / 10
“The Fiat 500 has an unashamedly retro style, but fairly economical engines, making it a strong city-car performer.”
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Model reviewed: 500C convertible range
Score: 6 / 10
“The Fiat 500C comes with the same cheeky looks and economical engines as the standard 500 but adds a folding fabric roof. Alternatives are roomier and cheaper to buy, though.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback range
Score: 6 / 10
“Few cars can match the Fiat 500’s charming blend of style and everyday usability. Other city cars are more comfortable, better equipped and more practical, though.”
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Model reviewed: Mild Hybrid Launch Edition
“A welcome change to the Fiat engine range that brings economy boosts, but isn’t the radical leap forward that some might want.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“If you’re looking for a sensible, practical town car, the Hyundai i10 or Volkswagen Up are better choices since they are more spacious, better-equipped and more competent on the open road. But if you’re style-conscious then there is no small car to match the Fiat 500 for image or personalisation.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.2 / 10
“Italian city car majors on style and character”
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Model reviewed: 500C convertible range
Score: 7 / 10
“Won’t sate driving enthusiasts, but brimming with character”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
“Just fabulous, darling. Bellissimo.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 7 / 10
“If you want a car of this size, there are far better all-rounders out there in the shape of the VW Up and Hyundai i10. But if you’re after a city car that’s chic and feels special to own, the Fiat 500 is hard to beat.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Continuing popularity means Fiat hasn’t felt any compulsion to replace or update the 500 beyond the bare minimum. Technically and mechanically other city cars outstrip it, but emotionally – well, that’s up to you. We understand.”
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Model reviewed: 500 Hybrid
Score: 5 / 10
“The Fiat 500 Hybrid is indeed good value, usefully clean and perpetually desirable. The driving position’s still a joke, the cabin plastics feel tinnier with every passing year, and the retro schtick has to count for a lot when there’s less space in the back than a VW Up, a sloppy manual gearbox and no modern driver assistance features. It’s cootchie-coo loveable, though.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 4 / 10
“The Fiat 500 is wonderfully stylish and reasonably cheap to buy, but plenty of rivals are better to drive and more practical. If you’re smitten by the looks, go for the entry-level 1.2 petrol engine in Pop or Lounge trim.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 4.5 / 10
“The Fiat 500 isn’t the sharpest city car to drive, nor the most spacious or comfortable. Its fashionable charm and low running costs have proved very popular, but poor crash protection seals its fate as a Which? Don’t Buy.”
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