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Fiat 500 (2007-) Review

Category: City Cars 5 out of 5

Summary of the Fiat 500 (2007-)

Price Range: £8,300 to £13,605

Assets

Powerful retro flavours matched with modern design, fun to drive, fabulous detailing.

Drawbacks

Headroom is tight in the back, steering wheel not adjustable for reach, not much covered storage space.

Verdict

See one, drive one and you'll want one.

Fiat 500 Review

Reliability and Quality4 out of 5

It's cute but will it be reliable? No reason why not. The mechanical parts are well proved in the Panda and that car isn't prone to any particular problems. As for quality, the 500 will be cheaper than a Mini and the interior's background finish of hard plastic reflects that.

Some of the details are exquisite, such as the seat trims, the gloss body-colour dashboard, the switchgear and the chrome accents outside. It's the equal of a Mini here, or maybe even better because it's done with such obvious love. The 500 feels absolutely solid and strong, too.

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