The Fiat 500 is a small city car that has been in production since 2007 in its current form. The model is a 3-door hatchback with four seats. It comes with a very good selection of engines, petrol and diesel, and can be purchased with a 5-speed or 6-speed transmission. The car provides very good fuel economy, especially with the 0.9 litre TwinAir Turbo, and represents great value for money.
Insurance Groups: 5 - 27
MPG Range: 40 - 76
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Fiat 500 Overview
In addition to the stylish exterior sported by the Fiat 500, the inside of the cabin is very comfortable with a good level of equipment. It has a good safety rating and comes as standard with seven airbags. The car delivers a smooth driving experience that is also a lot of fun.
One of the greatest advantages of buying a Fiat 500 is that it is very customisable. Three trim levels are available in the UK – Pop, Lounge and Sport. There are also fifteen interior trims and nine wheel options available.
Background
The Fiat 500 was first produced in 1957. The car was modified several times as the Nuova, D, K or Giardiniera, F or Berlina, L or Lusso and R or Rinnovata up until production ceased in 1975. The model was made as a 2-door or 3-door and used a 4-speed manual transmission.
The Fiat 500 did not reappear until 2007. It is available as a 3-door hatchback or convertible, and there are now over half a million personalised combinations of the car featuring many different trims and accessories.
Many special editions of the car have been produced since its introduction. The Abarth 500 is a high-performance variant, while the 500 by Diesel represents a partnership with the Italian clothing brand. The Ferrari version models, with production limited to 200 units, were built to serve as courtesy cars for Ferrari customers while their vehicles are in service.
A Felipe Massa version was presented to the Brazilian Formula 1 driver in 2008, while a Barbie version was released in 2009 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic doll.
The car has been recognised for several awards, and an electric version of the Fiat 500 is set for 2012 production.
Summary
The Fiat 500 is a reliable city car that offers style, comfort and practicality. Moreover, it is incredibly customisable and represents great value for money.
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