Overview & Reviews

The all-new 2012 Fiat 500 ushers in the return of the Fiat brand to North America.

User Reviews:

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  Keep the small cars coming - 2012 Fiat 500
  By wmbradley - December 26 - 5:14 pm

  I spent a fair amount of time in Europe in 2008-2009 and was impressed and a little jealous of the high feature small cars available over there. I loved seeing the 500 on the roads (you still see some of the old ones as well), but thought "this will never come to the states." Enter the bankruptcy of Chrysler and here it is. I waited a few months after they came out, reading many of the new owner reviews here, as well as reliability reports on the European model (some adjustments were made for our market), and decided to trade my VW. A few months later I am amazed at what a great car this is, shockingly roomy in the front, enough for a few suitcases in the hatch, and not bad on gas..

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  Lots Of Bang For The Buck - 2012 Fiat 500
  By b52h - December 26 - 12:56 pm

  The Sport is the way to go for me. I think of it as a downsized Italian sports car. Rosso Red is awesome with those sport wheels and red brake calipers. At night the front end stands out with the bright zenon headlamps, driving lights and fog lamps all on. It says get out of my way. I love the exhaust note when in sport mode and I push down on the accelerator. Oh, due to my back problems I had to get the automatic but thats ok, because its comfortable yet still exciting. Blue and Me has a hard time with voice commands, but the heated seats, Bose sound system with Sirius satellite, Automatic temp control, Factory security alarm is all worth the price. How about no cost maintenance. Like BMW!

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  Cheerful fun - 2012 Fiat 500
  By 740driver - December 8 - 4:12 pm

  For years I considered buying a Mini Cooper but every time I drove one the rough ride and heavy steering made me walk away. The Fiat is much more civilized, especially on bumpy city streets in places like Washington, DC. The steering is light, making the car feel lighter and more agile than the Mini. With the ivory colored steering wheel, seat trim and headliner the Fiat is a delightful place to be. For me, the cheerfulness of the Fiat sold me over the aggressiveness of the Mini.

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  Loving the Fiat! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By scottishere - November 6 - 11:46 pm

  I actually got a Pop with the automatic transmission. This car is fun to drive and definitely gets noticed on the freeways. It definitely does not feel like a cheap car. Its well-built and solid on the road. I traded in a mid-sized sedan for my Fiat, so I expected a big adjustment. The car doesnt feel tiny inside. I have lots of head room (I didnt get the sunroof) and Ive been able to find a comfortable driving position. You sit high in this car. Its not a road-burner, but it scoots along pretty well. The SPORT option firms up the steering and adjusts the way the 6-speed transmission shifts gears.

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  500 Pop Manual - Fast Car and Love it - 2012 Fiat 500
  By rtwolfe - October 8 - 11:55 pm

  My first car was an MGB and I loved it. I feel the exact same way about this car. I smile to and from work every day. Also, it WILL go fast but you have to drive it like an Italian. Heres what it takes. 1. Manual Transmission - Auto is not quick 2. Sport button on 3. Shift at high RPMs - 4000 to 6500 4. High Octane Premium Gas - BP 93 works 5. Mobile 1 oil-makes Multivalve engine run better 6. High Flow Drop In air filter - check 500madness Other than the transmission, this set of small changes made a huge difference in how the car responds. It flys. Also, with Sport on, the steering is crisp and the throttle is quick. Take a test drive. You will love it too.

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  Ive fallen! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By rcaplan - September 20 - 3:27 pm

  I have fallen in love with the Fiat 500! I went from a VW New Beetle to my Fiat and I couldnt be happier! I was going to get a Mini but could never pull the trigger. The moment I sat down in the Fiat it had me. The drive is wonderful, the features are amazing and all at an extremely great price! I only wish the seats sat a little lower but that could be due to being used to driving a Bug for the past 5 years. Do yourself a favor and if you are at all contemplating a Fiat, get one!!!

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  No buyers remorse! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By crushlawtx - August 15 - 5:56 pm

  I traded in my 2008 Infiniti G35 for a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport in Rame with brown leather interior, and I could not be happier with my purchase. Its comfortable, fun to drive, and beautiful. I rarely go anywhere without someone asking me to look in my car in parking lots. Im averaging over 31 mpgs with the automatic transmission on mostly city driving. Ive had the car nearly two months now, and I dont have a single gripe. Its an absolutely amazing little car!

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  2012 500 sport (manual) - 2012 Fiat 500
  By pd14_98 - August 3 - 10:03 am

  I am a new Fiat fan for life! The 500 sport is a winner for me. Very reliable, very peppy & fun to drive, very economical, and very beautiful. I get 44 mpg on highway drives with the A/C on...this car easily exceeds the EPA rating for highway milage. Driving in the city is closer to the EPA rating (30-32 mpg in true bumper to bumper city driving). Even though I did not have a big budget, I am very happy I bought the Sport with a few options (18,600) and not the Pop. The sport has exceptionally comfortable seats and adds so much extra equipment for a small premium that it was worth getting over the Pop...I strongly recommend this car to everyone who admires it.

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  Fiat sport - 2012 Fiat 500
  By perrusquiald - May 17 - 11:16 am

  I just got my car last weekend and Im happy. the car is great, fun to drive and great gas saver, I got 4 stars for the reliability because the car is new to America but I dont have any complains. You need to drive this car before you buy the mini cooper, this is better buy for the money and looks great.

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  Prima Edizione - 2012 Fiat 500
  By limee - May 4 - 5:14 pm

  I had wanted this car for years, so finally Fiat arrives back in the US. I was too late in the signing up process to get the first 500 models but managed to purchase one from a local dealer at MSRP which was good seeing as sellers are generally asking 2-3 thousand over MSRP. Now have it in my possession and it reminds me of all the other Fiats and Alfas I have owned over the years, in that it definitely has character. The styling is fantastic and very eye catching. Its a fun car to drive and a car that involves the driver more than other cars in the same class that I had test driven. Has a few niggles (Hey its Italian!) but they are niggles I can live with, because it has my soul!