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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  You have to Drive this car!!! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By mikebnascar8 - April 30 - 1:25 pm

  My first impression was to laugh at this car, it was tiny and looked different. I never thought that I would Love driving it! The 6-speed Italian made tip-tronic automatic is a brilliant transmission! Shifts when you want it to & gives you a great power band. Its 101hp, so your not going to win any drag races... but you can throw this car into any corner, on ramp or off ramp almost at any speed and it will just go exactly where you point it! I was baffled by how amazing this car handled! In the sport mode, you will notice a difference in throttle response, shift points and steering feel. The Bose radio is amazing, the overall quality of the car is unparrelled in this price range!

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  try it ,youll like it - 2012 Fiat 500
  By pbuehler - April 6 - 8:51 am

  just got through driving the sport version and it was pretty good. the driving position was more comfortable for my 62" frame that either the corolla or fit and had a softer feel to the interior. the sport is , sporty ,with painted brakes,ground effect panals and bigger wheels. it handled so cal freeways, and its big trucks ,with no problem and with 4 adults aboard it got around just fine. really, go drive one.

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  Italy has returned!! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By carfreak24 - February 20 - 4:58 pm

  First off, I havent driven this car, but Ive seen it at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. I absolutely love the styling of this car! When spending time in it at the auto show I first realized how comfortable this car was. I am looking for a car that is affordable, stylish, and good on gas mileage. I cant wait to be able to drive the car and see how it performs. When checking the car over I could just tell that it was built with fine craftmenship and the materials used are like a luxury cars materials. People should defently consider this before buying any competetive car.

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  Whirrrrrrr whistle growl pop burble - 2012 Fiat 500
  By Arthur Abarth - April 11 - 4:19 am

  Overall this thing is good for basic transportation for someone who likes to drive. Set your expectations low, the interior is not primo, but if thats what you want then save up for something more upscale. The interior has some character but is definitely basic. The seats are sporty and the fabric feels robust. Racing Stripes, Racing stripes! How did they get inside my car again? The seats have a single red stripe going longways, Ill keep em. I use this car to commute through city streets and park it on the curb. Those big rims will get scratched, hail will damage the steel roof and eventually someone will drive their car into my car followed by driving their car away. Such is life. This is a more fragile car than anything Ive had, the intercoolers are in the edges of the front bumper, meaning a fender bender will cost f$ht dollars. The brake calipers are within fingers reach of any passerby. Putting new tires on will scratch the rims very badly if you dont go out of your way to find a specialty shop. All that aside, this car rocks. It makes a unique exhaust sound, seems like it has never made the same sound twice. whirrrrr, whistle, growl, pop burble. Rippin through the corners and being a tiny car, 5 speed rowing and being such an unconventional car. Plenty of room for the average person and whatever junk the tote around with them, maybe even room for a friend.

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  great car - 2012 Fiat 500
  By larry kritzell - October 27 - 1:03 am

  its very small , so if you are not crazy about small cars and if you are 6ft 3 in and 240 lbs with a lard bucket rear end you should look elsewhere . its the most fun on 4 wheels that I have ever had !

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  Great Vehicle for What it Is - 2012 Fiat 500
  By Troy - May 13 - 3:02 pm

  If you are looking at a vehicle large enough to haul the family or a trendy sports car with lots of power then the FIAT 500 Pop is not your vehicle. But if you are looking for a small, comfortable, affordable ride for you and your significant other then the 500 Pop is a perfect purchase. The 500 Pop is surprisingly powerful off the line, shifts smoothly, rides quietly even at 85-90 MPH, and gets great MPG. It is more roomy and comfortable up front than expected. It is, obviously, a little cramped in the back. While the hatch allows you to fit most anything you need, keep in mind that it is not the perfect vehicle for packing all of your worldly possessions. Just know understand what you are buying and you will not be disappointed.

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  What a Gem! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By Kathy Upton - February 19 - 6:32 am

  I bought my 2012 Fiat with a standard transmission to make a 120 mile round trip daily. The ONLY complaint I have, is the comfort of the seat after extended driving. Of course this could be due to my age, but Im going to blame it on the length of the seat. The only work I have had to do on the car is the standard oil changes (get ramps, youll need them to get under this car), new tires and the license plate light went out. That was fairly costly, as you cant just replace the bulb. The entire handle had to be replaced. I was averaging 41 MPG but since I have just been using it to dart around town, the mileage has dropped to 38.2 MPG. I love, love, love this little car!

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  CPop popped!!!!! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By Gayle Gavin - January 12 - 2:00 pm

  It was a fun car that was a joy to drive. It doesnt pretend to be a Corvette. Its a Fiat and proud of it.

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  Little Red Cherry Pepper - 2012 Fiat 500
  By D Cozz - October 6 - 2:37 am

  Cars great to me. Single guy, and tall, and car is fun, dependable and has just enough bells and whistles for me: bucket seats, great stereo, good heat/ac... I get more compliments on this car than I did on my mini-cooper. Maybe its the rosso brilliant paint... Going on fourth year and hope to have for many yrs more... 21k so far, and always excited to get bend the wheel and go for a ride... For the price paid, Im happy...

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  Sporty little car with a big personality! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By Brad Johnson - June 12 - 11:53 pm

  I was in the market to buy a car for my son, a high school senior who will be college-bound next year and in need of good, reliable, safe wheels under him. The Fiat 500c seemed the perfect fit, literally - my son is 6 5" and he slipped right in to the drivers seat with ease. There was plenty of head and leg room, once the tilt wheel and seat were adjusted. This car handles extremely well and is very tight on turns. What surprised me was the amount of interior space - the outside appearance is deceiving, as once you get inside, it is a well distributed area for 4 people. Equally so is the trunk space, which provides a deep, larger-than-expected compartment for all kinds of storage. Even better is the feature of the split rear seat, which folds down and allows for larger items to fit from the folded down seat to the trunk space. Very smooth ride - takes those bumps in the road really well which reflects a good suspension system. Plus, its a convertible !! Whats better than that? Although I have firmly told my son that he is not to put the top down and stand up while driving, with his feet on the wheel....! Also comes with some nice options like a 7-speaker Bose sound system, fog lights, hands-free Blue-tooth phone system, heated seats and special chrome trim that comes with the "Lounge" (high end) model. It is a great little car that is super on gas and a blast to drive - my son loves it. Life is too short, and for a car in this price range, loosen up and go grab some fun. You wont be sorry!