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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NO BUENO!! - 2012 Fiat 500
By penelope_ptstp - January 9 - 10:58 amCar had to have engine replaced at 10K miles and had transmission problems at 16K miles.
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Silly, Crazy FUN!! I am sooo in love! - 2012 Fiat 500
By flygrl - December 19 - 7:53 amAre you kidding me? I love this car so much. I keep my cars for years...I had an 82 Rabbit Convertible for 17yrs and a 99 Beetle for 14yrs. I obviously love fun cars. The minute i test drove this car I was hooked. I only drive manual transmissions, so I am only speaking about manual Fiat 500c. I feel like I am in a Fellini movie, everytime I get behind the wheel. People keep talking to me at every stop light. If you dont like lots of attention...dont purchase one. It is a cute little race car. There is a button for SPORT mode...this gives you an option for RPMS. I am a flight attendant, so I dont drive too much. When i do drive I want something that makes me smile. This is a GEM!
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Fun to look and drive, but too many problems - 2012 Fiat 500
By vince_ - December 12 - 2:13 pmToo many issues for a new car, even if they fix all the problems for free. I like the car, it performs as expected. It is a city car, easy to park, drives very well from 0-40, and able to handle the highway. The convertible top makes for a fun summer drive. I get great mileage, 31 in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic, if I take it easy I have no problems surpassing the est highway and getting 41. So far I have had two ignition coils go bad, one resulting in being stranded. The radio failed to work when very cold, and now 1/2 the climate controls have gone dark. They have fixed all the problems free of charge, but the longer I own it the more I fear "What next will go wrong?
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CUTE! I LOVE IT! - 2012 Fiat 500
By skuzziboi1 - December 2 - 11:57 pmSo I was pretty stoked when I bought this car, its way cute and fun to drive! The only issue I have with it are the very cheap interior fixtures. A common breaking item is the armrest, yeah, dealer said its a common issue and is covered under warranty, havent taken it in just yet so well see for sure later. Also, the under seat drawer handel broke on me :-/ I was very dissappointed to find that the Pop Models do not come equipped with Blue&Me, even though edmunds states that its a standard feature. Also if you squeen the upper lining of the cabin, it feels literally like its made of egg cartons and cheap felt :-( needless to say, super CUTE car at a great price, sucky cheap interior.
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GORGEOUS - 2012 Fiat 500
By limee - November 6 - 2:51 amTraded my Prima for the Abarth. So glad I did. It drives and handles so much better with more than enough power and much more connected. The soundtrack from the exhaust is phenomenal, has to be the best stock soundtrack out there. Fuel mileage is consistently 33-34mpg. I use premium seeing as its turbo charged. My Prima averaged 36-38 mpg. Love driving this car. Its a blast. Looking forward to the Abarth convertible!
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Another Happy Camper - 2012 Fiat 500
By lovinmyfiatt - October 8 - 8:28 pmI also bought my Fiatt on a whim which is very unusual for me. I had done a lot of internet research and was ready for a change. One drive of the Fiatt 500 and I was sold. I loved the variety of colors, the nimble handling, the pick up and the dealership was decent. One thing that was very important was to buy fun with comfort and this car delivers. Its small, but you are not sitting on the ground. I am 5 ft. 6 and its just an even turn and sit to be in the drivers seat. My driving is about 70/30 highway/city and I am getting about 35 to the gallon. Then final deciding factor will be how it handles the roads in the winter, otherwise I am 100% happy.
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The Manny Pacquiao of the car world - 2012 Fiat 500
By shabba2 - October 2 - 2:20 pmEasily the best decision Ive ever made on an impulse. While looking at the Sport model, this Abarth was left behind by the original buyer. I snapped it up as I overheard him declining to buy it after ordering it. Lets see, this car goes like stink, gets phenomenal gas mileage (Im averaging 38 on the highway at 75 mph), looks like nothing else, is built well, is very uncommon, is surprisingly comfortable on any sort of trip, has standard options that most cars would not in this price range, has an exhaust that makes a Ferrari jealous, and its priced perfectly. Abarth is like the Carroll Shelby of the 500 world. They took something that was nearly perfect and made it perfect.
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Looks and fuel economy...without the gimmicks - 2012 Fiat 500
By moparornocarr - September 18 - 7:23 pmI never pictured myself as a Fiat guy. We got it as a rental when we were on vacation, and after that my mind was made up. Its sporty looking on the outside and the inside (Sport model), it has a great sound system, and it has been extremely reliable. Of course it also gets excellent fuel economy without gimmicky buttons or hybrid technology, which Im not sold on. I average around 40 mpg hwy on my daily commute to work, which is well above the 34 EPA on my automatic. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a car thats fun to drive, turns heads, rides smooth and gets great fuel economy, look no further.
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Youre paying for FUN! - 2012 Fiat 500
By websmack - September 16 - 12:07 pmLoads of fun. For a tiny car its comfort and ammenities are unsurpassed. It takes 15 minutes to get fueled because people run over to look and ask questions and pet it lol. I dont know how long it will last, how reliable it will be, but its a blast to own it. I cant even pick one favorite feature there are so many: auto sunroof, Boze sound, TomTom, Sirius Sat, colorful instrumentation, retro style. Wow. No car in this price range has all of that.
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The Design Standard City Car - 2012 Fiat 500
By dwink9909 - August 31 - 9:05 pmI only have a few hundred miles on my Fiat 500 Pop hatchback, but my initial impression and every bit of available research and feedback tell me that Fiat has hit the mark with this Americanized version of their hit European city car. Even at 6 5" and 240 pounds, I fit easily in the cabin and like everything about the driving and pedal positions, clutch, shifter, steering and all the features, from steering wheel controls to "sport" mode selection. My Fiat handles well, both at highway speed and close quarters city driving. It reminds me of my 1970 VW Beetle, but with modern handling technology and almost twice the horsepower. Like the Beetle, its an incredible bargain as well.
