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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  Made me smile - UNTIL… - 2012 Fiat 500
  By freefall1 - December 21 - 4:10 pm

  The Fiat made me smile too, until it began having issues. Basically cold start problems, but finally a stall in traffic. In so many ways, the Fiat is a super little car, but if it isnt reliable, it isnt in the running. Ive sold mine and have no sellers remorse except for the monitory loss.

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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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  Exceeds expectations and is fun. - 2012 Fiat 500
  By igofishingalot - August 28 - 2:33 pm

  Fuel mileage is much better than the 38mpg highway posted on the sticker. An average of 41mpg was observed during a nice 40 mile long curvy and hilly back road drive mostly at 45mph in 4th gear with the top open. The car is a joy to travel in. It has plenty of room and comfort for 4. At 65mph with the top full open and windows closed, it is quiet enough to have normal conversations between all 4 occupants. Very quiet ride with top open or closed. Top can be operated with push button control while driving under 50mph. Car is fun enough to make our mid teen age kids still want to go with us. Back seats are roomy and comfortable for picky an long legged kids 58" tall.

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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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  This thing shifts terribly! - 2012 Fiat 500
  By patsys - August 5 - 4:29 pm

  Brand new fully loaded lounge cabrio.. This thing is the worst around town. I have an automatic - because thats your only option. When it shifts from 1st to 2nd you get a whiplash-like jerk. The gas pedal is awful too. Its always too little gas or too much. Something is wrong with the design of this car. Seriously. Oh yeah.. you cannot pull out across traffic.. there is a two second delay between slamming the gas down and the car actually moving. Its not a lemon.. it just stinks!!!

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  Dont be fooled ... check these out first - 2012 Fiat 500
  By archi2 - August 3 - 11:39 am

  I bought my 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge in May 2011 and traded it in in July 2011. I continued to have problems with the vehicle since my purchase. Lemon? The service manager says it would take up to a year before it would even qualify as a lemon. I had 8 problems to be resolved at my first visit with the Fiat mechanic. Only one was resolved - the clicking noise on the driver door whenever opening. Apparently a loose screw. The other seven? The Fiat mechanic says for all seven, "Normal Condition. No Fix." The worst of the seven was being thrown around in a freeway lane, and not because of trucks or wind.

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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.