2018 Fiat 500 | Consumer Guide Auto

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Cons: Models with sport suspension ride stiffly; convertible’s folded top blocks rear visibility; super-cramped back seat; narrow cabin; limited front-seat headroom for tall occupants[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]

2018 500

CG Says: All 2018 Fiat 500s now have a turbocharged engine with the base models gaining 34 horsepower thanks to the addition of the turbo. The turbocharged 1.4-liter engine is tuned to produce 135 hp in base models and 160 hp in the sporty Abarth. Five-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions are available. There have also been some styling tweaks this year. Fiat 500 is a front-wheel-drive subcompact available in two-door hatchback and convertible bodystyles. The 500 Cabrio is an unconventional convertible with a power-operated fabric panel down the middle of the car that retracts on fixed roof rails. Because of its nimble handling, we put 500 in our Sporty/Performance Car category. Even the most basic Fiat 500 is brimming with European personality. All are fun to drive, with the high-performance Abarth being among the most engaging cars in its price class. We especially love that model’s throaty exhaust. High-end versions of the 500 are on the pricey side. Further, Fiat recommends premium-grade gasoline for all 500s, even standard versions, which increases operating costs a bit. Still, the wide variety of models and features means there’s a 500 that can suit pretty much any taste.

2018 500

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Class	Sporty/Performance
Body Style(s)	2-door hatchback, 2-door convertible
Passenger Count	4
Drive Wheels	front-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Fiat
Nation of Manufacture	Mexico
Base Prices	Pop hatchback: $17,540 Pop Cabrio convertible: $19,285 Lounge hatcback: $21,040 Lounge Cabrio convertible: $22,535 Abarth hatchback: $21,790 Abarth Cabrio convertible: $23,285

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Base Engine
turbocharged 1.4-Liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower
135 (160 in Abarth)

Std. Transmission
5-speed manual

Avail. Transmission
6-speed automatic

EPA City Range (mpg)
24-28

EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
32-33

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(5 is the highest rating)

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