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Fiat 500 (2008 on)

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Dolcevita mild hybrid

reviewed by Charlie Rickard on 18 December 2024
4
Overall rating
4
How it drives
5
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
4
Cost of maintenance and repairs
3
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
4
How you rate the manufacturer
4
Overall reliability

A great little car

I really like this car. It is practical, comfortable and surprisingly roomy. It is also very economical getting an overall average of around 60mpg. We use it mostly just for the two of us, so access to and room in the rear seats is not important. Most of the miles we have done have been long distance.
Visibility is good, and the stop-start system is the best I have experienced.
Aspects that let it down are the poorly designed central speedo/rev counter, which is difficult to read quickly in daylight conditions. And the lack of power which is most noticeable on hills and when trying to get up to speed on a slip-road.
The recent malfunction of the rear screen wash is disappointing, especially as the washer fluid is disappearing into unidentified body cavities!
Overall, though, I am pleased with the car and would recommend it.

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About this car

Price£16,550–£18,290
Road TaxA–E
MPG48.7–83.1 mpg
Real MPG75.9%

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