2012 FIAT 500 Summary

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2012 FIAT 500

Starting MSRP $15,500–$22,000

MPG City: 27 – 30 Highway: 34 – 38

Available Engines

160-hp, 1.4-liter I-4 (premium)
101-hp, 1.4-liter I-4 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.4) 31 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•	Fiat's first U.S. model since the 1980s
•	Two-door hatchback sold globally
•	Available cloth-top 500c
•	Seats four
•	Sold at Chrysler dealerships
•	High performance Abarth model available

What We Like

•	Well-equipped base model
•	Handling and braking
•	City-friendly turning circle
•	Distinctive styling
•	Three years' complimentary maintenance
•	Relatively inexpensive 500c

What We Don't

•	Firm ride
•	Tiny backseat
•	Small cargo area
•	Road and wind noise
•	Front-seat comfort
•	Cabrio doesn't offer full convertible experience

Ever since June 2009, when Fiat took a controlling stake in Chrysler, it's been all but certain the Italian automaker would bring a version of its 500 to the U.S. It's finally here for 2012, and Chrysler plans to sell it at Fiat displays inside 130 participating Chrysler dealerships. Closer in length to the Mini Cooper than the Scion iQ or Smart ForTwo, the four-seat 500 competes with all three minicars.

4 Available 500 Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
Pop 2dr Hatchback See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	30/38	$15,500	$14,990
Sport 2dr Hatchback See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	30/38	$17,500	$16,850
Lounge 2dr Hatchback See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	30/38	$18,500	$17,780
Abarth 2dr Hatchback See Specs \| Price with Options	4 cyl	28/34	$22,000	$21,035
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