2012 FIAT 500c

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2012 FIAT 500c

Starting MSRP $19,500–$22,500

MPG City: 27 – 30 Highway: 32 – 38

Available Engines

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

(4.3) 7 consumer reviews

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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
Similar in size to Mini Cooper
 

What We Like

Well-equipped base model
Ride quality
Braking
City-friendly turning circle
Distinctive styling
Three years' complimentary maintenance

What We Don't

Front-seat comfort
Tiny backseat
Small cargo area
Road and wind noise
Cabrio not a full convertible
Cabrio compromises visibility

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.

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2 Available 500c Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Pop 2dr Cabrio
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4 cyl 30/38 $19,500 $18,775
Lounge 2dr Cabrio
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4 cyl 30/38 $22,500 $21,565
Destination charge: $700
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