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  • 2dr HB Pop
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  • 2dr HB Sport
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    $17,500
    27 City / 34 Hwy
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  • 2dr HB Sport Cattiva
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    27 City / 34 Hwy
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  • 2dr HB Lounge
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  • 2dr HB Gucci
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  • 2dr HB Turbo
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    28 City / 34 Hwy
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  • 2dr HB Turbo Cattiva
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  • 2dr HB Abarth
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    28 City / 34 Hwy
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Notable features

New 500 Turbo version
Regular 500 and high-performance Abarth also available
Newly available Beats audio
Two-door hatchback or 500c (convertible)
Improved gas mileage on regular 500

The good & the bad

The good

Many standard features
Braking
City-friendly turning circle (excluding Abarth)
Gas mileage with manual transmission
Acceleration in Turbo, Abarth

The bad

Highway ride
Body roll
Front-seat comfort
Visibility
Backseat and cargo room

Expert 2013 FIAT 500 review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Kelsey Mays
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our expert's take

The 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo is the best chapter in an otherwise forgettable book — a compelling version of a flawed car.

Introduced for 2013, the new Turbo version of the Fiat 500 hits a middle ground between the base 500 and the rowdy Abarth. It’s a strong version of the Fiat hatchback, which was introduced in early 2011, but before you pop the Prosecco on your Italian not-so-supercar, you’ll want to consider the limitations.

The 500 Turbo is the fifth version of the 500, which now comes in Pop, Sport, Lounge, Turbo and Abarth editions. Though it’s priced between the Lounge and Abarth, the Turbo’s features align more closely with the non-turbo Sport trim. Compare the whole group with the 2012 Fiat 500 here, read our review of the 500 Abarth here or check out our take on the regular 500 here. The soft-top 500c (cabrio) does not offer a Turbo edition; we cover it separately on Cars.com.

Bite Without the Bark
Like the regular and Abarth versions, the 135-horsepower 500 Turbo takes off modestly. Once its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder overcomes some initial turbo lag, however, acceleration feels lively and the car scoots along. The drivetrain’s peak torque, 150 pounds-feet, comes from 2,500 to 4,000 rpm, and it suits the Fiat better than the regular 500’s; that car’s peaky, naturally aspirated 1.4-liter makes do with 34 fewer hp and 52 fewer pounds-feet of torque. The Turbo redlines 400 rpm earlier, at 6,500 rpm, but it rarely feels necessary to wind it out that far.

The Abarth scurries more quickly thanks to its 160 hp and 170 pounds-feet of torque, but it’s accompanied by a blatty exhaust that will have the neighbors shaking their fists faster than you can say “noise violation.” There’s no blat from the Turbo, where Fiat showed welcome restraint.

The Turbo shares the Abarth’s heavy-duty five-speed manual and 3.35:1 axle ratio. Some editors found the shifter clumsy; others liked the hefty throws and oversized leather handle. The gearing feels short enough that we didn’t want for a six-speed manual — except on the highway, where the drivetrain buzzed loudly above 3,000 rpm. An extra gear also may have helped eke out better gas mileage than the Turbo’s modest EPA-estimated 28/34/31 mpg (city/highway/combined). That’s the same as the Abarth despite having less power, but it’s ahead of the 29 mpg (combined) Mini Cooper S. It falls short of the base, manual 500’s 34 mpg combined, as well as other entry-level hatchbacks, including the stick-shift, turbocharged Chevrolet Sonic (33 mpg). (Compare the group here.) Another pocketbook nuisance: In the Turbo, as in other 500s, premium gas is recommended for full performance.

The Turbo shares suspension calibrations and a similarly firm ride with the 500 Sport, though it’s better than the brittle sport suspension in Mini’s Cooper and Cooper S. With just a 90.6-inch wheelbase, Fiat’s setup sometimes responds erratically to expansion joints and other bumps. The 500 Turbo’s highway isolation trails the Abarth, whose unique selective-damping shock absorbers filter out broken pavement better. The Turbo bobs up and down. Other entry-level hatchbacks manage to settle into a highway groove reminiscent of bigger cars — the Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sonic and Toyota Yaris come to mind. The 500 just isn’t there.

It’s no handling champ, either. The linear brakes and engaging steering hint at agility, but the top-heavy 500 still tends toward body roll, and limited seat bolstering heightens the sensation. One editor preferred the Turbo to the Abarth, which he deemed too top-heavy for its sporty pretensions, but no 500 can emulate the Cooper’s go-kart fun. At least the Turbo improves on one area: the turning circle, which shrinks from the Abarth’s SUVlike 37.6 feet to a city-friendly 30.6 feet — the same as other 500s.

Unresolved Issues
Check out our review of the regular 500 for a broader overview of the interior. Suffice it to say the Turbo has the same issues: B-pillars that barricade the view over your left shoulder, plus overstuffed seats with flimsy adjusters that left some editors awkwardly positioned against a steering wheel that didn’t telescope. The tiny backseat sits ahead of an afterthought of a cargo area. The wipers have but a single intermittent speed (in a $22,350 car!) that’s too fast for light rain. The optional heated seats have but one stage: scorching. The power window switches flank the gearshift, too far apart to operate at the same time with one hand.

A new, optional Beats stereo thumps out clear enough sound to overcome road and wind noise, but editors agreed the bass underwhelmed despite a trunk-mounted subwoofer. The radio has tiny buttons instead of simpler dials to surf stations and change volume, and the 500’s standard Bluetooth streams only phone calls, not music. The latter convenience is fast becoming ubiquitous among new cars.

Inventive styling remains a hallmark of the car, with enough creativity to help you overlook stretches of old-school, subcompact-grade materials. The shelflike dashboard leaves plenty of room to stretch out, and there are strategic portions of door padding where knees come to rest.

Value & Safety
The 500 Turbo starts at $20,200, including destination. That’s an affordable $2,000 upgrade over the similarly equipped 500 Sport and a worthwhile stopping point before the rambunctious 500 Abarth, which runs another $2,500 beyond the Turbo.

Standard equipment includes keyless entry, 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, a USB/iPod-compatible stereo, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls. A moonroof, heated leather seats, Beats audio, automatic climate control and a plug-in TomTom navigation system are optional. Check all the boxes, and the Fiat 500 Turbo tops out around $25,000.

Top crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have earned the 500 status as an IIHS Top Safety Pick, but IIHS has yet to conduct its latest small-overlap frontal test on the car. (Read more about the test here.) In crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 500 earned four out of five stars overall. Seven airbags, all-disc antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are standard. Click here for a full list of safety features.

500 Turbo in the Market
The Fiat 500 ended 2012 with nearly 45,000 sales. That’s better than the Toyota Yaris and Mazda2, and it’s laudable for a brand that hadn’t been in the U.S. market for nearly three decades. The Turbo should help those numbers, even if it steals Abarth customers — as it should. But I’m concerned that Fiat keeps adding editions to the 500 stable without fixing some of the car’s inherent issues. Absent a number of much-needed improvements, I suspect all the variants under the sun won’t prevent the 500 from being a flash in the pan.

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Kelsey Mays

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Kelsey Mays likes quality, reliability, safety and practicality. But he also likes a fair price.

2013 FIAT 500 review: Our expert's take
By Kelsey Mays

The 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo is the best chapter in an otherwise forgettable book — a compelling version of a flawed car.

Introduced for 2013, the new Turbo version of the Fiat 500 hits a middle ground between the base 500 and the rowdy Abarth. It’s a strong version of the Fiat hatchback, which was introduced in early 2011, but before you pop the Prosecco on your Italian not-so-supercar, you’ll want to consider the limitations.

The 500 Turbo is the fifth version of the 500, which now comes in Pop, Sport, Lounge, Turbo and Abarth editions. Though it’s priced between the Lounge and Abarth, the Turbo’s features align more closely with the non-turbo Sport trim. Compare the whole group with the 2012 Fiat 500 here, read our review of the 500 Abarth here or check out our take on the regular 500 here. The soft-top 500c (cabrio) does not offer a Turbo edition; we cover it separately on Cars.com.

Bite Without the Bark
Like the regular and Abarth versions, the 135-horsepower 500 Turbo takes off modestly. Once its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder overcomes some initial turbo lag, however, acceleration feels lively and the car scoots along. The drivetrain’s peak torque, 150 pounds-feet, comes from 2,500 to 4,000 rpm, and it suits the Fiat better than the regular 500’s; that car’s peaky, naturally aspirated 1.4-liter makes do with 34 fewer hp and 52 fewer pounds-feet of torque. The Turbo redlines 400 rpm earlier, at 6,500 rpm, but it rarely feels necessary to wind it out that far.

The Abarth scurries more quickly thanks to its 160 hp and 170 pounds-feet of torque, but it’s accompanied by a blatty exhaust that will have the neighbors shaking their fists faster than you can say “noise violation.” There’s no blat from the Turbo, where Fiat showed welcome restraint.

The Turbo shares the Abarth’s heavy-duty five-speed manual and 3.35:1 axle ratio. Some editors found the shifter clumsy; others liked the hefty throws and oversized leather handle. The gearing feels short enough that we didn’t want for a six-speed manual — except on the highway, where the drivetrain buzzed loudly above 3,000 rpm. An extra gear also may have helped eke out better gas mileage than the Turbo’s modest EPA-estimated 28/34/31 mpg (city/highway/combined). That’s the same as the Abarth despite having less power, but it’s ahead of the 29 mpg (combined) Mini Cooper S. It falls short of the base, manual 500’s 34 mpg combined, as well as other entry-level hatchbacks, including the stick-shift, turbocharged Chevrolet Sonic (33 mpg). (Compare the group here.) Another pocketbook nuisance: In the Turbo, as in other 500s, premium gas is recommended for full performance.

The Turbo shares suspension calibrations and a similarly firm ride with the 500 Sport, though it’s better than the brittle sport suspension in Mini’s Cooper and Cooper S. With just a 90.6-inch wheelbase, Fiat’s setup sometimes responds erratically to expansion joints and other bumps. The 500 Turbo’s highway isolation trails the Abarth, whose unique selective-damping shock absorbers filter out broken pavement better. The Turbo bobs up and down. Other entry-level hatchbacks manage to settle into a highway groove reminiscent of bigger cars — the Ford Fiesta, Chevrolet Sonic and Toyota Yaris come to mind. The 500 just isn’t there.

It’s no handling champ, either. The linear brakes and engaging steering hint at agility, but the top-heavy 500 still tends toward body roll, and limited seat bolstering heightens the sensation. One editor preferred the Turbo to the Abarth, which he deemed too top-heavy for its sporty pretensions, but no 500 can emulate the Cooper’s go-kart fun. At least the Turbo improves on one area: the turning circle, which shrinks from the Abarth’s SUVlike 37.6 feet to a city-friendly 30.6 feet — the same as other 500s.

Unresolved Issues
Check out our review of the regular 500 for a broader overview of the interior. Suffice it to say the Turbo has the same issues: B-pillars that barricade the view over your left shoulder, plus overstuffed seats with flimsy adjusters that left some editors awkwardly positioned against a steering wheel that didn’t telescope. The tiny backseat sits ahead of an afterthought of a cargo area. The wipers have but a single intermittent speed (in a $22,350 car!) that’s too fast for light rain. The optional heated seats have but one stage: scorching. The power window switches flank the gearshift, too far apart to operate at the same time with one hand.

A new, optional Beats stereo thumps out clear enough sound to overcome road and wind noise, but editors agreed the bass underwhelmed despite a trunk-mounted subwoofer. The radio has tiny buttons instead of simpler dials to surf stations and change volume, and the 500’s standard Bluetooth streams only phone calls, not music. The latter convenience is fast becoming ubiquitous among new cars.

Inventive styling remains a hallmark of the car, with enough creativity to help you overlook stretches of old-school, subcompact-grade materials. The shelflike dashboard leaves plenty of room to stretch out, and there are strategic portions of door padding where knees come to rest.

Value & Safety
The 500 Turbo starts at $20,200, including destination. That’s an affordable $2,000 upgrade over the similarly equipped 500 Sport and a worthwhile stopping point before the rambunctious 500 Abarth, which runs another $2,500 beyond the Turbo.

Standard equipment includes keyless entry, 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, a USB/iPod-compatible stereo, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls. A moonroof, heated leather seats, Beats audio, automatic climate control and a plug-in TomTom navigation system are optional. Check all the boxes, and the Fiat 500 Turbo tops out around $25,000.

Top crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have earned the 500 status as an IIHS Top Safety Pick, but IIHS has yet to conduct its latest small-overlap frontal test on the car. (Read more about the test here.) In crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 500 earned four out of five stars overall. Seven airbags, all-disc antilock brakes and an electronic stability system are standard. Click here for a full list of safety features.

500 Turbo in the Market
The Fiat 500 ended 2012 with nearly 45,000 sales. That’s better than the Toyota Yaris and Mazda2, and it’s laudable for a brand that hadn’t been in the U.S. market for nearly three decades. The Turbo should help those numbers, even if it steals Abarth customers — as it should. But I’m concerned that Fiat keeps adding editions to the 500 stable without fixing some of the car’s inherent issues. Absent a number of much-needed improvements, I suspect all the variants under the sun won’t prevent the 500 from being a flash in the pan.

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Safety review

Based on the 2013 FIAT 500 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
3/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
3/5
14.7%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
3/5
14.7%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 75,000 miles
Basic
3 months / 3,000 miles
Dealer certification
125-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 124 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.4
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.4

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  • I got a 2013 Abarth as my first car at 18 years old.

    I got a 2013 Abarth as my first car at 18 years old. I drove it for 8 years until it was finally killed by a deer with over 223,000 miles on it and it was still going strong. It was always reliable and so much fun to drive. I drove it like any 18 year old kid would and it had no complaints. It made long commutes tolerable. It is also shockingly good in the snow. I only ever did routine maintenance to it and that’s all it needed. There were couple small things that started to go bad on it, such as the passenger window regulator, but nothing major ever broke. I would highly recommend this car to anyone who’s considering getting one. I would happily buy another one.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Fun to drive

    This is exactly what I wanted for driving to/from gym, grocery store, etc. Fun to drive & good on gas. It is NOT good for driving up & down steep hills. Or accelerating onto a freeway. The power just isn’t there. But if you’re mostly doing flat city driving, it’s great. I love it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Eye catching, distinctive, economical drive

    Purchased preowned, Pop model, 5 speed manual, non-turbo 1.4 multiair engine. Loved this car, distinctive from ho-hum daily driver crackerbox cars with Italian Euro style. Excellent 40 mpg highway, 30 city. Great interior for 2, economical way to enjoy zipping around exploring. Can hold a surprising amount of items, too. Decent stock radio. Maintenance experience, routine, but had to replace a rear wheel bearing and occasionally experienced stuck rear disc brake caliper. Highway ride compliant enough, absorbs bumps okay and car handled well in tight turns, but take care not to push too hard with short wheelbase. Handled snow surprisingly well with winter tires. Caution, could use a backup camera, poor rearward visibility. Be alert in lane changing. Great shifting 5 speed gearbox. Engine and exhaust note cool. Sounds different! Acceleration okay off the line, needs room for passing and has little power for the long hills, but, hey, for the price (and character) allow for it! Let the Pickup and SUV guys have it their way, if you like small cars you may just plain enjoy driving what the critics dislike and save some $$ in the process, especially with gas prices climbing. Understand the bad experience of some folks but for me it worked out okay. Looking forward to trying another one.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Tons of Character and Fun to Drive

    The Fiat 500 Lounge is a great value and fun to drive. The 1.4L zips the car around cities with authority thanks to the 5 speed.. For a sub compact it's quite luxurious and quiet. Not all of the interior elements are of high quality; however, the overall package is definitely greater than the sum of its parts. It's also very economical. Totally recommend!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • An Abarth for Adults

    When I look for a daily driver, I want something that won't put me to sleep, gets decent fuel economy, is as small as possible, and reliable. Logically an Italian car can knock out at least two of those pre-requisites but fuel-efficient and reliable? That's not really Italy's forte, after all, we all know FIAT stands for Fix It Again Tony. Here's the plot twist, with a manual transmission a Fiat 500 is dead reliable. Yes, there are little things that aren't great, notably the vent controls are made of glass but, mechanically, if you take care of your Fiat and do your maintenance on time like you are supposed to, it will take care of you. I have four friends with 500s over 150k miles, one is nearly at 250k miles. Between the lot of them, all that has gone wrong is a tranny on the 250k mile car, which was hardly the car's fault since his roommate money shifted into 3rd instead of 5th. Why he was going fast enough to shred third gear makes sense when you get into one. It is like the free to play version of a Maserati, you get a shove from the turbocharger and feel like you're at "go to jail" speeds then look down and you're only cracking 80 mph. The handling is second to none and I've already been able to pull away from a BMW M3 owner who was tailgating me through a curvy section of road. This car is the epitome of slow-car-fast, I have more fun driving this on a regular basis than I had with my Supra, MR2, GSR-swapped Civic, or Cressida. My car has so far proven reliable and puts a smile on my face like none other. Driving a Fiat 500 turbo is ludicrously fun and for $6k, I can't think of a car that better balances performance, efficiency, and performance better.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • Fiat 500 Pop Really Does Pop!

    We bought this car to have an around-town vehicle for our son to drive to college. We owned it 7 years and loved every minute of it. it is a real head-turner. Very easy to drive, reliable, quick, unbelievably easy to park. Has a surprising amount of storage space. Rear seat is tight but that's the story of this class of vehicle. Head room very good. Visibility excellent. Technology of the media and phone were easy but the computer trip tech was challenging to learn. Many high end features such as hill assist and Tire pressure made it a great deal, bang for the buck. Italian design really very beautiful for such a budget car.
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  • Perfect car for everyday use and parking ability.

    This car has been very reliable and easily fits in the smallest parking places. It is my favorite, out of all the cars I have owned.
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    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
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  • Just Bought

    Nice clean car....has a few things that the dealer will fix......car is just what my daughter wanted....she is very happy so far with the car.
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  • Fiat didn't know how to market this car

    Fantastic car. Fun to drive, great stereo, easy to park, 40 mpg. I went from a 911 turbo (type 993) as a daily driver to this and the 500 Sport is way more fun to drive. Floor it in 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear; look down at the speedo and you're doing 47 mph. Try doing that in a Porsche. Shock damping is perfect for U.S. roads. Abarth was too stiffly sprung, IMO. Totally reliable, only issue ever was a wheel bearing replaced under warranty. A brilliant car all around.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Fun and reliable little car

    I bought this car new at a huge discount price in 2014 and never regretted this choice. The seating position is surprisingly high compared to a Mini but once you get used to it, it has its advantage in the traffic. Mine was a sport model, non-turbo, manual, with leather seats. Despite it's small engine, this car was plenty of fun without fearing a ticket and the stick shift was incredibly easy and direct. I drove this car from SC to GA, FL, NC and TN and it never let me down or felt too slow compared to the rest of the traffic. My two regrets? Selling it and hearing that FIAT is going to stop selling it in the US. If you can find one, get it!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Im impessed

    Still feeling out the car. Need few months ti evaluate. But like I said. I am impressed. I do like the performance and the mpg.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • Such a fun car to own! Loved driving it.

    The interior is so luxurious. The leather cream color with the brown seats. during the winter the heated seat are so amazing! I always get compliments on the car. This car is actually a sports car and has a sports button which it cool too.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 FIAT 500?

The 2013 FIAT 500 is available in 8 trim levels:

  • Abarth (1 style)
  • Gucci (1 style)
  • Lounge (1 style)
  • Pop (1 style)
  • Sport (1 style)
  • Sport Cattiva (1 style)
  • Turbo (1 style)
  • Turbo Cattiva (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2013 FIAT 500?

The 2013 FIAT 500 offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2013 FIAT 500?

The 2013 FIAT 500 compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2013 FIAT 500 reliable?

The 2013 FIAT 500 has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 FIAT 500 owners.

Is the 2013 FIAT 500 a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 FIAT 500. 88.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 124 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.4

FIAT 500 history

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