2012 Fiat 500 Review - Kelley Blue Book

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Fiat is returning to the U.S. after a 27-year absence -- a move facilitated by its new relationship with Chrysler -- offering the diminutive 500 as its first new offering. Combining European style and heritage with a starting price of $16,000, the 2012 Fiat 500 bridges the gap between the sportier, pricier Mini Cooper and the more pedestrian Toyota Yaris.

[ariannehernandez]

I love my little fiat! I got mine in November and it’s a convertible. Rides very well, and it’s surprisingly fast once she’s rolling. Great for parking and navigating tight roads and spaces. No complaints so far

[Alexmsh]

I have a 2013 Fiat Sport. I love it. It's been super reliable.

[nathanerickson]

I enjoy my muscle cars and high end sports cars as much as the next guy, but I would love to have this car. It's not flashy, it's not over the top, and it's not really that impressive. What it is is practical and fun. Yes it has it's short comings, but what car doesn't? It doesn't come off as imposing or trying to be anything it's not. It's an affordable car for the masses that looks good and will get you from A to B without pissing off traffic. I could live with this car just fine.

[alexstone]

Just bought a 2012 yesterday with only 52, 000 miles. I wasn't looking for one in particular and assumed it would be cramped - I'm 6' and 250 lbs, and it is also a stick, which I haven't driven in decades. Turns out, much bigger once you're in it. Very comfortable. Ergonomics, superior. And the most buttery shifting I've ever experienced. What a fun little car!

[huppophonic]

THANK YOU for being the first and apparently only video review of this car to show what it looks like with the rear seats folded down! I do light delivery (which is sometimes a little bulky) and carry around musical equipment (guitar, amp, keyboards, etc) or dogs and don't need tons of space, but a hatchback and folding rear seats usually does the trick.

[tickdog]

I am picking up my new 500 tonight... I test drove a lot of fuel economy cars and i always came back to this one.

[JJKSeattle]

Most fun car I've ever owned! And guys, if you drive this car, it shows you're secure with your own sexuality!

[ja]

I bought a 2012 Fiat Sport and haven't has any major issues at all! Such an awesome little car!

[SHDYBRDY]

or for men who like properly functional and stylish city cars

[ledoge]

Tomorrow im picking up my fiat 500 sport...I hope it handles well in the Mexico City roads

[Saytheodd]

I test drove one today! What a fun car to drive! No joke so easy to steer and brake! auto gearbox is amazing and engine is so quick

[exeterpipple]

Rick Daley,

Thank you for your extremely appreciated and encouraging response. I was not aware that there were any Fiat 500 models that come with a spare tire. If that is the case, I shall definitely demand one, because I would really LOVE to own this car!

For me, a spare tire is the ONLY solution to a flat tire. I've read enough criticisms of the tire pump kit to reject that unacceptable option.

Again, thank you for the heartening news!

[FrancescoOmarCataldo]

mine have now 4 years guys, and the US version looks better then the previous italian/european one...still no problem and still wonderful as day one. 

[toniomineo]

In europe fiats are becoming more and more reliable, especially since 2005. they are great cars and sometimes they're even more reliable than competitors, like the giulietta. In europe fiat builds for ford and for opel (buick in eu) 2 cars, the ka for ford and the combo for opel. they are building some pretty great cars lately, check your facts.

[lazeblue]

i'm glad i waited to buy mine. i also like if you get in an accident and the airbags deploy, the hazards automatically go on and the gas to engine shuts off.. i also like the white leather seats in an economy car

[datboiwes]

@RedBullARG When he said America he meant United States of America. Fiat stopped selling cars in the U.S. in 1983 but returned this year.

[ballballball]

5 speed,  I have a 2012 pop best car I have ever owned I went from a pontiac g6 GT and at first I missed my horse power but not any more this is a great little car have not had any problems with it and I have 39, 000 miles all ready great on gas and I find if you spend the extra 25 cents for premium the car reacts better so worth the premium fuel and great gas mileage! In the city in the middle of last winter in Buffalo NY with the heat on all the time still getting 31+ and in the summer 41 mile to the gallon. I give the car a 4 1/2 stars out of 5!!!!

[datboiwes]

@cb7pwn yeah I know newer cars have sensors or something that can adjust the settings to run on lower octanes. I just meant that you don't see many cars that start under $20k that recommend premium.

[RadioPancakes]

Our family just bought a Sport model for 20 grand, it's not very powerful but it has style, is cute as a button and always attracts attention.

[raychinn]

Just brilliant. Bought a 500 to tow behind my RV, ended up using it around home instead of our bmw 520d
My wife calls it Fast N Furious. Love it.