Giallo Moderna Perla (Pearl Yellow TC)

Bianco Perla (Pearl White Tri-Coat)

Rhino Clearcoat

Celeste Blu (Retro Light Blue)

Grigio Cenre

Nero Puro (Straight Black)

Rosso (Red)

Black

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This four-person, three-door hatchback packs a lot of style and value into an urban-friendly size. Fuel efficient standard engines as well as an optional turbo motor means this little car can be equipped for economy or peppy speed. The Italian design touches such as the body-colored interior and retro-sleek styling make the Fiat 500 one of the least expensive style-oriented cars on the market today.

If we had to sum up the 2016 Fiat 500 in three words, they would be cute, stylish and fun. The 500 has so much personality that it's hard not to crack a smile whenever you approach one in the parking lot. Learn more about Fiat's people pleaser below.

TRANSMISSION: 6-SPEED AISIN F21-250 HD AUTO

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft?)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft?)

Front Wheel Drive

4 Cylinder Engine

Turbocharged

Gasoline Fuel

5-Speed Manual

Manual

6-Speed Automatic

Automatic

Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode

Adjustable Steering Wheel

Cargo Shade

Cloth Seats

Leather Steering Wheel

Cruise Control

Driver Vanity Mirror

Floor Mats

Pass-Through Rear Seat

Passenger Vanity Mirror

Rear Bench Seat

Trip Computer

Bucket Seats

Climate Control

Leather Seats

Heated Front Seats

Automatic Headlights

Heated Mirrors

Rear Spoiler

Fog Lights

Premium Wheels

Intermittent Wipers

Keyless Entry

Power Door Locks

Power Mirrors

Power Windows

Rear Defrost

Sun Roof

Front Head Air Bag

Front Side Air Bag

Daytime Running Lights

Driver Air Bag

Security System

Passenger Air Bag

Rear Head Air Bag

Engine Immobilizer

Passenger Air Bag Sensor

Knee Air Bag

AM/FM Stereo

Auxiliary Audio Input

MP3 Player

Bluetooth Connection

Premium Sound System

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Rear Parking Aid

Navigation System

Satellite Radio

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Brake Assist

Power Steering

Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Tires - Front Performance

Tires - Rear Performance

Traction Control

4 Cylinder

Here's the thing--there are a lot of cars with more room, better build quality, more cache, better reliability, and more room. There are cars that have way more updated electronics, navigation, etc. and are more functional in terms of rear seat space, ergonomics and the like. None of them will be more fun than this car. None of them will make you smile, laugh, look forward to driving them, talk to people about them, or write a review. The Abarth (mine is a 2016 automatic in yellow) puts fun first and functionality second, but don't take that to mean it's a toy or not a good everyday car. The automatic is a hoot (I own three other stick shift cars including a Porsche 911 in NYC) and blips the throttle with a roarty exhaust backfire when you get on the brakes. It pulls hard in point-and-squirt traffic when in "Sport" mode (the only mode you should be in) and hugs off-ramps like velcro to wool. It's fun. No one looks twice at your Mini Cooper S or your GTI. I catch people looking at this yellow bee all the time. The amazing thing is how good the ride is. Short wheelbase and stiff springs don't add up to comfort, but on the highway and terrible pavement, those dual-mode shocks work their magic and it is amazing. Seriously. Front seat space is good, visibility is great (a by-product of the high seating position) and when you fold the rear seats down (or delete them) it's like the world's smallest SUV. It's as much car as you want, but no more car than you need 94% of the time. Can humans fit in the back? Better than you think...but it's tight. Can I park anywhere? Yes. Do what I did--find a used one with less than 5K miles on it, with a full factory warranty, let someone else take the depreciation hit, and drive off into the sunset. Does the exhaust sound better than a Ferrari? Yes. Is it fast? Not really, no. Does it know it? No. It's like the chihuahua who thinks it's a Pit Bull, but it's tongue-in-cheek. It's fun. It's probably just what you need.

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