First review of new Fiat 500 (yes, id like one)

chumply · July 4th, 2007, 12:23 PM

http://www.channel4.com/4car/rt/fiat/500/2162/1

5 stars!

The press launch is today and the actual release isnt until next Feb. images/smilies/sad.gif

There are over 500,000 different design combinations available depending on the options you choose.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/fiat/500/03-large/07-500-f3q-a-close.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/fiat/500/03-large/07-500cust-decals.jpg

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_439/car_photo_219943_5.jpg

avanti · July 4th, 2007, 12:25 PM

Bellissima!! images/smilies/love.gif

chumply · July 4th, 2007, 12:29 PM

I like the 'Herbie' style design, or maybe the Italian flag running the length of the car.

jensked · July 4th, 2007, 12:30 PM

Hey that doesn't look too bad!

Nice interor and personality...definitely a Smart alternative

watto · July 4th, 2007, 12:52 PM

That's a seriously cool looking super-mini. Brilliant!

Aston Martin · July 4th, 2007, 12:56 PM

Panda FTW.

fbc · July 4th, 2007, 1:00 PM

I like it - a lot, a whole lot. If it's as much fun to drive as it looks to be, and Fiat can screw it together properly, they're onto a winner.

BerserkerCatSplat · July 4th, 2007, 1:01 PM

White interior is made of fail. That'll turn a dingy shade of beige, especially the steering wheel.

nomix · July 4th, 2007, 1:34 PM

I like it.

Mini's not cool anymore, sorry, it isn't. That is cool.

avanti · July 4th, 2007, 1:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

White interior is made of fail. That'll turn a dingy shade of beige, especially the steering wheel.

Wash your hands, or drive properly; with gloves!

http://www.sporthoj.com/forum/images/smilies/fakta.gif

chumply · July 4th, 2007, 2:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

White interior is made of fail. That'll turn a dingy shade of beige, especially the steering wheel.

The interior comes in many colours

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_431/car_photo_215760_5.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/fiat/500/03-large/07-500cust-iwheel2.jpg

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/F/fiat/500/03-large/07-500cust-iwheel-3.jpg

etc etc

Also, how will white plastic fade?

Z102 · July 4th, 2007, 2:00 PM

It still doesn't convince me, but I have to admit that the Mini may finally have a serious competitor.

Lilleput · July 4th, 2007, 2:01 PM

I'd still take a Swift but it looks really good, a little on the girly side maby.. I couldent see my self driving it.

chumply · July 4th, 2007, 2:03 PM

I read that the Abarth Fiat 500 will do 0-60 in 6.3 seconds.

chumply · July 4th, 2007, 2:06 PM

You will be able to customise the car with chrome, stripes, badges etc so it wont look 'girly'

http://metacool.typepad.com/metacool/images/fiat500.jpg

The Official customiser goes online tonight.

YF19pilot · July 4th, 2007, 3:48 PM

I just want a simple yellow, with a retractable roof like the old one. I'll wear the green suit from Castle of Cagliostro, and I'll get a friend of mine to dress like Jigen.

Now if they'd only export this to the US...unless someone wants to strip one for me, send it here so I can register it as a kit car, that'd be great.

American TG Man · July 4th, 2007, 5:30 PM

I want the Abarth!

chumply · July 4th, 2007, 6:03 PM

If you take out Fiat finance on the Fiat 500 you will get a 5 year warranty and free servicing.

8)

teeb · July 4th, 2007, 6:13 PM

I really want one of these. It looks gorgeous.

Bring on the Abarth, too!

thedguy · July 4th, 2007, 6:40 PM

Yet another review with loads of pics:
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au.../fiat_500.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by American TG Man

I want the Abarth!

I think thats a give in for everyone here images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Abarth 500 nurburgring testing, and it sounds pretty good.

+ YouTube Video

Quote:

Originally Posted by chumply

If you take out Fiat finance on the Fiat 500 you will get a 5 year warranty and free servicing.

8)

Thats not a bad deal, as long as they give decent rates. Fiat needs to make a return to the US and provide that, they may actually have some longevity in our market.

edit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by from channel4 article

Both of these deals come with '500 Free', which includes free servicing and breakdown recovery, plus taxi fares up to 50 euros while the car is in the garage. They also include a five-year or 300,000 mile warranty.

OK, that is a damn good warranty. I'd be willing to put up with potential problems of owning a FIAT with that kind of service.

BTW, mileage conversion for the American's interested are 1.3 Diesel = 55mpg, 1.2 = 45, 1.4 = 37mpg.

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chumply Joined: Jun 5th, 2007 Last Online: July 27th, 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	First review of new Fiat 500 (yes, id like one) http://www.channel4.com/4car/rt/fiat/500/2162/1 5 stars! The press launch is today and the actual release isnt until next Feb. There are over 500,000 different design combinations available depending on the options you choose.

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chumply Joined: Jun 5th, 2007 Last Online: July 27th, 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I like the 'Herbie' style design, or maybe the Italian flag running the length of the car.

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chumply Joined: Jun 5th, 2007 Last Online: July 27th, 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I read that the Abarth Fiat 500 will do 0-60 in 6.3 seconds.

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chumply Joined: Jun 5th, 2007 Last Online: July 27th, 2007 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	If you take out Fiat finance on the Fiat 500 you will get a 5 year warranty and free servicing. 8)

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