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2016 Pop 2dr Hatchback
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Price:   -  From $16,995
2016 Easy 2dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $17,745
2016 Sport 2dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $17,900
2016 Turbo 2dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $19,700
2016 Lounge 2dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $20,395
2016 Abarth 2dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $22,575

Overview

Evolved from a lilliputian, Italian-built model that captured the heart of many a European-car devotee back in the late 1950s, the Fiat 500 might be dubbed a mini-size hatchback with Italian flavor.

Fiat Chrysler revived the Fiat 500 for 2012, giving it retro-exotic looks and an abundance of equipment choices. Not many cars in this class can make those two claims. With six trim levels to choose from, configuring the 500 to meet your needs and desires should be a snap, so long as a roomy backseat isn't essential. Both Coupe and Cabrio (sliding fabric roof) body styles are available.

What's New for 2016

New standard features include Uconnect 5.0 with a 5-inch touchscreen radio, Bluetooth connectivity, and integrated voice command. A new Easy trim level has joined the lineup, focusing on personalization options. New wheel and body-color choices are available.

A reworked Fiat 500, longer and wider, is expected to arrive soon.

FIAT 500

Choosing Your FIAT 500

The Fiat 500 starts out with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 101 horsepower and mated to a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. A turbocharged version makes 135 horsepower in the Turbo edition, and 160 horsepower in the Abarth.

The Fiat 500 is available in six trim levels:

FIAT 500

Pop

Powered by the 1.4-liter engine, the base model carries all the expected equipment for this minicar class, including air conditioning and power windows. It also offers a few surprises, such as seven airbags, standard heated power mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio/cruise controls, six-speaker sound, plus Bluetooth phone and streaming audio with voice command. Steel wheels hold 15-inch tires.

FIAT 500

Easy

Adds to Pop equipment a 7-inch color TFT display, Alpine 276-watt premium audio, premium cloth upholstery, and 15-inch aluminum wheels. Three Easy Collection option groups add satellite radio, an auto-dimming mirror, automatic temperate control, and more.

FIAT 500

Sport

Retains the base engine, but adds a sport-tuned suspension as well as more aggressive interior and exterior trim, including a bigger honeycomb grille and unique sill cladding. Also standard are 16-inch aluminum wheels, and a 276-watt six-speaker Alpine sound system. Leather seat upholstery is available.

FIAT 500

Lounge

Equipped like the Pop in terms of performance, but carries an assortment of luxury upgrades including premium cloth upholstery, a fixed glass roof, automatic climate control, satellite radio, cast aluminum 15-inch wheels, and chrome exterior trim. An optional package adds leather seat upholstery with front seats heated.

Fiat continues to offer a limited-production 1957 Edition, which commemorates the 500's first year of production with a choice of four period exterior colors (including two-tone treatment), badging, and wheel designs.

FIAT 500

Turbo

Substitutes the 135-horsepower turbocharged engine, along with upgraded brakes, a liftgate-mounted spoiler, and specific interior trim. Spring rates, shock absorbers, and steering calibration are sport-tuned. The front fascia is pushed forward 2.7 inches, to accommodate the turbo engine.

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Fiat and its 500 hatchback returned to the U.S. in the 2012 model year. With this resurrection came the introduction of the peppy Abarth model too, which gave buyers a performance-oriented version to power around town in.

There are a number of minor tweaks for 2016, but the big change this year is the introduction of an Abart version of the 500c convertible.

Pricing and Equipment

The 2016 Fiat 500 comes in a slew of trim levels, none of which are especially well-equipped. The base trim is the Pop, and it starts at just $16,995. For this low base price, the 2016 Fiat 500 Pop includes:

  • 15-inch steel wheels
  • Power windows and door locks
  • Power, heated mirrors
  • 7-inch display

The 500 comes in six additional trim levels to fit various needs, including the $17,745 Easy trim, the $17,900 Sport trim, the $19,700 Turbo trim, the $20,395 Lounge and 1957 Edition trims, and the range-topping $22,575 Abarth trim.

Performance Pros

FIAT 500

The Abarth model is the liveliest of the bunch, and performs like a true hot hatchback should. Surprisingly, the 500’s electric power steering feels like an unassisted steering system from years past.

  • The Abarth's 160-horsepower are wonderful, and its exhaust note is attention-grabbing.
  • Surprisingly heavy electric power steering delivers great feel.
  • Suspension in the Abarth model is tight and limits body roll nicely.

Performance Cons

Rated at just 101 horsepower, the 500's base engine is terribly underpowered and borders on scary when trying to pass on back roads. And with the manual transmission, long clutch travel with a high grab point doesn’t work well with the 500’s limited foot room.

Interior Pros

  • The front seats are relatively spacious, with enough room for most drivers and passengers.
  • Limited noise reduction allows the Abarth's pleasing exhaust note to travel through the cabin.

Interior Cons

The cabin is very cramped, even for a subcompact hatchback:

  • Headroom is limited for taller adults.
  • The cabin also admits noise that isn't as pleasant as the Abarth's exhaust note.
  • The tiny trunk can barely haul a few days' worth of groceries.
  • It requires some contortions to get an adult in the rear seats.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

The 2016 500’s interior, despite its flaws, is actually very stylish. There's plenty of color to liven up the mood, and the unique shapes satisfy the eye.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

We didn’t expect much in terms of cargo room, but only 9.5 cubic feet with the seats up is almost ridiculous. Sure, you can drop the seats and get up to 30 cubic feet, but that doesn’t work when you’re hauling around the family or friends.

The Bottom Line

FIAT 500

The 500 is great for buyers looking for a small car to zip around town in and get great gas mileage. Its Abarth model also checks most boxes for folks looking for a hot hatchback. However, with such cramped rear seats and limited cargo room, this is not a model that works for growing families.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.4L I-4 / 101 HP / 98 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 5-spd man w/OD
Available: 6-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
31 / 40 / 35 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
4
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
1.4L I-4 / 101 HP / 98 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
31 / 40 / 35 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
10.5 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$40
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
30.1 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
76 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
139.6 "
Exterior Width
64.1 "
Exterior Height
59.8 "
Front Headroom
38.9 "
Rear Headroom
35.6 "
Front Legroom
40.7 "
Rear Legroom
31.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
49.4 "
Rear Shoulder Room
46.4 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
2,366 Lbs. / 2,452 Lbs.
Wheel Base
91 "
Turning Radius
15.3 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
2 Doors
Wheels
15.0 " Steel / 15.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Clearcoat Monotone With Stripe / Tri-coat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated, Convex Spotter Driver
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
With Chrome Bar
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
4
Seat Trim
Cloth / Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
50-50 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Uconnect Am/fm Stereo, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
1
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

Used 2016 FIAT 500 for Sale

3 vehicles found within 100 miles of your area
FIAT
Pop
Color: White
Price

$7,995

Mileage

85,824 mi

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AutoSpeed Inc (23 mi)

Phone: (818) 249-4888
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Abarth
Color: Giallo Moderna Perla (Pearl Ye
Price

$15,654

Mileage

37,011 mi

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Phone: (805) 497-2791
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Abarth
Color: White
Price

$16,300

Mileage

21,163 mi

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Phone: (310) 986-6400

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