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4.88 out of 5 stars

Italy has returned!!

carfreak24, 02/20/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Lounge 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 22 people found this review helpful

First off, I haven't driven this car, but I've seen it at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show. I absolutely love the styling of this car! When spending time in it at the auto show I first realized how comfortable this car was. I am looking for a car that is affordable, stylish, and good on gas mileage. I can't wait to be able to drive the car and see how it performs. When checking the car over I could just tell that it was built with fine craftmenship and the materials used are like a luxury car's materials. People should defently consider this before buying any competetive car.

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3 out of 5 stars

Poor service, good car

Jeff L, 12/05/2016
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

While the electric car is great, we broke a windshield badly. The car hasn't been drivable for 6 months and we are expected to pay our lease. Not very customer friendly. Things still aren't resolved so we still don't have a car and Fiat doesn't give a darn.

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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3.63 out of 5 stars

Fun, Cute but No Power

edcg, 03/03/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 29 people found this review helpful

I've been waiting for this car to come to the US ever sense the positive review on TopGear. The US Spec Sport version version looks nice and is comfortable but lacks real oomph from the engine. This car is still on my short list BUT I'm going to wait for the Abarth variant.

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2 out of 5 stars

Not Happy

donna1954, 03/06/2014
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 12 people found this review helpful

I bought the Fiat 500 less than 6 months ago and have never been so unhappy with a vehicle. The gas mileage is not what is advertised, the interior design is horrible, no center console, the visors do not even come close to protecting your face, the heat/ac when set on your feet blows directly, about 1/2" from your driving ankle so it either burns your ankle or freezes it. And do not let the wind blow at all because you cannot hold the car on the roadway. I do not enjoy driving anymore and can't wait to trade the car in.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great car

breinke, 03/11/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful

I just drove this car today, and I have never driven a manual. It felt very easy to drive and very comfortable. Although it doesn't have much power, I didn't feel like I was going to be run over by a big texas truck or not be able to keep up with traffic. I did not sit in the back, but It looked like it could do a good job of hauling people under six feet.

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