Used 2018 FIAT 500 C Pop Convertible Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2018 FIAT 500 C Pop Convertible.
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500c Pop is a great car!
Gregory Cook, Cleveland, OH, 10/23/2019
2018 FIAT 500 C Pop 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
I really don't mind the small trunk. Or the fact other small cars get better MPG. This car is cute, sporty, and fit my price range. My only complaint is that the touch screen, which doubles as the backup cam. It's completely useless when the top is down. The sun glare is so intense. 32MPG on average. Enough zippy power in town and on the highway. Plenty of room for my son and I. And in a … pinch...two adults can fit in the back seat. This is truly an amazing car for the price. My only regret...is the fact I won't be able to replace it with a new one when it is gone.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 FIAT 500 C Pop Convertible
What’s new
- New, more powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- New Urbana appearance package
- A rearview camera is now standard
- Part of the first-generation 500 introduced for 2012
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Fun and distinctive styling
- Pro:Handling abilities are much better than other low-priced superminis
- Pro:Fairly comfortable ride for a car of this size
- Pro:Lots of personality for the price
- Con:Disappointing fuel economy given the slow acceleration
- Con:Poor rear visibility with the convertible's top lowered
- Con:Abarth model isn't very quick or much fun
- Con:Cramped interior
Which 500 does Edmunds recommend?
The 2018 Fiat 500 is a spunky car that deserves a little extra Italian flair with its cute-as-a-button looks. That's why we'd go with the mid-trim Lounge. The price jump is pretty high, but the 500 Lounge is still reasonably priced. The extra cash outlay primarily adds leather upholstery and a glass roof, but there are other goodies such as satellite radio and heated front seats, too. We're not impressed by the Abarth's purported performance chops, even though it's not much more expensive than the Lounge, so we wouldn't recommend that one unless you absolutely need the additional power.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 FIAT 500 Convertible
Driving
The Abarth may look and sound sporty, but its actions don't back up the bravado. With 157 horsepower, you can spin the front tires at full throttle. But in terms of instrumented acceleration numbers, it can barely keep up with the base Mini Cooper Hardtop, let alone the Cooper S model.
Comfort
Limitations to seat and steering wheel adjustability compromise comfort, and the contouring of the front seat will bother some drivers. The lack of adequate elbow padding and the drone of the engine and exhaust further hurt comfort scores. The ride quality is decent enough.
Interior
While the 500's minimalist interior has a certain retro design appeal, it also serves to limit the functionality of many systems. The limited passenger space leaves it trailing rivals by a considerable margin.
Utility
The cabriolet's trunk only measures 5.4 cubic feet, roughly half the capacity of the hatchback model. The tiny opening hampers usefulness. It's a struggle to get a carry-on suitcase to fit. Interior storage is minimal, with shallow door pockets and cramped cupholders.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 FIAT 500 in Missouri is:
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