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2017 Fiat 500 Abarth Top Speed

2017 FIAT 500

Pop
$14,995
Lounge
$18,495
Abarth
$19,995

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2017 FIAT 500 trim comparison will help you decide.

Normally aspirated or turbo engine
Manual or automatic transmission
Digital instrument panel available
500c with accordion-style soft-top available
Fully electric 500e available in select states

2017 FIAT 500 review: Our expert's take

What it is: The two-door, four-seat Fiat 500 competes with subcompact cars like the Mini Cooper and Smart ForTwo. A cabrio version, dubbed 500c, is available, and buyers can also opt for a high-performance Abarth model or, in select states, the fully electric 500e. All versions have front-wheel drive.

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Fiat has simplified the lineup to three trim levels: Pop, Lounge and Abarth.

101-horsepower, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual transmission
Front-wheel drive
Uconnect multimedia system with Bluetooth
Power-adjustable heated side mirrors
Remote keyless entry
50/50-split folding backseat
Cruise control
Air conditioning
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Six-speed automatic transmission
Leather-trimmed seats
Power moonroof
Automatic air conditioning
Heated front seats
Navigation system
BeatsAudio premium sound system

The 500c has a cloth top with various retraction settings, from a sunroof-like ceiling opening to a completely stowed accordion — rear window and all — perched over the trunk. The roof retracts with the touch of a button at speeds up to 60 mph but, unlike in most convertibles, it doesn't take the side-pillar structure with it. That makes for more of a panoramic moonroof effect than a true droptop experience.

101-hp, 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine
Five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission
Trunk compartment in place of hardtop's hatchback cargo area
High-performance Abarth version offered

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The 500e is a battery-electric version of the 500 hardtop for sale in select states. The EPA gives the 500e an 87-mile estimated driving range.

Powering a 111-hp electric motor, the thermally managed lithium-ion battery pack can be recharged in less than four hours with a 240-volt Level 2 charging setup (sold separately). On a normal household power outlet, Fiat says it takes less than 24 hours to recharge the battery.

Unique aerodynamic components
Additional interior sound insulation
Navigation system with electric-vehicle-specific features
Push-button transmission

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Fiat's performance-oriented Abarth model comes in 500 hatchback and 500c soft-top form, and it competes with sporty models like the Mini Cooper S. Its turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine makes 160 hp.

Dual tailpipes
Functional bumper inlets for engine's two intercoolers
Rear spoiler
Performance suspension
Bolstered sport seats
Electronic stability system with partial-off mode

Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.5
Interior design 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value for the money 4.6
Exterior styling 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent consumer reviews

Fast, agile, cheap Italian fun, yet reliable

Originally, I was looking to get a 124 Abarth, but the package I wanted didn't work out with my budget. I got set up with my 500 Abarth, and it has far exceeded my expectations. Comfortable even for taller frames in the front, quick even from the factory, and an exhaust note that thrills throughout the rev range... definitely not a typical 4 cylinder sound due to the dual exhaust setup. The only qualms I have are with the very cheap underpinnings on the interior pieces. The armrest pins holding the top on snapped within a month, and the driver's side window mechanism shattered in the door, making it inoperable. However, fixing these things myself has been exceedingly cheap and easy. The handling of the car is honestly incredible, it feels super solid with no shimmy or wiggle through varying curves and height. The auto transmission, especially in sport or track mode, is quick to shift and keeps the engine in the turbo's powerband easily. I would have preferred a manual, but I am honestly impressed with it. I've owned the car for over a year now, and every time I get in, it's never failed to thrill.

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MUST SELL MOVING Best gas milage

March 22, 2020

By Larry from Las Vegas

Owns this car

IT'S IS EXTREMLY RELIABLE, LOW MAINTANCE, HANDLELS GREAT ON STREETS AND FREEWAY, ITS A COOL COLOR OF GREEN i CONSTANLY GET COMPLAMENTS, AND STILL HAS TWO YEAR WARRENTY

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I love this car! Fun to drive, great comfort

November 13, 2019

By frugalm0m from Swarthmore, PA

Owns this car

I love to drive my FIAT 500 Abarth, manual shift. The driving experience is smooth and responsive, visibility is unparalleled and the interior design is perfect: the dashboard is streamlined and uncluttered. For those who wonder about safety, a larger car (not SUV) ran into my previous FIAT 500 Abarth; all the airbags deployed and I walked away while the car was totaled. I purchased another FIAT 500.

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