Review
Fiat 500C Convertible
Price £ 13,700 - £ 19,830
reviewed by CarBuyer
- Cool retro look
- Small motors are
- Simple electric folding roof
- basic entry-level models
- not so much space in the back
- not a 'true' convertible
At a glance
- The greenest
- 1.3 Multijet (95) lounge S / SC 2dr £ 17,850
- The cheapest
- 1.2i Pop S / SC 2dr £ 13,700
- the fastest
- 0.9i (105PS) TwinAir SS / SC 2dr £ 17,380
- Top of the range
- 0.9i TwinAir (105hp) Riva S / SC 2dr £ 19,830
"The whole retro style and urban driving fun of the Fiat 500, but with the sun on his back and the wind in your hair."
at first glance, the Fiat 500, you might think you had stepped into the time warp back ... Fiat Recreation his famous city car of the 1960s is so true; Next, can you really the new and old models park together and compare like with like.
from the great success of the 500 hatchback in to port, Fiat wasted no time in the roof removing the tiny 500C convertible to create and now, in accordance with a number of changes late in 2015
that is, it has tweaked updated lights and bumpers at the front and a similar treatment on the back, it's been while inside a new infotainment system, intelligent digital dials and more personalization possibilities even than ever.
There is no real convertible, although as folds only the middle part of the roof down, and the window frame is not removed on both sides.
the field of small and inexpensive gasoline and diesel engines to run on the tailgate takes place, and not surprisingly light and easy control of the 500C moves similar to the sedan. The same cute, retro look are a big part of the appeal, and a big plus for the 500.
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MPG, Rates & CO2 runs
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All versions are cheap to run
All 500 is cheap, as the small motors running sip fuel. The 1.2-liter engine musters 60.1mpg and emits 110 g / km, so road tax is £ 30 per year, while the "Eco" version of this engine 65.7mpg managed. This corresponds to CO2 emissions of only 99 g / km, it falls under the 100 g / km mark magic and make it to free tax
The diesel is by far the cheapest -. there is a fantastic 78.5mpg and 95g / km emitted - this is a road tax bill of £ 0 per year. Insurance groups range from nine to 16, which is quite low for a convertible. Regarding the mainatenance, you can opt for an "Easy Care" service package that covers all service costs - including parts and labor -. For the first three years of life car for just £ 399
There is also a two-cylinder 0.9-liter petrol engine TwinAir that of on paper with alleged business of 67.3mpg and CO2 emissions only 99 g / km responsive. You will struggle to reach the mpg figures, however, because you pretty hard to make the 500C TwinAir progress, have rev. It is also gratifying to do this thanks to the thrummy sound of the car, so that the fuel pumps more regularly a little visit than originally expected. Nevertheless 50mpg still easily accessible in everyday driving.
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motors, drive & Performance
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the drive 500C is firm but not uncomfortable
the average compact dimensions of the Fiat 500C, it is easy to cross the city. The steering is precise and top-spec versions even have a button on the dashboard, which makes the parking even easier to help the steering.
The 1.2 and 0.9-liter TwinAir petrol engines deliver 69bhp and 85 and 104bhp respectively. The former is short on power, so it is best to go for the TwinAir petrol or the 1.3-liter Multijet diesel version with 95bhp. The TwinAir engines are especially pleasant to drive. There is an unmistakable growl to the engine note, encourage it more difficult, a bit to rev that you need to do is to make good progress.
The drive 500C is firm but not uncomfortable, while the most powerful versions with larger wheels and tires also offer good grip in curves, although it can be quite a bit of roll. The convertible roof adds an extra dimension of fun to the driving experience, also.
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Interior & Comfort
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There is a civilized Cabrio
, the cabin of the 500C is surprisingly quiet and refined with the roof down. The fact that it is only the middle part of the roof that folds away helps keep wind noise and buffeting low, so that it is actually a rather civilized Cabrio -. It just feels like a gasoline engine with an extra large sunroof
The dashboard looks good, thanks to a body-colored trim pieces cabin dominated, and Fiat has improved the quality of the office furniture and equipment. There is also a new infotainment system, called UConnect, on higher-spec models, adding some much needed modern technology to the 500C. There is also a new digital instrument cluster in front of the driver, adding to the modern feel, but still retro appropriately.
As with the sedan, there is plenty of space for passengers, but those in the rear cramped find it somewhat.
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practicality & trunk
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, the roof of 500C folds back electronically at the touch
convertibles usually have less space inside than their hatchback equivalents, but the 185-liter trunk of the 500C is identical to the hatchback is. It is not as large as those in the MINI Convertible and DS 3 Cabrio, but at least that does not change, if you have the roof up or down.
The fabric roof of 500C folds back electronically at the touch of a button and can be operated at speeds of up to 37 mph. It can also be opened partially, as a sunroof.
There is also a decent amount of memory within the Fiat 500C to save with cupholders and rooms small stuff, although the door bins are quite small.
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reliability and safety
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Optional Extras you can make it look this car and more robust
Fiat is feeling reliability have less than perfect in the past, but used the range of engines in the 500, very reliable proven , The base model comes out on electronic stability control, though, but the 500 hatchback was still a five-star safety NCAP Rating of euros if it in 07. Since then has been tested have tests are much harder, but Fiat the 500 to has kept in this time, and the 500C until now comes standard with seven airbags.
in terms of reliability, has Fiat not have the best reputation. As Fiat came to customer satisfaction, enough with the main concerns around the production quality and comfort of his car in the 2016 Driver Power survey.
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price, price-performance ratio and options
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do not expect big discounts in the showroom
convertible versions of the 500 cost £ 3,000 more than an equivalent hardtop, but still look like a good value money. The Fiat is much cheaper than its retro rival, the MINI Convertible. As with the 500 hatchback, do not expect big discounts in the showroom, because the 500 is a popular car in any form, and Fiat dealer know. The Convertible comes in two trim levels - Pop and Lounge. Alloy wheels are optional on Pop models, but they are standard on Lounge versions.
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