All 2012 Fiat 500 Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 15,995 - 19,500
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (68%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (77%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (40%) |
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| Cargo space and access (50%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Large turning radius for such a tiny car
Terrible driving position
Seats lack adjustments
Steering wheel ill-conceived
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Fantastic engine
Fun gearbox
"Sport" button!
Great handling
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (77%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (40%) |
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| Cargo space and access (50%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Weird locations for control layouts
Limited headroom
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No yellow lights
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Good on gas
Fantastic stereo
Decent ride and handling
Nice clutch and shifter
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (48%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (40%) |
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| Cargo space and access (50%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Seating position too upright for sporty intentions
Shifters not as fun as the rest of the car
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Fun to drive, listen to, and look at
Exhaust bark matches engine bite
Best value in a track-day ready car
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (74%) |
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| Comfort (72%) |
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| Performance (72%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (40%) |
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| Cargo space and access (50%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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Fuel economy could be better
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Left-side blind spot
Not much rear-seat room or trunk space
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Cute and chic car
Manoeuvrable around town
Draws attention
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (72%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (40%) |
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| Cargo space and access (50%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Lethargic automatic
Not much back-seat room
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Iconic looks
Great handling
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (60%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (82%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (80%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (40%) |
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| Cargo space and access (50%) |
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| Storage capacity (50%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (90%) |
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| Suspension and ride (70%) |
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| Noise level (70%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (80%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (80%) |
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No red lights
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Back seat is tiny, but you have the option if you need it
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Exterior and interior styling - unique and modern
Starting price
Ability to personalize colors
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