Visibility isn't bad, and I really appreciated the blind spot, or "sport split" mirror on the driver's side. Aside from its porky performance, the Fiat 500 is delightful to drive. The tiny wheelbase allows it to navigate narrow congested city streets, just as its ancestors did, and perform tight u-turns with ease. Parking is a cinch, due to its size of course, and steering that's neither too light, nor too heavy.
For a narrow but relatively tall vehicle, it feels centred and handles well on the highway with suspension that's compliant over the rough stuff, but not soft enough to produce body roll. The brakes are excellent, without being too grabby, or having too much pedal travel.
With its snub face and cheery manners, the Fiat 500 is one of those anthropomorphic vehicles that will appeal to those who talk to their cars and christen them with cute names.
In fact, I found myself bidding it goodbye with a smile and a "Ciao, Bella".
For a narrow but relatively tall vehicle, it feels centred and handles well on the highway with suspension that's compliant over the rough stuff, but not soft enough to produce body roll. The brakes are excellent, without being too grabby, or having too much pedal travel.
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| The Fiat 500 has an entry buy-in of only $15,995, compared to the Mini Cooper's $21,950. (Photo: Lesley Wimbush/Auto123.com) |
With its snub face and cheery manners, the Fiat 500 is one of those anthropomorphic vehicles that will appeal to those who talk to their cars and christen them with cute names.
In fact, I found myself bidding it goodbye with a smile and a "Ciao, Bella".
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