2017 FIAT 500

The 500L tall wagon and the 500X tiny crossover utility vehicle both go by the name “500,” but since they’re so drastically different from the original 500’s quirky charm and good times. The 500e all-electric variant is considered a distinct vehicle, even though it shares many exterior features. This article focuses on the 2017 Fiat 500.

Overview:

The 2017 FIAT 500 is offered in 3 trim levels:

• Pop
• Lounge
• Abarth

Performance and Fuel Economy

Wheel choice has a significant impact on this situation. Anyone who has driven a first-generation 2007 500 will be impressed at how much improved the ride quality is and how the old pogo-stick bounce has been toned down if they remain with the regular 15-inch wheels. As soon as you have the optional 16-inch wheels, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time, if not entirely, and progress may be scuppered by too much vertical bounce on poorly constructed roads. You’ll have a good time, either way. If you care about handling, the 2017 Fiat 500 may need some work, but it’s very light and quick that it’s inconsequential. Even if you’re simply riding about town, you’ll be smiling from ear to ear. For best results, steer clear of motorways and highways, which are notorious for being loud and using a lot of gas. Fiat 500’s basic model with a 5-speed manual transmission coupled to its 1.4-liter engine is still the most fuel-efficient, with 31 mpg city/40 mpg highway/34 combined. When driving with an automatic transmission, these figures drop to 27/33/30 mpg.

Design

The fundamental design of the Fiat 500 has been around for a decade, making it one of the smallest vehicles on the market. As a result, even while driving is exciting, you’ll be doused with a constant barrage of music. Nearly every configuration of the 500 generates excessive noise. The enticing, crackling, rasping exhaust tone is a selling feature for the Abarth version of this car. Even while this is less visible in the base 500, other models show a significant decline in NVH reduction after the model was introduced.

Seating and Driver Comfort

The seats in the front may be overly flat and stool-like for certain passengers. Because the front wheels are so near to the driver’s feet, the steering wheel is positioned lower and more horizontally than in bigger vehicles. It’s difficult for taller drivers to see out of the sunroof or glass roof because of the driver’s seat’s unusually high location in the cabin. There’s less space for your hips, shoulders, and knees than you’d get in a smaller hatchback. Even the Ford Fiesta, a tiny car, has more inside than the Mazda2.

The 500’s interior is beautiful and functional, yet it lacks comfort. You’re perched on the edge of the seat, which is elevated. There may be some discomfort in the thighs of taller drivers on extended drives, but shorter drivers will be alright. As a whole, the 500 is one of the best-built cars Fiat has ever produced; if you’re willing to spend some time perusing the 16-page options catalog, you can have a magnificent cabin.

Small children can fit in the rear seats of the 500, which is ideal for commuting around the city. This car’s 185-liter trunk is ridiculously small, but you can fit a good amount of groceries in there, so it isn’t all that horrible. In the end, this is a lovely little vehicle that you should avoid purchasing if practicality is a high consideration.

Owner’s Manual

When consumers purchase a 2017 Fiat 500 owner’s manual, they get an owner’s manual containing all the required information for future maintenance, vehicle operation, and features.

• Introduction
• Overview
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting

The owner’s manual for the 2017 FIAT 500 provides more operational suggestions to enhance the user experience.

Safety Features

With that said, all 500 models have quick and responsive performance, as well as excellent road-holding, thanks to their upright, high-seat positions. Standard safety features on the Fiat 500 include twin front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, and a driver knee airbag. All the essential technological systems are there and a hill-hold function may be used in rural and urban settings.

Specifications

• Height: 59.8 in
• Length: 139.6 in
• Width: 64.1 in
• Curb weight: 2366 lbs

Engine type: Premium Unleaded I-4, 1.4 L

Fuel tank: 10.5 g

Fiat Factory Service Manual

These manuals go through every aspect of how the car operates. The vehicle’s purchase price does not include the 2017 Fiat 500 manuals for repair or service procedures.

• Starting and Operating
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Specifications
• Capacities
• Diagnostics
• Servicing
• Diagrams

The 2017 Fiat 500 service manuals on DVD are vast and cover every aspect of the vehicle’s service and repair

2017 Fiat 500 Price

The 2017 FIAT 500 can be bought at the following rates:

• Pop: $14,995 or €13577
• Lounge: $18,495 or €16746
• Abarth: $19,995 or €18104