Fiat 500 is an immortal Italian toy

Beautiful, original and stylish. Like it was designed for women. And not just because it's offered in so many trims and trim levels that seeing two identical 500s on the street is almost a miracle. When you buy it, you can choose from more than a dozen trims, twelve exterior colors and a whole bunch of stickers. Over 500 possible configurations in total!

iconic

The first generation of this model was produced for nineteen years, from 1957 to 1976. The modern “2007” appeared on the streets this year and, as it turns out, we are still looking at it. Young people are attracted by its cheerful, friendly and aggressive appearance, while older people are reminded of their childhood.

And in my eyes? It's like a beautiful dress from an exhibition - I would really like to have it, even if you don't know why. In addition, each body option would be equally necessary. Ordinary - for every day to work, sporty Abarth to make men jealous, Gucci - for a great walk and a convertible for trips with friends.

Interestingly, in Poland, the Fiat 500 is usually the third car in the family. Most often, men buy it for their women, wives, brides and daughters. It is run by professionals, business owners and managers.

On the other hand, looking at the Fiat baby from the driver's seat, I first of all praise its short, high body and spacious interior. The car has a length of 3,5 meters and a height of 1,5 meters. Thanks to such dimensions, the car provides efficient movement around the city and a comfortable journey for four adults. Large doors provide convenient entry, and large side mirrors virtually eliminate the so-called. blind spot.

Convenient

Interior, clearly reminiscent of the legendary predecessor. It's hard to find any flaws. Cabin trim painted in body color. The driver has a stylish watch in front of his eyes. All controls can be operated without

looking away from the road. However, one has to get used to the fact that the power window buttons are located on the dashboard, and not on the usual upholstery of the doors, where they are referred to instinctively.

Music lovers should be pleased with the fact that even the cheapest version of the model has a good quality radio. By the way, it is a pity that the designers did not think about a lockable compartment. Surely every woman will like a small steering wheel with radio control buttons and Blue & Me, which fits well in her hands. Unfortunately, it is adjustable only vertically. This defect is noticed by women in late pregnancy.

What you need to appreciate are the front seats, which are surprisingly wide and feature long seats. Thanks to the wide range of seat adjustments, everyone will find a comfortable position. Moreover, by raising the seat as high as possible, you can feel like in a much larger car and even look at other drivers from above.

There is no rose without thorns. Tall ladies driving a Fiat 500 may complain about insufficient legroom. There's a USB port between the seats so you can plug in your iPod or listen to MP3 or USB music. The gear shift lever is located high and therefore convenient. Contrary to what you might expect from the size 185, the rear seat is anything but midget-like. The main thing is that it can be folded. However, I warn you right away that a regular child seat may be difficult to fit on it. Not only young mothers will be interested in the fact that the trunk of the “”, although only liters, is really easy to get into. I put all the equipment in it for a one-day family camping trip.

Современный

The city of the Fiat 500 is a city that feels very good in such conditions. The vehicle reliably follows the driver's commands and is very manoeuvrable. City mode deserves an automotive Nobel Prize for making it very easy to maneuver in tight parking lots. I checked that the Fiat 500 works well outside the city. Copes with mountain serpentines and gravel roads without any problems. This could mitigate the inequality a little.

Which of the engines offered for "1.2" is the best? It depends on the preferences and purpose of the car. If you buy a car, I recommend the 69l 1.4l.s engine. for the city. It is quite maneuverable, quiet and smokes little. On the other hand, if you are planning long trips, the 100L petrol engine with 10,5 HP - a good choice. It does not burn much, but it gains “hundred” in 5,8 seconds, and the average fuel consumption is 100 l / km.

The Fiat 500 will also be inexpensive to maintain on long journeys with a 1.3L diesel engine with 95 hp. It is quite dynamic. The maximum speed is about 180 km/h. In the city you can easily go down with fuel consumption up to 5 liters per 100 km. Outside the city, you are content with 4 liters of fuel for every hundred kilometers.

For professionals, I offer the extreme Abarth 1,4 with a 135 engine with 165 or 120 hp. Larger cars will be left behind. New to the offer is the ultra-efficient TwinAir engine, which has been praised by automotive experts. However, I didn't like it. I think it's loud and you have to make sure it's running at high speed because that's when it works best. A small Fiat with this engine accelerates to approximately 130-4,9 km/h without much difficulty. Average fuel consumption in the city, according to the manufacturer, is 6,7, but with my leisurely driving around the city it was 100 liters per 145 km. I saved a liter of fuel by driving very gently with CO mode on, reducing the torque from 100 Nm.

Safely

The tiny Fiat 500 is not only cute, but it also holds the title of the safest car in its segment. Upon market launch, it received the maximum 5-star rating in EuroNCAP tests. Already in the cheapest version of the model, we will see 7 airbags: for the driver, for the passenger, front side airbags, air curtains protecting the passengers' heads, and a knee airbag for the driver. Standard equipment includes ABS with EBD for more efficient braking, and ESP for automatic road stabilization, and isofix brackets for attaching child seats.

And finally, the price. The cheapest Fiat 500, not counting the promotion, costs 43.500 9.90 zlotys. Enough. But can the most beautiful evening dress at the exhibition cost zlotys?