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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly about the FIAT 500. 2015 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons A member in California, United States Very slow. Manual transmissions on 2012-2016 models have a defective clutch assembly that's on recall. |
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Fiat 500c 2013 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member6283 The standard Pop, Sport, or Easy Fiat 500 all use the same power train; a 1.4 liter of 101hp and 98 of torque. This is perfectly fine with either transmission and I can keep up with normal traffic - but not the macho folks that run hard from one red... |
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2014 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member6405 Test driving numerous trim levels before purchasing, I have to say that unlike most reviewers, I found the stock naturally-aspirated 1.4 to be a surprisingly gutsy little engine, and the 40mpg it returned was especially impressive. However, the full-spec Abarth is another vehicle entirely. I once owned an intercooled Volvo... |
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2015 Fiat 500 Abarth. 2015 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member4195 I am now on my third Fiat 500, the first being a Sport, the second was a T (135 hp Turbo) and now the 160 hp Abarth. I have now driven Fiat 500s for a combined total of 64,000 miles (I have a hefty commute) plus we have another 500... |
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible TDI Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh But diesels are slow, right? Back when they were last commonly offered in North America, in the 1980s, absolutely. But not with the latest technology. A diesel engine might produce much less power at 5,000 rpm (which is as fast as the TDI can spin), but how often do you... Comparison vehicle: 2013 Fiat 500 |
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2012 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons vstevens The 1.4 liter motor in the base model is adequate for street legal driving. With the manual transmission, I can 'hot-rod' the little motor if I want to feel fast. The 'sport' button tightens up the suspension and increases throttle response for a sportier ride... and it works. Mash the... |
First Drive and I was sold 2013 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member2417 Good performance, not a rocket ship but enough to be called zippy |
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First Drive and I was sold 2013 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member2417 Good performance, not a rocket ship but enough to be called zippy |
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It's a fun economical car with an amazing engine 2013 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member3745 Love, love, love the sound of the 1.4 L turbo engine. The factory exhaust makes me grin every time I drive the car. It can seem a bit noisy when starting up in the morning (don't annoy the neighbors) but every drive to the store is an event... |
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This is a car to LOVE 2013 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member5631 The base model has plenty of power for good drivers. "If you can't go fast with 90hp, 900 won't help you" - Bob Hall, father of the Miata. I have to wonder about people who complain about the power of the base model not being enough are full... |
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2013 Fiat 500 Sport- We bought 2! 2013 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons Member4195 With only 101 BHP on tap, the Fiat 500 Sport is not a speed demon. However, there is plenty of power on tap if the manual transmission is driven correctly-on the highway if more power is needed to pass, shift down to 4th gear, pass, and shift back to 5th.... |
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2012 FIAT 500 Abarth Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh I was initially underwhelmed by the Abarth's performance. Then I recalled the "Sport" button largely obscured by the right side of the steering wheel rim. Hit it, and throttle response quickens while another 25 or so horsepower are unleashed, for a total of 160. The difference is dramatic. This is... Comparison vehicle: 2011 Mini Hardtop |
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2012 FIAT 500 SPORT MANUAL 2012 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons A member in California, United States 101HP is enough for this car...it really is. But for the price the new 500T should be the standard not the option. If this car had 120HP stock let's say in Sport configuration, it'd be perfect. |
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2013 Chevrolet Spark LS Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh The Spark only weighs 2,300 pounds, but its engine, an 84 horsepower 1.2-liter four-cylinder, is among the least powerful in a U.S.-market car. With the five-speed manual transmission (I haven't driven one with the four-speed automatic) it gets around okay at sub-highway speeds, and usually avoids feeling strained or sluggish.... Comparison vehicle: 2012 Fiat 500 |
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2012 Fiat 500 Pros and Cons A member in Oklahoma, United States It drives 'slowly' when new. As time goes by the engine loosens up and when you get accustomed to it's horsepower you can really make it fly. It winds up like a spring, all of the sudden you take off like a slingshot. It's a high-revving |