2016 Fiat 500 TwinAir Review - Inside Lane

[@insidelane]

We've just road tested the new Fiat 500X Sport in Italy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXOumaWbep6Ha9k

[@planetx5269]

I hope they never change the style. I love how it looks.

[@Coolcowvalley]

I got 60 MPG on a 120 mile trip, in winter, in a 2016 Fiat 500 0.9 TwinAir :) I just love how cheerful it is! Always a happy face :)

[@andyhowlett2231]

Yup, on a 150 mile trip to Anglesey, we got 63mpg without trying. A great little car. Apparently second-hand dealers don't like them as (they say) the twinair engine is 'trouble', but we had ours for 3 years and it never blinked. The only reason we don't still have it is that a new driver turned right across our bows at a set of traffic lights and ruined our front end.Stupid mare...

[@callumbalodis1760]

The TwinAir engine is amazing technology with over 730 kilometres range here in Australia on 35L fuel!

[@Simseh]

I am thinking about getting this one as my first car in about a year from now. It is a pretty neat and affordable car in my opinion

[@insidelane]

It's not a bad choice. Also take a look at VW Up.

[@Simseh]

+Inside Lane Alright, thanks!

[@alfisti93]

I'm sorry. You just can't compare a Fiat 500 to an overpriced "up" shoebox. There are galaxies between them in terms of engines, standard equipment, optional extras, user friendliness, refinement, etc. The vw is not even a contest for the 500. And then there is style and looks... Objectively the "up" cannot hold a candle against a Dacia let alone a 500.

[@JAMESFERNANDEZ]

1 year later . . . u got the car!? lol

[@andyhowlett2231]

We have just bought a 2016 500 Twin Air 105 (in Bossa Nova white, looks great) and I'm amazed! OK, it's a bit noisy and 'vibratey' on pullaway, but once you get it in the power band (around 3500 rpm to 5000 rpm, it suddenly shoots forward and always makes me chuckle! Great throaty sound too. I swear that (within its rather narrow power band) it is quicker than our previous car, a Suzuki Swift Sport (1.6l 136 HP).

[@marlonbotha3074]

My wife has the 100HP 1.4 lounge and we both love it. Inside Lane, based on your review, it seems like the updates accompanying the facelift is worthwhile. My wife has had her's for 6 years, 100 000km later and very reliable. Bluetooth the only issue. There is nothing else like it - and that's what makes it so special. We'll probably upgrade to the facelifted 0.9 Lounge soon.

[@planetx5269]

You will have more fun and get more compliments in the 500.

[@joesixpack9864]

Purchased a FIAT 500 Sport seven months ago and have not had even one problem yet. It is a joy to drive and absolutely easy to park in the city where I live.

[@gypzino]

7 months!wow! A very long time

[@peterhall4108]

I like the Twinair and am often surprised by the relatively negative comments of the drivers, like it won't be fast like a Ferrari etc, etc? With only 900 cc one shouldn't expect too much. The maximum I ever had was a 1. 8 litre VW and the least was my first car a Fiat 500 (in around 1964). The early Fiat was a well-used car with lots of problems (but it was OK around Manchester, England (where I grew up) and the twin-air is way better!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Two adults can easily sit in the back with comfort. It's a great little car indeed.

[@sjon996]

must be midgets then

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Mike Blurz Nope, plenty of head room and leg room. Sit in it and you will see.

[@sjon996]

Hmm maybee because of the high sitting position. A friend of mine is getting one so I will see

[@insidelane]

I disagree. You wouldn't want to be a full size adult and sit back there for length periods of time. Especially with another adult in front of you.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Inside Lane I am a full sized adult and sat in the back for a six hour trip with no issue at all. It is comfortable and with plenty of leg room. I sat in the back of a Range Rover recently and it wasn't as comfortable as the Fiat 500. Looks can be deceiving.

[@brianwilder5878]

On my 3rd 500, had the 1.4 lounge/Twinair 85bhp five speed sport,now Twinair 105bhp six speed sport,fun car cheap to run average 48 to gal at 70mph,there are problems with gear lincage and door handles breaking,but overall good value for money for speck

[@superelectic45]

Is it worth getting the 105 over the 85, the torque figures are the same?

[@BobDingle25]

Just bought my wife a mint convertible one. I feel a bit odd when driving it without her in it, but I just have to say that this car does have some real character. It is very unique and both men and women compliment it on a daily basis. It is very slow having the 1.4 that only produces a tad over 100 hp, but I was very surprised how much more fun the sport button makes it. A sport mode that actually works... on a Fiat... imagine that.

[@insidelane]

+BobDingle25 Haha. It is a pretty universally liked car, which is great for Fiat.

[@BobDingle25]

+Inside Lane Absolutely. I never was really into Fiat until we bought one.

[@jwa2088]

turning circle is huge and we only get cheap and fiddly analogue aircon switches in Australia but other than that mine is great. Reliable, comfortable and so much fun to drive.

[@andyhowlett2231]

Huge turning circle? It's just 9.7 metres on the UK spec!

[@burkett1983]

I'm on my second 500 and I love it. great little car!

[@insidelane]

It is indeed.

[@briansalmon1666]

I am also on my second Fiat 500....everything else is boring to me

[@michaelsantiago12]

I’m on my first and I am in love with it

[@briansalmon1666]

You understand the great Fiat 500...excellent review

[@christophermaer8880]

I like the car with a 2 cylinder engine l hoped to buy it secondhand l also liked the shape and it’s a good sized car for single person who don’t carry any passengers

[@colpi23]

I think it is pretty fast! To 30miles it is realy quick for a small car!

[@raybarton9952]

That was on my birthday! On my 4th 500 soon when it arrives the 105bhp twin air

[@ClubXrock]

How is your new 500 going?

[@bosse641]

cute little car. ....but is it reliable ?

[@insidelane]

On the whole, yes. But it maybe isn't the most reliable in its class.

[@Vincenzo-wn1or]

That engine took out best engine in the world title in 2011

[@user-itschad1954]

No mention was made of Fiat's claim of over 60mpg. The 900cc engine is notorious for gulping fuel. C'mon Fiat, its been around long enough for you to have fixed the problem. The 1.2 engine is more economical but slower.

[@insidelane]

+Trevor Hibbert To be honest, the only car I have ever seen achieve it's fuel figures is the Honda Civic. These number usually come from lab testing, whilst they don't reflect real world driving it does at least give a standard measure to compare cars.

[@micheleabate146]

Not true! Real people, report they real day consume on apposite web pages like spritmonitor.de. Research on Spritmonitor for the 85 hp Twinar Turbo engine actually reveals 6,02l medium consume, see www.spritmonitor.de/en/overview/16-Fiat/761-500.html?power_s=85&power_e=86&powerunit=2while people Same research for the 1,2l the 4-cyilnder with 69 hp reports a 6,18l medium consume. www.spritmonitor.de/en/overview/16-Fiat/761-500.html?power_s=69&power_e=69&powerunit=2 . The Twin Air Turbo actually not only is way stronger but also 0,16l more more fuel efficient! Like other modernTurbo downsized engines too, the Twin Air in the 500 consume way more fuel in real word use compared to the numbers manufacturs determins in undergoing the european NEFZ drive zyclus, but at least it seems to be little bit more economical than the lame old 8-valve 1,2l gasoline engine!

[@jelliking4ng877]

I got 58.1 mpg out of mine 2 weeks ago on a 400 mile run, so it can definitely be done. Give or take 1.9 mpg

[@Asperaetastra]

Damn, I really like this tiny car! It looks gorgeous. Instead, I have to drive my enormous Toyota Tundra ;(

[@insidelane]

+Rustam Khasanov It is a great little car, but sometimes size matter is you need more space.

[@Asperaetastra]

Inside Lane Nah, I definetely dont need more space. The only reason I drive Tundra is because previosuly I've been driving 7 seats Land Cruiser 200 which is great, but didnt really like it, too expensive and too boring, and does not fit's my needs and style. Since I ride mostly alone and I needed truck bed for my stuff. And 5,7 vs 4,6, murica!!! ;D My girlfirend riding Nissan Micra, which is also great. But also quite big, and..years go by and car not getting better or newer. So put my eyes on even more lil cars like Fiat 500, Toyota iQ, Smart ForTwo, and may be old VW Lupo with 3 cyl engine, which is so cuty ;D

[@berniediapersanderslukso9204]

Loved the car. Most fun to drive!

[@SoFloLuca]

Great car! Very good review!👍🏻

[@insidelane]

+7birchlane Thank you!

[@jonnytriviani1781]

How can I open the roof? Which ia the bottom?

[@darrenwilson8042]

Is that filmed near Hengistbury Head?

[@yourlookingatbob]

just bought this lovely car (2015 model) and I can not change the music tracks via blue tooth, any tips?

[@muaythai193]

Would’ve been soo much better to use a 270 degree crank... Examples: What Fiat used for the Twinair, a 360 degree crank inline twin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4OZY2R7fat0hcU What they should have used (much better sound and smoother engine): 270 degree crank inline twin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGS9dYZsqNiLmcU Firing order of 360 degree crank inline twin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGabcqaHrdKEapY Firing order of 270 degree crank inline twin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmG1gGyohLGnY6c

[@robbae9307]

not sure if i should get this or an audi A1for my first car in about a year

[@ml9052]

Robbae having driven both they are very different cars. If you want class, refinement and more space I’d look towards the a1. For a car with character and easier to park, look towards the 500 (whilst small, the layout and packaging means there is adequate space inside for its size). Assuming both will be manual, i found the a1 more relaxing to drive with it’s more balanced clutch action and light gearbox so if you’re looking for driving comfort it’s a good shout. The 500 is a bit more boomy (at least in the twinair it is) with a less gradual bite point but it contributes to the fun characteristic of the car. Mind you, the 500 will be easier to park full stop.

[@joepatroni8777]

Great reviewer. thx

[@Emily-pm8ym]

just ordered a brand new lounge and didnt think the sun roof opened? is it electric like this for all lounge models?

[@lidiawilliams4837]

Emily M some have a fixed glass Roof which is bigger and some a small glass roof that goes back like this one.

[@jafetrodriguez6446]

What size is the sunroof?

[@sugar3962]

Just wanna ask if a child seat can fit at the backseat,and if a baby carriage can fit at the trunk?

[@insidelane]

+Cheeky Me A child seat can bit in the back but a full size baby carriage will not fit.

[@tpv59]

@@insidelane Fold down one half of the rear seats. It will fit.

[@elaxel1469]

I have the old 85 hp twinair. Would I notice any difference with the new 105hp in terms of acceleration?

[@insidelane]

Yes. The higher HP model does feel more immediate.

[@brandystrothers5029]

02:13 02:40 03:53

[@nghesichiennvc2107]

🌟This car is a pink color!Look!It's romantic!🍈🌟

[@brojynks]

cant stand slow cars. 10 seconds is 4 seconds slower then my 07 focus. here in the US. the fuat is flop.

[@insidelane]

+Deadpool Remember it is designed for cities.

[@briansalmon1666]

I can’t srand fast cars....here in the US It doesn’t matter that it’s a flop...that just shows that we don’t have good taste in vehicles...we are to busy driving boring as shit, lame ass SUVs

[@briansalmon1666]

The car is designed for cities....so no it’s NOT a flop as you so cluelessly stated. In the US, it’s fantastic for cities

[@absolutium]

Ironically the people talking Bs about slow have only owned slow cars.. and this comes from a CL63 owner.

[@gilesnewman9845]

The focus is such a boring and dismal looking car.

[@yourlookingatbob]

just bought this lovely car (2015 model) and I can not change the music tracks via blue tooth, any tips?