2019 Fiat 500 Turbo - The Abarth Lite

[@danbalchen2388]

Had my last Fiat 500 for 6 years, NO issues at all, just bought a new 2018 500C turbo, $16K. Make fun of it if you want. It's a great car.

[@jenniferchao666]

dan balchen some of my friends make fun of my Fiat. But I love my little Fiat.

[@gregthesplintercell]

What did you do with the old Fiat?

[@thepizzaveteran]

I have the 2015 500 Sport with the 5 speed manual transmission. The car has been very reliable, great on the highway, I've taken it on 4 and 5 hour road trips and it's very comfortable.

[@TheRatlord74]

Same here. It is a brilliant car. I have 2 young children and they fit perfectly into the back.

[@bh2155]

Its people like this guy that destroys the Fiat brand with his negativity. If he does not like a small car and does not feel safe than just go review a big truck or SUV.

[@pizzamann95]

@@bh2155 His comments about the lack of driver aids making the car unsafe. Call me old fashion, but I perhaps people should pay better attention to driving and what's going on the road. Driver aids in modern vehicles are producing horrible drivers.

[@ChubbyMickey]

@@pizzamann95 let just say if anyone NEED any of those "assistance" then they shouldn't behind the wheel.

[@shogunero3.6]

@@pizzamann95 agreed

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

This review is quite unfair. I owned a 2012 Fiat 500 and drove it for 75K miles with not one single problem. I then sold it to a family member who put on another 25K miles and again not one single issue. The interior leather held up perfect, as did the exterior paint. When I sold it at 75K, it still looked like a new car. When you watch this review he is driving it on the highway perfectly fine with no issues and he is easily keeping up with traffic.. He said that he did not feel 'safe' because it is small and it doesn't have all the so called modern features like lane changing assist...etc. This indicates that he is not a very good driver and requires all the help that he can get. I drove the car with four people all the way from NJ to Montreal Canada with not a single hiccup. It was a great ride and everybody had a lot of fun in the 500. This is a low priced, fun to drive little car that can handle anything you can throw at it. Judge it for what it is and stop 'wishing' it had all the things that the more expensive cars have. Be fair.

[@rubinixcube8866]

mac daddy I have to fully agree with you on this one. The review hasn’t been fair and the comments have been terrible. I know someone with just over 110k on a 2012 manual (non-turbo) and they also never had a problem with it. I drove it (including on the highways) and even though it’s uncomfortable for me (due my size), it’s perfect for most people including that driver. They never had any issues besides the usual bulb replacement, and even with in the winter they are completely comfortable and feel (with winter tires of course) safe driving this car on roads and highways even at high speeds (140km/h) in our northern climate. I feel the uncomfortable feeling comes from driving far bigger cars for such a long time, the driving position, and also how small you feel driving it. I also agree some expectations are unrealistic, such as wanting a 8-speed transmission for a car this size. I do agree with the review that the car should cost less, a better and bigger infotainment for the North American market would be nice, and it is surprising fun to drive (but again, I drove the manual so that could be why).

[@edwink1467]

Just because you had a different experience than most doesn’t make this car any more reliable. Statistics show this as one of the least reliable cars. Of course there are exceptions and some people are luckier than others, but that’s not how overall reliability works. People talk about how reliable Toyota’s are, but I bet if you go search online, you will find lots of people complaining about their own Toyota. But does that change the fact the MOST Toyota’s are very reliable? Absolutely not.

[@rubinixcube8866]

@@edwink1467 I've never seen any statistics about this car being unreliable, so I can't speak to that. But I can say that most people making comments on this car's reliability have never owned it either.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@edwink1467 So what? That does not mean it's not reliable. If I monitor two cars and they both work great for 5 years and one day one of them doesn't start because it needs a new battery, then that car will statistically be less reliable. But it's still a reliable car. You need to learn how data is skewed in the automobile world.

[@edwink1467]

mac daddy You have zero clue how statistics work. First of all, you just took a sample size of *two* cars. Laughable. In order to make a generalized conclusion, stats are collected from thousands and thousands of the same model and the average is taken. So no, if one car out of thousands happens to need a battery change after 5 years, it will have zero effect on overall reliability. If over half of those cars of the same model tested need a battery change while only 10% of a different model need a battery change out of the SAME large sample size, then a conclusion can be drawn that one is more reliable than the others. However, nobody gives a shit about minor things like a battery change. All cars need one sooner or later. The reliability rating usually refers to more serious stuff like the engine, transmission, electronics, etc. Be glad your Fiat didn’t have any major problem. Not everyone is as lucky as you based on actual statistics rather than lucky owners’ brat on KZbin.

[@missionforward1774]

I drive for a living... Couple hundred thousand miles per year. I am yet to see a Fiat broken down on the road.

[@bellabugs]

Guardians of Intelligence that's because they break down before hitting the road

[@Hue_Nery]

@@Datsun7705 5 years in, I have yet to have any problems with my 500. Do your oil changes and standard maintenance. Should be fine.

[@JustinPennito]

I said the samething in another Fiat 500 review. There's been tons of them in Shreveport Louisiana, since their 2012 release, and I haven't ever seen one broke down.

[@cr5813]

The brand is very popular in other countries and fiats are well know to be reliable cars.

[@chriskonte1909]

The thing is that's acutally true but they could suffer the same problem Renault, Peugeot and Citroen had when they were in the US; they try to build their cars a little more luxorious for the market. Here in Europe (well Germany) in my case the current base Fiat 500 looks like this: www.autozeitung.de/fiat-500-facelift-2015-101513.html LED-daytime running light, Xenon headlamps optional, but here's the "downside" at least in your opinion. All Fiat 500 here has a 1.2l 70hp baseengine it needs around 4 seconds to hit 50km/h or 32 mp/h. I know it sounds weird that I told you 0-30* or 32 time but that's were this car feels best swimming around in the city (I think 30mp/h is your average speed) and that's pretty much ok you don't wanna win races but for me it seems like all americans need a 0-60 time in less than 6 seconds. That's why you got this 1.4l multiair turbo engine. Your standarts are so high even for a small economy, urban city car like this.

[@CubanBeastt]

My uncle has one. Mainly to go to work and back. He put 100k miles in 4 years on it and it has not broken down once. Very reliable.

[@southwestndn8401]

Can’t wait until I’ve put 100k on mine not even halfway yet and mines a 12 surprised I’d buy a fiat

[@tyusrobinson9869]

I highly doubt all these people talking about how unreliable it is are speaking from experience...

[@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind]

Well I have a family member who got the 500x and these are super unreliable... even with only 50k miles lol I think everyone just knows fiat Chrysler is garbage at this point...

[@r.n501]

@@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind That's based off of the Jeep renegade. The 500 based off the underpinning of a Fiat Panda. Apples to oranges.

[@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind]

Ian Bonner-Swedish fair point regardless with how these cars look I wouldn’t even want it to last 10k miles😂

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind judging by your name , you don’t know much of truth or believe in proof . These cars are really solid and good for a single person or two people.

[@damienhunter2199]

@@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind you’re probably the type of person to go 10k on conventional😂

[@michaelhatfield5808]

Everyone bashing Fiat is expected. I have had a 2014 500 Abarth since new and I’ve have had no major problems whatsoever. It’s been a great car and is full of character.

[@TheComp_Troller]

Michael Hatfield it’s only 4 years old.. let me know how it’s going when it’s 10!

[@haroldparker87]

@@TheComp_Troller uhh.... most cars will have issues when its close to 10 years duh.. .. wear and tear issues , signs of age, millage, and usage...

[@realgerry201]

Most cars have issues at 10 years.

[@n_u001]

Thats great! My uncle smokes 5 packs a day, and is 68 with no health issues at all!

[@whereami2870]

My 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge is also full of character and I love it so much, it’s perfect for me. It’s also given me no trouble at all.

[@timsouttahere]

The opening music is very appropriate 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crownr0yalonice]

Beautiful Sinner I’m crying laughing!

[@clintontheclinton]

yo its hilarious

[@thomaskim871]

always skipped the intro music but I had to listen to this one XD

[@MrPsalms207]

Sofyan, you wrong for that, bruh! 🤣😂😆

[@edwink1467]

Ahahah pretty sure he did it on purpose to make fun of this cute little car 😂

[@ZeoNTube]

*Fiat has entered the chat* *Scotty has entered the chat* *Fiat has left the chat* EDIT: Did not expect so many likes. Thanks all!

[@damnitjimmyjohn]

Scotty: My Celica is better than your car! I love my Celica...

[@ZeoNTube]

JimmyUnlimit3d “like my wife’s Lexus” “my celica” “get a Toyota” “Mercedes and bmws are money pits”

[@johnnylira3312]

Ha ha ha... Scotty is a toyota guy.

[@bullsfan2021]

@@ZeoNTube Scotty isn't wrong. the only times you should get a mercedes or bmw is 1.) you're rich 2.) you can do your own mechanic work 3.) it's a lease

[@Datsun7705]

Samus Aran working on new mercedes and BMW would be difficult unless you know how german cars are designed

[@ohhsoofreeman]

I own a 2015 Fiat 500 abarth with about 47K on the clock. I absolutely love it. It's a lot of fun to drive and I've have had no issues at all thus far. It's a nice cheap car to pick up used, but I can understand people being apprehensive spending the money for a new one.

[@krankenheim13]

I have the 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth. I LOVE IT. I live in Denver, drive it daily - even in the snow. I commute from Denver to Boulder for work, nearly 100 miles daily. I've put over 67,000 miles on it with no problems, whatsoever - not even the typical interior quirks Fiat is known for. I don't have the problem you're talking about with bullying on the road. I ride I-25 in the far left lane w/ traffic, easily holding 90+ MPH heading out of Denver, on the 15 mile stretch before my exit. Fiat can hold its own on the road. Maybe you just can't drive, huh? =)

[@galatiel77ify]

The Abarth is a vast improvement, even over the new standard turbo. I bought a 2017 Abarth knowing it wouldn't be refined or have all the latest distractions new cars have. People buy the 500/Abarth because it is so weird, that it's not some transportation appliance. Everything else at this price point bores me. Just personal preference.

[@LemironStarling]

Ugly Mike well say that's why I love my ABARTH.

[@mikeekim007007]

I have a 2013 Abarth, had it for a few years now, and it's been a fantastic little car. The only issue I've had is a power window regulator. I dont have kids, so it's only ever myself and my wife in the car, so the backseats are always folded down and it provides plenty of cargo space. And wtf I'd with everyone's obsession with "safety tech". How about you just drive the car.

[@krankenheim13]

Amen. I have the '14 Abarth. Small doesn't mean it's unsafe. I have a feeling a lot of these people are too scared to drive a fun car.

[@stevemarroquin9766]

krankenheim13 yup your right, original 500 had no such thing as safety tech though later on they were pioneering in it... cheap decent transportation for all... it was the chef boyardee can soup of the auto world...

[@ValFinale]

these idiots are the problem with the auto industry. They just wanna sit there like on a sofa in their living room and do nothing if they could

[@greenbox2149]

My wife's 500c has been very reliable so far after 3 years of ownership. Can't say the same thing about her previous car (VW Beetle); that car was a money pit and full of problems.

[@adrianotero7963]

Had a VW beetle did a lemon law on it....will never buy another VW.

[@luiscolon1022]

Hey, i have a 500c as well very reliable car

[@lclnbm]

@She Wolf Ffs we all know that Hitler commissioned the beetle. Its nothing new.

[@ccvr6]

I’m in Chicagoland and own the electric version of the 500 - the 500e. A car of this size is perfect in the city, and does very well as a commuter car. The instant torque in the electric model makes the car very fun to drive. I think it’s time for a complete re-design, though.

[@willthompson8766]

We are on number 3 and 4. First two over 100k miles, no issues. If you haven’t owned one, then why bother commenting? It’s small, old school, crude at times, but a terror in the city. If you don’t have kids, and like me , drive in the city often, it’s fun. Long trips are fun for two, no more. If grandma wants to ride get another car. If you get your sound bytes from this guy, I assure you, he’s jaded......period. It’s not for everyone, and if you’re not everyone, you may like it. It’s a niche vehicle, so ......... go pay 36000 for a mini.... same drawbacks, but in a nicer interior... or if you want style on the cheap, get one....unlike the mini, you get what you pay for.....and sometimes that’s a comfort.....you know, not feeling ripped off.....

[@chrishuber8930]

0-60 times in the 1.4 base 0-60 is 8 seconds with the 5 speed. The 5 speed 1.4T turbo 0-60 is 7.3 seconds The Abarth is 6.4 seconds.

[@x_EggFriedRice_x]

i love my 2015 500! It has 70k miles on it and no issues ever.

[@davidjym]

If it has Chrysler's reliability then no thanks.

[@kevs2good133]

DAVID Y it’s a Chrysler product. So of course it’s gonna be shit.

[@TheShootersBay]

@@kevs2good133 my wife had a fiat 500L fun little car, but it's very unreliable.

[@xhonkeri4066]

It's not even a Chrysler product, it's God forbid... FIAT QUALITY

[@wrzl1675]

Chrysler exists in name only. Fiat owns a 100% of Chrysler, they even bought the name. As for build quality and reliability, it’s even worse.

[@killerhardy600]

Scotty would be happy with this comment

[@killerhardy600]

“Clown car” i started dying 😂😂

[@lopez12345ml]

killerhardy600 last I saw you was cop activity lol

[@killerhardy600]

MelvinLopez you okay?

[@dstevens518]

"Clown car" and "a little unsafe" is exactly right. I test drove one around town, didn't even get up to highway speeds, and it already felt like that. Unreliable death trap IMO. I was severely disappointed, was hoping for small car sporty fun. Nope.

[@starrix4712]

If drunk students are okay in it then I think you’ll be, mate above me. Then again we’re not American, the cars might be different.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

Because it is lol

[@realgerry201]

I have the 2018 500 pop. I then paid a company, 500 madness, to retune (not piggyback unit) the car to 695 level. That's around 190 HP. It reset the turbo pressure limits. This retuned car is a wee little MONSTER. Especially in cold weather, this car is almost too much. Even without the tuning, it was more fun that a puppy.

[@paulwiget8359]

you haters,,,s' ' k , have an abarth, 40,000 miles, no problems , paid 13,500 with 3,000 miles, best deal I ever made, automatic and I love it,,,,, fiat on the dragon,,,,yahooooooo

[@JDMSwervo2001]

Paul Wiget lol don’t worry it’s time is coming

[@Vfh........y]

I sold cars for many years anytime I appraised a Chrysler I would automatically reduce about $2,500 because we knew it would need a head gasket or something else ridiculous. Most of the time is it was a slipping transmission. I'm not here to diss your Fiat but they're awful cars. It's about the same engine that was used in the yugo when it came out in 86.

[@Dvasqz]

Paul Wiget automatic fiat 500? Yikes.

[@Datsun7705]

That Guy From Legendary Axe honda’s are pretty reliable

[@jamesbondo5895]

@@Vfh........y its a multiair engine. What are you on about. Chrysler might be part of fiat now, but theyve been terrible for much much longer than that. At least fiat is pumping out some cool dodges

[@mrgumbwit5307]

Nice work Sofyan. It's always funny when you show your humorous side 😂

[@danield.7359]

no other car of this price range looks as good as this one in front of a Capucchino bar!

[@digitalkov]

Yeah, but the problem is, the car has to get there in the first place.

[@danield.7359]

@@digitalkov LOL! No problem if your co-driver is Tony. ;-D

[@fabianomarco54]

Cappuccino, not Capucchino. Two bugs in one word.

[@danield.7359]

@@fabianomarco54 Indeed. That's maybe because I normally drink Expreso.

[@xhonkeri4066]

When reviewing a Fiat product, you should put your expectations at zero.

[@ashishpatel350]

You're being generous

[@jamesbondo5895]

Why is it that everyone on youtube shits on fiat yet noone in my family has ever had any issues with them in decades

[@belowme4927]

BUY 2! ONE FOR THE LEFT FOOT AND ONE FOR THE RIGHT FOOT

[@oscaralberto3899]

But guys! It has a Beats audio system. Beats Audio is the Chrysler of the audio world.

[@sixtomidnight1492]

🤣

[@Daymond42]

I miss the Bose that my 2012 500 Sport had

[@tubbiemel]

Thank you for talking about the passing power. I had a 2015 Dodge Dart with the same turbo engine and transmission, there’s NO PASSING power. It was frustrating having the dart as a daily driver. Mind you, the dart was heavier than the fiat so I’m sure the engine would perform better in the fiat. I’m disappointed that they haven’t updated the transmission nor the engine. You’re also right about feeling insulted having to put premium gas in that thing. The dart and the fiat is a cheap car... but you are required to put premium gas into it.... Love your honest reviews! Keep up the great work!

[@bh2155]

People are just too critical of this car. Its a micro car so it is suppose to be small and kind of slow. It should not be compared to an Accord, Camry etc. People buy this car not to haul families or trailors. Its meant to be a city car to go pick up a bag of groceries or a cup of joe at a coffee shop. People buy this for a second car and because they like the style thats it. This guy does not like this car so he gives it a very negative evaluation. He needs to just give the facts and keep his personal opinions to himself. Btw this guy uses the term "a size of a shoe" a million times. He needs to go get a thesaurus or something to help him develop better use of the english language.

[@kgspvgsp7569]

B B 🌝 weird guy arguring on youtube, wow look at that

[@bh2155]

@@kgspvgsp7569 What a stupid comment. First of all I am not arguring, I am giving my opinion there is a difference. Maybe it will be a good idea for you to come back and leave a comment after you have actually thought about something intelligent to say.

[@gratigo1]

Honestly, other than the door handle hinge, these don’t have many issues. The 1.4 is a very solid engine and very rev happy. I have a 2012 Sport and it’s very fun to drive, passing is the only gripe I have about performance. I’ve also taken it on multiple long trips and it’s actually very solid on the highway for such a small car. I average about 40 MPG on the highway. Every one asks about it, every one thinks it’s more expensive than it is, and it’s plenty practical for someone without kids. Anyone that hates on these clearly hasn’t driven/owned one 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chrishuber8930]

If this was a Honda you'd love it. The 1.5 turbo engine from Honda is way more buzzy than this 1.4T and you loved that engine.

[@KimAnnesplaylist]

I have a 2013 Fiat 500 convertible and never once had an issue more than replacing a fuel cap, normal maintenance. I just a couple of days ago in 2021 purchased a 2019 fiat 500 turbo hatchback will 341miles, someone wrapped in a beautiful purple got it repossessed... It has been sitting at the dealership every since.... I love this new car it's actually at the shop getting underglow lighting and subwoofer in hatchback lol. As far as spare tire look under front seat there is an air compressor sealant kit. I don't know why your hating lol. It's a great car!!!!

[@Stichting-AAP]

Euh.. In my country they give a 5 year warranty on all Fiat models. Not really sure why you all think they make bad cars? Does anyone of you actually own one?

[@frankiedeuce801]

I have a 2013 500 Abarth with 98500 miles on it. 2500lbs with a set of Bilstein coilovers make it one of the best handling cars I've ever had the pleasure to commute with. 170hp plus with the tune and cold air intake means it sounds even better than the stock Abarth, while beating 90% of the cars on that daily commute. Parking? It can't be beat finding a space. We have a BMW 435i XDrive with the MPPK engine tune and a GLA45 AMG with the Aero Package, and we had a Mustang GT + Focus ST previously as daily drivers. So we know a good car because with lived with some. It's one thing to review a car - it's totally different to live with them day in/day out. And we love our Abarth.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Surprise the car didn’t break down during this review 😂😂

[@jillthompson6110]

If you look carefully, you can see the front hood has an uneven gap. Terrible workmanship. If anyone looks to get something like this, the Mini Cooper is the better way to go.

[@debbiepeter112]

@@jillthompson6110 Mini!!! Seriously, they are the biggest piles of junk ever. Mini and reliability do not go in the same sentence

[@Stichting-AAP]

@@jillthompson6110 Yeah mini way to go.. Make sure you've got a mechanic near you within 20 miles where ever you go. Mine was horrible! Burnt oil faster than fuel and replaced 3 timing chains within 4 years.. BMW, and audis are absolute rubbish in terms of reliability.

[@LUSFNA48]

I thought the Lounge was the bigger model with 4 doors???

[@debbiepeter112]

@@LUSFNA48 You are thinking about the Fiat 500L. Lounge is the model of the car as is the Pop which is the basic model. Hope that makes sense

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

The opening music is rubbish, and the reviewer is his usual nowhere...I just wanted to learn about the '19 Fiat Abarth, which I find interesting. Of course the reviewer nitpicks to what is a low cost vehicle. What does he expect? A Porsche? Wow! ♐

[@bosse641]

Fun little car for sure. Would love to own one.

[@FIAT500Owner]

Tough luck here, John. FCA has discontinued importing the 500 ... upper management found out 'girls' don't like them ... I once witnessed in my local FCA showroom, a female sales person talking to a caller who'd expressed a desire to stop in and drive a FIAT. She talked her out of it and, here's a quote ... "I wouldn't put my kids in THAT car on the HIGHWAY." Driver's ed these days must consist of 48 hours to learn the electronics as opposed to driving. Now let's hear from all the pseudo drivers classified as F on their license ... get a mad as you like at me the car or whatever else you deem yourself empowered to hate ... the insurance companies are loving you, making a fortune due to your ineptitude behind the wheel. YOU JUST DON'T KNOW HOW TO DRIVE .... even worse YOU TALK TOO MUCH ... put the phone down!!!! YOUR CAR HAS BLUETOOTH !!!! Connect to it. Driving a FIAT 500 and talking on the phone IS "HANDS FREE" .... yet as soon as the phone rings you become a danger to us all .... every female I see on the road has a phone slammed to her ear .... a huge vehicle with four doors, no passengers and an empty bed ... girl, did they see you coming!!!! ... sold you something YOU DON'T NEED!!!! ...and the gas mileage? .... got ya there too .....!!!!! $80 to $100/week fillups??!!! Don't believe you have a great pension plan ... when you get there the 'rules' will have changed ... SS for you. ... but, what you drive " LOOKS GOOD " .... (you can't see it while you're driving it!!!!)

@@FIAT500Owner why don't you fuck off?

[@johnnymichael1804]

Sofyan Bey. The single best car reviewer on KZbin. I love how non biased you are. Just straight forward reviews about the how the car drives, and the features it comes with. Other reviewers could learn a few things from you. 👍🏼

[@penvon]

Non bias? ...Are you a new subscriber or are you just being sarcastic?

[@johnnymichael1804]

Smooth Operator go watch an asshat like Doug Demuro, or Scotty Kilmer and then tell me he isn’t non biased. It’s all relative and he’s pretty non biased compared to others on here.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@johnnymichael1804 Savage geese all day

[@penvon]

John Holleran He’s pretty biased towards Honda/Acura & doesn’t seem to like Toyota at all...It’s been going on for years with him,when he started this out he had a Mazda miata & then they bought a Honda Type R...Now that he prefers premium brands he has the Tesla & Porsche...He’s still in denial about the Tesla quality.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@penvon 👍

[@riverexplorer]

I've actually been looking forward to this review. Since Sofyan put up the teaser on Facebook I've been looking forward to his review. I was hoping to wold be a 5-speed instead of the slush box. Personally, I've wanted one of these since I heard they were coming to the states. I would have it as a second car, not a daily driver. I understand what it is and that reliability is a very real issue. I don't think reviewing old school models is his forte. He comes to the car with a modern bias. While this is good for the person looking for a modern daily, he isn't too forgiving for what the car actually is. All this said, I still want one...and hope he gets an Abarth soon (with a stick) to enjoy it a bit. You'd think a Porsche owner would understand quirky, unreliable, and decontented cars a little more.

[@slacker007]

Picked up a 2013 Sport and loved it so much that I had to get a new 2019 Pop with the standard turbo. Love the car and really enjoy it when people talk crap about it and then I tell them I got the new 2019 for $13,800. Since COVID hit right after I got it, in 6 months I only have 2,800 miles on it. And yes, I still have the 2013.

[@fredmaldonado9204]

OMG, you are so honest about this car. I really appreciate your professional opinions about it.

[@DarkReapersGrim]

I really want one but I want it to be more reliable, more fuel efficient and have the safety features/features that even a Corolla (which is less expensive than this) should have. These are good cars if you're driving or commuting in the city.

[@chriskonte1909]

Right but 1) They're not that bad. The 1.4l non-turbo engine is actually really reliable. Manual transmission as well as automatic has proven reliability. It's more likely that some electrical features like heated seats or power mirrors get problematic. But it's nothing that's super worring. 2) Fuel efficency could be better but it's an old design. The engine-series is called FIRE-Engines and exists since the mid of the 90's with just the smallest changes to meet emission standards in Europe. 3) Emergency breaking assist, Lane keep assist.. stuff like that would be to expensive to make for certain models. The Fiat 500 came up in 2007 and the plattform is even older 2003 or so that's why it lacks safety features but it was ahead of it's time when it comes to airbags: 7 is alot for a small car like this. Still it's no Corolla. Corolla is still the most reliable car in the world hands down but Fiats aren't as bad as people like to say.

[@debbiepeter112]

How can you blame the car for other people bullying you? It's not meant to be a big car so mention the size every 5 minutes? People who buy this car want a small car. And if other people bully the driver of a small car, it's their fault isn't it and not yours! Plus, you can easily get 50mpg, depends on how you drive it. Fiat don't need to do anything with it. If you feel unsafe in the car, it's you and not the car so don't buy one!!! You keep going on about the size, why not take a big car for a drive then instead of a small car you are not going to like? If Fiat put in the features you mention, all this will do is increase the price making it as expensive to buy as the Mini which is not what people want.

[@NightZamora]

I just bought 2018 500 Turbo 5 speed manual. I love it! Its perfect for me. I drive all over for my business and I haven't had any issues with my car. Its fast and the handling is awesome. You just need to know how to handle a sports car properly. A stick shift is the only way to own a car like this.

[@japanesecinema6736]

Admit it! the fiat 500 is fun to drive with such little power.

[@O_Mostr]

Everyone here seems to forget that it's FIAT that owns Chrysler, not the other way around lol... And honestly, the FIAT 500 is the perfect city car. Many people are being unfair when it comes to reliability. FIAT makes some solid engines, gaining international awards and recognition. Snooty Americans

[@scottkosatka5818]

I like “hard” (traditional) buttons because I don’t have to take my eyes off the road to find what I need to adjust. They sure beat the heck out of the current trend found in higher end cars. I’m with Scotty Kilmer on this one. Sometimes simpler is better.

[@alienarmpit1180]

The best part of this car is the Aisin transmission 😁

[@pizzamann95]

I have over 100k miles on my 2013 500T. It's been very reliable, but I also keep up with the maintenance. For the last year or so, it averages 34mpg with mixed driving. As far as safety, the car is a rolling steel cage. It's very solid and then with all the air bags in it, it turns into a canolli in the case of an accident. As far as the lack if driver's aids in the vehicle, I do this old fashion thing called paying attention while on the road. It's an old practice that predates using a key to start a car. I guess if you really don't like it, you can buy a Corolla or maybe a C-HR, you seem to be the target market for them.

[@jessicamadsen7092]

And I’m sure that paying attention and watching your mirrors isn’t really that hard to do in a car that small - it’s so cute. ☺️ I’m actually really wanting to get a 500 in the next couple of years; I may get this exact model, except with a blue exterior and beige interior. Looks like such a fun little car to drive!

[@allen9272]

I have a 2016 Fiat 500e. The 100% electric version. It has been a great little car. Perfect for town driving. Works great as a 2nd or 3rd car for a multi-car family. The battery pack is below the floor pan which creates a very low center of gravity. I don't think it would be possible to roll the car. It produces 147 ft lbs of torque, from 0 RPM on up. Some people call it an "E-Barth". And... the electricity it consumes costs less than 1/3 the cost of gasoline in a gas model.

[@jmmpdfdg]

Really??? That is the American 2019 model? It looks exactly the same ... European models look completely different for 2019.. :o

[@RC_KAI]

I own an Abarth and love it. It’s just funny though how people say it’s an inexpensive car brand new. I know compared to the average vehicle price of $34000 yes it may be but $20000 is not cheap. Car prices have gone way up. Can’t imagine what a new car will cost in 10 more years.

[@ball123ball123ball]

I have one of the very first fiat 500 pops, got it about 4 months after it was put on sale. I'm getting about 30 city and about 36 highway but I also have the 5 speed. I only put 93 octane just seem to get more of a boost with using 93. I all so added about 10hp by installing a Mopar cold air intake, have it straight Piped to have better air flow and a nice deep growl more for show than anything but still fun to drive. "BUT" these cars are expensive to fix, I have a love hate relationship with my car. If I get another one I will only lease it, because after 3 or 4 years they start falling apart let me tell you it sucks!!

[@belowme4927]

"CUTE" LAST FOR ONLY SO LONG AFTER YOU REALIZE YOU BOUGHT A SMALL TURD

[@horuslupercal3872]

Its green the ohhh God what did I eat to cause this?

[@gregthesplintercell]

This video actually made me go out and buy this car.

[@musicman12347]

That bump was so hilarious

[@ashishpatel350]

In before it falls apart....

[@maniacusgames3621]

In other words my 2012 Abarth with 21k miles on the car still kick's the base model's ass even 6 years later.. Glad I picked the one I did 6 months ago.

[@stevenmcfarlane8831]

Nice colour, cool wee city car. Fiat engines are pretty good. My fiat van has done 85k no worries

[@rachelmiglionico8121]

Steven Mcfarlane thank you. Finally some respect to fiat, props to you.

[@tunnelvisionxxl]

Camera guy: 'you ain't nuthin!' Sofyan: 'are you trash talking a pothole?!!?'

[@danielc3321]

$24k for this thing? Even at the base price you have to make way too many sacrifices. You could buy a lot of reliable used cars with more space and better mpg for $16-18K.

[@realgerry201]

I paid $18k for my 2018 pop with a manual transmission; including taxes AND LOAN EXPENSES. I then paid a company to retune it to 695 levels (190HP). It has ESC, which I hate and turn off, a touchscreen entertainment system, and a toggle between eco and sports mode. What am I giving up?

[@danielc3321]

Real Gerry I mean... maybe nothing. Everyone has their own priorities. Ostensibly, someone who is looking at a small car like this wants a simple commuter with a lot of value. For $18k you could buy a used Corolla with all the safety gear, way more space, and better mpg. But again everyone wants something different.

[@realgerry201]

@@danielc3321 Yes. I think that's one of the things that really makes the 500 amazing: the design priorities. I only get 28mpg, which is terrible for such a small car. Although, I drove almost exclusively in City and have it retuned. Which isn't bad considering what I've done to the thing. The drive train is amazing. The engine can readily be retuned to 695 levels giving it 190HP with NO engine upgrades. I have that. With bolt on turbo, and air intake upgraded the drive train can take 300HP without having to replace pistons and transmission components. Lots of people don't understand this car. Many men only see cute and forget that cats are fast with very sharp claws. I'm looking forward to autocross with this wee little beastie.

[@danielc3321]

Real Gerry Good for you, man. One day maybe I’ll be able to ditch my practical needs and get a little more performance like you did. Have fun!

[@realgerry201]

@@danielc3321 I live in a city, and am on a budget. This thing can park in any micro-space, hauls more than I need, and is a sports car for $15k. Practical means different things for different people. That I decided that I wanted something with an obnoxious power to weight ratio is steak on a hamburger budget.

[@puggster]

The Abarth is probably the way to go, Its a very fun car to drive, Not the most practicle of things but certainly sounds and drives great compared to the stock or Sport versions. It still feels like your sitting high, and has the same seating issues, But it's not bad but may annoy some people. the handling is vastly improved as well with only a slight roll in bends. My only major gripe with the Abarth is it only has 5 gears, It really needs a 6th Because it feels like your thrashing it cruising at 70mph.

[@steve4095]

I saw that automatic gearbox and was like *nah, not for me* haha

[@nickr3441]

I didn't realize the Jeep Renegade is based on the same platform as this.

[@horuslupercal3872]

The mo ya no

[@pmb2512]

It isn't. Renegade is based on platform of 500X

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

They just put the Jeep badge for sales is not a Jeep

[@nickr3441]

@@pmb2512 same shit

[@thearousedeunuch]

@@nickr3441 Not really. The 500X is a bigger car than the X. Google both of them if you want to.

[@geigerzoola6642]

I like these

[@Starthemachine-n9p]

Dude, I love your reviews... Lol

[@markallen3293]

I had a friend that had a Fiat Strata, man that thing was fast, can't find them anymore. Or at least I can't. The car my friend Jim had never had any mechanical problems except the reverse gear died, which was common in the Stratas. Still a great fast extremely peppy little puddle jumper.

[@peterkettelkamp7162]

I have a 2013 500 Abarth that I thoroughly enjoy. Our size and tech obessed nation just does't get it. The Abarth is a simple, visceral, fun to drive car. Period.

[@FrozenPlasmaOfficial_YT]

....roll the damn thin over....:) hahahaht his comment ist soooooo american. This thing is much safer when you go fast through corners than some of the big high trucks

[@leightonmann]

You can get these for a lot less than MSRP. A lot. Never get an auto though. And it rules in the city. Beats a Mini for parking and seating position, sight lines. Squirts in and out of small traffic holes. I had one for 5 years and 88k miles. Zero trouble, but it had a huge warranty. Liked it so much I bought the 500x turbo with the 6 speed. Again, avoid the autos at all costs.

[@jumpyg1258]

If Fiat was smarter, they would have a model of this car that doesn't have a backseat for those that don't have a family so you could have a large storage space comparable to a small SUV while still being compact.

[@johnnymichael1804]

jumpyg1258 they have 2. The 500L and 500X.

[@jumpyg1258]

@@johnnymichael1804 They should advertise and push those models more then. I never seen or heard of it.

[@mikeekim007007]

Also the backseats fold flat and there is surprisingly good space.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

The reason why the 500 has back seats is because of insurance purposes. That's actually why a lot of cars like the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro need to have back seats for insurance purposes.

[@krankenheim13]

Just do a rear-seat delete. Problem solved!

[@markparr173]

I wish we had been offered the 500 turbo in the UK. We have to buy the Abarth to get that engine. Upto last year the most powerful engines for UK cars were the 2 cylinder 875cc turbo twin air units with 85 or 105 hp and 5 and 6 speed manual transmition or 5 speed auto. Fiat have pulled the plug on those now and only offer a NA 1.2 which is heavily restricted due to emissions and only makes 69hp. Romour has it new 3 cylinder engines with upto 120hp code named firefly are in the pipeline along with electric version which again has not been offered outside of the US.

[@Davos2020]

I always loved the car, a blast to drive. Do I trust the reliability in the long run ? Probably not.

[@2lazeblue]

It has a build in roll bar, safety cage. I bought one and flashed the transmission and got a gopedal. Now it feels like it should. I don't care about mpg, I got it for the red leather, sunroof and no back seat riders

[@ministerc9513]

I almost commented, "that thing is built like a Chrysler."

[@KhrissyDaDon]

He dragged this car for filth, I literally laughed throughout the entire review 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrKinghuman]

This isn’t a freaking corolla. This is a functional toy. You want to be a bore get a Japanese car. You want to smile when you walk up to the car get a 500. This car isn’t for the American market. I work in New York City,live outside of it. Just to make you understand the American mentality, there are countless, I mean countless Jeep wranglers with massive upgraded tires, all hooked up to a tee like they’re going on a military expedition with a red or green gas can, a shovel , hooked up with a wench in the front, and they do what with it? Park it. Move it every Tuesday Nd Thursday for alternate side. What else? Pick up trucks, everywhere. They do what with it? Nothing. It’s their everyday car.

[@silverspiritveritas112]

People are really way too critical about this car. It's zippy, fun, agile, small and tbh stylish. I don't know is it American privilege because i feel this car is perfectly OK on the motorways. Ya'll have cars the size of the moon over there. And face it, Hondas Fit and Toyotas Yaris has nothing on the 500 when it comes to style and fun factor.

[@erichalperin5331]

Now drive the Abarth. The sounds of the exhaust alone will have you smiling ear to ear. It feels like a motorcycle with four wheels and is a blast to drive. Take one for a spin on some nice back roads, and your opinion of the car might be a lot different. Trust me!

[@zanepaulvlogs]

I have a ‘13 500 Abarth and everything he comments on is accurate to a T 👌🏼😂. Cheap, bouncy, rough, unrefined, unsafe, tiny.. but yet so much fun with the added 30 hp and Ferrari competing exhaust.

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

😂😂 nice theme song for the fiat.

[@mrkongsimr]

I wonder if they upgraded the quality and reliability of these cars . I never see them any more .

[@elvisongoya3738]

Relevant intro music 👍👍

[@markcombs26]

hey I hope you read this I haven't had Barth you definitely should drive one I'm telling you you're in a notice of huge difference and it's a lot of fun and it sounds amazing! come drive mine!

[@nujabeez6573]

If only the Italians can make cars as reliable as they are good looking

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

Fiat is not reliable I would rather get a Mazda or Toyota or Honda instead.

[@usmanjaved6991]

Who told you? Have ever driven Chrysler vehical? I think the little abart looks better than your stupid toyota prius.

[@Datsun7705]

Usman Javed chrysler fanboy

[@usmanjaved6991]

@@Datsun7705 I know they had some issues in the past but now they have improved!

[@christinalee5352]

Sounds like a ultimate fanboy

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

Usman Javed First off I do not even own a Prius and I’ll be honest I actually am not a fan of majority of Toyotas lineup aside from the ones with the TNGA platform. And second FCA cars usually do not get as high as Japanese brands such as Honda and Toyota and consumer reports usually put Chrysler vehicles as one of the lower cars in terms of reliability. I do not think all Chrysler vehicles are bad but they are just generally not as reliable as Japanese cars.

[@rrich52806]

The company sells four models in America: The Fiat 500, the 500L and 500X, which are three different vehicles, and the Spider. All are subcompact cars, which are falling out of favor with American customers. As sales fall, Fiat Chrysler has pulled spending for its small car brand. Good luck for parts.

[@kenkooldad8900]

Just bought one. And a 2019 124 Abarth!!

[@Dvasqz]

Appropriate intro music.

[@justinespinosa1988]

I owned a fiat 500 sport and that thing was so fun in the mountains, engine sounds great with no power at all Which I didn't mind because it's a city car, interior was the only crappy thing about it for me.. probably just got lucky with the reliability.

[@jessielivermore1826]

I have a 2016 Fiat 500 normally aspirated 1.4 with a blown motor😢. I would love to put a turbo replacement in it!

[@williamlevy1981]

I worked as a FIAT Brand representative for the 2014 model year. NOTHING has changed about the 500 except they no longer sell a base model with hub caps and a non-turbocharged engine. If you don't want a tiny car, don't consider it. This car was introduced in Europe more than 10 years ago and in 2011 for The U.S. of A. It will be redesigned soon. His reviews are usually informative. There's nothing about a 2019 that has been changed from a 2012. NOTHING.

[@Beach5and]

If you don't feel safe in this car, you would love a 90s Honda. I can wrap my middle finger and thumb around the A pillar.

[@Redmon05]

No way. I'll settle for a Ford Fiesta ST 6 speed manual @ 21k before I look at a 500 @ 24k.

[@richystar2001]

Everybody says this car sucks.. Totally unreliable.

[@97I30T]

It’s also really uncomfortable to boot.

[@epbrown01]

"Everybody" being non-owners, I'll bet. I lived in downtown Chicago, so I've owned all the "city" cars - Fiat 500, Smart Fortwo, and Mini Cooper S. My 500 never gave me a lick of trouble, and it did several road trips home to Kentucky (~800 miles roundtrip). IME, cars people don't like (for whatever reason) are "unreliable" and cars they like are just "quirky."

[@eddiejr3934]

Fiat should just discontinue this turd and all of its shitty cars

[@leightonmann]

This car rules in the city. Beats a Mini for parking and seating position, sight lines. Squirts in and out of small traffic holes.

[@haroldparker87]

maybe youre right.... Im still waiting for my 2013 500 to become completely unreliable.. its only been 120,000 miles on it..so any day now it'll show its unreliability… .. maybe it starts with purring like a kitten every start a sign of unreliability? .. i have tony on speed dial just in case though....

[@britshell]

they need to pull more parts from their performance brands like Alfa and put them into this car. make it crazy quick.

[@2009skyline]

“A car from a long time ago” I’m dead! Bahaha!

[@Min4Mass]

Please do what you can to get an Abarth. I’d love to hear your opinion.

[@Jimmy_Jam1020]

RLR has the best bloopers.

[@nickr3441]

Fiat needs to pull out of NA. Not only are they always on the bottom of reliability, but are god ugly. Can't imagine anyone buying one

[@geigerzoola6642]

the 500 and the 124 aren’t that bad but yeah the L and the X are hideous

[@nickr3441]

@@geigerzoola6642 you mean for reliability? I always see it on the bottom.

[@geigerzoola6642]

Oceanic Flight i meant looks, i agree in terms of horrendous reliability, all Chrysler products are terrible. Worst than German cars.

[@planetstupider502]

You can't imagine anyone buying one? Then why are you watching then? Redline will notify you when the next mini van or Clone Utility Vehicle will be reviewed. In the mean time ask yourself if your wardrobe is offensive to the public.

[@planetstupider502]

@@geigerzoola6642 I take it your a person with good taste. What auto design school did you graduate from? Stay tuned, Redline is coming with a mini van review followed by a Clone Utility Vehicle review. It's a double feature you can't miss. Open up a Pabst beer and enjoy.