Fiat 500 used review | 2008-2014 - Cars Guide
The original Fiat 500 , often called the Cinquecento (500 in Italian) was a tiny car that was a large hit when introduced in 1957, so it remained on the market for close to 20 years. This resulted in the launch of a retro-look but all-new Fiat 500 in 2007, exactly 50 years after the original. The new Fiat 500 is often still called the Cinquecento despite it having a range of engine sizes, all of them well over 500cc. It's a couple of sizes up on the old 500, partly to provide crash protection in the way of crumple zones and... Australian imports of new Fiat 500 three-door hatchbacks began in February 2008, with a two-door cabriolet, a hatch with a huge fabric roof, joining the range two years later. Sales weren’t particularly good as the original importer charged top dollar for the baby Fiats. The pricing situation changed rapidly when Fiat’s head office took over Australian imports in May 2012. A series of price drops – which didn't exactly please existing owners – saw sales take off in a big way and the cute little Italian machines... Our favourite is the Fiat 500 by Gucci – a fascinating collaboration between two iconic Italian brands. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
