

Matt Robinson
2021 Fiat 500 Cabrio review
Pros
- Impressive refinement
- Two battery range options
- Quality cabin
Cons
- Still small in the back
- Still has a tiny boot
- Wobbly handling at the limit
5 Years Ago
The Fiat 500 is Fiat's enduring city car icon, built around retro styling, compact dimensions and easy urban use. In Australia, the petrol 500 remains a small, characterful hatchback for buyers who value design and manoeuvrability over outright space. Its appeal is simple: it is easy to park, inexpensive to run by new-car standards and instantly recognisable, with a personality many light cars struggle to match. The 500 is not aimed at families or long-distance touring first, but it works well for city buyers, downsizers and anyone wanting a small car that feels more emotional than purely functional. It remains the centre of Fiat's passenger-car identity.
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The Fiat 500 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Dolcevita and the most expensive being Dolcevita.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,571 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,627 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,893 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,488 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 406 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Fiat 500 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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Fiat 500
The cheapest Fiat 500 is the Dolcevita variant that starts from $32,348.
See all Fiat 500 PricingThe most expensive Fiat 500 is the Dolcevita variant that starts from $32,348.
See all Fiat 500 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Fiat 500 is offered by the Dolcevita variant which can tow 800 kg.
See all Fiat 500 towing capacityThe largest Fiat 500 is the Dolcevita variant which measures 1627mm wide, 3571mm in length and sits 1488mm tall.
The most powerful Fiat 500 is the Dolcevita variant which has 51kW of power and 102nm of torque.
The Fiat 500 is built in Poland and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Fiat 500 is the Dolcevita variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1360 kg.
The Fiat 500 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.