Tiny Fiat 500 earns an unimpressive 30/38 MPG & 27/34 with automatic

[Midnight Drifter]

When's the turbodiesel version coming?

[ANGIEJB]

I've been waiting for this to come to the US.. every since I saw it on TopGear a couple years ago

I thought I'd have to go overseas to get the Abarth, I'm glad I don't have to..

I'll be selling my Yaris to get the Fiat 500 :)

[DevilGirl]

Originally Posted by SailDesign

The ten most economical cars in the UK, and all except the hybrid are - wait for it - diesel powered.
And yet they STILL refuse to sell small diesels in the US. <sigh>

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...e.html?image=9

I agree with you. Would be nice if they did sell some smaller diesel vehicles here. Sure diesel is higher per gallon, but I've seen what it can do and it definitely has great potential.

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Because we don't want them. That includes me.

I want one. And I know a lot of other people that would too.

Originally Posted by Midnight Drifter

When's the turbodiesel version coming?

Probably never if the US govt has anything to say about it...


As for the Sport 500, I test drove one on Saturday. It had less get up and go compared to my Yarii. I was slightly impressed with the interior styling, but it lacked the cargo area the Yarii has.
When the turbo Arbath version becomes available here, I'll take that for a test drive as well and see if it really is any better...

The only advantages I saw over the Yarii is that it is similar to the Mini, but with a lot less of a price tag, can come in AWD, stock options like bluetooth and sat radio included in base price, and the possibility of a turbo.


Otherwise, I'd stick with my Yarii.