Fiat is a well-known vehicle manufacturer that was founded in Italy in 1899. The company has many vehicles, including jeeps, sports vehicles, RAM trucks, and even sedans. One of their popular and affordable sporty models is the Fiat 124 Spider. The small vehicle comes with rear-wheel drive, a top-notch engine, and a range of other features that make it appealing to those who want a sports car without splurging too much.

Overview of the Fiat 124 Spider

The Fiat 124 Spider was first released in 2017 and has since been an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable sports car. The sporty vehicle is a convertible that revives the 124 nameplate – a rage back in the 1960s and the 1970s. The car is based on the Mazda MX-5 Miata but manages to set itself apart in many ways. It has sleek interiors, a great engine, excellent pickup, good mileage, and more. Another significant factor about the new Fiat 124 Spider is that it is in the affordable range, and the prices for the new models start at roughly $26,000. On the downside, the car is no longer in production, but you can get a new one or a pre-owned vehicle from a dealer nearby.

New features

The 2020 Fiat 124 came with no new features. The engine and the interiors stayed the same as the previous generation. The only changes that were made to the upgrade were in appearance. The Abarth models had a new side-stripe and hoo decal package. This highlighted the scorpion featured on the logo and made the car look more elegant and sleek.

Engine

The new Fiat 124 Spider is decent in terms of engine and performance. All the models of the 124 come with a turbocharged engine with four cylinders. This engine offers a horsepower of 160 in the Classica and Lusso models, and you can get around 164 horsepower in the Abarth models. The engine is connected to a six-speed transmission box which works smoothly and makes the car run well.

Performance

The car also has a non-linear power delivery system which can sometimes make it difficult to run the car at high speeds. But, if you’re running it at an average pace, you can find that the engine has a decent pickup and works rather well. In terms of steering, the car has quick and good feedback. This allows for excellent body control and makes it easier to navigate the vehicle. In terms of fuel performance, the car has impressive fuel economy. This can be attributed to the lightweight body and small engine.

Interiors

Being a sporty car, the new Fiat 124 Spider does not have a lot to offer in terms of cabin and cargo space. Not to mention, there are not a lot of luxuries. But, what you will have are features that are commonly seen in many sports vehicles. There is manual climate control in the base models and automatic climate control in the more expensive trims. You can also get heated seats.

Cargo space

Cabin space is tight, as you will find in many sporty vehicles. There is also less legroom which can be troublesome if you are over six feet tall. When the convertible’s top is raised, the cabin feels especially small. With the top down, the cabin feels a lot more spacious. The roadster also does not have any cargo space. There is a small trunk in the front seats. This allows you to keep phones and other items. You can also have a truck space for one carry-on bag.

Other features

The roadster 124 Spider also has a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that can be operated via touchscreen. The infotainment software is the same as the Miata, with a simple setup, audio, navigation, and home menu buttons. The vehicle’s infotainment system also has Bluetooth, audio input, steering-wheel audio, and phone control, although no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are offered.