Had a drive of my sisters new Fiat 500 in white at the weekend.
Very nice to drive, more gismos in the cabin than I was expecting but quite stylish too and a lively 1.4 engine which puts out 100bhp IIRC, power is very progressive and seems to hold well to the red line. Quick chuckable too.
I only got to drive round local roads, no fast A roads or motorways. You seem to be fairly high up in the cabin which kind of gives it a 'big car' feel.
Anybody else driven one?
Tony
Haven't driven one, but its based on the Ford Ka, so it can't be bad.
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Yes, it's OK but the Panda is just so much better.
In what way?
I'd say the panda is better value for money , and a bit more spacious. I prefer the styling of the 500 (though the 100hp panda looks great) and = its holding it's value a lot better.
Is there much difference in the way they drive?
--=20 Alex
"I laugh in the face of danger , then I hide until it goes away"
Practicality, the actual experience of driving it, as opposed to owning one, and how it feels in its natural environment the Italian city.
Not really, I think the 500 is a bit more lardy and rolls more than the Panda. It's quote big for what it is. The real plus is the styling but that palls after about a week of driving.
The real clincher for me is that the for the price of the low-end 500 I can have the Panda 4x4.
Agreed, the Panda looks very good I have to admit, I think if the 500 were lower in price it would be a more even playing field.
T Raymond
Doh, still haven't been for a test drive. No urgency I guess
Yes, back to back with the new Ka. I drove the 500 first and liked it... but the Ka has a more supple ride and a sharper turn-in, just needs more power. Looks over-styled but you'd adjust or get used to it.
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