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2016 FIAT 500 Pros vs Cons. Should You Buy?

Why Buy a 2016 FIAT 500?

Should You Buy a 2016 FIAT 500? Here are the Pros and Cons

Sporty Meets Practical with the Fiat 500
The classic Italian car maker has officially entered the crossover market with the new 2016 Fiat 500. A person can have a nice jaunt around the countryside, yet still be able to efficiently use this car for quick trips to the grocery store or soccer practice with the kids. The powers-that-be has designed the 2016 Fiat 500 with far more space inside to accommodate multiple passengers. So what else makes this car so great? Let's take a look.

Several Models to Choose From
The first reason to buy a 2016 Fiat 500 is that there are several different models to choose from. In no particular order, those models are:

* Fiat 500X Pop
* Fiat 500X Lounge
* Fiat 500X Easy
* Fiat 500X Trekking
* Fiat 500X Trekking Plus

A person cannot make a wrong choice when it comes to picking one of these snazzy models. Each one is a star in its own right with some features that are unique to the individual model.
 

Top 10 Reasons to Buy a 2016 FIAT 500 – The Pros

Plenty of Space Inside

Drivers of the 2016 Fiat 500 will feel quite comfortable driving it. A tall person will not have to worry about his or her head hitting the ceiling, nor will they have to sit with their legs all scrunched up while trying to drive. The 2016 Fiat 500 can also fit a wealth of packages inside, no need to switch cars to drive to the market.

It Will Fit Passengers Too

As previously mentioned, the 2016 Fiat 500 was purposely designed to have more space inside. Do not let the small appearance fool you. Although compact, there is plenty of room for passengers inside the cabin of this car. The children will love it in the back seat.

This is a Green Car

The 2016 Fiat 500 is engineered to be a green car. This means that it is environmentally-friendly and meets the new stringent EPA emissions standards. It also is extremely fuel efficient and will save extraordinary amounts of oil. This will also result in fewer trips to the gas station for the owner.

Electrically-Run Models Available

Yes, that is true. There are electric models of the 2016 Fiat 500 available for sale. These run on electric batteries and are sold by authorized Fiat dealers around the world. This is excellent news for the environment all over the entire earth.

Attributes Shared by All Models

There are some common attributes shared by all of the 2016 Fiat 500 models. Among them are:

* Manual transmissions
* Multi Air engines
* Top-of-the-line tires
* High ground clearance underneath the car
* Superb weight distribution
* Can fit up to four people in the car
* Fantastic gas mileage in the cities and on the highways

Color Choices Abound

The 2016 Fiat 500 comes in a wide variety of exterior color choices, in addition to a vast array of interior color options. The different models typically feature cloth seats and premium-wrapped steering wheels. The always-handsome trim caps off an ever-classy-looking interior.

Stay Entertained with the 2016 Fiat 500

Owners of this car can either stream satellite radio or hook up their own audio system. For the youngsters in the car, keep them entertained inside the car with a plethora of amenities. A five-inch touch screen in full color will keep them quiet for hours.

The Ultimate Safety Features

Of course, where would a car be without incorporating safety into its design. With that in mind the 2016 Fiat 500 is intended to keep its occupants safe and sound.

The 500 models allow the driver to parallel park, park in tight spaces, and back up to park; all with the use of a back up camera. All the while, ParkSense warns the driver of any objects that are behind the car. This includes people, animals or harmful items of any size.

Then there is the ultimate safety tool, the blind spot monitoring system. This is an instrumental feature to have when it comes to preventing accidents. It lives up to its stellar reputation.

Durability of the Fiat

Perhaps the best reason of all to buy a Fiat is the durability factor. This compact car is a workhorse. It will withstand all of the wear and tear associated with driving a car, and then some. This car will last for years and years.  

Reasons Not to Buy a 2016 FIAT 500 – The Cons

Of course, any vehicle has its downsides of ownership. That includes the Fiat 500 series. The primary obstacle being, this is NOT an SUV. If you have more than four people in your family, this is not the vehicle for you.

Another con may very well be the small size of its trunk. You can fit just so much into it. This means if you have a big load of merchandise to transport home, you cannot do that with this car.

Downside of the Electric Models

The electric models of the Fiat 500 are great, however they will only last about three years before you need to replace them. This is true of any electric vehicle though, not only the Fiat.

Wrap-Up: The Experience of Owning a Fiat

Perhaps the best reason of all to own a Fiat is the reputation of Fiat cars. From its early days of existence, right up to the present in 2016, Fiat has been known for its excellence in the sports car world. Now it has evolved into the handy little compact car line we see today. There is no doubt you are buying into the Fiat history.

It is not an overstatement to say that there is a certain mystique and aura that comes along with buying a Fiat. You will in effect be announcing to the world that you have arrived! Go ahead, show off your new treasure, you have earned her.

Whatever model or style you purchase, you are getting a superb vehicle. As we mentioned earlier, these cars are workhorses. If someone is a little rough on a car and tends to beat up on them, the Fiat can take it. This car will practically last forever. Enjoy your brand new Fiat!