2021 Fiat 500 Electric Cabrio first drive review: this retro city electric car is one of the best

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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    The Fiat 500 maintains the old car’s fashion accessory image, but it’s also a small EV with usable range, the latest charging tech and crucially it’s offered at a very tempting price. It's available as both a hard top and cabriolet (which we've driven here). So is it worth grabbing this stylish city slicker over rivals like the Honda e and the Mini Electric?
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Комментарии • 60

  • @elvisg7
    @elvisg7 3 года назад +7

    I like this new presenter. He's quite funny & charming in a very subtle way.

  • @SuffolkSpread
    @SuffolkSpread 3 года назад +4

    Very helpful review. Good presenter - he didn't see the need to impose a strong personality, and had no irritating characteristics.

  • @chrisbrinkley4688
    @chrisbrinkley4688 3 года назад +21

    Leather made from vegans is a nice touch

    • @Turshin
      @Turshin 3 года назад +1

      Lol I see what you did there

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 3 года назад +4

    I enjoyed watching the video review. Looks even smarter now

  • @ewanwallace1
    @ewanwallace1 3 года назад +4

    To my eyes this is a great evolution of the 500. Can see it being successful as a town car type second, or even third car, for households with plenty of disposable income in well to do areas. Seems to be a niche that electric cars do well in, particularly one so style led.

  • @web
    @web 3 года назад +3

    Wow, Fiat 500 has grown in size ...
    Jokes aside, great review

  • @superiordelivery4256
    @superiordelivery4256 3 года назад +5

    What in the world is keeping these manufacturers from shipping their cars to the U.S.? I would love to purchase any one of them.

  • @katebaritsa
    @katebaritsa Год назад

    Thanks a lot !
    Some basic slide with the numbers - to compare in table - will really help! It's not easy to understand so many numbers just listening.

  • @patriziobucher2145
    @patriziobucher2145 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful!

  • @davidperriman2878
    @davidperriman2878 3 года назад +3

    Did I miss it or wasn’t the range mentioned for either model?

  • @lukevibertuk
    @lukevibertuk 3 года назад +4

    Not sure the point of the premier when there are other UK based YT channels with reviews of the same car already published🤷🏻‍♂️...

  • @glideman
    @glideman 3 года назад +3

    Good review, like the new reviewer

  • @mfitzy100
    @mfitzy100 3 года назад +4

    The price is insane- understand it's a hugely desirable, premium type car but still

  • @joshbacon8241
    @joshbacon8241 3 года назад +3

    About the 3+1 version of the 500 Electric, in an article I read about it mentioning that it could possibly be sold in the UK, it mentioned that they had ruled out development of a version of the 3+1 with the extra door on the left hand side of the car - which is the pavement side in right-hand-drive markets - meaning that if it IS sold in the UK, the extra door would open into the middle of the road.
    So why isn’t it going to be moved over to the left side of the car if Fiat do decide to sell the 3+1 in right-hand-drive markets?

    • @neutronalchemist3241
      @neutronalchemist3241 3 года назад +2

      Costs obviously. A mirrored console is inexpensive and to move controls is relatively inexpensive. To replace structure and body panels is another thing.

    • @joshbacon8241
      @joshbacon8241 3 года назад +2

      @@neutronalchemist3241 This is also why the extra door on the 2007-14 R55 Clubman wasn’t moved over to the left side of the car for right-hand drive markets.

    • @tj_official2507
      @tj_official2507 3 года назад +2

      Why would it matter tho it would be no different to opening the left hand on a 5 door 🤔

  • @Kjeldsen4
    @Kjeldsen4 2 года назад

    When you throw numbers around. Please have the key numbers appear visually. Much easier to comprehend.

  • @CameronSWhitelaw
    @CameronSWhitelaw 2 года назад

    I wish mini did an electric car that had that metal look to it with those alloys

  • @HygienistDentist
    @HygienistDentist 2 года назад

    They should bring this to the US. I want the Cabrio!!

    • @nc3826
      @nc3826 Год назад +2

      t h e y must have heard your wish

  • @dlevi67
    @dlevi67 3 года назад

    The body colour stripe in the interior is straight off the original 1957 model... as are the rear seats.

  • @loverylovery4514
    @loverylovery4514 3 года назад +1

    Love the car

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 3 года назад

    Looking forward to the Road Test coming soon In the Magazine

  • @drylunch6400
    @drylunch6400 3 года назад +2

    I really want one. Not sure if I will get laughed at though being. 6ft 2 bloke.

    • @jeannettepaquette4046
      @jeannettepaquette4046 2 года назад

      Make sure you take it for a test drive. You need to be comfortable while driving.

  • @nessiej3290
    @nessiej3290 2 года назад

    Is it worth it?

  • @downdogpilates4156
    @downdogpilates4156 2 года назад

    Smart also has a Drop top EV

  • @nolanboyer6883
    @nolanboyer6883 2 года назад

    500E is better to drive than an Abarth because it *doesn't* have an exhaust note? First time I've heard that

  • @richardthorstensen76
    @richardthorstensen76 3 года назад

    500, electrical- Really good

  • @SirDiesAlot89
    @SirDiesAlot89 Год назад

    Waiting till 2024 for them to bring this to USA.

  • @v4nes54
    @v4nes54 2 года назад

    wish they sold this in the US 😭

  • @CameronSWhitelaw
    @CameronSWhitelaw 2 года назад

    The way the car is bigger than the fella

  • @carlodanese9120
    @carlodanese9120 3 года назад +2

    Hey, it pizza Napoletana not "Neapolitan"... carry on

    • @Autoexpress
      @Autoexpress  3 года назад +2

      Apologies and thanks for the correction. From an ignorant English person - Alex

    • @paolopetrozzi2213
      @paolopetrozzi2213 3 года назад

      He is speaking in English, no in Italian; do you get the difference? His answer has been very "polite", but you, as an Italian, cannot understand its real meaning. The English people are classy and diplomatic, whereas you just showed being 100% Italian

  • @bryancastro977
    @bryancastro977 3 года назад

    no more abarth model?

    • @dismasx5855
      @dismasx5855 3 года назад

      I’m a big fan of Abarth but don’t forget Abarth isn’t a 500 model but actually a totally rebuilt and modified version.

  • @7755ian1
    @7755ian1 2 года назад

    4 months on our LaPrima plagued with issues...Front brakes grab when stopping, sounds like mice in callipers, warning lights for tyre pressure on within 10 minutes of collection, audio not working correctly signage on within 2 weeks. Pedestrian warning sound barely audible and only sounds at 15 mph, once per journey, sos light on twice, this indicates the eu call failure, many times one must press start twice before it will "start".
    It has now been 4 months since Fiat were informed about the brakes and still investigating....
    Avoid this model it's not a good buy. We going to trade it in soon and buy a proper EV that has customer service focus. Check online reviews of Fiat and it's evident they don't care. One cannot review a car without using it for more than what's really a test drive over a weekend.

  • @petercavellini3232
    @petercavellini3232 3 года назад

    You can’t ignore that back seats, if they’re like this, then make it a two seater.

    • @neutronalchemist3241
      @neutronalchemist3241 3 года назад +2

      Why? In the 500 there is space for children, or occasional passengers. In a two seater there isn't.

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 3 года назад +1

      That's called a 2+2 which this is.

  • @alanwayte432
    @alanwayte432 3 года назад +1

    I am sorry no disrespect but your more 5ft 4 than 5ft 7 unless the fiat has grown by 30%

    • @Autoexpress
      @Autoexpress  3 года назад +4

      No disrespect taken! (mainly because I am 5ft 7). If you can believe my tape measure is reliable, the electric 500 is 61mm longer, 56mm wider and 29mm taller than the existing car

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 3 года назад

      Umm no that looks about right. The 2007 modern Fiat 500 massively got bigger than the vintage. This new one is tiny bit bigger than 2007. That is exactly how a 5ft 7 person should fit, still uncomfortable cramped but possible on short rides.

  • @dismasx5855
    @dismasx5855 3 года назад +3

    I’ve seen several reviews of this car and this has to be the worst. On what planet is the miles per kw hour more important than the actual range?!!! Utter garbage. So according to Auto Express the Mini is better because it has less range than the 500???!!!

    • @Autoexpress
      @Autoexpress  3 года назад +5

      Hi Andrew, thanks for watching. I'd go for the planet where electricity isn't free 🙃
      Of course range is important too, but just in the same way that fuel efficiency matters for a combustion car, it shouldn't be ignored in an EV either. In fairness, each of those small cars seem to be very closely matched on paper, but regardless, poorer efficiency means bigger running costs - Alex

    • @stepheng8779
      @stepheng8779 3 года назад +2

      @@Autoexpress nonsense!

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 3 года назад

      Eww no, that's just reading off the spec sheet. Not a proper review. If you want range information there is EV-Database for that which requires no human editorial. There are soo many BEVs now with different character far more important to review how they work, ergonomics, handling & quality characteristics.

  • @johnnyboy6429
    @johnnyboy6429 3 года назад +1

    He looks like a little person next to it

  • @zakiboy2388
    @zakiboy2388 2 года назад

    Please don't talk about the past of the car it's anoying and time consuming

  • @carboncitizens
    @carboncitizens 3 года назад

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  • @NicMa-wt4kf
    @NicMa-wt4kf Год назад

    More then we 3 quter forcing me to commwntvoicr
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  • @VanekLarson
    @VanekLarson 3 года назад +2

    Getting famous off comments day 191, so I can live the dream, live everyday like it’s your last day🚀