Fiat
Fiat makes a broad range of interesting family cars, but it's best offerings are also its smallest. Fiats are cheap to buy and most come with small, economical engines.
Fiat makes a broad range of interesting family cars, but it's best offerings are also its smallest. Fiats are cheap to buy and most come with small, economical engines.
Fiat models
[size=32]Fiat Panda[/size]
The Fiat Panda is a simple, cheap-to-run, no-nonsense city car. It's chunky on the outside, but that square shape means it has lots of space inside - way more than the Fiat 500 or Ford Ka. The bottom of the range 1.2-litre petrol Pop version is very cheap, but doesn’t have alloy wheels, traction control or air-conditioning. But any car above that in the range, especially with the excellent 1.3 MultiJet diesel engine, provides flexible, cost-effective transport. There are even four-wheel-drive versions that can cope with slippery conditions.
Fiat Panda hatchback
5 Doors
Price
£9,510 - £15,110
4.2 / 5
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Fiat Panda 4x4 hatchback
5 Doors
Price
£14,710 - £18,260
4.1 / 5
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watch video[size=32]Fiat 500[/size]
The Fiat 500 is a cute, retro-inspired city car with popularity that knows no bounds. The colourful paint, endless personalisation options and clever marketing are a great way of pulling people in, and the tiny proportions and small engines make it a pretty good city car, too. It's not perfect, with a slightly awkward driving position and handling that's no match for the MINI, but you can’t go far wrong with a Fiat 500. The standard model is a three-door hatchback, but there's also the Fiat 500C, which features a folding fabric roof. Those seeking faster thrills should consider the Abarth 500 and Abarth 500C models – both produced by Fiat's performance-car arm.
Fiat 500 hatchback
3 Doors
Price
£11,050 - £15,350
3.4 / 5
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Fiat 500C convertible
2 Doors
Price
£13,700 - £18,000
3 / 5
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watch video[size=32]Fiat Punto[/size]
As the name suggests, the Fiat Punto is an evolution of the Fiat Punto Evo and Fiat Grande Punto that preceded it. As well as a new name, the Fiat Punto gets a slightly different look on the outside with fully colour coded bumpers, and a thoroughly revised interior with a new dashboard design. But the biggest change is Fiat's new engines. They deliver more power than before, but are also more fuel efficient, thanks in part to an automatic stop-start system that's standard across the range. The Fiat Punto is good to drive, but the ride is quite harsh, making it uncomfortable on long journeys.
Fiat Punto hatchback
5 Doors
Price
£11,485 - £13,260
2.3 / 5
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watch video[size=32]Fiat Qubo[/size]
Just like the Citroen Nemo Multispace, the Fiat Qubo is based on a van - which gives it its high roofed look. The Fiat Qubo is surprisingly fun to drive, while the boxy design gives lots of room inside. The interior does feel as if it's built down to a price, but it's very spacious, and the boot is large. There's a choice of small petrol and diesel engines on offer, all of which ensure that running costs remain low, and make the Fiat Qubo cheap to tax.
Fiat Qubo mini MPV
5 Doors
Price
£12,695 - £16,295
2 / 5
read review[size=32]Fiat Tipo[/size]
The Fiat Tipo is a small family hatchback that concentrates on value-for-money, space and simplicity over and above driving dynamics. It takes on rivals like the Ford Focus, Renault Megane and the Kia Cee'd. It's stylish and as a dependable family workhorse, it ticks an awful lot of boxes. it lacks the spark and flair of some of its rivals, however.
Fiat Tipo hatchback
5 Doors
Price
£12,995 - £18,995
3.2 / 5
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Fiat Tipo Station Wagon estate
5 Doors
Price
£13,995 - £19,995
3.3 / 5
read review[size=32]Fiat 500L[/size]
The Fiat 500L is a compact MPV model hoping to offer the same funky styling and retro-inspired charm of the Fiat 500 city car. A spacious boot and practical rear seats greatly increase the appeal of the Fiat 500L for small families, who previously couldn't opt for the cramped Fiat 500. It comes with a range of engines, including Fiat's two-cylinder TwinAir turbo, which offers 105bhp and 50.4mpg. The 1.3-litre diesel is the most efficient of the bunch, though.
FIAT 500L mini MPV
5 Doors
Price
£13,665 - £22,465
3.6 / 5
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Fiat 500L MPW MPV
5 Doors
Price
£19,205 - £21,705
3.6 / 5
read review[size=32]Fiat Doblo[/size]
Van-based Fiat Doblo is boxy, but it shares its engines and gearbox with the Fiat Punto Evo, so it's very easy to drive. The Fiat Doblo is cheap to buy and run, and offers ample space for up to seven passengers and their luggage. All cars feature electronic stability control as standard, and the large windscreen makes visibility excellent. Rear seats are accessed by sliding doors for added convenience.
Fiat Doblo mini MPV
5 Doors
Price
£13,775 - £20,730
2 / 5
read review[size=32]Fiat 500X[/size]
The Fiat 500X is a compact crossover which blends some of the stylish looks of the Fiat 500 hatchback with the rugged functionality of a small SUV. Although it is reasonably adept at travelling off road, it is a fun-to-drive family car at its heart. There's a range of efficient petrol and diesel engines available, making it an interesting alternative to the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur. If you're a fan of the rugged look, there are models for you, but those looks are toned down on other models if you're looking for something a little more chic.
Fiat 500X SUV
5 Doors
Price
£14,295 - £26,315
3.2 / 5
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watch video[size=32]Fiat 124 Spider[/size]
Fiat 124 Spider roadster
2 Doors
Price
£19,545 - £31,605
4.5 / 5
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