Ten reasons to buy a Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a small, cute and economical car that has been around since 1957. Unlike other vehicles in its class, the Fiat 500 is not just small on the outside: it's also roomy inside with plenty of legroom and headspace for all passengers.

The 500 can be found as a hatchback or convertible, too - they have a sporty look combined with an elegant design. This versatility means you can choose to suit your mood or the weather!

The 500 model is economical and environmentally friendly because it emits lower CO2 emissions than many similar cars, making it easy on our climate. Finally, owning a Fiat 500 is just cool. What more can you say?

The original 500 was produced from 1957, and production lasted until 1975. In 2007, Fiat announced they were reinventing the 500 models and launching a retro model in hatchback form. A convertible version followed in 2009.

So here is our ten-point summary of why you should buy a Fiat 500!

1 - The Fiat 500 is an excellent car for city living.  

Its small size means it can get onto tiny streets and park in tight spaces. It also has a turning circle of just three metres, so you can quickly negotiate roundabouts and sharp bends.

2 - The Fiat 500 is economical.

Its fuel economy is 67 miles per gallon on average! There's no need to worry about rising fuel costs or expensive petrol bills with this economical car.

3 - The Fiat 500 is a distinctive car.

The 500 was one of many 'retro' cars relaunched by manufacturers. Only a few have ever really caught on, but the 500 is undoubtedly one of them. It has a unique style, unlike any other car. This has helped develop a solid fan base for the vehicle.

4 - The Fiat 500 is a great commuter car.

Its small size means it won't hog road space, although its turning circle makes it easy to negotiate rush hour traffic. If public transport is not your thing, the Fiat 500 will help you nip around town quickly and easily.

 5 - The Fiat 500 is an environmentally friendly car.

It emits lower CO2 emissions than many similar cars, making it easy on our climate. Fuel economy means that you won't have to worry about rising fuel costs or expensive petrol bills with this economical car!

There are even electric versions of the car available.

6 - The Fiat 500 is a cheap car to insure.

The 500 models do vary on which insurance group they fall under, but none are in a particularly high banding. The 1.2 Pop range start in Insurance Group 5.

7 - The Fiat 500 is a good company car.

A combination of low RRP and low emissions means the 500 should not be too 'taxing' for company car drivers.

8 - The Fiat 500 is an all-round easy car to live with.

With a range of nippy petrol and diesel engines, agile steering and fantastic looks, the 500 is an easy car to own and live with day-to-day.

9 . The Fiat 500 is very safe.

It has got dual airbags, anti-lock brake system and a seat belt warning light that helps you maintain your safety on the road.

The 500 is the shortest model ever to achieve an N-Cap 5 star rating.

10 . The Fiat 500 is just cool! 

Its retro design is both cool and individualistic: it's easy to spot in a car park or city street. 

The Fiat 500 is also popular with celebs! Do you think Jay Leno, Richard Hammond, James May, Michael Schumacher, Tom Hanks, Madonna or Elle Macpherson can all be wrong?

So there you have it. Ten reasons to buy a fiat 500. Need more persuading?