2012 Fiat Pop/Sport Ride Report/Review
Jan 31, 2012, 10:24 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
2012 Fiat Pop/Sport Ride Report/Review
I rented a Fiat 500 Pop from Hertz, then the following week, a Fiat 500 Sport from National, and combined both reviews together here.
http://carrentingreviews.com/2012/02...500-pop_sport/
http://carrentingreviews.com/2012/02...500-pop_sport/
Last edited by drzoidberg; Mar 2, 2012 at 8:04 pm
Feb 2, 2012, 5:51 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVPG, DL KM, Bee Six, Bonvoy Plat, Avis PC, Natl Exec, Greyhound Road Rewards Z"L
Posts: 16,718
Great report as always. I'm sort of surprised it's a C and not a B since it really is smaller than the other vehicles in its class (maybe it could be a YB?). I really hope I get the chance to take one of these out sometime. Would you recommend it for lots of highway driving? My next trip will probably involve that and I'm inclined to book something a little larger for comfort and speed, but 30mpg on average is pretty good.
BTW, in the 7th photo from the top... is that a Corvette behind it? Looks like the 500 is taller!
-J.
BTW, in the 7th photo from the top... is that a Corvette behind it? Looks like the 500 is taller!
-J.
Feb 2, 2012, 9:03 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
Great report as always. I'm sort of surprised it's a C and not a B since it really is smaller than the other vehicles in its class (maybe it could be a YB?). I really hope I get the chance to take one of these out sometime. Would you recommend it for lots of highway driving? My next trip will probably involve that and I'm inclined to book something a little larger for comfort and speed, but 30mpg on average is pretty good.
BTW, in the 7th photo from the top... is that a Corvette behind it? Looks like the 500 is taller!
-J.
BTW, in the 7th photo from the top... is that a Corvette behind it? Looks like the 500 is taller!
-J.
I wouldn't recommend it for highway driving, because the seating position is uncomfortable, due to the steering wheel not telescoping. Also, the engine isn't exactly the best suited for highway driving.
Good eye, it is indeed a Corvette.
Last edited by drzoidberg; Feb 3, 2012 at 12:31 am
Feb 3, 2012, 9:39 am
#4
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: The Garden of England
Programs: BA Silver AA Lifetime Gold
Posts: 662
I have to agree with you about the grin factor, I've had my 500 for nearly three years now and it still brings a smile to my face. Brilliant city car.
I've never had a problem with the seating position, I'm a tad over six foot tall and am very comfortable in it.
Great review.
Spike
I've never had a problem with the seating position, I'm a tad over six foot tall and am very comfortable in it.
Great review.
Spike
Feb 7, 2012, 5:35 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Miami
Programs: DL Silver, AA Gold
Posts: 568