Fiat 500 C (09 on) - Review Review by Oli Laverack on 23 July 2009 Last Updated: 13 January 2011 The retro looks of the Fiat 500C may hark back to the 1950s, but this latest incarnation is a thoroughly modern small car with efficient engines, good levels of crash protection and plenty of creature comforts. It should come as little surprise that it's a popular small car - buyers also love the fact that it's cheap to run and easy to drive around town. Most of the car is identical to the 500 hatchback, with the obvious exception of the electric fabric roof. It slides back quickly and can be folded back halfway (as a sunroof) or all the way back to get the maximum wind-in-the-hair experience. 4 out of 5 Other Fiat reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £12,960 - £19,810 View all new prices Used price range: £7,625 - £15,262 View all used prices See 14 new models for sale from £12,134 Get a Fiat 500 C (09 on) information pack Next steps Fiat 500 C cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 43 models like this for sale, starting at £8,988. Find used Fiat 500 Cs for sale Retro charm, low running costs, good crash protection, efficient engines Expensive new, some pricey options, over-customised used models The retro looks of the Fiat 500C may hark back to the 1950s, but this latest incarnation is a thoroughly modern small car with efficient engines, good levels of crash protection and plenty of creature comforts. It should come as little surprise that it's a popular small car - buyers also love the fact that it's cheap to run and easy to drive around town. Most of the car is identical to the 500 hatchback, with the obvious exception of the electric fabric roof. It slides back quickly and can be folded back halfway (as a sunroof) or all the way back to get the maximum wind-in-the-hair experience. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The range is kicked off with a 69bhp 1.2-litre engine. It's lively and good around town, getting..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"The 500C is at its best around town - hardly surprising, as this is the sort of environment that..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"With the roof down, the 500C is reasonably quiet - even at motorway speeds. Wind noise is low and..." Practicality 3 out of 5"The roof can be opened by using either the button in the cabin, next to the interior light, or by..." Equipment 4 out of 5"The two equipment levels are Pop and Lounge. Pop has power steering, air conditioning, a CD stereo,..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"With the roof up, visibility is severely restricted. It's a particular problem at the back, where..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"The rate of depreciation is similar to that of the hatchback, but as it commands a premium over the..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"The 500C gets clean and modern engines, which, combined with its small size means it's high on mpg..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"Although this convertible version has not been separately tested by Euro NCAP, the hatchback has,..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"The 500 hatchback went on sale in early 2008 and no major problems have yet to emerge. Many..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"Diesel versions offer eye-catching fuel economy, but only the highest of high mileage drivers will..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"The best cars are within the Fiat dealer network where they come with the assurance of Fiat's..." Selling 4 out of 5"Trendy, cheap to run and ideal good to drive - it's no wonder that the 500 is so popular among used..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Fiat 500 cars for sale We have 43 models like this for sale. Find Fiat 500 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures