Abarth 124 Spider 2017 new car review

Fiat has created a fun, affordable sports car off a dependable base with the Abarth 124 Spider.

Darren Cottingham
Darren Cottingham
Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 4 out of 5 Drive , 4.5 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 3 out of 5

Overall score , 4.1 out of 5

The good
  • Sounds and looks like a sports car
  • Like a Mazda MX-5 with more grunt
The not-so-good
  • Awkward driving position
  • A bit vague in front-end feel
  • More expensive to run than the Mazda

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Cost of ownership

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Darren Cottingham Darren Cottingham
Expert reviewer | Auto Media Group