The Return of an Icon
Style, Efficiency, and Performance
The original FIAT 124 Spider was released in 1966. Now, 50 years later, the Italian icon has returned with modern styling, turbocharged performance, and innovative safety and entertainment technology.
Highlighted features:
- Class-exclusive, Ferrari-inspired, turbocharged 1.4 litre 4-cylinder engine, up to 164 horsepower, with 44.1mpg (124 Abarth model)
- 7-inch touchscreen display and advanced multimedia system
- Soft top roof, that opens and closes effortlessly.
- Available Premium Bose Soundsystem
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Parkview Rear Back-Up Camera
- Park-Sense Rear Park Assist System
- Strong, high-strength steel, unibody construction for added safety
How does it compare to its sibling, the Mazda MX-5?
The 124 Spider's body is adapted from the Mazda MX-5, and both are actually made in the same factory. So how do they differ?
Styling - The first first difference you'll notice is the 124's exterior, which received a great deal of Italian-designed flair to retain that classic roadster look.
Power and efficiency - Both have similar fuel economy ratings, but the Fiat 124 Spider offers slightly better highway efficiency due to its engine size and turbocharger.
Capacity - The FIAT 124 is slightly longer than the MX-5, which adds a cubic foot in both passenger and cargo volume. In small-capacity sports cars, every inch counts!
Luxury - The interiors in both are largely the identical, however the FIAT uses a much higher quality leather.