Few car brands stir the soul quite like Fiat. The Italian manufacturer has been putting smiles on drivers' faces for over a century, building its reputation on cars that ooze character, charm, and that unmistakable Mediterranean flair. From the iconic 500 to the plucky Panda, Fiat has always had a knack for making motoring feel like a celebration rather than a chore, proving time and again that you don't need a hefty price tag to enjoy life behind the wheel.
Today's Fiat line-up is arguably the most interesting it's been in years. Whether you're after a chic city car, a stylish electric runaround, or a compact crossover with genuine family-friendly credentials, there's a Fiat to suit. The brand is leaning hard into its retro-modern design language and offering both hybrid and fully electric powertrains across its range, giving buyers plenty of choice. We've rounded up the best Fiat cars and SUVs you can buy right now, so you can find the one that's right for you.
About this guide
The cars in this guide have been selected to represent the best options currently available. Our recommendations are the result of a unique three-part scoring system that takes into account real-world tests from our team of expert reviewers, ratings from real-life owners who live with these cars every day, and an analysis of market data from CarGurus UK to identify which models offer the highest percentage of good and great deals. This combined approach ensures our list highlights cars that are not only great to own but also good value to buy.
The Best FIAT Cars and SUVs
- 2026 Fiat 500 Hybrid
- 2026 Fiat 500e
- 2026 Fiat Grande Panda
- 2026 Fiat 600
- 2026 Fiat 600e
CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: 4.6 out of 5
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 44.3%
Overall CarGurus rating: 4.2 out of 5
| Pros |
Cons |
| Comfortable ride |
Awkward pedal position |
| Feels special throughout |
Cramped in the back |
| Easy to drive |
Engine runs out of puff quickly |
The Fiat 500 has always been about style, and this latest Hybrid version is no exception. It's an interesting case, being a reverse-engineered version of the electric 500, now fitted with a 1.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine. With just 64bhp, it's certainly not built for speed, but that's not the point. Around town, it's a cheerful and happy car, with a willing engine and smooth gearshift that makes zipping through city streets a joy. It's a car that puts a smile on your face, prioritising fun and character over outright performance.
While it excels in style, practicality isn't the 500's strong suit. The boot offers a mere 183 litres of space, which is enough for a couple of shopping bags and not much else. Rear passenger space is also tight, making it best suited for solo drivers or couples. However, the cabin itself is a highlight, featuring a smart design with a large 10.25-inch touchscreen and user-friendly physical buttons for the climate controls. It's a car you choose with your heart, for its undeniable Italian charm and chic design, rather than for its load-lugging abilities.
The CarGurus Verdict: "If you're looking for something fun in which to cut a dash as you flit from shopping trip to lunch date to cocktail party, you'll fall in love with the 500 pretty quickly. You'll struggle to find anything else for the price that'll do the job with this much style." - Alex Robbins, senior car reviewer
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CarGurus expert rating: 4 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: Insufficient user reviews
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 0%
Overall CarGurus rating: 3.7 out of 5
| Pros |
Cons |
| Affordable for an EV |
Lumpy and unsettled ride |
| Drives very well, both in town and on the open road |
Cramped rear seats |
| High-tech infotainment system |
Short range with the smaller battery |
The Fiat 500e is the all-electric version of the brand's iconic city car, and it's a brilliant small EV. It's offered with two battery options: a smaller 23.8kWh unit with a 118-mile range, perfect for city hops, and a larger 42kWh battery that boosts the official range to a much more usable 199 miles. The electric motor provides either 94bhp or 117bhp, making it feel nippy and responsive in urban traffic. Uniquely in this class, Fiat also offers a 500e Convertible, letting you enjoy silent, open-air motoring around town.
While it's a city car at heart, with a compact 185-litre boot and tight rear seats, the 500e is more practical than its predecessor. The driving position is much improved, and the interior feels smart and modern, with classy materials and retro touches. Most models come equipped with a sharp 10.25-inch infotainment screen that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, putting it right up there with the best in the small car class for tech. It's a package that blends iconic style with modern, zero-emission convenience.
The CarGurus Verdict: "The Fiat 500e is a fantastic small EV, a car that you can buy with your head as much as your heart. It's relatively affordable by electric car standards, great to drive around town and surprisingly competent on the open road, and it's now up there with the best rivals when it comes to infotainment." - Chris Knapman, editorial director
Read our full Fiat 500e review
CarGurus expert rating: 4 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: Insufficient user reviews
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 0.0%
Overall CarGurus rating: 3.7 out of 5
| Pros |
Cons |
| Looks cheerful inside and out |
Some iffy packaging undermines its practicality |
| Comes with all the essential kit as standard |
Poor rear visibility |
| Surprising amount of interior space |
Rather plasticky interior |
Fiat is back on form with the Grande Panda, a car that aims to deliver stylish, likeable transport at an affordable price. It's bigger than the Panda it replaces, moving up to the supermini class to rival the Vauxhall Corsa, but its retro-modern design and nostalgic nods to Fiat's heritage give it a cheeky character all its own. Available as either a mild hybrid or a fully electric car, the Grande Panda is priced very aggressively, making it even cheaper than its close relation, the Citroen C3, when you compare like-for-like powertrains.
The mild hybrid version uses a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine with 108bhp, which feels eager and makes for easy progress around town. Inside, the cabin is full of charm, with vibrant colours and thoughtful design touches that help you overlook the hard, scratchy plastics. Despite being a small car, the interior space is impressive, particularly in the back seats. The mild hybrid model also serves up a very useful 412 litres of boot space, although a chunky load lip and a step in the floor when the seats are folded slightly undermine its ultimate practicality.
The CarGurus Verdict: "The retro-modern styling and vibrant colour schemes give this car a real sense of fun, and it's an easy and reasonably comfortable car to drive. Importantly, the pricing is affordable, giving a stylish car for an attainable amount." - Ivan Aistrop, senior editor
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CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: Insufficient user reviews
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 8.1%
Overall CarGurus rating: 3.6 out of 5
| Pros |
Cons |
| Smart, fashion-conscious feel |
Not the roomiest |
| Upmarket-looking interior |
Engines can feel uncouth |
| Competitive running costs |
Jiggly ride never really settles |
Think of the Fiat 600 as a 500 that's finally grown up and started a family. It takes the cheeky, fashion-conscious styling that made its smaller sibling a star and applies it to a larger crossover body. The result is a car that offers more practicality for young families without forcing them into a dull, grey SUV. It's designed to stand out against rivals like the Ford Puma and Nissan Juke, and while it's not the most spacious car in its class, the 385-litre boot in this mild-hybrid version is a useful size and a huge improvement over the city car it's based on.
Under the bonnet, you'll find a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine, which is different from the full-hybrid systems in rivals like the Toyota Yaris Cross. The 134bhp version we tested has plenty of get-up-and-go for town driving, but it can feel a bit noisy and strained when you ask for more power on the motorway. Fortunately, new models get an uprated version with 143bhp. The ride is on the firm side, which makes the 600 feel quite agile on a winding road, but it can be a little unsettled on bumpy urban streets. Inside, the cabin is a pleasant mix of stylish design and modern tech, though the central touchscreen is a bit laggy at times.
The CarGurus Verdict: "If you really want a compact SUV that stands out from the crowd, the Fiat 600 isn't a bad choice. For the price, there's not much out there to touch its combination of style and space, and from inside, it feels good, too, as long as you don't look too closely." - Alex Robbins, senior car reviewer
Read our full Fiat 600 review
CarGurus expert rating: 3 out of 5
CarGurus user rating: Insufficient user reviews
Percentage of good/great deals available on CarGurus: 27.5%
Overall CarGurus rating: 3.6 out of 5
| Pros |
Cons |
| Practical inside without being too big on the outside |
An MG4 is cheaper and bigger |
| Comfortable ride |
Limited number of trims won't suit everybody |
| Attractively priced |
Options list could be longer |
While based on the same underpinnings as the rugged Jeep Avenger, the 600e is all curves and charm. Inside, it's impressively practical for a compact car, offering interior room similar to a VW Golf and a 360-litre boot that's perfect for a buggy or the weekly shop. The dashboard is stylish and user-friendly, featuring a body-coloured insert and, thankfully, physical buttons for the air-conditioning.
Under the skin, the 600e is powered by a 154bhp electric motor and a 51kWh (usable) battery, delivering an official range of up to 252 miles. On the road, it's a pleasant and comfortable car to drive. The light steering makes it a doddle to navigate tight city streets, and while it's not designed to be a hot hatch, it feels composed and confident on faster roads. Ride comfort is a real highlight, with the suspension doing a great job of soaking up the bumps and potholes of UK roads, making for a relaxed driving experience whether you're in town or on the motorway.
The CarGurus Verdict: "The Fiat 600e is a recommendable choice in the small electric family car class. While not the most fun to drive and bigger rivals are more practical, as an overall proposition, the Fiat 600e is a decent choice." - Ivan Aistrop, senior editor
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FAQ
Are Fiat cars reliable?
Fiat's reliability record has been mixed historically, but the brand has made significant strides in recent years. Modern models like the 500e and Grande Panda are built on well-proven Stellantis platforms shared with brands like Peugeot and Citroen, which helps with parts availability and long-term dependability. As with any car, sticking to the recommended service schedule and addressing any issues early will help keep your Fiat running smoothly.
Is the Fiat 500e worth buying?
The Fiat 500e is one of the best small electric cars you can buy. It combines iconic Italian styling with a modern, zero-emission powertrain, and the larger 42kWh battery version offers a usable 199-mile range that's more than enough for most daily driving. It's also relatively affordable by EV standards, making it a strong choice if you're looking for a stylish, fun city car that won't cost the earth to run.
What is the cheapest new Fiat you can buy in the UK?
The Fiat Grande Panda is currently one of the most affordable new cars on sale in the UK, with prices starting below many of its key supermini rivals. It's available as either a mild hybrid or a fully electric car, and even the entry-level Pop trim comes generously equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a digital driver's display.
Which Fiat is best for families?
For families, the Fiat 600 or 600e is the best option in the current range. Both offer significantly more passenger and boot space than the smaller 500, with interior room comparable to a VW Golf. The 600e's 360-litre boot is large enough for a buggy or a big weekly shop, and the comfortable ride makes it a relaxed car for longer journeys with children on board.
How much does it cost to charge a Fiat 500e?
Charging costs for the Fiat 500e will depend on your electricity tariff and where you charge. Charging at home on a standard domestic tariff typically costs a fraction of what you'd spend on petrol for an equivalent combustion-engined car. Using public rapid chargers is more expensive, but the 500e supports fast charging at up to 85kW, which can top up the larger battery from 20% to 80% in around 35 minutes.
Do Fiats hold their value?
As with any brand, Fiat residual values vary by model. The 500 has traditionally held its value well thanks to its iconic status and strong demand on the used market. The 500e is also proving popular as a second-hand buy, benefiting from the growing appetite for affordable electric cars. Newer models like the Grande Panda and 600 are too fresh to have established long-term trends, but their competitive pricing and broad appeal should help them retain value reasonably well.
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