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2018 FIAT 124 Spider Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Fiat reintroduced the 124 Spider in 2017, 50 years after the original hit the roads. The new 124 Spider’s proud Italian heritage is evident in its distinctive styling and exhaust note, though it’s actually built at Mazda’s plant in Hiroshima, Japan. Because the model only just debuted, it goes into the 2018 model year largely unchanged.
The major addition for 2018 is a new “Red Top Edition” for the Lusso model that features – you guessed it – a red convertible top in addition to a few extra convenience features. The 2018 Fiat 124 Spider is available in Classica, Lusso and Abarth trims, with the base Classica model starting at just $25,000. Drivers can now also choose from three new exterior colors: Puro Bianco Perla, Grigio Chiaro, and Blu Scuro.
Under the hood, the Fiat spices things up with one of the company’s 1.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder that produces 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.
In the Abarth version, the engine gets a slight bump to 164 hp thanks to an improved exhaust, which, by the way, sounds fantastic. Drivers can choose to shift gears on the Spider with a proper 6-speed manual, getting 26 mpg city, 35 highway, 30 combined, or let the car do the work with a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, getting 25, 36, 29 while sipping 91-octane gas.
Tipping the scales at just 2,400 pounds, the fiat is a featherweight compared to most other cars on the 2018 market, and while it may be 100 pounds heavier than its Mazda counterpart, it also boasts more horsepower. Any version of the Fiat is going to be an endlessly fun little car on either back roads or highway, but more serious enthusiasts will be tempted by the Abarth model, which boasts a limited-slip differential, Bilstein shocks, stiffer suspension, a strut tower brace, and better Brembo brakes, plus the performance exhaust that gets you a few extra horses. It adds over $6,000 to the base price of a 124 Spider, but considering the goodies added both in the cockpit and under the bodywork, the pluses are worth the price.
Being a small two-seater, the 124 Spider’s luxuries are more streamlined than expansive. The Fiat offers a leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver interior accents. Because any soft top is going to be louder on the road than the average car, it also features extra sound deadening to make for a quieter ride. And although the Fiat’s extra length translates to extra trunk space, 4.94 cubic feet compared to 4.59 isn’t really worth celebrating.
The 124 Classica base model comes somewhat sparsely equipped with manual adjustment for the cloth seats, but does feature power mirrors, air conditioning, cruise control, a USB port, and an auxiliary jack. The Lusso (Italian for “luxury”) version includes leather seats, automatic climate control, fog lights and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The Abarth further adds microfiber inserts to its leather seats, a special instrument cluster, aluminum-trimmed pedals, and a unique Abarth steering wheel and shifter. Abarth models also feature a blacked-out hood. Finally, the new-for-2018 Red Top Edition adds a navigation system, adaptive LED headlights and a nine-speaker stereo from Bose. While the 124 Spider has not been crash tested and safety is clearly not its main function, available options include a rearview camera, rear park assist and blind-spot monitors.
User reviews for 2018 FIAT 124 Spider
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by Vikram K
Nov 13, 2024
Fun to drive, engaging especially with the manual, old school feel to the driving dynamics. Reliable because most of it is a Mazda.Nov 13, 2024
by John W
Jun 30, 2024
The car has good pickup and absolutely great handling. It is exceptionally quiet and rides smooth. Jun 30, 2024
by Anonymous
Nov 14, 2023
No spare tire is included. This vehicle is similar to the MiataNov 14, 2023
User rating:
by Vikram K
Nov 13, 2024
Fun to drive, engaging especially with the manual, old school feel to the driving dynamics. Reliable because most of it is a Mazda.Nov 13, 2024
by John W
Jun 30, 2024
The car has good pickup and absolutely great handling. It is exceptionally quiet and rides smooth. Jun 30, 2024
by Anonymous
Nov 14, 2023
No spare tire is included. This vehicle is similar to the MiataNov 14, 2023
by pete r
Feb 23, 2023
Checked the reviews of veh not good, better pick is Mazda miata-5Feb 23, 2023
by Jerry N
Nov 25, 2022
Sporty, and I wish that Fiat still was made in the USA today I would buy a 2023.Nov 25, 2022
by joe W
Aug 15, 2022
Nice car, it is a car for a driving enthusiasts. It corners like it on rails the pick-up of the 1.4 turbo charged engine is spot on . It may need a set of wildwood brakes to keep it abilities in check. The cup holder location needs work also.Aug 15, 2022
by Joni Z
Mar 25, 2022
Omg! I absolutely love the car! Love the way it looks. Sounds great and fun to drive! Mar 25, 2022
by Rene M
Mar 06, 2022
Just dunno if it Really stands up to mazda! Many I see have had 2-3 owners with 30k miles???Mar 06, 2022
by Mike E
Nov 07, 2021
Turbo Fiata, love it. All the joy of a Miata with Italian styling and a turbo, whats not to love.Nov 07, 2021
by Ernest T
Aug 14, 2021
Excellent car! First ride was a 550 mile road trip and it performed perfect and I averaged 34.4 miles per gallon!Aug 14, 2021
by Anonymous
Jun 24, 2021
The car handles very well. Surprised how easy it is put top up and down. I was able to fit my golf bag in the trunk.Jun 24, 2021
by Anonymous
Jun 05, 2021
Great car for the money, highly recommend. Wife loves it.Jun 05, 2021
by Stephen P
May 30, 2021
AWESOME, what an incredible little car, and Sooooooo much FunMay 30, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 25, 2021
Ride is somewhat stiff.
Problem with key warning/start-stop lights remaining onMar 25, 2021
by Neil J
May 27, 2020
The Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is one of the best values around for a sports car if you dont want to be just another guy in a convertible Mustang. More than comfortable enough for daily driving but more fun than anything else I have owned. Plenty of power because of the light weight. At least once a day someone comments on how great the car looks. If you dont want people asking you about your car at the gas station, this may not be the right car for you.May 27, 2020
by William F
Mar 14, 2020
This Abarth 124 Spider has ALL the performance features and options. Best small roadster out there in this price range.Mar 14, 2020
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2018 FIAT 124 Spider Pricing
Original MSRP
$24,995 to $31,440Price range
$17,358 to $19,450Average price on CG
$17,451YoY price change
$19,427 to $17,451Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: bin · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.45
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Aha internet radio · Pandora internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: bin · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.45
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Aha internet radio · Stitcher internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: bin · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.45 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Aha internet radio · Stitcher internet radio · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: bin · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.58
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing