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Used, What Edmunds Says: The 2012 Fiat 500 is yet another stylish subcompact convertible that proves that small can be cool. Adorable styling, excellent fuel economy and surprisingly spacious for two people. C Lounge 1.4L 4-cyl. engine Up to 27 cty/32 hwy mpg Bluetooth iPod input Satellite radio Side/Curtain Airbags Stability Control Traction Control Introduction: There was once a car so small it made the Mini seem like a Big. That car was the Fiat 500, or Cinquecento en Italiano, and it left such an indelible impression during its 18-year lifespan that Fiat performed a Mini-like resurrection to it three years ago. Now, with Fiat purchasing Chrysler last year, the 500 was chosen to be the model that reintroduces the Fiat brand to North America. While the original 500 was the size of a Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, the 2012 Fiat 500 looks far more like a regular car -- albeit a tiny one. Compared to a Mini Cooper, it is 7 inches shorter in overall length and 2 inches narrower. However, it is also more than 4 inches taller, allowing for an elevated seating position that not only increases visibility but creates more interior legroom. Should you want some sun, the 500C convertible (a.k.a. Cabrio) may be to your liking. It maintains the 500's side roof structure, but the center portion is replaced by a power-sliding cloth piece that stacks atop the flip-up trunk. Imagine a cross between a Porsche 911 Targa and an automatic pool cover. The upside is reduced wind and the ability to lower the roof at speeds up to 60 mph. At the start of this model year there was just one engine offered: a 1.4-liter 101-horsepower four-cylinder attached to a six-speed automatic. No, that doesn't sound like a lot of power (and it isn't), but at only 2,350 pounds, the Fiat weighs 218 pounds less than the 121-hp base Cooper, which manages to be reasonably sprightly. Like the Mini Cooper, the 2012 Fiat 500 promises lots of character and personalization in a>]]>