The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
70
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Not Rated
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Great
84/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Average
77/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Fair
48/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2018 FIAT 124 Spider after 90-days of ownership.
Feel of the seat material
The vehicle's heating and air conditioning
Coordination of interior colors and textures
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2018 FIAT 124 Spider during the first 90-days of ownership.
Interior storage spaces
Quietness of the vehicle interior
Feeling of safety when driving the vehicle
Performance Specs
MPG City
25 - 26
MPG Hwy
35 - 36
Horsepower
160 - 164
Transmission
6 speed, Automatic w/OD, 6 speed, Manual w/OD
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Review
Overview
A direct descendant of one of the most beautiful cars of all time today’s Fiat 124 Spider is yet another triumph from Fiat Centro Stile design studio in Turin Italy. Choose from three models: the Classica the luxurious Lusso and the spirited Abarth. Powered by passion the 124 Spider features a 1.4-liter Multi-Air Turbo engine. It’s rated at up to 164 horsepower making it the most powerful four-cylinder in its class. Nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution and available Bilstein Performance Suspension combine with electronic stability and traction control for otherworldly handling. So get out there and hug some corners while the wind messes up your hair. But don’t worry you’ll stay comfortable. Available heated and leather-trimmed seats Bose speakers and automatic climate control mean you can run around with the top down whenever you want. Choose from a variety of colors options and accessories and build a 124 Spider that’s all yours. The Fiat 124 Spider. Let loose—and hold on tight.
Technology
What’s better than driving a hot car on cool roads with great tunes? Every Fiat 124 Spider comes with a Bluetooth Hands-Free Communication System so you can stream your favorite music and make or take calls. USB ports and an available multi-media control knob bring your compatible devices to a seven-inch display. Available Sirius XM satellite radio keeps you up to date on the latest news sports weather and more. And whatever you listen to turbocharge it with the available nine-speaker Bose audio system. The Fiat 124 Spider. Affordable turbocharged fun.
Safety
The Fiat 124 Spider offers a variety of safety features to enhance your high-performance driving experience. Electronic Stability Control electric power-assist dual-pinion steering ABS and available Brembo disc brakes at all four corners help you keep everything under control in the twisties. And when you get back home available Blind-Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Path Detection alert you to the dangers of civilization. If worse comes to worst a steel safety frame surrounds you with crumple zones and four air bags to absorb crash energy. The Fiat 124 Spider. High-performance safety
Performance
Boost your driving enjoyment in a Fiat 124 Spider—the most affordable turbocharged convertible in America. Classica and Lusso models come with the most powerful four-cylinder engine in their class Fiat’s 1.4-liter Multi-Air Turbo inline-four. And powering a car that weighs just over twenty-four-hundred pounds 184 pound-feet of torque is the very definition of fun. Abarth models add horsepower—and a Bilstein Performance Suspension that lets you take full advantage of the Spider’s nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution. The Fiat 124 Spider. The most affordable turbocharged fun you can get.