2012 FIAT 500c Lounge

The 500c is the convertible version of Fiat's tiny city car, with a power soft top that can be opened partway or all the way back. It's a fun little car to hustle around town, and the top-down experience adds to the charm, though highway wind noise is noticeable. Inside, you get a bright, stylish cabin with a retro vibe, but the back seat is really only for short trips and the cargo space is tight. There's no spare tire, so a flat means relying on the inflator kit or a tow, and some owners mention the tire pressure sensor acting up. The Lounge trim adds leather seats, a Bose audio system, and 15-inch alloy wheels over the POP, giving it a more premium feel without losing the 500c's playful character. Under the hood is the same 1.4L I4 making 101 horsepower, paired with a five-speed automatic that keeps the car peppy around town, and it returns 29 mpg combined.