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  Fiat Multipla (2000 - 2004) (Classics Reviews)
  Even Fiat make no bones about it with a sign on the back window that reads, "Wait until you see the front". The Fiat Multipla is the weirdest looking car on the road today. But that hasn't stopped it becoming one of the most fashionable cars to be seen in. It's very good to drive
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  Fiat Seicento (1998 - 2003) (Classics Reviews)
  Ask anyone about the Fiat Seicento, and they'll tell you it was one of the worst performing cars in the EuroNCAP crash protection tests. Yep, the Seicento was awarded 1.5 stars - slightly better than the Rover 100 and Chrysler Voyager. The small Fiat was launched in 1997 as a replacement
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  Fiat Barchetta (1995 - 2005) (Classics Reviews)
  The Type 176 Fiat Barchetta was a welcome return by Fiat to the affordable sports car market it had been absent from since the demise of the Bertone X1/9 in 1989. Development started in 1990, almost to a day after the arrival
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  Fiat Ulysse (1995 - 2002) (Classics Reviews)
  If you’re after a proper people mover with a little bit of modern classic potential… the Fiat Ulysse probably isn’t it. But it is a decent MPV (remember them?) than can shift up to eight people in relative comfort. Like the cars it shared its platform with, the Citroen
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  Fiat Punto (1994 - 1999) (Classics Reviews)
  Snappily codenamed Project 176, the Fiat Punto was the Italian car maker’s long-awaited replacement for its Uno. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it was an instant hit and beat the Volkswagen Polo to the coveted European Car of the Year title when it was launched in 1993. Punto power
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  Fiat Coupe (1993 - 2000) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat Coupe (or Coupe Fiat as its maker liked to call it) was an appealing and quirky entrant into the Calibra market. It was launched at the Brussels motor show in 1993, and was notable for its striking Chris Bangle-penned body styling and beautiful Pininfarina interior. It was based
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  Fiat Cinquecento (1992 - 1998) (Classics Reviews)
  In 1992, the legendary Fiat Cinquecento made a welcome return to the new car price lists after being absent since 1977. Okay, so the '90s iteration was completely unrelated to its rear-engined forebear, but it was an homest and interesting hatchback that clearly demonstrated Fiat's commitment
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  Fiat Tempra (1990 - 1996) (Classics Reviews)
  One of General Motors’ infamous ‘Type 3’ cars, the Fiat Tempra shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo 155 and Lancia Dedra. It was designed to sit above the mid-sized Tipo and the larger Croma. Launched in 1990, it drew heavily on the Tipo for its mechanicals. Early
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  Fiat Tipo (1988 - 1995) (Classics Reviews)
  Like the Uno before it, much was expected of the Fiat Tipo when it was launched in June 1988. And by and large, it didn't fail to disappoint, even if it wasn't a huge sales success in the UK. But then, it was following on from the Strada, and up against strong opposition, such as the home grown
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  Fiat Uno (1983 - 1993) (Classics Reviews)
  Throughout its history, Fiat has been a small car pacesetter - so when it introduced its 127 replacement, the Uno, there were high expectations. Fiat pulled out all of the stops with the Uno, so it received an all-new platform, and up to the second styling by Ital Design - all that let it down
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  Fiat Panda (1980 - 2003) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat Panda was a new and basic entry-level car slotting in below the 127 supermini. It was originally intended to be called Rustica, but the Panda name was drafted in at the last minute. Giugiaro styling featured flad glass and simple body panels for ease of production, while the interior
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  Fiat Strada (1978 - 1988) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat Strada - Ritmo in Europe - was a late entrant to the Volkswagen Golf sector. But the eventual replacement for the 128 was a welcome one at that - for no other reason than Fiat really decided to go to town with the styling after years of sober-suited design. And its oddball styling
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  Fiat 126 (1972 - 1987) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat 126 had a tough gig, replacing the Nuova 500. But in reality, it did quite well considering it was almost a lone rear-engined challenger in a market sector increasingly affluent Europeans were turning their back on by the early-1970s. It continued the appealing boxy styling established
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  Fiat 127 (1971 - 1987) (Classics Reviews)
  Along with the Renault 5, the Fiat 127 helped define the supermini package for a decade to come – even though the earliest models made do without a hatchback. Responsive engines and fun handling marked the 127 out as the small car for keen drivers, but its cramped interior and less-than
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  Fiat 128 (1969 - 1985) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat 128's technical specification reads suspiciously like a contemporary small car. Although the Autobianchi Primula was the Fiat Group’s first ‘modern’ car, it didn’t wear the badge, so that honour
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  Fiat 125 (1967 - 1972) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat 125 was an interesting mid-sized saloon that drove much better than its unpromising styling might lead you to believe. It was a rebody of the outgoing 1300 and 1500 saloon - with its floorpan being carried over almost unchanged. And the body was a slightly lengthened revision
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  Fiat 124 (1966 - 1974) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat 124 was a well-engineered, cleanly-designed saloon that was practical, useful and good to drive. With disc brakes all round, pin-sharp rack-and-pinion steering and a rear axle well located on coil springs it had a good specification that outpointed rivals such as the Ford Escort Mk1
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  Fiat 850 (1964 - 1972) (Classics Reviews)
  The Fiat 850 was directly based upon the successful rear-engined 600 – and as a result, retained many of that car’s mechanical components. A part from the new and more spacious bodywork, a fresh 843cc four-cylinder water-cooled
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  Fiat 1800 (1959 - 1968) (Classics Reviews)
  A new range of four- and six-cylinder Fiat models were launched in 1959. The 1800 and 2100, were smart looking cars, bringing the top of the Fiat range bang up to date. Powered by either a 1795cc unit with 75bhp or a 2054cc with 82bhp, these cars were
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  Fiat 500 (1957 - 1975) (Classics Reviews)
  The second-generation Fiat 500 is the most iconic car Fiat has ever produced. With wonderful styling, a fun carefree attitude, and rasping exhaust note, it has built up a huge international following over the years. It's cheap to run and, with excellent spares support, and the diminutive Fiat