2012 Fiat 500 Gucci
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- Photo: 2019 FIAT 500 Rockstar - 1242cc 1.2 (69PS) Petrol - White - 06-2024, Front by Harvey Bold, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Fiat 500 in Emilia-Romagna by Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2012 Fiat 500 Gucci is a 101-hp 1.4-liter with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,500 MSRP.
It makes 101 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,900 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
The 500 measures 139.6 inches long on a 90.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,434 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,500 ($33,264 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $24,200 ($34,255 *) |
| Destination Charge | $700 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, MultiAir (1.4L, naturally aspirated) |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 101 hp |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft |
| Redline | 6,900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Belt-driven, MultiAir, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Bore and Stroke | 72.0 x 84.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic (Aisin) |
| 1st Gear | 4.044 (28 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.371 (49 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.556 (74 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.159 (99 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.852 (135 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.672 (171 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.193 |
| Final Drive | 4.103 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable; 91 octane recommended |
| Tank Capacity | 10.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson suspension, coil spring with twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Rear twist-beam axle with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 2.12 in. (54mm) single-piston, aluminum housing |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.1 x 0.86 in. (257 x 22mm) vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.4 x 0.4 in. (240 x 11mm) solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | 185/55R15 |
| Tires Rear | 185/55R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 139.6 in |
| Width | 64.1 in |
| Height | 59.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in |
| Front Track | 55.4 in |
| Rear Track | 55 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,434 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 66% / 34% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 49.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 46.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 47.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 42.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.7 % risk) |
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Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Fiat 500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 15, 2019 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission.
Consequence: If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear selected by the driver. Additionally, despite selecting PARK with the shifter, the vehicle may roll away. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable adjuster, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB4.
NHTSA campaign 19V817000
Jul 3, 2019 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
DLT, LLC. is recalling certain CravenSpeed Fiat Short Shifter shafts sold for use in 2011-2019 Fiat 500 vehicles. The Shifter Shaft may have been improperly manufactured with a through hole for the set screw rather than a blind hole, which may lead to the breakage of the Shifter Shaft.
Consequence: If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DLT has notified owners, and will provide a complete replacement shifter assembly with an updated shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2019. Owners may contact DLT customer service at 1-503-505-6886.
NHTSA campaign 19E044000
May 16, 2016 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears.
Consequence: If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall will include the installation of a clutch pedal limiter and a clutch pedal switch. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S34.
NHTSA campaign 16V302000
Nov 10, 2011 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE ALL BRAKE COMPONENTS THAT COME IN CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 11V550000
396 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Fiat 500
Owner Complaints
396 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Fiat 500 (21 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 16 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 201 |
| Electrical System | 63 |
| Engine | 51 |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 |
| Air Bags | 32 |
| Suspension | 21 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 FIAT 500. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.