The Fiat 500 Hybrid certainly has style and image on its side, but plenty of rivals are better to drive and more practical – and cost less to buy as well. That said, the 500C Hybrid does have a certain appeal as it currently stands proud as the only small petrol convertible car on sale.
The cheapest trim is our pick for the 500 Hybrid and gets 15in alloy wheels, a panoramic roof, cruise control, manual air conditioning and a 7in infotainment touchscreen.
The more powerful motor of the two is the better all-rounder, with 117bhp and a slightly quicker 0-62mph time of 9.0sec. You’ll mostly notice the difference at higher speeds, where it feels more comfortable than the lower-powered 70kW motor.
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