2019 Fiat 124 Spider Review

An Italian roadster with Japanese genes, the 124 Spider is Fiat’s take on the Mazda Miata and it’s this high-performance Abarth model that sees significant changes for the 2019 model year. The newly available Veleno Appearance Group, priced at $495, with its red lower fascia lip, mirror caps and tow hook, bright dead pedal and Abarth-branded floor mats adds more visual pop while the optional Record Monza Exhaust, priced at $995, adds a more powerful and aggressive sound with 4 exits. Energized by a an uprated 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 164-horsepower mated to a standard 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automatic transmission, the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth offers a sportier, more responsive driving experience for performance enthusiasts. Features include a front and rear Bilstein sport suspension, mechanical limited-slip differential, front strut tower bar, Sport Mode selector and sport-tuned chrome quad-tip exhaust. There’s a unique front and rear fascia, 17-inch Gun Metal aluminum wheels, Gun Metal exterior accents and an available hand-painted hood stripe. Other available features include a Brembo braking system and Recaro seats for added sportiness. Pricing starts at under $30,000.