Fiat Barchetta Convertible (1995-2005) review
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At a glance
Price new | £11,845 - £17,419 |
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Used prices | £1,982 - £3,456 |
Road tax cost | £335 - £385 |
Insurance group | 31 |
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Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
Range | 363 - 407 miles |
Number of doors | 2 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Pros & cons
PROS
Styling, handling, value
CONS
Left-hand drive, little storage space, horrendous insurance
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Overview
The Barchetta should be a runaway Fiat success story in the UK. It’s undeniably beautiful, has Italian brio in its drive and is available new for under £12,000. But there’s one big reason why buyers haven’t abandoned the MX-5 and MGTF in droves – it’s only available in left-hand-drive. And that’s its only major problem; reliability issues seem to be sorted and it’s quite well equipped, but most buyers won’t even try the Barchetta because the steering wheel is on the wrong side.
They should. It’s rather good.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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