2017 Fiat 124 Spider Named Best Sports Car for the Money by U.S. News
- 2017 Chrysler Pacifica named Best Minivan for the Money by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice
- All-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider named Best Sports Car for the Money
- Covering 20 automotive categories, the awards highlight vehicles that provide consumers with the best combination of quality and value
February 7, 2017 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and the Fiat 124 Spider have been named the Best Cars for the Money in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice. The awards highlight vehicles that provide consumers with the best combination of quality and value.
The Chrysler Pacifica was named the Best Minivan for the Money and, according to U.S. News & World Report, it “represents a jump forward for not only the Chrysler brand, but also for what minivan shoppers can expect from the class.”
The Fiat 124 Spider, named Best Sports Car for the Money, “will appeal to drivers looking for a sports car with nearly unparalleled agility” and “delivers an excellent combination of capability, interior quality, and affordability,” according to U.S. News.
The Best Cars for the Money methodology combines quality and value data into a composite score. Within each of the 20 categories, the vehicle with the highest score is named the Best Car for the Money in that category. Quality is measured by the overall score a vehicle achieved in the U.S. News car rankings at the time the awards are calculated. The rankings, updated regularly, compare cars on the basis of safety, reliability and a consensus of industry experts’ opinions. Value is measured by a combination of a vehicle’s five-year total cost of ownership provided by Vincentric, LLC and the average price paid for the vehicle at the time the awards are tabulated, as calculated by TrueCar.
About the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider
The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider brings classic Italian styling and proven performance to a new generation of buyers. Paying homage to the original 124 Spider, the all-new Spider delivers the ultimate Italian roadster experience with driving excitement, technology, and safety combined with iconic design.
The roadster comes standard with the proven 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo four-cylinder engine, the engine’s first application in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. The engine delivers 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque on Classica and Lusso, 164 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque on Abarth, and is available with a six-speed manual transmission (26 mpg city/35 mpg highway) or a six-speed automatic transmission (25 mpg city/36 mpg highway).
The Fiat 124 Spider has a double-wishbone front suspension and rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bars, and tuned electric-power steering system for enhanced handling and fuel efficiency. Available safety features include Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path detection and ParkView rear backup camera. Available technology and convenience features include passive entry with keyless go, Bluetooth connectivity, heated seats, and FIAT Connect with access to Pandora, Stitcher and Aha apps.
