Instead of Mazda's naturally aspirated 2.0-liter I4 with 181 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque, the 124 Spider uses Fiat's 1.4-liter turbo I4, with 160 hp, 184 lb-ft and a gravelly exhaust note. You won’t find a lot of air between the 2020 Fiat 124 Spider and its fraternal twin, the MX-5 Miata from Mazda. We tell you what you need to know before you buy. The Fiat 124 Spider makes great use of its Miata chassis and adds a unique flavor with its raucous, torque-y Fiat engine. Read our review and see photos at Car and Driver. But let’s start with the biggest change of all – the engine. Fiat’s new roadster revives the much-loved 124 Spider with great effect. New for 2017. Check out ⭐ the new Fiat 124 Spider Abarth ⭐ test drive review: price details, trims, and specs overview, interior features, exterior design, MPG and mileage capacity, dimensions. Read consumer reviews from real 2020 FIAT 124 Spider buyers. Full review of the Fiat 124 Spider, which is based on the Mazda Miata but with an Italian heart transplant. While it's based on the Mazda MX-5, there are subtle changes to the steering, gearing, suspension and interior, giving this car a personality all of its own. Almost everything—not including the Mazda Miata-sourced bits. Read the definitive used Fiat 124 Spider 2016 - 2018 review from What Car?. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Fiat has built a little more continental flair into the 124 Spider and replaced the Miata’s traditional 4-cylinder engine with a turbocharged one, but most of the other mechanicals are the same. Yet they drive somewhat differently.

The Fiat just seems to have a bit more attitude. FIAT 124 Spider Expert Review Jason Udy.