2017 (172) Fiat 500

Judging by the box office draw of Hollywood 'remakes' of classic movies, the public appetite for nostalgia shows no signs of decreasing. It is no great surprise then that certain car manufacturers, perhaps taking their cue from the movie makers, have taken to resurrecting models long-departed to motoring heaven. That is no bad thing in this case as this latest version of the Fiat 500 is a most welcome case of déjà vu. There is a noticeable improvement in the quality of the cabin materials and in the level of support in the seats. With 185 litres of space, the boot is perfectly usable and can be easily extended with the easily foldable split rear seats. While the car may look retro the technology on board is quite the opposite, with all the latest smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity available on the entry level model along with steering-wheel mounted controls and LED running lights. It is a small and light car to drive especially when in the 1.4 petrol guise, our pick of the wide range of engines.