2017 Fiat 124 Spider | CarGurus Test Drive Review

The Mazda Miata’s small size and plucky, upbeat looks have unfairly earned it a reputation as soft or “a hairdresser’s car.” If only there was a car that had all the attributes of the Miata but in a package that had more muscular looks and a stronger engine. Now there is, and it’s called the Fiat 124 Spider, recalling an iconic sports car model originally sold from 1966 to 1985 that's been brought back to life for the 2017 model year.

The 124 Spider is the result of a joint venture between Mazda and Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles, and it's based on the same platform as the MX-5 Miata, sharing a chassis and many components. No matter which version of the 124 you select, under the hood sits a 1.4-liter Multi-Air inline 4-cylinder engine. “Multi-Air” is Fiat’s term for turbocharging, and it helps the diminutive engine of the 124 develop 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. That's 5 more horsepower and a full 36 more pound-feet of torque than the Miata offers.

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