The Fiat 124 Spider may not be long for this world

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Written by Ollie Kew
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Want an idea of how tough the world is for small, two-seater sports cars right now? Despite the Fiat 124 Spider sharing a name with a 1960s classic and most of its chassis and interior with the iconic, excellent Mazda MX-5, it could be on its last legs. In fact, since the latest efficiency regulations came into force, the 1.4-litre turbocharged roadster hasn"t even been on sale in the UK. TopGear.com asked Fiat"s marketing chief Francois Olivier what the future holds for the likeable 124 Spider, which has only been on the market since 2016. He slightly dodged the question, reporting instead how the current one is selling. Here"s the glass half-full and half-empty verdict

Date written: 8 Mar 2019

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