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2017 FIAT 124 Spider: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2017 is the return of the FIAT 124 Spider as an all-new, rear-wheel-drive two-seat convertible. This is the first year of the revived model, not a minor update to an existing lineup.
About the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider
Revived modern 124 Spider generation, first model year and full redesign debut for 2017.
FIAT positions the 124 Spider as an Italian-styled small roadster built for open-air driving, distinctive looks, and easy driver engagement. Compared with rivals, the brand leans on the car’s heritage-inspired shape, turbocharged power, rear-wheel-drive balance, and a more relaxed, slightly more upscale feel than the Mazda MX-5 Miata it shares its basic structure with. For most shoppers, the 124 Spider is about style, torque-rich fun, and a simple top-down experience rather than cargo space or everyday utility.
The 2017 lineup ranges from the simple Classica to the comfort-focused Lusso, which has heated leather-trimmed seats and a 7-inch touchscreen system. The Abarth is the driver-focused version, with 164 horsepower, a sport suspension, a limited-slip differential and a louder quad-tip exhaust. The numbered Prima Edizione Lusso marks the model’s U.S. launch with extra rarity rather than different mechanical hardware.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The revived model debuts with a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine across the lineup. Classica and Lusso models make 160 horsepower, while the Abarth makes 164 horsepower. A six-speed manual is standard, and the three regular trims also came with a six-speed automatic.
Styling
An all-new body revives the classic 124 Spider shape as a two-seat convertible with a manually folding soft top and trim-specific exterior details.
Tech
The new cabin electronics range from a 3-inch Bluetooth audio display in the Classica to a 7-inch touchscreen system in the Lusso, Abarth and Prima Edizione Lusso.
Structural
The revived 124 Spider launches on a rear-wheel-drive roadster structure with double-wishbone front suspension and multilink rear suspension.
2017 FIAT 124 Spider specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4T | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4T | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4T | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, 1.4T |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 4.9 cu-ft | 4.9 cu-ft | 4.9 cu-ft | 4.9 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Tilt Wheel | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was 2017 the first year of the revived FIAT 124 Spider?
Yes. The 2017 model year marks the all-new return of the FIAT 124 Spider as a rear-wheel-drive, two-seat convertible.
What engine does the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider use?
Every 2017 FIAT 124 Spider uses a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Classica and Lusso models produce 160 horsepower, while the Abarth produces 164 horsepower.
What are the main differences among the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider trims?
The Classica is the simple, cloth-seat roadster; the Lusso adds comfort features such as heated leather-trimmed seats, automatic climate control and a 7-inch touchscreen; and the Abarth adds performance hardware, sport seats and a louder exhaust.
What makes the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth different?
The 2017 Abarth is the performance-focused version. It has 164 horsepower, Bilstein sport suspension, a limited-slip differential, a front strut tower brace, Sport mode and a quad-tip exhaust.
What is the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso?
The Prima Edizione Lusso is the numbered commemorative edition created for the first 124 U.S. cars. It is based on the comfort-focused Lusso and uses the same 160-horsepower turbo engine.
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider.
4.3
2017 FIAT 124 Spider
(193 reviews)
“My little 2017 Fiat Spider is a hot number! It's quick, cute and stylish. Comfortable with a great sound system, but although I'm 5'8, the big boys don't fit in her comfortably!!”
“Vehicle performs exactly as it should and as you want it to. Combines style and performance well. You will feel like a million bucks when driving it. Looks like it is a lot more expensive than it is.”