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2019 FIAT 124 Spider: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 FIAT 124 Spider is a light-update year, led by a 7-inch touchscreen becoming standard across the lineup. The basic turbocharged, rear-wheel-drive roadster carries over largely unchanged.
About the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider
1st modern 124 Spider generation (2017-2020), third model year.
FIAT positions the 124 Spider as an Italian-style two-seat roadster that mixes classic 124 Spider design cues with modern turbo power and rear-wheel-drive balance. Its core appeal is open-top fun, light weight, and strong midrange torque rather than outright speed. Against rivals, especially the Mazda MX-5 Miata it is related to, the 124 Spider leans more toward style, torque-rich everyday drivability, and a slightly richer cabin feel, while the Abarth version adds a sharper edge.
The Classica is the simple, cloth-seat roadster, while the Lusso adds heated leather seats, automatic climate control, and easier keyless entry. The Abarth is the performance-focused version, with 164 horsepower, a limited-slip differential that helps put power down in corners, sport suspension, and a louder four-tip exhaust. The Urbana Edition adds dark exterior accents, 17-inch wheels, and leather and microfiber seats with red stitching to the Classica formula.
What changed, by category
Tech
A 7-inch touchscreen system became standard on every trim, replacing the small radio display previously used in the base Classica.
Safety
The rearview camera changed from optional to standard on the Classica.
Styling
The new Urbana Edition joined the lineup with black exterior accents, 17-inch Black Diamond wheels, fog lamps, leather and microfiber seats, and red-stitched cabin trim. The Lusso Red Top Edition was dropped.
2019 FIAT 124 Spider specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter |
| 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 | 164 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 | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| 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
What is the biggest change to the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider?
The biggest change is that every 2019 FIAT 124 Spider has a standard 7-inch touchscreen system. Most of the roadster’s mechanical setup carries over from 2018.
What changed on the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider Classica?
The 2019 Classica gained a standard 7-inch touchscreen and a standard rearview camera. The touchscreen replaced the small radio display used in the 2018 base model.
Was the FIAT 124 Spider Urbana Edition new for 2019?
Yes, the Urbana Edition was new for 2019. Based on the Classica, it added black exterior trim, 17-inch Black Diamond wheels, fog lamps, leather and microfiber seats, and red-stitched interior details without changing the basic turbocharged roadster powertrain.
Did the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider get major mechanical changes?
No, the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider did not receive major mechanical changes. Its main updates were the standard touchscreen, the Classica’s standard rearview camera, and the Urbana Edition’s appearance and cabin upgrades.
Is a 2019 FIAT 124 Spider meaningfully different from a 2018 model?
Only modestly. The 2019 model is most useful to shoppers who want the 7-inch touchscreen as standard, a standard rearview camera on the Classica, or the Urbana Edition’s dark styling; otherwise, the core roadster is much the same as the 2018 model.
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 FIAT 124 Spider.
4.6
2019 FIAT 124 Spider
(103 reviews)
“I love my Fiat Spider 124 Spider Abarth! It is super fun to drive. It looks gorgeous. I love that it is so unique people yell at me on the street asking what kind of car it is.”
“For the price, the Fiat Spider is a great deal considering it is an extremely limited edition car; it has all the basic chassis and construction of a Mazda Miata with a specific body with Italian design that pays homage to the original 60's 70's spider; plus, it has a slightly more powerful engine than the Miata. It's fun to drive and very cool since it's a very distinctive and not very common vehicle.”