Italian cars are known for being stylish, and the Fiat 500 gives Ferrari and Lamborghini a run for their money when it comes to desirability. After all it’s a very easy car to live with, looks great and it’s cheap to run - but it’s far from the last word in practicality. There aren’t many small cars like the 500 anymore, as even the Mini Cooper has grown into a Renault Clio- and Peugeot 208-sized hatchback. The only real city cars for sale are the Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10 - but neither of them can hold a candle to the 500 when it comes to badge pedigree. It’s like a teacup terrier. No, it’s not as family friendly as a labrador or as clever as a cat, but it looks at home on posh city streets - as much a fashion accessory as it is a car. And its retro-inspired styling really is head-turning, with a soft, rounded silhouette and big, friendly headlights. The Fiat badge at the front is flanked by chrome trim, while the thin LED taillights look ace. Park it next to the original Fiat 500 of the 1960s and you can see a strong family resemblance. It’s a similar story inside, where the 500’s simple dashboard is dominated by a big, body-coloured trim piece. Okay so the new all-electric 500e’s cabin is nicer still; the petrol 500’s 7.0-inch infotainment screen and climate control panel look a bit old-hat, but it’s a stylish cabin nonetheless.