The RepairPal reliability score for the Fiat 500 Abarth is 3.5 out of five, but is still one of the worst among subcompact vehicles in the same class. Recalls are important to consider when it comes to vehicle reliability, and certain Fiat 500 Abarth vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2019 were recalled due to issues with the shifter shaft
It'll handle better in snow, gets better mileage, is more reliable, costs less to maintain and, most important, this isn't the last year of the Veloster. New price is similar and you'll find them on the lots for a test drive, instead of waiting weeks for delivery. If I were buying a 500 for delivery service, I'd go for the Pop.