So the big press driving event for the new Fiat 124 Spider came and went recently and journalists from around the globe got to sample the new topless spots car. Now it’s verdict time, and it matters a good deal because a lot of people refrained from buying the Mazda MX-5 as they were waiting for this thing to arrive. So it’d better be good.

All right, grab a cup of coffee and maybe a doughnut and buckle up for a video review roundup of the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, beginning with a British one. These guys know their sports car, so if they like the Spider you can be sure you will too:

Great, but what if you are not a keen sports car enthusiasts and just want something cute, stylish, and fun to make your everyday commute a little less boring. I think you’ll find the answer in this video:

Granted, Americans aren’t really steeped in the compact sports car culture, but who knows, they might bring in a fresh perspective that would uncover a vice or a virtue hidden from the Euro eyes:

And while we’re at it, why not have an up close and personal look at the high performance variant of the Spider, the Abarth 124 Spider? This one cost a little bit more, but if you want to have fun, this is the version to go for:

So what do you think? Has it been worth waiting for the new Fiat or should you have bought the Mazda MX-5 last year? We should point out, for the last two people who don’t know this, the Fiat is based on the new MX-5 except for the engine, body and interior, and in some versions the suspension setup.