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Fiat 500L

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The Car Guide rating 3.0/5 60% Detailed ratings

Price $25,245 – $28,245 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.9 – 10.7 L/100km

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Exceptional roominess for a car this size is what sets it apart. Stylists achieved this by designing a cube on wheels, thereby creating a surprisingly spacious back-seat area for the category. The dashboard is more conventional than that of the 500. This year, the lineup has been simplified with the elimination of several versions, the manual gearbox and the twin-clutch automatic. The 160-horsepower, 1.4L four-cylinder turbo is the only available engine.

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Fiat's return to North America about a decade ago didn't turn out to be the be the success story everyone was hoping for. The little 500 rode a wave of popularity when it arrived here, but the honeymoon quickly ended. The brand added a larger version, the 500L , and …January 12, 2022

The Fiat Lineup And Its Fate

In today’s world, if an automaker wants to survive, it needs to appeal to as many customers as possible. Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Bentley—they’ve all stepped up production in an attempt to stay afloat. The same is true for less elitist brands, too. Hyundai and Kia, for example, now make cars …April 28, 2015

2014 Fiat 500L: Here Comes the Second Wave of Italians

It conquered North America in 2011, and now a new wave of Italian cars is headed to our continent. Four trims of the 500L are joining the 500 family, which now includes five distinct models. Many people will assume that the “L” in its name stands for “large,” but at …June 26, 2013

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Fiat 500L, 124 Spider Are Not Coming Back in 2021

FCA has confirmed what many people were expecting: the Fiat 500L and 124 Spider won’t be coming back. There will be no 2021 models for these two. That means Fiat will continue on as a single-car brand in North America, with just the 500X crossover maintaining its place in the …December 23, 2020

First Leaked Image Of The Fiat 500X

Just before it was set to be unveiled at the Paris Auto Show, the Fiat 500X has been leaked by an anonymous source. The vehicle was unveiled in 2012, and this picture is proof that the manufacturer has changed little to nothing on its crossover in the last two years. September 15, 2014

Recall for the Fiat 500L and its Airbags

English manufacturer Fiat (you read that correctly: a few days ago, the formerly Italian company finished moving their executive office to London!) just announced a recall for the largest car in their lineup, the 500L. According to their engineers, the airbags that are supposed to protect the occupant’s knees might …August 1, 2014

An Offroad Version For The Fiat 500L?

Fiat has been officially sponsoring the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA for the last 2 years. This year, they will bring a specially modified version of their 500L Trekking for the occasion. Since the press release is unusually silent about the vehicle's specifications, we can only …July 28, 2014

Chrysler Unveils its SEMA Show Entries

As it has done many times in the past, the MOPAR division of Chrysler was mandated to develop extravagant vehicles for this year's SEMA Show. For the occasion, designers of Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram and SRT have been involved. Chrysler announced that no fewer than 20 vehicles will be …October 11, 2013

Fiat 500L Abarth in the Works

Although it is not confirmed by the Italian brand Abarth, there is every reason to believe that a Fiat 500L bearing the insignia of the scorpion is in preparation. The supped-up version would face the Mini Countryman Cooper S. The Abarth Fiat 500L would be powered by a four-cylinder 1.4-liter …September 29, 2013

Fiat 500L and 500C Abarth: Canadian premiere in Montreal

Quebec buyers embraced the Fiat 500 because of its retro look, fun to drive persona and low fuel consumption. Our American neighbours, however, found it a little too small. To answer their “wants” and those of many others, Fiat introduces the 500L (“L” for “Large”). It is a four-door version …January 14, 2013

Fiat 500L Lounge and Trekking

The 500L five-door hatchback makes its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The long awaited vehicle appears in Lounge and Trekking versions. This longer edition of the Fiat 500 is dimensionally similar to the Honda Fit. Interior space in the 500L increases by 42% over the current …November 29, 2012

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Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	2/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	6/10
Overall	5/10

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