Fiat 500L

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For other Fiat cars with the model number "500", see Fiat 500 (disambiguation).
Fiat 500L
2012 Geneva Motor Show - Fiat 500L.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Fiat
Also called
  • 500L Trekking
  • 500L Living
  • 500L MPW
Production 2012–present
Assembly Kragujevac, Serbia (Fiat Srbija)
Designer Roberto Giolito
Body and chassis
Class Mini MPV (M)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Small US Wide
Related Fiat Toro
Jeep Renegade (BU)
Fiat 500X
Fiat Tipo
Powertrain
Engine 0.9 L TwinAir Turbo I2 (petrol)
0.9 L TwinAir Turbo I2 (petrol/CNG)
1.4 L Fire I4 (petrol)
1.3 L MultiJet II I4 (diesel)
1.6 L Multijet I4 (diesel)
Transmission
  • 5-speed FPT C510 manual
  • 6-speed FPT C635 manual
  • 6-speed FPT C635 dual-clutch automatic
  • 5-speed FPT C510 Dualogic semi-auto
  • 6-speed Aisin AW60T automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,612 mm (102.8 in)
Length 4,140 mm (163.0 in)
4,350 mm (171.3 in) (Living)
Width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height 1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Kerb weight 1245kg - 1365kg
Chronology
Predecessor Fiat Idea
Fiat Multipla

The Fiat 500L is a five-door mini MPV with styling recalling the smaller Fiat 500 hatchback/cabrio. Codenamed Fiat L0 (or Ellezero)[1] during development, the 500L was initially scheduled for launch in 2011[2] but was delayed until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show,[3] and later in 2012 LA Auto Show.[4] The 500L went on sale internationally from the end of 2012, with the US and UK by early 2013.[5] Altogether, the 500L is on sale in over 100 countries.[6]

The five-seat 500L initially launched at the end of 2012 and its mildly restyled crossover variant, the Trekking, went on sale from 2013, and the seven-seat Living (MPW in Ireland and UK), launched in 2013.

Model details

500L

The 500L European version, also seen in the Canadian market, rear
File:Fiat 500L commercial shoot with view of Golden Gate Bridge cropped.jpg
The 500L North American (primarily US) version, rear
File:FIAT 500L dashboard.jpg
The 500L dashboard

The L stands for Large/Lounge, and the 500L (also known by its design code 330) is 4,140 mm (163.0 in) long, 1,780 mm (70.1 in) wide and 1,660 mm (65.4 in) high, a significant 594 mm (23.4 in) longer as well as a little wider and taller than the Fiat 500 and slightly larger than the Fiat Idea. The car is built on the US wide version of the GM Fiat Small platform.[7]

Early models included a choice of two petrol and one diesel engines: a 1.4-litre 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) four-cylinder and a TwinAir with 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) featuring six-speed gearboxes; and a 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 1.3-litre turbo-diesel with a five-speed gearbox. A 1.6-litre diesel will be launched later.[8]

The 500L can be specified with an in-vehicle espresso machine that uses Lavazza pods, which makes the 500L the world's first production car to feature such a facility.[9][10]

500L Trekking (2013-)

The 500L Trekking is a mildly restyled and lifted marketing variant of the Fiat 500L, first presented at the automobile show in Los Angeles, California, in 2012.

Arguably a trim variant of the 500L, the Trekking features ground clearance increased by 13 mm); length increased by 11 cm; larger 17 x 7-inch aluminum wheels, two-tone Nero/Marrone (black/brown) interior upholstery; Uconnect 5.0 system features a 5-inch touchscreen interface; handsfree calling; Bluetooth-streaming audio; as well as voice-command control of the radio.

The Trekking was scheduled to arrive at Fiat dealers in mid-2013.[11] Engine options depend on market, with a 1.4 L MultiAir turbo 160 hp engine and a 1.3 L diesel available.

Fiat 500L Living/MPW (2013)

File:Fiat-500L-Living.jpg
Longer 7 seats "Living" version

The seven-seat version of the 500L is called Living (or MPW in Ireland and UK). The Living model was developed under project code L1, Elleuno, or design code 334.[12]

SEMA concepts (2013)

Two special versions of the 500L were unveiled in 2013 SEMA Show with a "surf and turf" theme.[13][13] The 500L Adventurer is a version of 5-seat Fiat 500L with bright white body colour, with Mopar roof rails and a roof basket, and many other accessories from the Mopar range. The 500L Thalassa is a based on the Fiat 500 Beach Cruiser from 2012, with bright orange body work and 18" orange wheels and other Mopar accessories.[14]

Fiat 500L Beats Edition (2014-)

The Beats Edition is a version of 500L produced in association with artist and record producer Dr. Dre, Interscope Geffen A&M Records chairman and record producer Jimmy Iovine, with two-tone grey/black livery in matt or gloss finish and new interior trim. It went on sale in spring 2014 Italy, with other markets soon after.[15]

Trim levels

The United States market version of the 500L will come in four trim levels: Pop, Easy, Trekking, and Lounge.

Pop: 1.4L MultiAir turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 160 horsepower 184 lb. ft. of torque, six-speed manual transmission, Hill Start Assist, and 33 MPG highway/25 MPG city.

Easy: Six-speed dual-clutch transmission Euro (DCT), sixteen-inch alloy wheels, and three roof color options.

Trekking: Six exterior color options, unique front and rear fascias, and satin silver body side moldings and door handles.

Lounge: Six-speed dual-clutch transmission, chrome exterior mirrors, door handles, and body side moldings, and an available dual-panel sunroof.

Engines

For most markets, the 500L is available in a range of petrol and diesel engines; the 2-cylinder 0.9 L Twin Air and the 4-cylinder 1.4 L petrol, and the 1.3 L and 1.6 L MultiJet II common rail diesel engines. In North America the 500L is only available with a 1.4 L turbo petrol engine, not available in Europe. A "Natural Power" methane powered version of the 0.9 L Twin Air is available in selected European markets.

All petrol models are equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, with an automatic option only in North America. The 1.3 L diesel is available with 5-speed manual or a 5-speed semi-automatic transmission called "MTA Dualogic".[16] The 1.6 diesel is only available with a 6-speed manual.

The 1.6 MultiJet II 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) and 1.4 T-Jet 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) engine versions for the 500L, 500L Trekking and 500L Living were unveiled in Frankfurt Motor Show 2013.[17]

For 2014 three new engine options (1.6 MultiJet II (120PS) turbo diesel, 1.4 T-Jet (120PS) petrol, 1.4 Turbo LPG) were announced for all 500L derivatives. A 1.4 turbo LPG engine models of 2014 Fiat 500L would be available at later date.

Model Engine Fuel Transmission Power Torque Emissions CO2
0.9 TwinAir Natural Power 875 cc I2 Petrol/CNG 6-speed manual 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) @ 5500 rpm 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm 105 g/km
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 875 cc I2 Petrol 6-speed manual 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 5500 rpm 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm 112 g/km
1.4 16V FIRE 1368 cc I4 Petrol/LPG 6-speed manual 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) @ 6000 rpm 127 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) @ 4500 rpm 145 g/km
1.3 16V MultiJet II 1248 cc I4 Diesel 5-speed manual 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) @ 3500 rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm 110 g/km
1.3 16V MultiJet II 1248 cc I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) @ 3500 rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 1500 rpm 105 g/km
1.6 16V MultiJet II 1598 cc I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 3750 rpm 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm 117 g/km
1.6 16V MultiJet II 1598 cc I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) @ 3750 rpm 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm 120 g/km
1.4 FIRE T-Jet 1368 cc I4 Petrol/LPG 6-speed manual 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) @ 5,000 rpm 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000 rpm 145 g/km
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1368 cc I4 Petrol 6-speed manual 162 PS (119 kW; 160 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 2,500 rpm[18] 132 g/km
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1368 cc I4 Petrol 6-speed automatic 162 PS (119 kW; 160 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 2,500 rpm[18] 123 g/km

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Safety

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results
Fiat 500L (2012)[20]
Test Points %
Overall: 5 /5 stars
Adult occupant: 34 94%
Child occupant: 38 78%
Pedestrian: 23 65%
Safety assist: 5 71%

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

IIHS 500L scores:[21]
Moderate overlap frontal offset Good
Small overlap frontal offset Poor
Side impact Good
Roof strength Good

Production

The 500L is manufactured at Fiat’s Kragujevac plant in Serbia,[5] previously the Zastava Automobiles factory, though it was initially intended to be manufactured at the Italian Mirafiori plant in Turin, but poor labor relations resulted in the manufacturing leaving Italy.[22]

In 2013-05-23, a ship carrying the first 3,000 Fiat 500L units for the North American market has docked in the port of Baltimore (United States) to unload its first consignment. The vessel then set sail for the Canadian port of Halifax where it completed the delivery of the remainder of its cargo on 26 May.[23]

Gallery

  • 2012-03-07 Motorshow Geneva 4316.JPG

    Introducing! The Fiat 500L at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

  • " 12 - ITALY - Fiat 500 L Fiera di Milano 02.JPG

    The "European" version

  • ' 13 - Italian - light and badge of Fiat 500L NA version.jpg

    The "North American" version

  • Geneva MotorShow 2013 - Fiat 500L Trekking.jpg

    The "Trekking" version presented at 2013 Geneva Motor Show

  • Fiat 500L prototype test in Avellino.jpg

    Two 500L Living prototype test cars in Avellino, come from Fiat's Elasis research center in Pomigliano d'Arco.

  • FIAT 500L manual gear shift with 6 speeds

  • Fiat 500L Living badge.jpg

    Living version badge

Marketing

As part of Fiat 500L Trekking launch, a 500L Trekking commercial directed by the director Adam Stevens for the production company 'Filmmaster Productions' was premiered in 2013-06-30.[24]

Fiat 500L and 500L were used in 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics by the Italian team.[25]

Fiat Chrysler donated eight black 500Ls to serve as papal limousines during the 2015 visit of Pope Francis to the United States. The vehicles were later donated to organizations involved in the Pope's visit, including the Archdioceses of Washington, Philadelphia, and New York.[26][27]

References

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