Fiat 500L

For other Fiat cars with the model number "500", see Fiat 500 (disambiguation).

Fiat 500L
Overview
ManufacturerFiat[a]
Production2012–2022
Model years2014–2020 (North America)
AssemblySerbia: Kragujevac (Fiat Serbia)
DesignerCentro Stile Fiat:
Roberto Giolito
(Chief Designer)[1]
Andreas Wuppinger
(Chief Designer, Exterior)[1]
Virgilio Fernandez
(Chief Designer, Interior)[1]
Rossella Guasco
(Color and Materials)[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMini MPV
Body style5-door hatchback (500L)[2]
5-door estate (Living)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformGM Fiat Small platform
RelatedFiat Toro
Jeep Renegade
Fiat 500X
Fiat Tipo
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
0.9 L TwinAir Turbo I2
1.4 L Fire I4
1.4 L Fire Turbojet I4
1.4 L Multiair Turbo I4
Petrol/CNG:
0.9 L TwinAir Turbo I2
Diesel:
1.3 L MultiJet II I4
1.6 L Multijet I4
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,612 mm (102.8 in)
Length4,140 mm (163.0 in)
4,350 mm (171.3 in) (Living)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Kerb weight1,245 kg (2,745 lb)-1,365 kg (3,009 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat Idea/Lancia Musa
Fiat Multipla
Chrysler PT Cruiser (North America)
SuccessorFiat 600 (2023)

The Fiat 500L is a mini MPV manufactured by Fiat under the Fiat Serbia joint venture and marketed globally[3] since its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.[4]

Pre-facelift 500L (Europe)
Dashboard
500L Cab Forward concept

Based on a variant of the FCA Small Wide platform,[5] the 500L uses Fiat's Multiair variable valve timing engine technology and monovolume cab forward architecture:[6] a packaging concept that prioritizes passenger and cargo volume. The 500L is noted for its high H-point seating, high roof, tall greenhouse, double A pillar, wide field of visibility—and its reconfigurable interior system marketed as Cargo Magic Space.[7]

Initially only available in a 2-row, 5-seat configuration, the lengthened 3-row, 7-seat variant, called the "500L Living", began production in 2013 for the European market. For model year 2018, the 500L received an intermediate facelift, with revised front and rear fascias along with In-car entertainment (ICE) updates and interior revisions.[8] By early 2018, production reached 500,000 units.[9] The 500L was discontinued in the North American market after model year 2020.[10]

The 500L derives its name from Fiat's widely known 500 models, including the original 1957 Fiat 500 and the current Fiat 500, introduced in 2007. Underscoring its increased length and overall size over other 500 variants, the suffix L denotes "large", "light" and "loft".[11][12]


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  1. ^ a b c d Stuart Birch (9 May 2012). "Fiat explores multipurpose design with 500L". Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
  2. ^ "Fiat 500L Hatchback". Fiat USA.
  3. ^ "Fiat 500L, Cool & Capable". fiatpress.com. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  4. ^ "2014 Fiat 500L adds size, refinement and toys to 500 lineup". Autoblog.
  5. ^ "First Fiat 500L Photos Released". Inside Line. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  6. ^ MARTON PETTENDY (2 February 2012). "Geneva show: Fiat lays 500L bare". Winding Road. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  7. ^ "FIAT 500L: 500 GOES LARGE". Fiat Press Release. 28 February 2013.
  8. ^ "Fiat 500L gets a much needed update for 2018". Autoblog. 22 May 2018.
  9. ^ "500,000th Fiat 500L Rolls Off Production Line". FCA Press Released. 22 February 2018. Archived from the original on 25 February 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Fiat 124 Spider and 500L discontinued for 2021, only the 500X remains".
  11. ^ Jerry Garret (5 March 2012). "Where 'L' Stands for Large, Fiat Traditionalists Grant 500L Cautious Approval". New York Times.
  12. ^ Brandon Turkus (2 February 2012). "First Look: 2013 Fiat 500L". Winding Road.