Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023) Review

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023) At A Glance

Honest John Overall Rating

The Fiat 500L people carrier expands the Fiat 500 range in every sense by providing spacious family transport, but don’t expect the fun driving experience that the city car delivers.

Unique looks and some fun cabin flourishes. Tall and spacious. Cheap to run with the right engine.

Some engines are uneconomical and slow. Suspect cabin quality. Dull drive.

Insurance Groups are between 7–18
On average it achieves 76% of the official MPG figure

Following the huge success of the Fiat 500 city car, the range was expanded with the Fiat 500L MPV. It nodded towards the cute styling of the smaller model, but it looks like it’s been over-inflated to make space for five people and luggage. Neither was the new model imbued with the driving fun of the 2007 Fiat 500, which can make rivals such as the Citroen C3 Picasso or desirable MINI Countryman seem like better options. Read on for our full Fiat 500L review.

The Fiat 500L is a people carrier bearing the name of the genuinely iconic small Italian car that was born in the 1950s. There were, in fact, bigger versions of the original Fiat 500.

Big is relative, of course, and by today’s standards the Fiat 500L is a small MPV family car in the vein of the Citroen C3 Picasso and Ford B-MAX.

That means it seats five thanks to a design which is clearly focused on maximising interior space.

There’s also a Fiat 500L MPW that’s even longer and seats seven.

In reality, the Fiat 500L is a Fiat 500 by way of design details only.

These details include a gawky front end and vaguely minimalistic interior. Design flourishes aside, the rest of the package is fairly standard small MPV fare.

The cabin comprises mainly hard and cheap-feeling plastics, and where the likes of a Volkswagen Golf Plus or Ford B-MAX have a big car ambience, the Fiat 500L feels like a bulked-up, cut-price runabout.

Among the problems is an uncomfortable driving position, especially for taller people, because the seat is set too high and the pedals are too close together. Refinement is also only average at best.

The trim range begins at Pop and goes through Pop Star and Lounge, while Trekking versions feature extra kit such as plastic body cladding, additional ground clearance and winter tyres. There was also a Beats Edition, which was based on the Trekking, but got an upgraded stereo.

You’ll need Pop Star spec at least for alloys and air-conditioning, but all cars come with a (fiddly) five-inch touchscreen media system, an attractive body-coloured gloss panel for the dashboard and the useful ‘Cargo Magic Space’ system that allows all the seats, bar the driver’s, to be folded completely flat.

Every car got six airbags, which contributed to the Fiat 500L’s five-star Euro NCAP safety rating when it was tested as a new car, while 85PS 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel versions offered decent fuel economy.

While the Fiat 500L broadens the field of choice for used car buyers, it doesn’t add any depth in terms of ability, clever design or style.

Fancy a second opinion? Read heycar’s Fiat 500L review.

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Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023) handling and engines

Driving Rating

There’s little to enthuse about here. The high sides of the Fiat 500L result in roly-poly handling, which is compounded by a disappointing ride quality. Refinement is particularly poor, too.

Engines range from 0.9 TwinAir 105 to 1.6 MultiJet 120 Trekking
Readers report Real MPG to be between 30–65 mpg

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Handling and ride quality

Very few small MPVs are fun to drive and the Fiat 500L is no exception, suffering from stodgy steering, quite a lot of body roll and a strange inability to soak up bumps at low speeds.

It’s more settled on a motorway, but would make a better fist of long distances were it not for the din in the cabin at higher speeds.

At 70mph, the Fiat 500L provides an unappealing soundtrack of wind noise, tyre roar and engine chug. The feeling of being in something quite cheap seems to increase the faster you go.

Clearly nobody buys a Fiat 500L with its dynamic prowess in mind, but it should cosset its occupants a little more than it does.

That said, the high driving position, thin pillars and masses of glass make visibility excellent all-round, so this is an easy car to park, despite its relative bulk.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Engines

There’s a quandary with engine choice in the Fiat 500L, because the 1.4-litre base model car is frankly underpowered, with only 127Nm of torque.

And while the 0.9-litre TwinAir two-cylinder engine has more character (and a little more power and torque), it also struggles to handle a fully loaded Fiat 500L.

In fact, at low revs the TwinAir often feels like it might be about to stall, meaning it must always be kept in the mid-range and above.

As a result, you end up working the gear stick hard, making for a tiring experience. That driving style means you’ll never accomplish anywhere near its 58.9mpg average economy rating either.

Our Real MPG data shows many owners only just reaching 40mpg.

Lack of flexibility and low economy returns are not problems you’ll have with either of the MultiJet diesels – a 1.3-litre and a 1.6-litre, with 85PS and 105PS respectively.

Not massive power, granted, but 200Nm and a hefty 320Nm of torque tell their own story. The latter diesel is the engine best suited to the Fiat 500L.

We’d generally advise avoiding the Dualogic automatic gearbox, though. It’s an automated manual – effectively a manual gearbox, but with the changes performed by software.

Although it may improve fuel efficiency, it’s slow-witted and frustrating to use.

We’d also avoid pushing the Eco button that comes with every Fiat 500L, because its economy measures involve seriously decreasing the accelerator’s sensitivity and lowering the engine’s torque even further.

It saps even more life from a driving experience that’s hardly involving in the first place.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Safety

The Fiat 500L scored a very creditable five stars from Euro NCAP when it was brand new.

This was achieved thanks to the car coming with six airbags as standard, along with ESP traction control, ABS anti-lock brakes and roll-over mitigation technology.

Some models also had automatic emergency braking, and this could be added as part of the Safety Pack when new.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Towing

Depending on which version of Fiat 500L you choose, it can tow an unbraked trailer of between 400kg and 500kg.

With a braked trailer hitched up, those numbers rise to between 1000kg and 1100kg, based on the exact car you opt for.

Engine	MPG	0-62	CO₂
0.9 TwinAir 105	55–59 mpg	12.3–12.6 s	112–119 g/km
0.9 TwinAir 105 Trekking	55 mpg	12.6 s	112–119 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 85	67–71 mpg	14.9–15.1 s	105–110 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic	71 mpg	15.1–15.5 s	105 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic Trekking	67 mpg	16.1 s	109 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 85 Trekking	66 mpg	15.3 s	114 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 95	67–69 mpg	13.9–14.3 s	107–109 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 95 Dualogic	71–72 mpg	14.8–15.5 s	104–106 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 95 Dualogic Trekking	71 mpg	15.5 s	106 g/km
1.3 MultiJet 95 Trekking	67 mpg	14.3 s	107 g/km
1.4	40–46 mpg	12.8–13.9 s	142–168 g/km
1.4 T-Jet	40–42 mpg	10.2–11.0 s	112–163 g/km
1.4 T-Jet Trekking	40 mpg	11.0 s	163 g/km
1.4 Trekking	46 mpg	13.2 s	145 g/km
1.6 Multijet 105	63 mpg	11.3 s	117 g/km
1.6 MultiJet 105	60–63 mpg	11.3–12.0 s	117–122 g/km
1.6 Multijet 105 Trekking	60 mpg	12.0 s	117 g/km
1.6 MultiJet 105 Trekking	60 mpg	12.0 s	122 g/km
1.6 MultiJet 120	66–67 mpg	10.7–11.5 s	112–155 g/km
1.6 MultiJet 120 Trekking	66 mpg	11.5 s	120 g/km

Real MPG average for the Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023)

Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.

Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.

Average performance

76%

Real MPG

30–65 mpg

MPGs submitted

106

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023) interior

Interior Rating

There’s plenty of room for people and luggage in the Fiat 500L, but poor quality lets the side down. The five-inch touchscreen is awkward to use, too.

Boot space is 343–1480 litres
Euro NCAP rating of three stars

Dimensions
Length	4147–4375 mm
Width	1784–2036 mm
Height	1658–1679 mm
Wheelbase	2612–2613 mm
Full specifications

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Practicality

The one thing the Fiat 500L has in its favour is pure space. It’s a full five-seater with loads of headroom, plenty of knee room for back-row passengers and a fairly generous boot.

The 400-litre capacity swells to 1310 litres with the back seats folded. Although this is beaten by some other small MPVs – the Kia Venga, for example, boasts 440/1486 litres – the numbers only tell half the story.

The Fiat 500L is clever in that it has a three-level boot that can be raised to be flush with the folded-down seats, while the front passenger seat also folds flat.

This makes it a good car for tip runs or transporting the likes of flat-pack furniture.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Quality and finish

If the Fiat 500L’s cabin majors on practicality, it falls short on quality.

There are too many surfaces made of hard, unyielding plastic, plus plenty of roughly finished edges. The result is that it feels much less well put together than the likes of the Ford B-MAX or Skoda Roomster.

This is a pity given the bright, airy feel of the Fiat 500L’s interior thanks to splashes of coloured trim and upholstery.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Infotainment

Despite Fiat 500 Pop models missing alloy wheels and air-conditioning – essential for resale desirability – they’re otherwise well equipped.

Kit includes Fiat’s five-inch touchscreen media system, Bluetooth and a leather covering for the comically large (and not too comfortable to hold) gear knob.

The Beats version is based on the Trekking, and comes, as you’d expect, with an ‘upgraded’ stereo. But the system is disappointingly lacklustre.

The cabin is quite intuitive, though, with large heater controls and logical steering wheel buttons, although the touchscreen is too small, making it awkward to use.

It’s saved by a row of shortcut buttons, so you can at least quickly get to the function you want.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023) value for money

Value for Money Rating

Running a Fiat 500L will not break the bank. Diesel engines offer good fuel economy, and routine servicing is gratifyingly cheap.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Prices

A three-year-old Fiat 500L with low mileage will cost around £12,000. This gets you a car with 10,000 miles on the clock and a full service record.

If you want something cheaper, a 10-year-old Fiat 500L with 70,000 miles in Pop trim will cost from £4000.

This gives you a choice of petrol or diesel engines, but bear in mind that while the latter are more frugal, pre-2015 diesels cannot be driven in low emissions zones without paying an additional charge.

Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023): Running Costs

Given that the Fiat 500L is part of the wider Fiat 500 family, you’d be disappointed if it was costly to run.

The 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine with the Dualogic automatic gearbox is easy on fuel, offering a claimed figure of 72.4mpg, although this was assessed under the old testing regime.

In the real world, around 55mpg should be feasible.

While the 0.9-litre TwinAir petrol engine is brimming with character, its claimed 58.9mpg is much more optimistic.

In our experience, a figure in the mid-30s is more likely, as the engine needs to be worked hard to make reasonable progress.

If you want a petrol model, there’s also a 1.4 in non-turbo or turbocharged guise. It’s claimed to offer 45.6mpg, and that works out to around 37mpg in mixed use.

When it comes to annual road tax, the Fiat 500L shouldn’t be too much of a drain on the finances. The lowest emitting diesel attracts a yearly payment of £20, while the priciest will pay £240.

Routine servicing costs for the Fiat 500L are on a par with most small MPVs or family hatches.

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Fiat 500L (2013 – 2023) models and specs

The Fiat 500L Pop trim comes with steel wheels, rear parking sensors, central locking, electric front windows, plus a five-inch infotainment screen with Bluetooth and Uconnect system for hands-free calling and voice commands.

To this, the Fiat 500L Pop Star model adds air-con, alloy wheels, electric rear windows and cruise control.

With the top-spec Fiat 500L Lounge model, you get climate control, a panoramic glass sunroof, automatic lights and wipers and rear picnic tables.

The Fiat 500L Trekking, later called the Fiat 500L Cross, was a standalone model with off-roader-inspired looks.

It has exterior body cladding to deliver that SUV style, 17-inch alloy wheels (with mud and snow tyres when new), and automatic emergency braking.

There was also a Fiat 500L Beats based on the Trekking that comes with an uprated stereo, but it’s not worth bothering with as the sound system simply isn’t very good.

Dimensions
Length	4147–4375 mm
Width	1784–2036 mm
Height	1658–1679 mm
Wheelbase	2612–2613 mm

Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight	1245–1440 kg
Boot Space	343–1480 L
Warranty	3 years / 60000 miles
Servicing	9000–21000 miles

Spare Wheel
Standard	Space-saving spare wheel / Tyre-repair kit
Alternative	Tyre-repair kit

Costs
List Price	£14,575–£22,465
Insurance Groups	7–18
Road Tax Bands	B–H
Official MPG	39.8–72.4 mpg

Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult	-
Child	-
Pedestrian	-
Overall	3

On sale until November 2022

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
95 Fire Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	13.6 s
Connect 95 Fire Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	13.6 s
Hey Google 95 Fire Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	13.6 s
Pop 95 Fire Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	13.6 s
Sport 95 Fire Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	13.6 s

On sale until April 2021

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.4 95hp 120th Anniversary Start+Stop 5dr	-	-	-
1.4 95hp City Cross Start+Stop 5dr	-	-	-
1.4 95hp Cross Start+Stop 5dr	-	-	-
1.4 95hp Urban Start+Stop 5dr	-	-	-
Sport 95 Fire Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	-

On sale until June 2020

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.3 Multijet 95 Cross 5dr	£20,545	67.3 mpg	14.3 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Cross Dualogic 5dr	£21,545	70.6 mpg	15.5 s
1.4 95hp 120th Anniversary 5dr	-	41.5 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 95hp City Cross 5dr	£17,610	40.9 mpg	13.9 s
1.4 95hp Cross 5dr	£18,710	39.8 mpg	13.2 s
1.4 95hp S Design 5dr	£18,610	40.4 mpg	13.9 s
1.4 95hp Urban 5dr	£16,710	40.9 mpg	13.4 s
1.4 T-Jet 120 Cross 5dr	£19,660	42.2 mpg	11.0 s
1.6 Multijet 120 Cross 5dr	£21,565	65.7 mpg	11.5 s

On sale until July 2019

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.3 Multijet 95 Lounge 5dr	£20,045	68.9 mpg	13.9 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Lounge Dualogic 5dr	£21,045	72.4 mpg	14.8 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Pop Star 5dr	£18,545	68.9 mpg	13.9 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Pop Star Dualogic 5dr	£19,545	72.4 mpg	14.8 s
1.4 95 Lounge 5dr	£17,900	46.3 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 95 Pop Star 5dr	£16,400	46.3 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 95hp Mirror 5dr	£17,000	46.3 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 T-Jet 120 Lounge 5dr	£19,160	42.2 mpg	10.2 s
1.4 T-Jet 120 Pop Star 5dr	£17,660	42.2 mpg	10.2 s
1.4 T-Jet 120hp Mirror 5dr	£18,260	42.2 mpg	10.2 s
1.6 Multijet 120 Lounge 5dr	£21,065	67.3 mpg	10.7 s
1.6 Multijet 120 Pop Star 5dr	£19,565	67.3 mpg	10.7 s

On sale until January 2018

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
0.9 105 Twinair Easy 5dr	£16,490	58.9 mpg	12.4 s
0.9 105 Twinair Lounge 5dr	£17,890	58.9 mpg	12.4 s
0.9 Twinair 105 Lounge 5dr	£18,180	58.9 mpg	12.3 s
0.9 Twinair 105 Pop Star 5dr	£16,780	58.9 mpg	12.3 s
0.9 Twinair 105 Trekking 5dr	£18,880	55.4 mpg	12.6 s
1.3 85 Multijet Easy 5dr	£16,490	67.3 mpg	14.9 s
1.3 85 Multijet Easy Dualogic 5dr	£17,390	70.6 mpg	15.1 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Lounge 5dr	£19,555	68.9 mpg	13.9 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Lounge Dualogic 5dr	£20,455	72.4 mpg	14.8 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Pop Star 5dr	£18,155	68.9 mpg	13.9 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Pop Star Dualogic 5dr	£19,055	72.4 mpg	14.8 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Trekking 5dr	£20,255	67.3 mpg	14.3 s
1.3 Multijet 95 Trekking Dualogic 5dr	£21,155	70.6 mpg	15.5 s
1.4 95 Easy 5dr	£15,000	45.6 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 95 Lounge 5dr	£17,430	45.6 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 95 Pop 5dr	£14,575	45.6 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 95 Pop Star 5dr	£16,030	45.6 mpg	12.8 s
1.4 95 Trekking 5dr	£18,130	45.6 mpg	13.2 s
1.4 Tjet 120 Beats Edition 5dr	£20,890	40.4 mpg	11.0 s
1.4 Tjet 120 Lounge 5dr	£18,690	40.9 mpg	10.2 s
1.4 Tjet 120 Pop Star 5dr	£17,290	40.9 mpg	10.2 s
1.4 Tjet 120 Trekking 5dr	£19,390	40.4 mpg	11.0 s
1.6 105 Multijet Easy 5dr	£17,490	62.8 mpg	11.3 s
1.6 Multijet 105 Beats Edition 5dr	£21,640	60.1 mpg	12.0 s
1.6 Multijet 105 Lounge 5dr	£19,440	62.8 mpg	11.3 s
1.6 Multijet 105 Pop Star 5dr	£18,040	62.8 mpg	11.3 s
1.6 Multijet 105 Trekking 5dr	£20,140	60.1 mpg	12.0 s
1.6 Multijet 120 Beats Edition 5dr	£22,465	65.7 mpg	11.5 s
1.6 Multijet 120 Lounge 5dr	£20,575	67.3 mpg	10.7 s
1.6 Multijet 120 Pop Star 5dr	£19,175	67.3 mpg	10.7 s
1.6 Multijet 120 Trekking 5dr	£21,275	65.7 mpg	11.5 s

On sale until July 2015

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Beats Edition 1.6 MultiJet 105 5dr	£21,640	60.1 mpg	12.0 s
Lounge 1.3 MultiJet 85 5dr	£18,440	67.3 mpg	14.9 s
Lounge 1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic 5dr Auto	£19,340	70.6 mpg	15.5 s
Lounge 1.6 MultiJet 105 5dr	£19,440	62.8 mpg	11.3 s
Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet 85 5dr	£17,040	67.3 mpg	14.9 s
Pop Star 1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic 5dr Auto	£17,940	70.6 mpg	15.5 s
Pop Star 1.6 MultiJet 105 5dr	£18,040	62.8 mpg	11.3 s
Trekking 1.3 MultiJet 85 5dr	£19,140	65.7 mpg	15.3 s
Trekking 1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic 5dr Auto	£20,040	67.3 mpg	16.1 s
Trekking 1.6 MultiJet 105 5dr	£20,140	60.1 mpg	12.0 s

On sale until April 2015

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Beats Edition 0.9 TwinAir 105 5dr	£20,290	55.4 mpg	12.6 s
Beats Edition 1.4 T-Jet 120 5dr	£20,795	40.4 mpg	11.0 s
Lounge 0.9 TwinAir 105 5dr	£18,090	58.9 mpg	12.3 s
Lounge 1.4 T-Jet 120 5dr	£18,595	40.9 mpg	10.2 s
Pop Star 0.9 TwinAir 105 5dr	£16,690	58.9 mpg	12.3 s
Pop Star 1.4 T-Jet 120 5dr	£17,195	40.9 mpg	10.2 s
Trekking 0.9 TwinAir 105 5dr	£18,790	55.4 mpg	12.6 s
Trekking 1.4 T-Jet 120 5dr	£19,295	40.4 mpg	11.0 s

On sale until June 2014

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Easy 0.9 TwinAir 105 5dr	£16,490	58.9 mpg	12.4 s
Easy 1.3 MultiJet 85 5dr	£16,490	67.3 mpg	14.9 s
Easy 1.3 MultiJet 85 Dualogic 5dr Auto	£17,390	70.6 mpg	15.1 s
Easy 1.4 95 5dr	£14,995	45.6 mpg	12.8 s
Easy 1.6 MultiJet 105 5dr	£17,490	62.8 mpg	11.3 s

Model History

February 2012: Fiat 500L revealed
December 2012: Pricing announced
July 2013: Fiat 500L Trekking launched
February 2014: New engines added to 500L range
January 2018: Fiat 500L Mirror introduced
January 2021: Fiat 500L range updated for 2021
March 2021: Fiat 500L Hey Google special edition announced

February 2012

Fiat 500L revealed

The L stands for ‘Large’ and the 500L is the next car in the 500 family. 4,140mm long x 1,780mm wide x 1,660mm high. Based on Punto platform. 95 PS 1.4 four cylinder petrol, 105PSA 875cc TwinAir, 75PS or 95PS 1.25 Multijet engines, 105PS 1.6 Multijet. 5 seat and (later) 7 seat XL/MPW versions.

In Fiat speak: "With MPV passenger space combined with the feel of a small SUV on the road and the restrained dimensions and efficiency of a B segment car, the new Fiat model defies the conventional distinctions between the various segments, combining the typical characteristics of different categories in order to create a distinctive alternative to the traditional B and C segments."

December 2012

Pricing announced

The new 500L starts at just £14,990 OTR for the 1.4-litre 500L Pop Star or Easy – a price that includes a long standard equipment list featuring 5-inch touchscreen radio, Bluetooth, six airbags, ESP stability programme, body-coloured electric door mirrors, cruise control, leather gearknob and steering wheel.

The new 500L – L stands for Large – starts with two trim levels, Pop Star and Easy, which cost the same but have different additional features. In addition to the standard list, new Pop Star features a body-coloured dashboard, alloy wheels and side door mouldings to appeal to a cool, young audience, while Easy gets rear parking sensors, a soft-touch dashboard and electric rear windows in addition to the standard equipment, to attract drivers looking for greater comfort.

The top-of-the-range Lounge model is loaded with even more features, adding to the standard list: climate control air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, side mouldings, rear parking sensors, electric rear windows, a largest-in-class fixed glass roof, light sensor, rain sensor, front fog lamps and a rear armrest.

Longer than a Fiat Punto and as wide as a Fiat Bravo, the soundly engineered new Fiat 500L, complete with 5-star Euro NCAP crash safety rating, goes well above and beyond the usual expectations of a mini-MPV. It’s unmistakably a member of the Fiat 500 family, but its roominess and flexibility will appeal to young families, and drivers who need the functionality of a family car, but who desire the coolness and cheeky fun-loving attitude which the iconic 500 city car embodies.

The new Fiat 500L aims to appeal to a broad spectrum of customers, not defined by age, job or income, nor tied to convention. Fiat 500L customers will still want to show their personality and passion – something that will be easily achievable thanks to the new car’s huge customisation possibilities. Among an extensive options list are: Fiat’s ground-breaking eco:Drive Live system, a powerful Beats by Dr Dre audio and even a Lavazza on-board coffee making machine.

The Fiat 500L will be available initially with a choice of four low emissions engines (Euro 6 petrol and Euro 5+ diesel), with Start&Stop as standard on TwinAir and MultiJet engines. The full engine line-up comprises the award-winning TwinAir 0.9-litre petrol (105hp), 1.4-litre 16-valve petrol (95hp), 1.3-litre 16-valve MultiJet diesel (85hp) with manual or MTA transmission, and 1.6-litre 16-valve MultiJet diesel (105hp).

With striking contemporary styling to match its spacious looks, all versions of the new Fiat 500L feature colour coded front and rear bumpers for a more sophisticated image, and a choice of 10 stunning colours including Heavy Metal Grey, Opera Red, Bashment Blue, Vocal Green and New Age Cream.

All versions come with the choice of body colour, white or black roof, and the option of silver, white or black alloy wheels, meaning customisation opportunities are huge. A 1.5 square metre glass roof (standard on Lounge) is also available for enhanced cabin ambience and panoramic passenger visibility.

Model	Total OTR Total
1.4 Pop Star (95hp)	£14,990
0.9 TwinAir Pop Star (105hp)	£16,490
1.3 MultiJet Pop Star (85hp)	£16,490
1.3 MultiJet MTA Pop Star (85hp)	£17,390
1.6 MultiJet Pop Star (105hp)	£17,490
1.4 Easy (95hp)	£14,990
0.9 TwinAir Easy (105hp)	£16,490
1.3 MultiJet Easy (85hp)	£16,490
1.3 MultiJet MTA Easy (85hp)	£17,390
1.6 MultiJet Easy (105hp)	£17,490
1.4 Lounge (95hp)	£16,390
0.9 TwinAir Lounge (105hp)	£17,890
1.3 MultiJet Lounge (85hp)	£17,890
1.3 MultiJet MTA Lounge (85hp)	£18,790
1.6 MultiJet Lounge (105hp)	£18,890

July 2013

Fiat 500L Trekking launched

Prices:

500L Trekking 1.4 95HP £17,095
500L Trekking 0.9 TwinAir 105HP £18,590
500L Trekking 1.3 MultiJet 85HP diesel £18,590
500L Trekking 1.3 Multijet Dualogic auto £19,490
500L Trekking 1.6 MultiJet 105HP £19,590

February 2014

New engines added to 500L range

Two new 120PS engines are added to the 500L range - 1.6 MultiJet II diesel and the 1.4 T-Jet petrol.

The new 1.6 MultiJet II has 120PS and 320Nm of torque which sees the 0-62mph time drop to 10.7 seconds (compared to 11.3 seconds with the 105PS engine.Average fuel consumption dips only slightly to 61.4mpg (versus 62.8mpg) while CO2emissions of 120 g/km (+3g/km) ensure it remains in the same tax and BIK band as the 105PS engine.

The EU6-ready 1.4 T-Jet petrol offers an identical 120PS but its maximum 215Nm of torque is available from just 2,500rpm, ensuring a broad and flexible performance range. Top speed is 117mph while the 0-62mph dash takes just 10.2 seconds, with combined-cycle fuel economy figure of 40.9mpg and CO2 emissions of 159g/km.

There is also a new model - the 500L Beats Edition. It combines the chunky styling of the 500L Trekking with a two-tone, grey/black colour scheme finished in a choice of gloss and matte finishes. Further styling enhancements include 17-inch alloy wheels, wheel arch extensions, side skirts and bumper inserts, all finished in black, as well as mirror fairings, front “whiskers” and the tailgate handle in satin chrome. Red brake callipers and red inserts in the mirror fairings complete the look.

The interior of the 500L Beats Edition gets automatic dual-zone climate control as standard, as well as a matte-grey dashboard panel and a Total Black interior pack which includes special black fabric/eco-leather seat upholstery complete with red, embroidered '500' logos on the front backrests. A premium BeatsAudioaudio system is also standard.

Based around the Fiat 500L Trekking, the new 500L Beats Edition also features the Trekking’s revised suspension, Mud and Snow tyres, City Brake Control and Traction+ traction control system as standard. Additional features, also standard on the Trekking, include rear electric windows, front fog lights, a touchscreen Uconnect infotainment system, automatic headlights, rain sensors and rear privacy glass.

Finally, for 2014, two new packs are now available on the Fiat 500L and 500L MPW. The new Premium Pack offers £1720-worth of luxury equipment for just £1300. Full beige or grey leather upholstery; a ParkView rear parking camera and a five-inch touchscreen Uconnect system with DAB and satellite navigation are all included in the pack, which is offered on the Lounge model only. In addition, a new Living Pack, comprised of heated front seats, height adjustable front seats, driver- and passenger-seat adjustable lumbar support and a front arm rest, can be combined with the Premium Pack for an additional £450, a saving of £125 versus the standard combined price of these options.

January 2018

Fiat 500L Mirror introduced

Comes with UconnectTMLINK technology which is Apple CarPlay-ready and compatible with Android AutoTM as standard.

Available for the first time on a Fiat model, Mopar Connect combines remote assistance services and control functions in one app, to guarantee peace of mind when on the road and away from the car.

Characteristic chrome details, chrome mirror caps, a Mirror badge on the pillar and fog lights are all standard on the 500L Mirror, building on the Pop Star specification. The new bi-colour Venezia blue paintwork and grey roof is exclusively available as an option, adding grey mirror caps. The Fiat 500L Mirror engine line-up features the 1.4 95hp petrol and the 1.4 T-Jet 120hp.

January 2021

Fiat 500L range updated for 2021

The Pop trim provides an affordable entry point into the 500L range. The family’s colour palette is broadened by the new, exclusive Sicilian orange livery, complemented by new fabric blue seats, embellished with the FIAT monogram and a dedicated dashboard in new Techno blue. The 500L Pop costs from £18,030.

The Connect trim level offers a high level of technology as standard, with the 7-inch Uconnect infotainment system with DAB radio, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. On all three models, new seats are paired with a brand-new dashboard finish in matt silver. The 500L Connect also comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured door mirrors. 500L Connect is priced at £19,330.

In its Cross trim level, on top of the Connect specification, the 500L Cross comes as standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, rear parking sensors, dusk and rain sensors, automatic air conditioning. Camouflage-motif interiors or optional black leather seats are also available. The 500L Cross is priced from £20,430.

The top of the range is the Sport trim is enhanced by 17-inch alloy wheels, City brake control, electrochromatic rear view mirror, interior in black technoprene, privacy glass and ambient lighting. 500L Sport is priced from £21,330.

The distinct character of the trim levels can be further enhanced to customise the 500L, while offering significant financial saving. These include:

- The magic eye pack: includes front parking sensors and rear camera, NAVI pack and ADAS pack with Blind Spot Detection and Adaptive Cruise Control. Available on Connect and Cross.

- The comfort pack: includes automatic air conditioning and adjustable seats, visibility pack with xenon headlights, electrochromatic rear view mirror and dusk and rain sensors. Available on Pop, Cross and Sport.

- The style pack: includes chrome-plated details and privacy glass with the full-LED pack Available on Connect.

Orders for the updated 500L range will open early February.

March 2021

Fiat 500L Hey Google special edition announced

The special series is equipped with the Hey Google voice assistant, so customers can connect to their car remotely, using nothing but their own voice to request and receive information on the car and to interact with it. They can do so via their smartphone or the Google Nest Hub, a digital display included with the welcome kit they receive when purchasing a new 500 family Hey Google car.

The 500 Family is completed by the 500L Hey Google, the family mover with a crossover look for modern families, featuring the two-tone white and gloss black livery and 16-inch alloy wheels. The passenger compartment comes with new seats and a matt silver dashboard with the 500 logo in white, seven-inch DAB radio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, manual air conditioning, and Mopar ® Connect. The 500L Hey Google is available with Euro 6D-Final-compliant 1.4-litre 95hp petrol engine or a 1.3-litre 95hp turbodiesel Multijet.

What to watch out for

07-07-2015:

Complaint of alloy wheels corroding under the lacquer on a 500L Trekking.

28-06-2016:

TwinAir engine extremely oil sensitive. Wrong oil can destroy MultiAir system replacement of which costs £1,200. Must only use correct FIAT Selenium oil.

11-02-2017:

Report of airbag warning light constantly being re-triggered on a FIAT 500L. Started in February 2016 and keeps re-triggering since. Suspect that the dealer merely re-sets the trigger when what is needed is a new triggering system.

23-08-2018:

Report of failure of steering angle sensor of 2013 FIAT 500L bought used in June 2018. Steering wheel off centr by 45 degrees and makes grating noise when car is turned left.

31-08-2018:

Report of "water" leak into footwell of FIAT 500L.