Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500L
Power
120HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
4.6l/100
Emissions
120g/km
0-100 km/h
10.7s
Top Speed
189km/h
Weight
1445kg
Price
19,100€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
412 L
50 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500L 1.6 16v MultiJet II 120 CV Start&Stop (2013-2014)
General description
The Fiat 500L is the bold and charming answer to a question nobody asked but many needed: what if the iconic Fiat 500 grew up to accommodate the whole family? This compact MPV not only inherits the charisma and retro style of its smaller sibling but merges it with surprising roominess and versatility. In this version, the 120-horsepower 1.6 MultiJet diesel engine gives it the necessary muscle to move with an ease and efficiency that are captivating in daily use and on long trips.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 500L feels like a lofty and bright sanctuary. The driving position is comfortable and commanding, offering exceptional visibility thanks to its large glass surfaces. The 120 hp engine pulls decisively from low revs, thanks to its generous 320 Nm of torque, making overtaking and merging a mere formality. It doesn't seek sporty sensations but aims to offer a placid and safe journey. The suspension filters out bumps well, prioritizing passenger comfort, turning every trip into a relaxed and pleasant experience.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Fiat 500L is pure emotion and functionality. It's impossible not to smile when you see it. It retains the unmistakable features of the 500, like its round headlights and friendly silhouette, but reinterprets them in a much larger and more practical body. Inside, the magic continues with an interior space that seems to defy its exterior dimensions. Brightness and a sense of spaciousness are its greatest assets, creating a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere. It's a car that celebrates space and originality, a bubble of Italian design on wheels.
Technology and features
For its time, the 500L integrated technology designed to make life easier. The Start&Stop system helps reduce fuel consumption in the city, while the electric power steering with 'City' function makes maneuvering in tight spaces child's play. The Uconnect infotainment system, though simple by today's standards, intuitively centralized the radio, phone, and multimedia connectivity. It was a car connected to the needs of a modern family, without overwhelming with unnecessary complexities.
Competition
In a highly competitive segment, the Fiat 500L faced very serious and established rivals. Cars like the Ford B-MAX with its innovative pillarless doors, the Opel Meriva with its rear-hinged doors, or the practical and modular Citroën C3 Picasso were its direct competitors. However, the 500L played in its own league thanks to a weapon that none of its rivals could match: a design with overwhelming charisma and personality.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500L with the 120 hp 1.6 MultiJet engine is an eminently passionate purchase, yet justified by reason. It's the perfect car for those who refuse to give up style when starting a family. It offers a gigantic and modular interior space in a compact format, a capable and very fuel-efficient engine, and a dose of 'dolce vita' that brightens your day. Its design may not be for everyone, but for those it connects with, it becomes much more than just a means of transportation.