Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500L
Power
80HP
Torque
140Nm
Consumption
3.9l/100
Emissions
105g/km
0-100 km/h
16.3s
Top Speed
163km/h
Weight
1465kg
Price
18,700€
Technical summary
Gasolina o gas natural
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
330 L
50 L
59 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500L 0.9 Turbo TwinAir 80 CV Gasolina/Metano (2014)
General description
The 2014 Fiat 500L is the bold and spacious answer to the iconic 500. It was born with the mission of enveloping the family in unmistakable Italian style, offering a practicality that its little brother could only dream of. This TwinAir Gasoline and Methane version is not just a car, it's a statement of intent: a minivan with a soul, promising versatility and economy without giving up a smile on every journey.
Driving experience
Driving the 500L TwinAir is a unique experience. The characteristic purr of its two-cylinder engine accompanies you like a cheerful and peculiar soundtrack, reminding you that you are not in just any car. It doesn't seek speed, but efficiency and enjoyment of the journey. Its six-speed manual transmission connects you with the mechanics, while the lightness of the steering in 'City' mode turns the urban jungle into a playground. The feeling of driving with methane, knowing that every kilometer is kinder to your wallet and the planet, is deeply gratifying.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 500L is pure emotion and controversy. It's as if the original Fiat 500 had grown up to start a family, maintaining its rounded shapes and friendly face, but in a minivan body. The interior is a festival of light and space, with fantastic visibility thanks to its split pillars and huge glass surface. The dashboard, often in bright colors, and the 'squircle' (square-circle) design details create a cheerful and casual atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in an Italian design loft.
Technology and features
Beyond its style, the technological heart of this 500L is its brilliant bi-fuel TwinAir engine. It represented advanced engineering for its time, capable of running on two different fuels to obtain the ECO label and ridiculously low consumption. On board, the technology focused on usability, with the Uconnect infotainment system as the command center for music and connectivity, and practical aids like the dualdrive electric power steering that greatly facilitated city maneuvers.
Competition
In a competitive market of small minivans, the 500L faced very serious rivals such as the Ford B-Max with its innovative pillarless doors, the Opel Meriva with its reverse-opening doors, or the practical and rational Citroën C3 Picasso. However, none of them could compete with the charisma and retro charm of the Fiat, nor offer such an integrated and efficient factory-fitted methane alternative, which gave it a unique and irresistible personality.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500L TwinAir methane is not a car chosen with the head, but with the heart. It is the perfect purchase for those who value space and economy but refuse to give up style and the joy of driving. It is a vehicle that celebrates family life with a touch of 'dolce vita', proving that practical doesn't have to be boring. A smart, different, and characterful option that, even today, still turns heads.