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2017 FIAT 500L

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$20,995

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Hatchback

Body style

25

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

167.3” x 65.7”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(17 reviews)

The good:

  • Versatile cargo area
  • Ride quality
  • Highway composure

The bad:

  • Front-seat comfort
  • Prefers premium gas
  • Steering and handling
  • Mixed cabin materials

3 trims

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Notable features

  • Six-speed automatic transmission now standard
  • Five-seat four-door hatchback
  • Turbo four-cylinder engine standard
  • Front-wheel drive
  • BeatsAudio premium stereo available

2017 FIAT 500L review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

What it is: With four doors and seating for five, the 500L is a significantly larger vehicle than the two-door Fiat 500 and is comparable to the Mini Countryman. It also competes with Mitsubishi’s Outlander Sport and Volkswagen’s Tiguan, as well as compact hatchbacks like the Ford Focus. The 500L comes with front-wheel drive, but its platform is the basis for the Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade subcompact SUVs, which are available with all-wheel drive.
New for 2017
Fiat has simplified the 500L lineup to three models: Pop, Trekking and Lounge. A six-speed automatic transmission is now standard.
Significant Standard Features

  • 160-horsepower, turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power, heated side mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
  • 60/40-split fold-and-tumble backseat
  • Air conditioning
  • Uconnect multimedia system with 5-inch touch-screen and Bluetooth streaming audio
  • Cruise control
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Dual-panel sunroof
  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • Heated front seats
  • BeatsAudio premium stereo
  • Navigation system
  • Backup camera

Consumer reviews

(17 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.3
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Most recent consumer reviews

So far so good

Just bought a used Fiat 500L. Love it so far. Stylish and comfortable and easy to drive. Lots of conveniences. Much roomier than it looks. A little sluggish.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent Ride

This vehicle gets great gas mileage, it’s super sporty and peppy, and has more room than you would expect! The back seats fold down and there’s quite a bit of room. It looks tiny from the outside but it packs quite a lot of junk, animals, groceries, etc. inside- believe me! The only thing that bothers me about this car is the interior. It’s difficult to unlock the doors for the passengers, everything interior is plastic and frankly, kind of ugly. However, When it’s not a professional detail, it looks pretty sharp. It’s just not my favorite style. The exterior is adorable, I need a new paint job soon. Be careful when you buy this car because you can’t take it to any old lube place you have to go to a Fiat dealership because they have to remove the entire front panel to do anything. The great thing is, this car doesn’t really ever need service except for the oil change. These are minor inconveniences compared to the overall performance of the 500 L, which I feel is stellar. I purchased this car for 10 K and it only had 30,000 miles on it. If you’re looking for an extremely reliable car with no issues, lots of room, and a pep in his step, this is a car for you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my car and always get compliments .

The car meets my needs and milea it gets is great. I am a short person and i can fix chair to drive. Happy with it all around.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by FIAT
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion
144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
48 months/50,000 miles
Roadside assistance
48 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/less than 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 months/3,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
125-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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