Fiat 500L and 500C Abarth: Canadian premiere in Montreal
by Denis Duquet
Photo: Alain Morin
Quebec buyers embraced the Fiat 500 because of its retro look, fun to drive persona and low fuel consumption. Our American neighbours, however, found it a little too small. To answer their “wants” and those of many others, Fiat introduces the 500L (“L” for “Large”). It is a four-door version that is able in theory to accommodate five passengers and whose dimensions are all-around more generous. Stylists were able to draw a silhouette that while different from that of the coupe keeps many family cues.
For sporting drivers who favour small convertible performance machines, the Montreal Auto Show will introduce you to the 500C Abarth. This convertible offers similar performance to the coupe version thanks to its 160 horsepower engine.
