Fiat

Fiat 500L

Price $25,495 – $28,495
Fuel consumption 7.9 – 10.7 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 58%(view ratings)
The 500L wagon and the 500X crossover are the most versatile models in Fiat’s lineup. The compact 500L gets minor styling revisions for 2018, and keeps its 160-horsepower, turbocharged engine. With the rear seatbacks folded, its cargo volume reaches 1927 litres. As for the subcompact 500X, it’s offered with one of two four-cylinder engines that develop 160 or 180 horsepower, while its options list includes an all-wheel drivetrain and a panoramic sunroof.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 58%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 1/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 6/10
Overall 5/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Interior and exterior design
  • Fun ride
  • Good visibility
  • Enormous cabin
  • Choice of colours

Cons

  • Imprecise manual gearbox
  • Slow automatic gearbox
  • No 40/20/40 bench
  • Reliability could be better

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