Of cute little utility to practical minivan. The 500L has nothing to do with his younger brother, except the brand and commercial name. Do not expect a small city car because the 500L aims much higher.

It is normal that after the deserved success of the 500, Fiat bet to increase family. When something is good and sells well, it must be strengthened. Thus was born the 500L a five-seat minivan and 4.2 meters long; in summer it will grow even more to offer seven-seat version Campero costume and will create another 4×4 variant called trekking. It is a 500, but only because the name says. It is true that shares some of its mechanical and various finishing details -available both for the rest of the family italiana-, but neither the platform nor the suspensions are the same. With this we can understand that the narrow rear seats of utility reached in the 500L to a generous space model, large trunk and interior to the agenda, details that have nothing to envy to more established models in the segment to which it belongs modularity. For this first test we focus on only diesel version has at the moment, encouraged by the II 1.3 Multijet 85 horses.

The size of the moons and the outer height of the car -the largest among its rivals generated in the interior a pleasant feeling of space. This is the first thing you feel upon entering the car, and like. With meter in hand and comparing with competitors, this initial feeling is corroborated by the better data internal width and height front. Behind the same, except for the height, the largest from floor to ceiling, from the sidewalk is greatly reduced because of the shoulder occurs -optional- sunroof; here has the best figure but in any case must be more than 1.85 so that it becomes a problem. All seats offer a stand "chair type", wherein the knee angle is very close to 90 degrees being plus good for the back, very comfortable on long jams. The front has a low ergonomic support, which leaves far removed the top and bottom with more pressure than usual, and sidewalks are short but during testing there were comrades who even found it comfortable, you already know that for taste there is nothing written.

The rear seats can be folded, longitudinally displaceable, with this can fix the "problem" height- or even vary the inclination of the backrest. As in the other models, fit three adults, but with the middle somewhat uncomfortable. In this square it must request the extra third headrest -60 € –. The boot is practical both for its capacity as the modularity supports. Does not carry spare wheel and bet on a reparapinchazos kit, but there is room for it without reducing the load capacity. The gate, once opened, the handle moves to close a little high, detail that you should check at the dealership depending on your height. The quality of finish is on the line of next-generation Fiat. No design but focused to be practical. The materials used convey strength and it looks like it does not have a bad aging. There are hollow everywhere. It misses in the center console, at least one had any non-slip surface for the mobile not come out fired every time you brake or accelerate.

This diesel version uses the Multijet II 1.3. This engine, one of the most modern in the market, it is somewhat right in 500L; It is not a question so much power you have, but how to deliver it. The performance level is good given the type of car that is, the distinction comes because Low need to press heavily on the accelerator to win some joy. Fiat, aware of this, has tried to fix it intelligently slightly revving the engine as we begin to release the clutch. So It is achieved maneuver well with him, you will not have to accelerate and prevents you cale, but when you’ve completely dropped the clutch and start revving "stays"And you have to accelerate almost thoroughly. It is a moment -in cold it is appreciated that many drivers still more- probably assimilate without any problems, but if you like this car you do like me, in elasticity I have been forced to give a score of 5 out of 10.

It is also appreciated some slow to recover -Opel Meriva the same thing happens with your CDTi 95 hp engine, because of its long development. I suppose that the aerodynamic volume with 1,433 kg and weighing our unit also have something to do. Yet you not have anything wrong level of consumption. It’s not as thrifty as a Subaru Trezia but in the medium / high line which offer their rivals with a spending on urban conditions very content. The system is standard start / stop working well. It is not the fastest on the market but meets its ecological role. I see nothing thought with that height and volume behavior could be questioned, however, I was wrong. Fiat has met with a good compromise between comfort and efficiency. Obviously, If you are looking for tickling and take it out of their environment, come to light shortcomings, but under normal conditions has good poise, it conveys an easy ride and no problems. The same firmness that prevents excessive body roll blends well with comfort. Has the usual address variable power rack house, with mode City increasing attendance and low speed It is a delight to use in city. The brake system responds safely, although not assimilate the uneven surface with the same skill that makes it to a nice apartment, slightly lengthening the braking under these conditions.

Have a unique finish, common to all three engines with which it is marketed. It has virtually everything you might expect, contributing details like electric mirrors and radio with touchscreen and Bluetooth. They are not standard knee airbag, rear head restraints and the third the rear parking sensors, are recommended yes. All other extras are a matter of taste. Some of the 18,300 euros that subtract the various campaigns. Financing it and invoking the plan Pive the price is lowered to 15,100 euros and the official guarantee is increased to four years. Under these conditions the price is interesting and if you look at what they offer others.