Fiat 500L 2012–2017 car dimensions: 4147 mm long, 1784 mm wide and 1665 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,245 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Pop trim keeps things basic with electric front windows, height-adjustable driver seat, Fold&Tumble rear seats and Dualdrive power steering. A 5-inch Uconnect touchscreen with Bluetooth sits as an option or on higher grades, along with manual air conditioning. Cruise control, rear parking sensors and City Brake Control low-speed automatic braking appear only on Pop Star and above or as packs. No blind-spot or lane systems show in the records.
Boot holds 412 litres with seats back, rising to 455 litres seats forward and 1480 litres seats folded and tumbled. Cargo Magic Space lets the floor set at three heights for a flat load bay. Front passenger seat folds to carry long items.
Braked towing reaches 1000 kg and unbraked 400 kg on most engines. Payload sits at 485 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension appears for the standard Pop hatch.
The cabin feels open and practical with high seating and room for five adults. Rear seats slide and use Fold&Tumble to create a flat load floor. Driver seat height adjusts and the steering wheel moves for reach and height. Passenger seat back folds flat as a table. Optional glass roof lets in more light on higher grades.
5-star Euro NCAP rating
Standard six airbags plus ESP with Hill Holder ABS EBD and ISOFIX
Fuel tank 50 litres
Petrol service every 30 000 km or 24 months
Diesel service every 35 000 km or 24 months
Start&Stop on TwinAir and Multijet engines
Engines cover petrol 1.4 95 hp and 0.9 TwinAir turbo 105 hp plus 1.3 Multijet diesel 85 hp. TwinAir and diesel include Start&Stop as standard for lower use.
Scheduled servicing runs every 30 000 km or 24 months on petrol versions and every 35 000 km or 24 months on diesel. Oil changes follow the same plan with checks on brakes fluids and filters.
Safety kit starts with six airbags ESC ABS EBD BAS Hill Holder and ISOFIX points. Euro NCAP gave five stars with strong adult scores. Knee airbag and city brake assist stay optional.
The flexible seats and compact size make daily use simple. Keep to the service plan and check tyre pressures regularly to maintain the car.
Length 4147 mm, Width 1784 mm, Height 1665 mm, Wheelbase 2612 mm (500L 2012–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat Group Automobiles Austria technical data, 4 July 2012 , 1.4 16v FIRE 95 PS column, Fiat Switzerland scheda tecnica, 20 February 2013, Fiat Italy equipment release, 18 July 2012: six airbags standard on Pop.