FIAT 500L 2017–2022 car dimensions: 4276 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1679 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,330 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin has a standard touchscreen Uconnect system, usually 5-inch with Bluetooth and voice controls. a 7-inch version with navigation is available on higher grades and brings Android Auto plus Apple CarPlay. Automatic climate control, often dual-zone, appears on upper trims while base models use manual. Cruise control is standard. City Brake automatic emergency braking is standard across the range. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera with grid lines come in packs or on higher grades. Blind-spot warning is limited to certain option packs.
Boot space is 412 litres with the rear seats up and rises to 1480 litres when they are folded. The 60/40 split rear seats tumble and slide for flexible loading.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg and unbraked is 400 kg. Payload sits near 470 kg depending on engine and equipment.
The Cross sits 25 mm higher with specific suspension tuning, M+S tyres and a Mode Selector offering Traction+ and Gravity Control for light rough-road or slippery use.
The cabin offers a loft-like, airy space with high roof, generous headroom and legroom for five adults, plus large windows and glazed pillars for strong visibility. Rear seats slide, recline, fold and tumble for flexible cargo up to maximum volume. Higher grades add dual-zone climate control, leather trim, heated front seats and lumbar adjustment. Optional fixed or power dual-pane panoramic glass roof floods the interior with light.
Fuel tank capacity 50 litres
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (94% adult occupant)
Standard 7 airbags including knee and side curtains
ESC with hill start assist, ABS and traction control standard
Autonomous City Brake standard on facelift models
Scheduled service every 15,000 km or 1 year for petrol
Engines include 1.4-litre petrol options from 95 hp naturally aspirated to turbo variants, plus Multijet diesels. US market turbo returns EPA estimates of 22 city/30 highway/25 combined. European figures vary by engine but prioritise efficiency with start-stop on many versions.
Servicing follows fixed intervals of 15,000 km or annually for petrol models, with diesel plans at similar or slightly longer distances depending on market. Checks cover oil, filters, brakes and fluids. timing belt replacement is mileage or time-based.
Safety kit centres on seven airbags, electronic stability control, roll mitigation and hill holder as standard. Facelift adds city brake assist below 30 km/h. The structure uses high-strength steel with multiple load paths. IIHS results for earlier examples rate moderate overlap and side as good, small overlap poor.
Living with the car means versatile five-seat packaging and easy urban manoeuvrability from the compact footprint and raised Cross ride height. Regular tyre and fluid checks keep it reliable. genuine parts and authorised service maintain systems over time.
Length 4276 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1679 mm, Wheelbase 2612 mm (500L 2017–2022)
Sources: manufacturer data, Stellantis/Fiat press pack, automobiledimension.com, encyCARpedia.