Automobile Blog: 2014 Fiat 500L Review

The largest of the range of the small Fiat, the 500L, 2014 with news releases. Two new engines, the 1.6 Multijet II turbodiesel known and the 1.4 turbo T-Jet petrol, both of 120 hp and a new finish, Beats Edition, the most prominent.

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2014 Fiat 500L Review

After just over a year on the market the Fiat 500L welcomes in 2014 with new engines, new equipment and new versions, which increase the already wide range available. The minivan range of Italian is more tailored to the owners, about 90,000 since the start of commercialization.

Most notable is the addition of two new engines, new to this range as already used in other models, such as the turbodiesel 1.6 Multijet and 1.4 T-Jet petrol, both turbocharged and with a power of 120 hp. The first, a Multijet second generation, which is offered in the normal body, and Living Trekking has a common rail system and a small third generation variable geometry turbocharger developed by Honeywell, which allows the engine to develop a high torque at low rpm, 32.6 Nm at 1,750 rpm.

Something that can be seen at the wheel, offering immediate delivery of force at low revs. Emphasizes his good behavior, showing agile road. Much help once comfortable position and high driving, which in this version of 2014 has not changed. In any case, combined with stop-start system, stop & start, and announces a content consumption of between 4.6 and 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers, depending on the body version chosen. Added value comes from the hand of maintenance; manufacturer’s recommended every two years or 35,000 kilometers reviews, whichever is earlier. was combined with 6-speed manual transmission, the automatic is still reserved for the 1.3 Multijet II 85 hp, along with the 105 hp 1.6 Diesel up the offer for this model. The starting price of the versions with this engine is 20,700 euros, whiles the promotion of the brand, PIVE Plan and financed through Fiat Auto, stays at 15,600 euros.

The novelty in the range of gasoline 500L comes on the heels of 1.4 T Jet, Integra consolidated as the Fire and turbo technology solutions, and offers 120 hp at 5,000 rpm and a top speed of 189 km/h. Your answer is less spectacular than the new MultiJet being too nice to drive. Associated with the 6-speed manual gearbox, the petrol engine approves a somewhat elevated consumption of 6.9 liters per GLP moved lower the costs of use. Unlike a transformation in aftermarket, LPG version has been designed to use this fuel source, being reinforced valve seats and cylinder head, with a specific system of admission. We have departed from the 1.4 T-Jet blocks instead of a TwinAir because the modifications necessary for the use of LPG were too expensive. The range of petrol 500L has the 1.4 16v 95 hp 0.9 TwinAir 105 with Stop & Start. The prices start from 16,800 euros to 11,990 rebates.

New version, Beats Edition

For this 2014 Fiat launches version with more action, the Beats Edition. Based on the 500L Trekking, the camper, is equipped with a sound system whose calibration worked producer and rapper Dr. Dre music and the founder of the famous music company Beats, Jimmy Iovine, hand in hand with engineers Fiat. Outside, there are few elements that characterize the Beats Edition, two-tone gray body/matte black or pearl, combined with elements of red satin, and mirrors. Inside, “total black” black faux leather seats and red stitching and brand B sound speakers. Standard features Traction +, intelligent front-wheel drive that increases with Mud & Snow tires (winter) the motor on slippery surfaces. It is offered in the market, from March, with the 1.6 16v Multijet II 105 and 120 hp.

Besides the described developments, a new color called Blue Venice, and various optional equipment is attached to the range of 500L, which is already part of good equipped from the most basic versions. Original accessories developed by Mopar are now incorporated into the minivan range, such as satin or chrome trim kit.