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Having uncontestably led its segment for five years, here comes the new Fiat 500L. By capitalising on the features which have cemented it"s European dominance and constantly rising market leadership, the roomiest 500 of all is now even more full of technology and connected, and has even more character and personality. These characteristics thrive and combine in the three personalities of the car: Urban, Cross and Wagon.

The 500 style is even more obvious in this updated version, on which 40% of all components are new. It was designed to reinforce the family feeling of the model by emphasising its key stylistic characteristics, for a highly distinctive identity. The 500L successfully combines best-in-class versatility with genuine 500 values and distinctive features. These alone are sufficient to make it unique, but are complemented even further by the typical 500 flair: the 500L combines all the style and excitement of the 500 with the spaciousness and functionality of an MPV. City streets worldwide are the natural habitat of the iconic Fiat and the 500L combines its famed compact style with the crossover look of the new Cross version. It features a Mode Selector for choosing three different response modes according to driving style and road conditions: Normal, Traction+ and Gravity Control. Everyone who chooses to drive the new 500L, on city streets or rough terrain alike, has the same, very current need: to stay connected, share the thrills of the journey, communicate, listen to their favourite music and receive traffic and weather information in real time. In the 500L you can do this and more while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road using UconnectTM HD Live with 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen, Apple Car Play integration and Android AutoTM compatibility.

The Cross version adds a new dimension to the personality of the 500L. In addition to the Mode Selector, the adventure-loving character of the car is emphasised by specific equipment, 25 mm more ground clearance and style details delivering a genuine crossover look: new bumper design, new side protections and new front and rear skid plates. The Cross is accompanied by the purest of city versions, Urban, and the Wagon, in which roominess and versatility are taken to the highest levels with seven, fully reconfigurable seats.

These are not just three versions; they are three authentic identities, created to delight different people and serve different needs. All three share outstanding safety features, such as Autonomous City Brake, the automatic braking system operating in cities at speeds under 30 km/h, and the largest boot in its class. The internal configuration is also extremely flexible, enabling customers to create up to 1,500 internal customisations. Exclusive packs, developed ad hoc, also enable every customer to customise his or her 500L by enhancing its style, connectivity, comfort and safety features. Petrol, LPG, methane and diesel engines, delivering up to 120 HP, paired with five or six speed manual or Dualogic robotic automatic transmissions are available across the range.

The new 500L is designed to reinforce the family feeling of the model by emphasising its key stylistic characteristics. The exterior style expresses all the distinctive elements which have characterised the model throughout its history, ever since its iconic 1950s forerunner, with an even more complete identity. The most obvious reference to the past is in the "moustache and badge" combo set on the trapezoidal nose, the upper headlights with chrome-plated elements, still circular and dynamic-looking, and the lower cluster with LED daytime running lights which pick up the graphics of the two "zeros" in 500. With this finely styled detail, the new 500L clearly proclaims its identity even in the dark. What"s more, the front bumper with signature trapezoidal trim and the chromed "studded" three-dimensional lower grille mesh give the car an attractive and very elegant look. At the same time, the chromed strips which direct the eye to the wheel arches convey toughness and individuality. With these changes, the front of the new 500L is even more expressive and seductive. The key feature at the rear are the chromed inserts that underline the family feeling and horizontal trims that reinforce the car"s presence and impact on the road. The fog and reversing lights are in the underside of the bumper. This change is functional rather than just stylistic, and increases the effectiveness of the various lights.

The new 500L is available in ten pastel or metallic colours and with three types of roof: body-coloured, glossy black and white or matt black. Overall, customers have a choice of no less than 37 colour combinations. The colours available are the new Bellagio Blue, Sicilian Orange and Donatello Bronze, Ice-Cream White, Sorrento Yellow, Cinema Black, Fashion Grey, Maestro Grey, Tuscan Green and Passion Red.

The interiors are also completely new, starting from the design of the dashboard. The overall effect is more high-tech and even more iconic, as demonstrated by the bright "500" signature on the dashboard. The passenger compartment in general is comfortable, convenient, versatile and light-filled, with a wealth of meticulously styled details and rich in distinctive 500 touches. It combines a full set of state-of-the-art equipment with design inspired by the classic 500. The area behind the restyled multifunctional steering wheel, now with added chromed accents, has an updated design with two circular instrument gauges (rev counter and speedometer) on either side of a 3.5-inch colour graphic display. The perfect combination of the new steering wheel and the dashboard improves the visibility of the instrument cluster, further enhanced by white backlighting. The driver also benefits from the innovative TFT colour digital display, with a full set of useful information. Furthermore, the new 500L displays an innovative wraparound glazing concept to improve the feeling of dominating the road and ease of parking in addition to securing top-in-its-segment visibility resulting from the glazed A pillar. The remarkably large 1.5 square metre glass sunroof makes the passenger compartment even brighter. Available fixed or electrically opening, the panoramic roof of Fiat 500L means that occupants can enjoy all the light and the feeling of freedom that the large glazed surface can offer.

While the top section of the dashboard conveys a fresh personality, the lower part offers all the convenience of new, larger storage compartments and the introduction of new comfort features such as the central armrest. The gear lever was redesigned and placed higher up for greater driving comfort; it is embellished with the "500" logo. Every version has its own personality: the Popstar trim level expresses the young, functional, practical side of the model, with matching body colour dashboard fascia, black fabric seats, denim central band and white vinyl inserts embossed with the "500" logo. The door panel comfort level is enhanced by a soft black fabric armrest. The dashboard fascia is coloured to match the body of the car. The Lounge trim level expresses modernity and elegance: as well as the exclusive dashboard with the 7-inch touchscreen UconnectTM HD Live infotainment system as standard, and chrome trims, customers can choose from cooler or warmer colours, in all cases with diamond-weave fabric, double stitching and black vinyl head restraints and armrests. The dashboard is finished with technical fabric matching the seat colour. The Cross version expresses the sporty soul and spirit of adventure of the car to the fullest: 7-inch display, ready-for-anything black interiors, fabric seats and titanium vinyl inserts embossed with the "500" logo. Grey or black leather seats are also available as an upgrade on the Urban and Wagon Lounge trim levels and on the Cross version. Internal space is top-of-class, thanks to the passenger compartment"s generous length. Boot volume with the rear seat in the forward position is 455 litres for Urban and Cross and 638 litres for the Wagon (493 in the seven-seater versions). With the seats folded, capacity rises to 1480 litres for Urban and Cross and 1704 for the Wagon.

The more adventurous character of the 500L is represented by the Cross version. It has a one-of-a-kind crossover look with new bumpers and skid plate, new two-colour diamond-finish 17-inch tyres and a bold grille to give a sporty, masculine appearance to the car. Ground clearance raised by 25 mm and the new Mode Selector are standard. By turning the knob provided on the central console, thisenables the driver to choose from three different response modes depending on driving style and road conditions: Normal, Traction+ and Gravity Control. Normal is the default function and is intended to provide a comfortable, safe ride in ordinary conditions. Traction+, which can be activated at speeds of less than 30 km/h, helps the car to start on surfaces made slippery by snow, ice or mud and provides optimal torque distribution across the front axle, braking the wheel with less grip on the ground and transferring torque to the one with more bite. Gravity Control holds the speed constant when descending steep slopes, and can be enabled when the Traction+ function is active. The mode selected is displayed on the TFT screen.

The Cross identity is not the only one to benefit from major technological contents. The entire range offers features developed to improve the driving experience, comfort and safety. First and foremost, the very useful Autonomous City Brake. This driving assist system consists of a laser sensor located on the top of the windscreen to monitor the position of the cars ahead. When travelling at less than 30 km/h, the system automatically brakes the new 500L if a potential collision is imminent.

Other key items of equipment include the child monitoring mirror to keep an eye on rear seat passengers, LED daylight running lights and parking lights, which in addition to being design features reasserting the 500 style, also ensure excellent visibility. As well as power adjustment and heating, the side mirrors can be upgraded to fold electrically and add puddle lights, to illuminate the area around the car when light is poor.

The new 500L Cross has a one-of-a-kind crossover look with new bumpers and skid plate, new two-colour diamond-finish 17-inch tyres and a bold grille to give a sporty, masculine appearance to the car. It has crossover substance as well as looks with the new Mode Selector and technology with the new UconnectTM HD Live 7-inch touchscreen.

The urban soul of the 500L finds expression in the Urban version, available in the Popstar and Lounge trim levels. It epitomises stylish metropolitan motoring. Plenty of space for efficient, convenient use and great handling in city traffic, to meet the real needs of everyday mobility. This version is also offered in a Business trim level specifically for professionals and fleets. The 500L Urban measures 4.24 m in length, has a wheelbase of 2.61 m, is 1.78 m wide and 1.66 cm high.

The Popstar trim level, also available in the new Bellagio Blue colour, has an even richer series of standard features, including in particular ABS, ESP, 6 airbags, climate control, cruise control, multifunction technoleather steering wheel, power-adjustable heated side mirrors, 3.5-inch colour TFT display, UconnectTM radio with Bluetooth and voice control, rear seat with 60/40 split, and DRL. Also even more luxurious is the Lounge trim, featuring different seat upholstery, a dashboard fascia finished with technical fabric, a climate control system both automatic and dual zone, and standard items that include fixed glass sunroof, chromed inserts, fog lights, UconnectTM HD Live 7-inch touchscreen, 16-inch alloy wheels, rain and dusk sensors and boot organiser.

The Wagon, also available in a seven seat configuration, is the ideal solution for combining spaciousness and versatility with distinctiveness and 500 style character. The Popstar and Lounge trim levels are available. The 500L Wagon is the most compact seven-seater on the market: 4.38 metres long.

It also features the characteristic scope for customisation of the 500. Specifically developed, exclusive packs are available for every version to customise the 500L by enhancing its style, connectivity, comfort and safety features, offering lower prices than if each accessory were purchased separately. They are the City, Comfort, Connect, Safety, Style and Style Plus packs.

Mopar offers a collection of ninety-two accessories created to enhance the versatility of the car, optimise its functional and loading capabilities, which are already at the top of its category, address the need for safety and protection of families with children and provide solutions for customising the looks and details of the new 500L.

Mopar also offers an innovative passenger compartment filter with anti-allergy functions. By exploiting the properties of polyphenols, the new filter can reduce allergens in the passenger compartment: showing the brand"s dedicationto customer needs, including health and well-being.

Finally, with Mopar, Fiat 500L becomesthe ideal choice for pet-loving familieswith a range of essential accessories for travelling with your four-legged friends safely and comfortably. These include the handy, removable and washable boot protective tray, the rear bumper luggage protector, the rigid partition net, the rear window sun shades and the convenient rear seat housing.

Mopar Vehicle Protection ensures that servicing is performed by highly qualified, specialised technicians at authorised FCA service centres, using specialist equipment and tools and genuine spare parts. The Mopar product portfolio contains a wide and flexible range of extended warranties and service plans. Each plan offers different options in terms of duration and mileage and is designed to meet the different driving requirements of individual customers, ensuring that the car works as efficiently as possible in the long run. A MAXIMUM CARE warranty extension and the EASY CARE prepaid service package are both available. A new package has been prepared for the launch of the Fiat 500L which includes climate control system sanitation and replacement with a special new pollen with anti-allergen filter.

Even more impressive news comes from the new advanced smartphone integration systems debuting on the new 500L. You can now access your main smartphone apps directly on the 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen of the UconnectTM HD Live system integrated in the dashboard. The system is also available with Apple Car Play integration and is compatible with Android AutoTM.

The next-generation UconnectTM system also features hands-free Bluetooth interface, audio streaming, text reader and voice recognition, AUX and USB ports with iPod integration, controls on the steering wheel and, on demand, rear parking camera and the new TomTom 3D built-in navigation system. You can stay connected with UconnectTM LIVE services. Download the UconnectTM LIVE free app from the App Store or Google Play Store to your smartphone: UconnectTM LIVE offers music streaming with Deezer and TuneIn, news from Reuters and connected navigation with TomTom LIVE, and you can keep in touch with your friends via Facebook Check-in and Twitter. You can also benefit from the savings, eco-friendliness and monitoring functions wherever you choose to go with eco:Drive and my:Car.

As mentioned, UconnectTM system is now also available with the Apple CarPlay, the smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car. It perfectly integrates the iPhone with the display and native controls of the car so users can make calls, play their music, send and receive messages, get directions optimised for traffic conditions and much more, while staying focused on the road.

The 500L can be upgraded with the BeatsAudioTM system, which boasts a total power of 520 Watt, divided between two 80 Watt mid-Woofer speakers (diameter 165 mm) positioned in the bottom part of the front door panel, two 40 Watt tweeter speakers (diameter 38 mm) positioned in the top of the front door panel, two 60 Watt full-range speakers (diameter 165 mm) positioned in the rear door panel and an 80 + 80 Watt subwoofer (diameter 165 mm) located in the boot - which ensures dynamic, powerful bass tones, maximising the listening experience for fans of a wide range of musical genres, from hip hop to soul. The picture is completed by an amplifier with DSP and 8 channels, featuring a built-in advanced equalisation algorithm capable of reproducing the entire spectrum of sound that an artist experiences in the recording studio.

The Fiat 500 range has received a stylish update for summer, including the addition of two new versions, Star and Rockstar, to the top of the iconic city car"s range. The new models are available in both hatchback and cabriolet guise, while all 500 models from Lounge trim upwards now come with the Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touchscreen radio - which has Apple CarPlay support and is compatible with Android AutoTM - as standard.

New 500 Star, the epitome of elegance The Fiat 500 Star features a brand new metallic Powder Pink paint perfectly matched with chrome details, 16-inch alloy wheels and fixed glass roof as standard. The 500 Star is also available in the following colours: Bossa Nova White, Tech House Grey, Crossover Black, Electoclash Grey, Avantgarde Bordeaux, Groove Metal Grey, Epic Blue and Urban White.

Inside, with the Star version sees brand new upholstery available in two colour combinations, white sand and black, and in the elegant new Matelassé finish with techno-leather details and bordeaux embroidered 500 logo. The dashboard, which until now was only available in matching bodycolour, can now be chosen in one of the two new shades; matt white or matt Bordeaux. In the centre of the dashboard, the digital instruments present stand out with the standard 7-inch TFT screen with sat nav.

The Fiat 500 Star is available as a hatchback or convertible with a choice of a 1.2-litre 69hp petrol engine, with manual or Dualogic automatic transmission, or the 0.9-litre 85hp petrol Twin Air engine with six-speed manal transmission.

New 500 Rockstar, a car with personality that stands out in the cityThe new 500 Rockstar version stands out from the pack with a look that combines the bumpers and the side sills from the Sport, with details such as the fixed glass roof, 16-inch alloy wheels and satin finish chrome bodywork details. To enhance the new Rockstar version it is available with an exclusive new matt paint: Portofino Green. The new Rockstar is also available in choice of Bossa Nova White, Tech House Grey, Crossover Black, Pasodoble Red, Electroclash Grey, Avantgarde Bordeaux, Groove Metal Grey, Urban White and Electronica Blue.

The interior mirrors the sporty feel of the exterior with brand new upholstery. The seats feature pinstripe fabric centres, edged by side panels with grey or blue details and finished in black eco leather. Like the Star version, the new 500 Rockstar also offers two new dashboard colours: matt dark green and matt grey. The matt green dashboard feature grey details, whereas the satin graphite version features blue. The passenger compartment is completed by a 7-inch TFT monitor with UconnectTM system which includes sat nav as standard.

The Fiat 500 Rockstar can be had in hatchback or cabriolet guise with a choice of petrol engines; 1.2-litre 69hp, with manual or Dualogic automatic transmission, or the 0.9-litre 85hp Twin Air with five-speed manual transmission.

In addition to the range of UconnectTM LIVE services Apple CarPlay and Android AutoTM are integrated as standard. Apple CarPlay lets you get directions optimised according to traffic conditions, make and receive calls, send and receive messages and listen to Apple Music, audiobooks, or podcasts while staying focused on the road. CarPlay also features Siri voice control and is specially designed for driving scenarios. The system is also compatible with Android AutoTM. Drivers can continue the Android experience in their car by "projecting" apps and services on to the central display, making retrieving information while driving easy and safe. The driver can use Google MapsTM or Waze for route guidance and easily access music, multimedia contents and their favourite messaging apps.

Fiat offers an in-car Apple experience with Apple Music To celebrate its 120th anniversary, Fiat customers who purchase a vehicle from the new 500 range*, will receive up to 6 months free of Apple Music**. Fiat customers will be able to stream over 50 million songs ad-free, giving drivers a seemingly never-ending playlist.

An exclusive Fiat playlist on Apple Music, entitled "120 Years of Songs", has been curated to celebrate Fiat"s 120th anniversary. Launched in March, the playlist will grow to reach a total of 120 songs by July, in time for the official anniversary of Fiat 500.

The revised Fiat 500 range is available to order now priced from £12,165 OTR for a 500 1.2 69hp POP, £15,395 OTR for a 500 1.2 69hp Star and £15,565 OTR for a 500 1.2 69hp Rockstar. Until 30 June, the Fiat 500 convertible is available for the same price as a hatchback while the hatchback is available with 0% APR†. For just £199, on top of the purchase price, Fiat customers can take advantage of the Easy Care service plan, which covers all planned maintenance for their vehicle over a three-year period or up to a mileage limitation.

**New Apple Music subscribers will receive six months free. Buyers already subscribed to Apple Music will receive three months free. Terms and conditions are available on www.fiat.co.uk.

The Fiat 500 might be delightfully old-school on the outside, but inside it’s got all the connectivity options a modern car buyer expects. There’s the Blue&Me streaming audio system that connects with your smartphone, parking sensors, and the option of full leather upholstery. The latest updates have jazzed up the 500"s innards further, with painfully fashionable fabric options and even more personalisation options.

Beyond this, you can swap the 500"s regular concentric analogue instruments with a 7-inch TFT display on some models, which displays all the usual functions digitally, along with trip computer information.

This is a small car that’s able to be specified highly and the level of personalisation incredible. The interior is tight for more than two though; indeed, it’d be cruel and unkind to expect all but the smallest children to sit in the back. Fiat offers the 500L for those looking for a 500 with more space - though no matter what Fiat says we’re totally unconvinced by the looks of it.

If you’re after an even more fun 500 there’s the option of the 500C, which Fiat describes as a convertible, though it’s little more than an extremely long sunroof. The boot - in the rear, where the engine was in the original - is tiny, though nobody really buys a 500 with practicality in mind.

The same as mobile phones starting with Apple iPhone in 2007, all these rapid changes in automotive displays come from the development of multi-touch capacitive touchscreen technology.

Touchscreen display has the simple design and mount, open-source software, low pricing tooling of OEM , low power consumption,  besides HMI (Human Machine Interface) provide great user experience like mobile phones. Now, all the automakers, BMW, Tesla, Benz, Ford, GM etc. are designing more and more touch sensors in their vehicles.

(Pocket-lint) - The Fiat 500 can justifiably claim to be an icon. Its unique blend of style, functionality and affordability has won it legions of admirers over the years.

But there"s a catch. The original 500 was designed to navigate the back streets of 1950s Italy and its modern namesake isn"t a great deal bigger. So what do you do if your lifestyle has outgrown a pint-sized city car?

In a bid to retain customers graduating from the regular 500 – and hopefully tempt a few new ones – Fiat introduced the 500L back in 2012. Freshly facelifted for 2018, it"s a mini MPV based on a development of the Punto platform, but the company says the 500L embodies all the style and excitement of its little brother. Hmm.

Strip away the glossy veneer and the Fiat 500L is a traditional people carrier. It"s built for transporting kids, dogs and all the other baggage that comes with family life. Dynamically it"s competent, although not up to the standards of cars like the Ford B-Max.

Instead, the 500L focuses on practicality. It offers a lot of car for the money in a literal sense (particularly in the somewhat aesthetically-challenged Wagon form). Interior space is among the best in its class, equipment levels are good and the luggage capacity is all that most families will ever need.

The quirky styling seems to divide opinion, though. To our eyes, the 500L Cross in a suitably bright two-tone colour scheme does add a touch of fun factor to the MPV segment, but not everyone will be convinced. Nonetheless, if you fancy a family-sized Fiat 500, this is as close as you"re going to get.

Before we get onto that there"s a crossover-shaped elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) used to be big business, but the last decade or so has seen buyers desert the segment in their millions, flocking instead to compact sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Fiat offers one itself – the Jeep Renegade-based 500X – so why persist with a traditional people carrier as well?

The simple answer is that MPVs still make a lot of sense. Fiat says the four-wheel drive variants only account for around 10 per cent of 500X sales. Believe it or not, that"s actually quite good in this sector, but it confirms what we already knew: very few people have even the faintest intention of taking their crossovers off-road. Throw away the pretence of that capability and what you end up with is something a lot like the 500L.

In an attempt to plug the gap, there"s even a pseudo-SUV version known as the 500L Cross. This is essentially a styling pack for the regular two-wheel drive model, but it does come with a 25mm increase in ride height, selectable drive modes for slippery conditions, and a set of chunky mud and snow tyres.

The final model in the range is the 500L Wagon. As the name implies, this is effectively an estate version, with an extra 228mm grafted onto the body to accommodate a third row of seats. At just 4.38 metres long – roughly the same as a Ford Focus hatchback – it"s the most compact seven-seater on the market.

Marketing executives must lie awake at night dreaming of something with the branding potential of the original Fiat 500. Not surprisingly, then, there"s been a concerted effort to maintain the family resemblance across its spinoffs.

Most of the external changes to the 500L are geared towards emphasising that association. The revised front bumper and grille now echo the regular 500"s "moustache and badge" configuration, while a new set of LED daytime running lights and a smattering of extra chrome helps to give it a fresher look. It"s not exactly the most daring of facelifts, but it does help to accentuate that likeness, which is inevitably going to prove one of the car"s main selling points.

Ultimately, there"s no hiding the fact that this is a much bigger car than the regular 500. It also has rather different proportions, which means it works better from some angles than from others. In the flesh, though, it does do a better job of capturing its namesake"s cute persona than the photos might suggest.

Inside, the changes are more noticeable, but still fairly mild. Gone is the squared-off steering wheel of the previous 500L, replaced by a conventional round design. The centre section of the wheel has been shrunk to give a better view of the dials and there"s now a 3.5-inch colour TFT screen integrated into the instrument cluster. That provides a useful amount of additional information, such as sat nav directions, as well as giving it a more contemporary look.

The 500L"s greatest strength is its interior. It feels bright and airy, with excellent visibility front and rear. The unusual see-through split A-pillar design also eliminates the blind spot that you would otherwise get.

You sit quite high up in the front, giving the 500L a bit of an SUV feel (particularly in Cross trim). The same is true in the back, where the raised seating position means your feet tend to dangle downwards rather than sticking out forwards. That"s a lot more comfortable than it sounds and it results in excellent leg room for a car of this size. Combined with the low window line, the elevated seating position also gives a great view out – something that"s sure to find favour with kids.

As you"d hope, there"s plenty of storage space. At 455 litres (493 litres in the Wagon) the 500L"s boot is towards the larger end of the class. It comes with a false floor, which can be dropped down to increase the storage space or slid up to create a shelf (allowing you to stack delicate items without placing them on top of each other).

The Fiat 500L range kicks off with the Pop edition (available in both Urban and Wagon form). It covers the basics with six airbags, air conditioning, cruise control and a leather steering wheel. Infotainment is handled by a 5-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth and Fiat"s Uconnect system, which combines hands-free calling, voice activation and audio streaming.

On the tech side, Lounge gives you a larger 7-inch HD touchscreen, with access to services like Deezer and TuneIn. It also marks the first time that the 500L has been available with Apple Car Play or Android Auto connectivity, but this is a £150 extra. The TomTom 3D navigation system is another optional extra – at £250 it"s worth having, but it"s not the fastest system, nor the most intuitive to use. Lounge spec also brings various bits of chrome trim, fog lights and rear parking sensors, plus automatic lights and wipers.

The 500L Cross effectively sits at the top of the model range. Only available in five-seater form, it features chunkier crossover styling, two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels and the drive mode selector, which has three settings. The idea is that you leave it in Normal for everyday driving. Traction+ helps the car to pull away on slippery surfaces and brakes the wheels individually to direct the torque to the wheel with the most grip at speeds of up to 18mph. Gravity Control, meanwhile, offers a hill descent system for slippery slopes. Neither of these will transform the 500L into a bona fide off-roader, but they may prove handy on the occasional festival campsite.

Mechanically, the 500L remains unchanged. That means there"s a choice of two petrol engines (a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre unit producing 95bhp and a turbocharged version good for 120bhp) and two diesels (a 95bhp 1.3-litre and a 120bhp 1.6-litre).

Fiat"s Dualogic robotised manual gearbox is available on the smaller diesel, but unless you have an extreme aversion to changing gear we wouldn"t bother. The slick six-speed manual is a far more satisfying device.

Realistically, you have to look at the 500L"s dynamics in the context of an MPV. In that role, it acquits itself admirably. Body roll is pretty well contained, the ride is reasonable (if a touch firm at low speeds) and it feels fairly nimble, thanks to light steering and a turning circle that would shame a London taxi. It"s also easy to place on the road, simple to park and tolerably refined.

But does it capture the spirit of the regular 500? The short answer is no. The steering, although relatively direct, is a bit rubbery and largely devoid of feel. Similarly, while there"s no shortage of grip, the handling majors on safe and steady rather than fun and feisty. It"s not the sort of car that would ever encourage you to take the long way back from work, but neither are its competitors.

The 500L Cross is worthy of a mention. Alongside the increased ground clearance and those all-terrain tyres it rides on slightly larger 17-inch alloys (in place of the regular 16s). Conventional wisdom dictates that this should have a detrimental impact on both the ride quality and the handling. However, the car seems to shrug off bumps and potholes a bit more effectively than the standard model with no noticeable change in precision. Throw in the chunky styling and it would be our pick of the bunch.

Strip away the glossy veneer and the Fiat 500L is a traditional people carrier. It"s built for transporting kids, dogs and all the other baggage that comes with family life. Dynamically it"s competent, although not up to the standards of cars like the Ford B-Max.

The third generation of the Fiat 500 is completely new, offering more space and high levels of technology through a clean and re-imagined ‘Cinquecento’ design

Pre-booking for New 500 Convertible ‘La Prima’ begins in the UK today – the high specification launch edition is priced at £29,000 on-the-road (OTR), inclusive of the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG)

The New Fiat 500, the first fully electric car from FCA, makes its debut today. The new generation of the iconic city car has a range of up to 199 miles (WLTP) and receives 85kW fast charging as standard. Production of the New 500 returns to its birthplace of Turin, Italy where the first model was first created 63 years ago. Unveiled in top specification guise – ‘La Prima’ – pre-orders begin today, priced at £29,000 OTR (including PiCG).

The New 500 takes inspiration from the generations before it. The first generation of 500 offered freedom and mobility, establishing itself as an icon. Revived in 2007, the second generation introduced style and charm to the iconic city car that went on to conquer the world. The third generation is more sustainable, connected and autonomous, adhering to increasingly stringent regulations and using its popularity to inspire change.

Three other iconic Italian companies – Giorgio Armani, Bvlgari and Kartell – have combined their excellence in style, creativity and craftsmanship to create three unique versions of the New 500.

When designing the New 500 engineers started with a blank sheet of paper. They worked on every aspect of the car with the utmost attention to detail and created solutions for best possible range, charging and driving experience.

Range and charging times are two key considerations for customers. The lithium-ion batteries, with a capacity of 42kWh, give the New 500 a range of up to 199 miles in the WLTP cycle. To optimise charging time, the New 500 is equipped with an 85kW fast charge system. It takes only five minutes to build up a sufficient energy reserve to travel 30 miles, more than the average daily commute. Using a fast charger can also power the battery to 80% in just 35 minutes. The Combo 2 socket, located on the rear right side panel of the car, has the ability to accept both AC and DC charging.

Home charging solutions are also available. The launch edition of the New 500 comes complete with an Easy Wallbox™, a home charging system that can simply be connected to a normal home outlet. ENGIE EPS developed this solution exclusively for FCA. This simple, accessible “plug-and-charge” solution can be managed easily via Bluetooth. It can stabilise energy load by charging a 500 at home with up to 3kW of charging power, without the need for professional installation.

The Easy Wallbox can be upgraded to 7.4kW, providing a full charge at home in just over six hours. The New 500 also comes with a Mode 3 cable for charging at up to 11kW from a public charge point.

“Normal” mode is as close as possible to driving a vehicle with a normal combustion engine, while “Range” mode activates the “one-pedal-drive” function. By selecting this driving mode, the new 500 can be driven with the accelerator pedal alone. Releasing the accelerator causes much greater deceleration than with a normal combustion engine, almost as if the brake pedal was pushed. The brake pedal must be used to bring the car to a complete stop, however with daily use and a little experience, it is possible to drive using just the accelerator pedal.

The New 500 is the first FCA car to be equipped with the new UConnect 5 infotainment system, the connected platform designed for the future. Developed with the idea of providing customers with a completely new user experience, UConnect 5 is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto operating systems and can be used in wireless mode.

The 500 offers seamless integration with a smartphone, offering a 10.25-inch high-definition horizontal touchscreen with a 16:9 aspect ratio that fits perfectly into the car dashboard.

In terms of style, the New 500 implements future mobility in an Italian way, bringing together the considerable legacy of the two previous generations. Integrating the classic and cool style of the 500 rooted in 63 years of history, the New 500 is still an iconic city car with the same stylistic proportions and clean design. During the design phase, the Fiat Centro Stile worked on clean lines and a consistent language to define the look of the third generation: crisp, advanced and compact, while being more graceful and elegant, shaped around a more proportioned approach to the chassis. This gives a perception of increased stability and dimensional presence.

Another requirement was to give the new model a dedicated 500 logo, which appears at the centre of the front badge for the first time, in the place of the Fiat logo. The current 500 logo at the rear keeps its link with the past, albeit transformed into the dedicated all-electric version: distinguished and embellished by a light blue border, with a play of design and colour transforming the final zero into a letter “E”.

Its form demonstrates the same creative spirit. The substance of the new platform has given the third-generation 500 an incredible presence: it is 6cm wider and 6cm longer, the wheelbase has been extended by 2cm, and the wheels are larger and further apart, giving it more determination and greater comfort, despite its length remaining under four meters.

Inside, the 500 is completely new, with clear references first generation. Centro Stile has furnished the interior by distributing the bulk efficiently to achieve simplicity, trim aesthetics and provide visual clarity. This is exemplified by the wide dashboard and the modular storage solutions between the two front seats where the gear lever was originally located. There is more leg and shoulder space for occupants, while the flat floor houses the lithium batteries without compromising the luggage compartment capacity, which remains unchanged. The result is a well thought out and cleaner interior, with fewer buttons and crisp, harmonious lines. As per Fiat 500 hybrid, some trim levels will also receive seats made using “Seaqual” yarn with plastic recovered from the sea, while others make considerable use of eco-leather.

The New 500 is the first four-seater convertible with zero tailpipe emissions. As an icon of La Dolce Vita, another unique feature of the new city car is the Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS). This is an acoustic warning for pedestrians that is mandatory at speeds up to 12mph. The chosen sound is not a common acoustic signal, but rather the music of Amarcord by Nino Rota, in pure Dolce Vita style, an example of the most authentic Italian creativity.

The New 500 La Prima offers the monogram soft top, and the “1 of 500” numbered plaque alongside the name of the country in which the car was purchased on the first 500 units sold.

The new UConnect 5 infotainment system: 7-inch TFT display, radio, 10.25-inch touch screen NAV, Digital Audio Broadcast, Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, telematic box module.

The 500 has always been an Italian icon and is the best-selling FCA car globally. Fiat has selected the very best in Italian excellence for the New 500 project – Armani, Bvlgari and Kartell. Bringing together their values has brought to life three very special one-off creations, marked out in particular by their style, creativity and craftsmanship, based on the use of natural, recycled and regenerated materials.

Only Giorgio Armani, the undisputed king of Italian elegance, could interpret the style of New 500 with timeless tailoring and sustainability at its core. Using laser technology, Armani shaped the metal covering of the car’s bodywork with exclusive micro-chevron engraving, bringing it as close as possible to the texture of fabric. The result is further enhanced by an Armani grey-green “silk effect” colour. Even more so, the paint used for the exterior is innovative “top coat airlite”, made up of titanium oxide, which absorbs pollutants.

Bvlgari"s B.500 is an homage to craftsmanship and beauty. 500 has always played a role in La Dolce Vita, an Italian icon born out of the love for beauty and art. The new interpreter of these values is Bvlgari, an emblem of Italian excellence, innovating over the years by rewriting the rules of jewellery and launching new trends that have become icons of contemporary design.

The creation features a golden pearlescent paint, an iconic shade at Bvlgari inspired by the chromatic variegation of Roman sunsets. The “saffron” paint emphasises the character of the car as a “jewel”, based on the inclusion of gold powder, recovered from the scraps of the brand’s jewellery production. In addition to the “saffron” paint, the B.500 has side sills and front mouldings processed using a glazing technique; specifically designed wheels in the form of a star, the historical symbol of Bvlgari, along with black lacquer with gold trim and a side “jewel” badge in polished gold, with a diamond-paved B.500 logo.

Creativity and innovation are the elements of inspiration for the 500 Kartell, from the iconic brand of Italian industrial design, which constantly experiments and researches new aesthetic and functional values for plastics. In recent years, Kartell has been involved in developing increasingly sustainable plastics.

The most symbolic elements of the exterior are the components made of recycled polycarbonate from end-of-life parabolic projectors, used in the front grille, wheels and mirror caps. These objects feature a unique design inspired by the pattern of Kartell"s Kabuki lamp, created and developed as a motif to lead the new car"s identity, with unique details that recall the texture of the lamp and become special elements of the car. The Kabuki pattern can be found throughout the interior, with a polycarbonate cover on the dashboard insert and on the seats.

The new generation, all-electric Fiat 500 may be getting closer to being sold in America. A European-spec 2021 Fiat 500e will be on display at the CES 2022 technology event in Las Vegas, Nevada, being held January 5-8, 2022.

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is considered the world’s pre-eminent technology event. First held in 1967, the yearly event has introduced thousands of electronic products to the world. Many of these items have transformed the way society operates. So it is only fitting that the new Fiat 500 is shown at the event. The 500 is the largest selling EV in the Stellantis portfolio. It is aimed at bringing electric mobility to cities and beyond.

So far, the big question for Fiat fans and EV enthusiasts of if and when the new Fiat 500 EV will make it to America has yet to be answered. Still, it is a promising sign to see the car prominently on display.

The Italian Brand plays its role within the Group, showcasing its most iconic and high-tech model: the all-electric New 500, illustrating simple & joyful mobility for all, a new dolce vita.

Advanced electrification, cockpit technology, autonomy, and connectivity displays provide tangible examples of Stellantis’ transition to a sustainable tech mobility company.

The Italian icon in its two versions, New 500 3+1 and the New (500)RED, is on display in the Electrification Zone, one of the four on the Stellantis stand @ CES.

And the Italian Brand plays its role within the Group, showcasing its most iconic and high-tech model: the FIAT flagship. The all-electric New 500 is designed for the next decade and to suit electric mobility needs in the city centers of the future.

The New 500 is a true milestone in the FIAT electrification process: the most iconic and popular FIAT model has become totally new, full-electric and electric alone. Around the world, the 500 is the epitome of the Italian car: beautiful, a classic design, a work of art, and inspiration. In one word: an icon.

The New 500 is entirely developed, engineered and produced in Turin, Italy, where the 500 was born and has become the company’s best-selling BEV. Besides, the New 500 is a true global icon, available in Europe, Israel, and Brazil, with its launch in Japan planned for 2022.

The small new FIAT EV has broken down the ‘conventional’ barriers to electric: range (up to 320 km WLTP, increasing to 460 km in the urban cycle alone), charging times (85-kW Fastcharge as standard), and complexity of use (“Tech it Easy”). The New 500 is the first city car with Level 2 Assisted Driving and the availability of three different bodies: hatchback, Cabrio, and 3+1. Courtesy of the new fifth-generation Uconnect Infotainment system, the New 500 is always connected. “Hey FIAT” is the advanced voice recognition system, so you can talk to the car just by using the wake words “Hey FIAT.”

The New 500 3+1 is the most “versatile” New 500. It features a unique “magic door” to make it easier for the passengers to get in, and access everything you might need on the rear seats.

The New (500)RED is “Made for the Planet, Made for its People” and has a clear mission to protect the environment and people: it’s electric, respects the environment, and contributes to a more sustainable future. That mission is now going even further with (RED) on board. The New (500)RED is 100% electric, thus making its contribution to the fight against pollution; it is also a car with great ethical content courtesy of the partnership with (RED) – the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver, committed to combating pandemics for over 15 years.

Together with the Jeep and Ram brands, FIAT has committed to donate at least $4 million to support the work of the Global Fund in fighting pandemics around the world in the next three years. Thanks to its presence at CES, the New (500)RED is also the ideal ambassador to convey the message to the U.S..

Inspired by the 1957 classic, the Fiat 500 delivers modern city car motoring with an Italian twist. However, like an ice cream left in the Italian sun, the 500 wavers when you compare it to the best in class from Volkswagen, Kia and Suzuki. Continue to read our full Fiat 500 review to find out how it stacks up.

But let"s be honest, if you’re here it’s probably because you’ve already fallen in love with the retro looks of the Fiat 500. And we agree - the Fiat 500 is one of the best-looking city cars you can buy. Its compact and cute styling gives a heavy nod to past. However, while the 500 is undeniably one of the most attractive small cars on sale, it also has the tendency to be one of the most frustrating.

Most of the Fiat 500"s problems are caused by the fact it"s very small. The cabin is cramped, the seats narrow and the boot is barely large enough to cope with a weekly food shop. Technically the 500 is a four-seater, but only children will be able to make use of the rear seats.

Mid-spec versions of the 500 are advertised with a height adjustable driver’s seat, but the lever at the side only changes the angle of the seat rather than the height. The steering doesn’t have any reach adjustment either, which means short and tall people will find the 500 equally frustrating when trying to find a decent driving position.

The 500 isn"t particularly good to drive, either. The steering is light and accurate, but there isn’t a great feel of feedback via the wheel or pedals. This isn’t really a problem below 30mph, but take this small Fiat onto a twisty A road at 50mph and the overpowered steering makes it difficult to find any bond with the handling. The 500 is a safe and predictable car to drive (there"s plenty of grip) but there is very little fun to be had from this pint-sized Fiat.

The handling is further diminished by the soft suspension, which results in a bouncy and uncomfortable ride quality at low-speeds. Things do settle down when you venture past 50mph, but there’s lots of sideways travel in the suspension and this means even a moderate turn will cause the body of the 500 to roll heavily.

General equipment levels are fine. The entry-level Fiat 500 Pop gets a basic DAB radio and USB socket that lets you play music via a mobile device. We’d recommend spending extra on a Fiat 500 in Lounge spec, which adds a smart 7-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

Most versions measure just 3.6 metres in length, which makes the 500 an easy thing to to live with in a town or city where space is limited. What’s more, at 1.7 metres wide, the 500 has little trouble cutting its way through heavy traffic or squeezing into a narrow parking space.

The Fiat 500, among the most well-loved cars in the world, is the perfect city car. Small, yet powerful, stylish yet practical, the Fiat 500 deserves its iconic status. And with the latest line-up delivering its most progressive features yet, the beloved 500 is well and truly here to stay. Now available as a hybrid, and with cutting edge sustainable materials, the Fiat 500 is adapting to the world around it, giving drivers and passengers a more refined, relaxed driving experience. There are a number of Fiat 500 trims in the range, meaning you can find the right model for you and your needs. Whether it’s the chic stripey soft-top of the Cabrio, the luxurious leather interiors of the Dolcevita, or the stunning 16” alloys of the Hybrid Launch Edition, the 500 has got just what you need. For the Fiat 500 convertible options, check out the Fiat 500C.

All models within the Fiat 500 range benefit from impressive hybrid engines. Reduced emissions and improved fuel consumption, as well as a more refined and relaxed driving experience, are just some of the advantages the hybrid offers. Plus, there is no need to charge the car up as it self charges, with energy being recouped during braking and coasting.Lower C02 emissions

Of course, its enviable style is not the only draw to the Fiat 500. There is much more depth, particularly when it comes to its excellent performance and cutting edge safety features.Seven airbags to ensure the safety for all passengers from multiple angles

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The UK automotive market has gained exciting news, with details of the complete specification and pricing for the 100% electric Fiat 500 having been released. The new model will be available in cabrio and hatchback styles with two options of batteries.

Prices of the new 500e will start from £19,995 OTR (inclusive of PiCG) with orders commencing from December 2020. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Fiat 500 Electric.

This new offering is backed by a strong history, as it was in the late 1950s that Fiat first introduced the Nuova 500, making mobility and individual transport options both accessible and affordable. Indeed, the unique ‘clean face’ of the 500, even from its conception, could be argued to be related to that of an electric vehicle.

Just fifty years after this introduction, Fiat then presented the current 500, reformatting the city car segment from that previously known and quickly becoming the top-selling city car across Europe. This year now brings about the company’s newest offering, the New 500, which is not only the first totally electric vehicle from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), but also a new city vehicle that manages to maintain that renowned affordability whilst still offering top-rated features including autonomous driving, range and multiple battery configurations.

The New 500 both retains the classic features and silhouette of its past whilst also bringing its own unique updates. Centro Stile designers have combined the beauty, creativity and soul of the Italian culture in the design of the new model, with the interior spaces of the New 500 having been remodelled to give the feeling of being on a ‘romantic bench’. The front of the vehicle has also been given a modern touch to provide a powerful first impression.

The New 500 is longer and wider than the dimensions of past vehicles, with a battery pack having been added beneath the new floorplan and a broader wheelbase with larger wheels than made previously. These extended proportions even continue internally with a larger passenger compartment than seen before. The layout of the chassis is also proportioned in a better manner, suggesting increased stability as well as dimensional presence.

Yet, the classic components of past generations have not been forgotten, with similar forms included to those in the first 500, such as the two-spoke steering wheel, an elegant and slender dashboard, minimalistic buttons presented in the style of a piano keyboard and of course, the iconic circular instrument panel. Ultimately, however, the New 500 brings a more robust and powerful character with clean and simple lines bringing elegance in a compact manner.

This New 500 range is available in three trim levels; Action, Passion and Icon, with each choice best suited to a different lifestyle and offering high levels of standardised specification.

Firstly, considering the New 500 Action; at its base level, this contains a 70 kW motor and has the capacity to accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.5 seconds, with a limited top speed of 84mph. This option contains a lithium-ion battery that has a 23.8 kWh capacity, which brings a range of over 115 miles in the WLTP cycle and more than 150 miles in pure city driving.

The New 500 Action has a 50 kW fast-charging system, allowing the battery to be charged to a level to support an average commute in under 10 minutes. For further ease, a 3 kW cable comes with the vehicle to enable charging at either work or home. Fast charging in both AC and DC is also powered by a Combo 2 socket, found on the rear right-side panel of the vehicle and if desired, a three-phase 11 kW Mode 3 cable can be purchased, with a plug and play Wallbox by Mopar, developed by Engie Eps, to further facilitate charging in public or at home.

The dashboard of the New 500 has also not been left out from this line of thought. Although a choice of body-coloured dashboard is still available, something which remains synonymous with the 500, inspiration from nature has additionally been included here, such as the influence of wood, with three dimensional and graphic surface printing, as well as weave work, mixing true craftsmanship with the unique contemporary style of the 500.

The natural influence further extends to the exterior colour selection of the New 500 with predominately iridescent hues. As well as the three colour choices that came with the La Prima launch edition, six further paint choices can be selected; Rose Gold, Ice White, Glacier Blue, Onyx Black, Cloud Grey and Earth Grey.

As well as having a natural and environmental focus, safety is another important consideration for the latest models. The New 500 Action, which is only available in hatchback, also includes multiple ADAS features, such as Autonomous Emergency Braking, which detects pedestrians and cyclists as well as of course vehicles; Drowsy Driver Detection, which monitors the concentration level of the driver; Traffic Sign Recognition, which reviews road signs and advises the appropriate driving speed and Lane Keep Assist, which notes any drifting and signals an alert to the driver to get back in their lane.

Further highlighting that safety was a key consideration during the design and development of the New 500 is the fact that it is the first car within its segment to feature level 2 autonomy. The engineers working on this vehicle additionally ensured greater accuracy in the monitoring of risk levels and reduced the intrusive nature of the automatic warnings of the aforementioned ADAS features. For example, keeping the 500’s close relationship with Italian culture, its Acoustic Vehicle Alert System uses the tune composed by Nino Rota for the movie Amarcord, to alert cyclists and pedestrians of the vehicle’s presence, at speeds up to 12.5mph.

However, attention to safety has not caused a compromise on individuality as the New 500 Action also includes an e-Mode selector as standard, supporting the choice between three driving modes; Normal, Range and Sherpa, to suit varied driving styles and requirements.

The technological treats do not end here, however, as the New 500 Action also receives ‘smart audio’ which can transform a smartphone into its infotainment system. This includes an ergonomic base for the vertical or horizontal positioning of your smartphone, a smartphone cradle, a Bluetooth connection linking the speakers in the New 500 to the smartphone and an app for use both inside and out of the vehicle.

Technology and style sit hand in hand in the design of this vehicle. Halogen headlights and 15″ wheels support the look of the exterior of the Action, whilst internally, technology is in abundance in the entry-level model, surrounded by style with a black dashboard and seats with Seaqual yarn displaying a geometric chevron motif and silver-coloured stitching. The noted technology within includes rear parking sensors, an electric parking brake and an auto-start button (Keyless Go), as well as a configurable 7-inch digital TFT colour screen positioned in front of the driver. This replaces the standard instrument panel and allows the driver to see key information about the vehicle, such as the charging status and range.

With all this key technology, if a slightly higher class is still sought, the mid-range option of the New 500 Passion can be considered. This model contains a 42kWh battery, bringing a range of up to 199 miles in a WLTP cycle, further improving to 285 miles when solely driven within the city. 85kW fast charging is also included, allowing the battery to be recharged to 80% range in 35 minutes, or for 30 miles in approximately 5 minutes.

As well of course as the equipment earlier described in the New 500 Action, an even more exciting array of technology is found here, with the New 500 Passion presenting FCA’s new infotainment system, featuring a 7″ touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to support connected services, and a DAB radio. A Natural Language interface system with advanced voice recognition is also included within this thrilling new system, featuring the wake word “Hey Fiat” to allow direct communication with the car to control its charging systems and range, as well as personalised music choices and programming of the air conditioning. Indeed, climate control, as well as cruise control additionally, come as standard in the New 500 Passion.

Finally, for those looking for the finest model in the series, the New 500 Icon is on offer. This option also has a 42 kWh battery and a top-rated range of 199 miles in the WLTP cycle, as well as a DC fast-charging system that enables rapid recharging, running up to 85 kW.

The exterior look of the New 500 Icon helps to further set it apart, with 16″ alloy wheels in a dark finish. Such style does not diminish when looking at the elegant interior either, with a choice of bright and soft shades selected by the Centro Stile designers for the interior trim. The dashboard of the 500 Icon also helps to maintain the exclusive flow of the vehicle’s look by being painted in the same colour as its bodywork. For those final intricate touches, once again, Seaqual yarn makes up the seats with a pinstripe motif. These can be opted for in dark grey with the 500 logo as well as copper coloured details or light grey with blue flecks and a silver 500 logo and detailing.

Yet, the New 500 Icon is not just attractive for its looks. Like its junior counterparts, the interior of this top model is a cavern of technology, featuring multiple components not seen in its segment before, setting a precedent for future city cars. For the first time on any A-segment city car, the New 500 Icon features, as standard, handsfree access via passive entry. Furthermore, a clear standout feature of the model is the black button-free ‘pebble’. This is a bio-based polycarbonate key with smart wearable technology, which can be carried discreetly by the user and which communicates directly with the car. It can automatically unlock the doors when close enough to the car, or lock them via a tap on the door handle.

A further top-performing highlight of the New 500 Icon is its 10.25″ landscape high definition Cinerama touchscreen displ