Overview & Reviews

The 2014 Fiat 500L is an all-new model.

• Big-car passenger and cargo space
• Lots of European personality inside and out.
• Good outward visibility

User Reviews:

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  Great fun, jury still out on reliability - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By Seema Sonnad - March 16 - 9:37 am

  Ive had the car for 9.5 months now. I love the style, the roominess, the visibility and how much fun it is to drive. It took a bit to get used to the transmission (manual, a little odd in first gear), but now it is great. It did have a recall to repair a computer issue causing the battery to die when parked in the cold for more than 48 hours with no start, but hopefully that is resolved. Some minor electrical things are a little quirky, but no big deal. I had my VW golf prior to this for 15 years with no major issues (it had early recalls for an oxygen sensor chip so was not perfect), so reliability is my only real concern with the Fiat.

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  Best Value in this segment by far - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By sparkin5280 - February 24 - 9:26 pm

  Like someone else said, this is one of the most underrated small cars on the market today. Its well documented that Americans dont like wagons or minivans for that matter. Well apparently neither do most auto journalists because this car is lambasted in every pupublication. Just go drive one for yourself, these are TONS of fun. In Colorado here at this elevation Turbos and their forced induction rule the land. Maybe in Texas at sea level this car seems pokey, but in this thin air this 1.4 direct inject turbo runs hard and is a blast to drive. I upgraded from a Mini Clubman and LOVE the fact I can fit 3 car seats wide. To be fair I have the 6 speed manual so no automatic problems here.

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  Best Decision I Ever Made - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By basso1 - February 4 - 8:48 pm

  I absolutely love this car. The interior space is incredible for a car this size! Its fun to drive, fine on the highway and very well equipped. I went from a Volvo XC90 to this seeking better gas mileage and got it, averaging about 28 mpg combined city/hwy. I read up on the dual auto clutch from the information Fiat provided and have no complaints. A well equipped car that is reliable and performs. I also purchased the lifetime extended warranty for $2,500 although I read you could get it as low as $2,295.

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  Worst mistake of my life - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By darthmoll21 - January 12 - 9:52 pm

  I traded in a reliable Rav4 for this piece of crap. For the first few months, the car worked well, aside from a few recall issues. After Id had it for 6 months, the problems really started to surface. The check engine light kept coming on and I was taking the car to the shop nearly every other week. The transmission completely locked up at one point and I had to turn the car on and off several times before it unlocked. The transmission also began to jerk much more (yes its quirky but this is NOT a feature) while accelerating and decelerating, making stop and go traffic particularly dangerous. Im currently pursuing lemon law on this car so I can get rid of it!

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  On our 2nd 500L and my 5th FIAT total - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By roiscuba - October 19 - 9:03 pm

  This has got to be one of the most underrated cars on the market today. When you strip away the funky exterior (to American tastes) its a great car, especially in a market segment that has essentially been abandoned. We bought our 1st 500L (Trekking w/manual trans) back in February. Loved the car. Only had minor annoyances (armrest and hand brake operation) that we would have found in any car. Loved it for day to day driving, loved it on the freeway. Used it to haul our 2 Great Danes around with us. When my wife wrecked the car and the insurance company totaled it, we immediately went to another 500L (fully loaded Lounge) without hesitation, because my wife was not hurt at all.

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  sorry that some people are having use or dealer problems - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By marbitman - October 2 - 12:15 am

  I bought a 500L Easy with automated manual transmission from Fiat of Austin in October, 2013. When my wife wanted to purchase the Blue Chiaro color, and the dealer did not have it in stock, or on order, Lisa C., the manager, immediately got on the case, searched the orders coming into the US, and swapped inventory with a regional dealer, getting the color that we wanted. Delivery was smooth, and we (the car and I) got acquainted. This car is beautifully styled, in and out, is well built, and behaves normally in most unextreme conditions. It is not perfect....I find the brakes to be a bit "touchy", but they perform well. I find the transmission quirky, but it performs well.

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  Surprised at how much I like this car - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By clj1959 - August 31 - 10:19 am

  I downsized to a 500L Easy with a sunroof and automatic from a VW Tiguan. At first I thought "what have I done?" but after a couple of months, and now that Im accustomed to the quirky transmission, I totally love this car. Its very peppy and incredibly easy to maneuver. I have a 25 mile freeway commute and the 500L handles it with aplomb, and the excellent visibility is a big plus when changing lanes. Another big plus is how unique it is. Im very happy.

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  Owned lots of cars- this is one of the best - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By randall118 - July 21 - 7:31 pm

  Ive owned about 20 cars and trucks in my life and the 500L Trekking is one of the nicest vehicles I have owned. Nice design. comfortable, smooth ride. Fantastic pick up with the 6 spd. Trekking trim is really great. plenty of storage. The front side windshield windows make for great visibility. The only cons are the armrest is in the way of the hand brake. But it does fold up out of the way. And the driver side wiper does not lift up for easy window cleaning and snow clearing. You have to get the wipers in the "up" position and turn off the car so the wiper stays "up". Then you can lift it up off the window. Thats an oddity.

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  Great car with Trekking collection 5 - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By kuk1 - June 28 - 5:14 pm

  Have been driving it for a week now Pros: Excellent visibility 360° Great engine with turbo Awesome seats and tech features. Cons: None yet Wish: The headlights turned on when doors unlock

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  Its been a Great Car! - 2014 Fiat 500L
  By steelg - April 18 - 2:16 pm

  I ve had the car since November of 2013. Its a Trekking with the 6 speed auto. I love the trans as it reacts like a manual without the fuss. Ive had the computer flash done, but other than that no issues. I love the car. Ive read all the complaints that other customers have been having and they have not arrived with my purchase.