Fiat 500L Confirmed As New Crossover's Nameplate

by Derek Kreindler

January 28th, 2012 3:36 PM

fiat 500l confirmed as new crossovers nameplate

Ditching the codename of “ Ellezero” Fiat has given their new crossover the anti-climactic “500L” nameplate. And while Europe will get a three-row version with 7 seats, Americans will get the five seater only.

Fiat thinks that North Americans won’t buy a 7-seater as small as the 500L – and they’re probably right. At a 23 inches longer, the 500L is about the size of a Mini Countryman. Power will likely come from the 1.4l MultiAir engine in North America, with Europe getting a TwinAir variant as well as a diesel. Based on the size of this car, the third row will be great for buckling your child’s stuffed animals in – humans need not apply.

#Crossover #Fiat #Fiat500 #Fiat500L #ItalianCars

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PJ McCombs on Jan 28, 2012

China imitating Europe imitating China? http://images-2.drive.com.au/2010/04/24/1378778/Lifan_320_02-600x400.jpg

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Lilpoindexter on Jan 28, 2012

What...Fiatsler wasn't happy enough with one mini-clone sales dud?

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Missinginvlissingen on Jan 28, 2012

Crossover? What makes this car a "crossover"? Is there anything even remotely SUVish about it? AWD, ground clearance, wheel/tires? Looks like a goddamn "car" to me.

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SCE to AUX on Jan 30, 2012

Somehow, doubling the cute 500 results in only half the cuteness. And if it's powered by the anemic 1.4L engine, forget it.

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