Fiat 500L Wagon 2018: stylish and roomy "family man"

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Salon
• 2018 Fiat 500L Wagon Specifications
• Security systems
• 2018 Fiat 500L Wagon cost and configuration

In March 2012, Fiat officially unveiled its new model, the Fiat 500L compact van, which is a more practical and roomy version of the iconic Fiat 500 three-door hatchback.

It should be noted right away that when creating a car, the manufacturer was not going to compete with budget minivans and station wagons, but aimed at a more premium and, accordingly, more expensive segment, where the main competitor of the novelty was the British counterpart - Mini Countryman worth under 2 million rubles. And this strategy turned out to be correct, which is confirmed by impressive car sales not only in their homeland, but also in other countries of the Old World.

A few years after its debut, the Fiat 500L underwent a planned restyling, as a result of which the car received about 40% of new parts, as well as new names for each of the three modifications. As a result, the standard Fiat 500L received the Urban prefix in the name, the Trekking version was renamed Cross, and the extended Living modification became the Wagon, which we will talk about today.

Exterior Fiat 500L Wagon 2018

Fiat 500L Wagon has a stylish, elegant and rather unusual appearance that does not allow the car to get lost even in tight city traffic. In comparison with the pre-styling version, "Muzzle" of a compact van received a new front bumper with a large air intake and more "powerful" round foglights, a different false radiator grille and round LED daytime running lights, similar to those installed on the updated version of the regular Fiat 500.

Vehicle profile pleasing to the eye with massive wheel arches, large doors that facilitate disembarkation and embarkation of passengers, as well as a large glass area and a sloping roof line.

The feed of the updated Fiat 500L Wagon It is represented by large side lights, an impressive tailgate and rather large "squares" of rear fog lights. It is worth noting the fact that the exterior of the car is made at the expense of smooth and harmonious lines, as a result of which there are no hints of aggression in its appearance.

The external dimensions of the Wagon version have the following parameters:

Above the roadway, the car, as you can see from the table, rises by 140 mm, which, although not a record figure in the class, allows you to feel comfortable both in the city and on a suburban highway.

One of the key features of all 500 models is the possibility of maximum personalization of the exterior: customers can choose from 37 body colors, one of three roof colors and one of several wheel designs. As a result, over 300 different combinations are obtained, which in this class is not offered by any of the competitors.

Interior Fiat 500L Wagon 2018

The interior design of the Fiat 500L Wagon has a lot in common with the interior design of the regular Fiat 500 and the Fiat 500X compact crossover. The driver's workplace is represented by a new multifunctional steering wheel, as well as three deep instrument wells, where the central one is reserved for a fairly large on-board computer display.

In the central part of the dashboard there is a 7-inch touchscreen monitor of the Uconnect multimedia complex, which can interact with smartphones and even mark its own location on social networks Facebook and Twitter.

Slightly below is a laconic climate system control unit, represented by three multifunctional knobs. The build quality and materials are at a very high level, the only exceptions are door cards, where a simpler type of plastic is used visually and tactilely.

The Fiat 500L Wagon is available in two cabin configurations - five and seven. Front riders are offered comfortable seats with a wide range of adjustments and good lateral support, and the driver's seat is even adjustable in height.

As an option, a comfortable front armrest is available, which is simply indispensable on long journeys.

Second row of seats easily accommodates three passengers, and there is enough free space in all three directions.

Optional third row of seats more suitable for children and adolescents - however, this is the fault of most seven-seater compact van.

The luggage compartment volume in the five-seater configuration is 638 liters, and in the seven-seater it is reduced to 416 liters. However, if you fold the second and third row of seats, you can count on an impressive 1,784 liters of loading space. In the underground trunk there was a place for a spare wheel and a small set of tools.

2018 Fiat 500L Wagon Specifications

Currently, the powertrain lineup available for the new Fiat 500L Wagon includes three petrol and two diesel engines. The number of gasoline workers included:

1. 1.4-liter engine developing 95 hp and a peak torque of 127 Nm, available at 4500 and 6000 rpm, respectively. It is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission, with which acceleration from 0 to 100 takes 12.8 seconds, and the maximum possible speed reaches 178 km / h. This engine has good economy, consuming an average of about 6.1 liters of fuel per hundred.
2. 0.9-liter TwinAir Turbo petrol engine producing 105 "horses" and a maximum thrust of 145 Nm, available already at 2000 rpm. With it, the car accelerates to a hundred in 12.3 seconds, and can also accelerate to 180 km / h, consuming an average of about 4.8 l / 100 km.
3. 1.4-liter T-Jet engine generating 120 hp and a maximum torque of 215 Nm. Thanks to him, acceleration to the first hundred takes 10.2 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 189 km / h. Despite a significant increase in power, fuel consumption is slightly higher than that of a standard 95-horsepower engine, and is about 6.7 l / 100 km. Note that this engine, like the version with a 0.9-liter TwinAir Turbo, is aggregated exclusively with a 6-speed "mechanics".

Diesel versions are presented:

1. 1.3-liter power plant, developing 95 hp. and 200 Nm of peak torque available at 3750 and 1500 rpm, respectively. Such a motor can be paired with a 5-speed mechanics or a 5-speed Dualogic robot. Depending on the type of pre-installed gearbox, acceleration to hundreds varies within 13.9-14.8 seconds, and fuel consumption ranges between 3.9 and 4.1 l / 100 km. The maximum speed is 169-171 km / h.
2. 1.6-liter MultiJet engine producing a maximum power of 120 hp. and 320 Nm of peak torque. Unlike the "junior" diesel, customers are offered only a 6-speed manual transmission, with which the car is able to change the first hundred in 10.7 seconds. and develop maximum 189 km / h. Average diesel fuel consumption is 4.2 liters.

Regardless of the type and volume, all motors comply with Euro-6 environmental standards.

The Fiat 500L Wagon is based on a budget "bogie" with a front independent and rear semi-independent suspension, represented by MacPherson struts and a torsion beam, respectively. The car confidently holds the road and practically does not heel even with high-speed cornering, but the suspension is rather stiff.

The steering is represented by a Dual Drive electric booster with the ability to activate city mode, and disc brakes on all wheels are responsible for braking.

Security systems of the new Fiat 500L Wagon 2018

The Fiat 500L Wagon has an impressive list of modern security systems in its arsenal, including:

• Front and side airbags, as well as side curtain airbags;
• Anti-lock braking and EVD system;
• Slip control system during acceleration and engine braking;
• Hill start assistant;
• Exchange rate stabilization system;
• Anti-rollover system;
• Electric power steering;
• Central locking with automatic locking function at speeds over 20 km / h;
• Automatic switching on of LED DRLs;
• Tire pressure monitoring system;
• Light and rain sensors;
• Rear parking sensors;
• Rear view camera;
• Front and rear fog lights;
• 3-point fixation belts;
• ISOFIX fasteners, etc.

The body of the Fiat 500 El Wagon, as befits a modern car, is made using high-strength grades of steel, and is also equipped with programmed deformation zones.

2018 Fiat 500L Wagon price and configuration

Unfortunately, the Fiat 500L Wagon, like other modifications of the 500L, is not officially presented with us, which is due to the low demand for Fiat cars in Russia. But, for example, in Germany you can buy a new product at a price of 16.99 thousand euros (about 1.28 million rubles), for which the buyer will receive the following set of equipment (Popstar equipment):

• LED DRL;
• Steel wheels R16;
• Chrome plated door handles;
• Multifunctional adjustable in two planes;
• Air conditioning;
• 6 airbags;
• Rear sofa foldable 40:60;
• Uconnect multimedia center with 5-inch monitor;
• Central locking with automatic locking function at speeds over 20 km / h;
• Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors;
• Power windows for the front doors;
• 3.5-inch color screen of the trip computer;
• ISOFIX fasteners;
• VDC, ASR / MSR, Hill Holder, ABS and EBD systems.

In a more expensive configuration Lounge, the cost of which starts from the mark of 18.49 thousand euros (about 1.39 million rubles), the car is additionally equipped:

• Front and rear bumper with chrome elements;
• Chromed radiator grill;
• Light-alloy rollers R16;
• Power windows for the rear doors;
• Dual-zone climate control;
• Fog lights and rain sensors;
• Uconnect multimedia center with 7-inch monitor, etc.

In addition, customers are offered a wide range of optional equipment designed not only to increase the level of safety and comfort of passengers, but also to improve the appearance of the car.

Conclusion

Fiat 500L Wagon is a stylish, modern and roomy car that captivates with its unusual design, impressive possibilities of personalization of the exterior and interior, as well as rich equipment and a wide range of efficient and economical engines.

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