I own a 2015 Fiat 500L Trekking model. It's adorable. It's dependable. It's fun to drive. it's not underpowered. The gauges are not old school. It's different.
Dear people who say the 500L has no place in the market, You buy a 500L because you want it, not because you need it. Its the same way with the Mini Countryman. There will always be more practical and fuel efficient cars in the segment, and there always will be people that dont want what everyone else has (I am one of them).
no its not true....the mini is trendy but useless, that 500l is a mini van not a crossover, in europe we buy it because is functional, is small but hve a great space. You shoul compare the mini with the next fiat 500x
@@SoFloLuca Do you still have your Fiat? Is it still problem-free? I'm just asking because I really really want one but am scared off because I've heard 3 stories now of engines blowing at 60,000 miles!
You test a dark grey monocolor basic model with none of the fun looking trims this car has to offer and you complain its not youthful..? there are dozens of color combinations for both out and inside. Take a look at a white one with bright red rooftop and panoramic glass, off-road trims, and see how funny it looks.
I rented one for a trip to California and I got 36mpg. For me it had lots of pep, liked the style of the E-brake. plus for me it gave a youthful feel. Dated gauges my ass.
The 500L is significantly roomier and cheaper than the Countryman. The space isn't as useful as the even cheaper Scion xB, but then the 500L doesn't look, feel, drive or ride like the Corolla that the xB really is. Get a factory extended warranty if you don't trust the Italian equipment. Lack of market awareness and a crass ad campaign are hurting the 500L's US launch.
Only 4 complains I have are: 1.) Not enough storage compartments- because half of them are plain table top like and things slide off of them. 2.) (which is connected to ‘Point 1’) G force of the breaks is too strong - No matter HOW GENTLY OR SLOWLY I STOP-things placed on the passenger seat fly forward. Even with the seat tilted down in back /Uphill direction. But other than that-great little cars. (I’ve had the car for almost 2 years) 3.) The A/C or Heat automatically turn up to the max when you start the car. 4.) When my phone is connected- the Volume is at one level but when I unplug any phone (iPhone), radio nearly makes me deaf or feel like speakers will blow out. The difference is HUGE. Same when GPS is on- it screams the directions while the music volume is pleasantly medium.
Καλησπέρα. Σκέφτομαι να αγοράσω μεταχειρισμένο το ίδιο μοντέλο, 2015 βενζίνη (0.9 & 105hp). Ποια είναι γενικότερα η άποψή σου από το αυτοκίνητο; Αξίζει;;
@@MinimaLinsitCt Έχω το 500L του 2014, αυτόματο με 1.4L και 160ps λόγω του ότι μένω Αμερική εδώ και κάποια χρόνια. Προσωπικά είμαι πολύ ευχαριστημένος, τόσο που επειδή γυρίζω Ελλάδα φέτος, θα το φέρω μαζί μου.
Fiat was my dad's first car back in 70's and now i am buying one which in few years my daughter will be driving ,like everybody said people buy fiat cause choose to not cause they dont have any choice ..
FCAforever ..... I have always had good luck with Chrysler products in the past. Fiat bought Chrysler in 2009, I ABSOLUTELY love my 500L. Best car I've ever owned. It's been VERY RELIABLE!
So weird you uploaded this 500L today, after I watched CONSUMER REPORT tare it to shreds as the worst car to buy. Great Review Micah! Happy New Year to you guys!
Nice non-committal review. I can't tell if you guys liked the car or didn't. Was that the point? CR panned this car thoroughly. That's a review. Whether I agree or disagree with them, at least I know where they're coming from.
Take a noncommital review from a source that relies on access to press fleets to mean "it sucks." It's the closest they can come to saying as much without losing access to test cars.
One of the biggest problems of the 500 was its relatively poor fuel economy for its size, and it looks like its big brother has the same problem. A Focus hatchback or Kia Soul (if you are willing to own one) seem like better options in most every way.
If you take a fiat 500 with engine 1.4l and with automatic transmission it is foreseeable that the car consumes so much. It would take you to america the version 0.8l turbo, 1.2l or the 1.3l turbo diesel to really save on fuel consumption, as in Europe we use these versions
riability is better than a vw....in europe smll 500 is in the top of reability in the segment...in USA JD report say is a shit...is possible? Fiat have just small problem about plastic or cheap thing that you can repair with a few money, vw have less problem but the problem of vw are big problem and for fix a vw you spend so much
Actually, I wish they did more road handling and 0-60 in this since I'm needing to replace an '09 Mazda CX-7... But yeah, that auto journalist/reporter is liquid sex in denim.
tspfull You also take the performance & fuel economy hit. I'd hate to deal with any warranty claims related to engine problems and the dealer sends a sample of the fuel you've been using to see what octane rating you are using.
jturcotte33 Page 272 This engine is designed to meet all emission regulations and provide satisfactory fuel economy and performance when using high-quality unleaded “regular” gasoline having an octane rating of 87. For optimum performance and fuel economy the use of 91 octane or higher is recommended.
Nathaniel Rudolph I absolutely loathe this car! I hated it as soon as I first saw it! To increase my perfect hatred of this most ridiculous contraption, I took it for a test drive at the car show; seriously, how do (they) even get off calling this a car!? For those of you who want to experience the comfort of this glorified go-cart; rip the basket off of a shopping cart, attach a plank across the shopping cart chassis and then lay a piece of plywood on top of that, then wire one of those folding auditorium chairs on top of the plywood, and then have someone push you across the parking lot, and you will have the FIAT experience.
I own a 2015 Fiat 500L Trekking model. It's adorable. It's dependable. It's fun to drive. it's not underpowered. The gauges are not old school. It's different.
Dear people who say the 500L has no place in the market,
You buy a 500L because you want it, not because you need it. Its the same way with the Mini Countryman. There will always be more practical and fuel efficient cars in the segment, and there always will be people that dont want what everyone else has (I am one of them).
How can someone want something that ugly and bloated?
Gerardo Salas people want u right ? okay then -___-
no its not true....the mini is trendy but useless, that 500l is a mini van not a crossover, in europe we buy it because is functional, is small but hve a great space. You shoul compare the mini with the next fiat 500x
+Gerardo Salas your future girlfriend will hear that often...
Hiiiiiiiiiiii
I have a 2014 500L trekking....still love it just as much as I did when I got it back in 2014! ❤️🇮🇹
7birchlane how many mileage you got so far. No yrpuvle do far. I am in process of buying one trekking white color, just cannot find yellow one.
shomin shomin I just hit 74,400...amazing car! It’s my daily driver , and it never gave any issues...congrats on yours! What color did you get?
7birchlane thank you. I am getting on Saturday. Thanks for your assurance.White color.
@@SoFloLuca Do you still have your Fiat? Is it still problem-free? I'm just asking because I really really want one but am scared off because I've heard 3 stories now of engines blowing at 60,000 miles!
The motor is good? Dont take you problems?
Its not for everyone just like the Mini and Kia Soul ...... Only specific ppl will buy this car
But its good review like alway KBB
You test a dark grey monocolor basic model with none of the fun looking trims this car has to offer and you complain its not youthful..? there are dozens of color combinations for both out and inside. Take a look at a white one with bright red rooftop and panoramic glass, off-road trims, and see how funny it looks.
I rented one for a trip to California and I got 36mpg. For me it had lots of pep, liked the style of the E-brake. plus for me it gave a youthful feel. Dated gauges my ass.
The 500L is significantly roomier and cheaper than the Countryman. The space isn't as useful as the even cheaper Scion xB, but then the 500L doesn't look, feel, drive or ride like the Corolla that the xB really is. Get a factory extended warranty if you don't trust the Italian equipment. Lack of market awareness and a crass ad campaign are hurting the 500L's US launch.
Hello from 8 years later, the 500L is now discontinued in the US :(
@@kalerug at this point it’s an old car and no longer competitive without a huge update. Fiat is always slow to update their cars.
this is my rental car, and i love it!
This is my main car, I love it!
I’m gonna get it as my first car I buy for myself🥰
Mee too
I love this car, bc not only did it replace that ugly PT Cruiser, but it also looks great! :-) #dontbringbacktheptchrysler
The PT cruiser is handsome, come on!
Only 4 complains I have are:
1.) Not enough storage compartments- because half of them are plain table top like and things slide off of them.
2.) (which is connected to ‘Point 1’) G force of the breaks is too strong -
No matter HOW GENTLY OR SLOWLY I STOP-things placed on the passenger seat fly forward. Even with the seat tilted down in back /Uphill direction. But other than that-great little cars. (I’ve had the car for almost 2 years)
3.) The A/C or Heat automatically turn up to the max when you start the car.
4.) When my phone is connected- the Volume is at one level but when I unplug any phone (iPhone), radio nearly makes me deaf or feel like speakers will blow out. The difference is HUGE. Same when GPS is on- it screams the directions while the music volume is pleasantly medium.
I enjoy mine 500l since 2015 without problems.greetings from Greece.
Καλησπέρα. Σκέφτομαι να αγοράσω μεταχειρισμένο το ίδιο μοντέλο, 2015 βενζίνη (0.9 & 105hp). Ποια είναι γενικότερα η άποψή σου από το αυτοκίνητο; Αξίζει;;
@@MinimaLinsitCt Έχω το 500L του 2014, αυτόματο με 1.4L και 160ps λόγω του ότι μένω Αμερική εδώ και κάποια χρόνια. Προσωπικά είμαι πολύ ευχαριστημένος, τόσο που επειδή γυρίζω Ελλάδα φέτος, θα το φέρω μαζί μου.
Fiat was my dad's first car back in 70's and now i am buying one which in few years my daughter will be driving ,like everybody said people buy fiat cause choose to not cause they dont have any choice ..
I like the fully loaded trekking model. Panoramic roof !
Love the car and the brand!
FCAforever ..... I have always had good luck with Chrysler products in the past. Fiat bought Chrysler in 2009, I ABSOLUTELY love my 500L. Best car I've ever owned. It's been VERY RELIABLE!
So weird you uploaded this 500L today, after I watched CONSUMER REPORT tare it to shreds as the worst car to buy. Great Review Micah! Happy New Year to you guys!
gene978 ... Consumer Reports=Toilet Paper.
Beware - don't trust consumer report.
M yes I have a magazine of them and i vomit in it
Why worst?
My dream car!
Nice non-committal review. I can't tell if you guys liked the car or didn't. Was that the point?
CR panned this car thoroughly. That's a review. Whether I agree or disagree with them, at least I know where they're coming from.
Take a noncommital review from a source that relies on access to press fleets to mean "it sucks." It's the closest they can come to saying as much without losing access to test cars.
kia soul might be smaller and not have a AWD option but it is the most premium car for its money
The Kia Sol is not more attractive than the Fiat 500 L!!
I love my Fiat 500L trekking.❤
On the last bit. Paint it orange, paint a 01 on the door.
One of the biggest problems of the 500 was its relatively poor fuel economy for its size, and it looks like its big brother has the same problem. A Focus hatchback or Kia Soul (if you are willing to own one) seem like better options in most every way.
But you must know that 500L is quite bigger than those two.
and while the focus does have better fuel economy, the Soul ( a better comparison) does not. it is cheaper though.
the 500L gets better mpg than its competitors and the 500 gas gets basically the same mpg as its competition
If you take a fiat 500 with engine 1.4l and with automatic transmission it is foreseeable that the car consumes so much. It would take you to america the version 0.8l turbo, 1.2l or the 1.3l turbo diesel to really save on fuel consumption, as in Europe we use these versions
No AWD not buying it...Hello can't they use Jeeps parts bin
This car came out before FIAT bought out Chrysler in its entirety. The 500X will use the Jeep parts bin.
i really dont understand why you need awd on a MPV, you want to do off road with an MPV?
what's a fee ott?
I love it!!! ❤️
If I had a choice between this or the Countrymen, I'd get the countrymen. Because of the AWD. Even though a AWD for the 500L is in the works.
this is a mpv not a suv and also avaible with awd.....the next 500x is a suv like the countrymen
I like the 'X' thing
I like it, but reports on reliability aren't good so far
riability is better than a vw....in europe smll 500 is in the top of reability in the segment...in USA JD report say is a shit...is possible? Fiat have just small problem about plastic or cheap thing that you can repair with a few money, vw have less problem but the problem of vw are big problem and for fix a vw you spend so much
Andrea Strinati Thanks for the information, Andrea.
I have a 2015. The quality and reliability are excellent! I'd buy another one. 2015 and later automatic transmissions are made by Toyota (Aisin).
The folding second row is just odd.
Next time show less of the awkward car and more of the adorable guy. He is dreamy.
Actually, I wish they did more road handling and 0-60 in this since I'm needing to replace an '09 Mazda CX-7... But yeah, that auto journalist/reporter is liquid sex in denim.
point blank period there is nothing wrong wiht this car if u dont like it then why click the video ?
It looks like a mini van that wants to be cool but is trying WAY too hard!!
Very nice car... cool
Este carro es el carro del Papa y hoy ya es muy famoso por ser el automóvil del Papa Francisco ....
Cazzador Peru a nadie le importa
NOFX
Bruce from accounting!
NOFX, YES
NoFx respect!!
a waste, little or no discussion of handling, NVH, ride over rough pavement, ergonomics, this was just a puff piece. KBB, you can do better!
Requires Premium Fuel.
its recommends but does not require it. don't ask me to explain it, but that's what they say
tspfull
You also take the performance & fuel economy hit. I'd hate to deal with any warranty claims related to engine problems and the dealer sends a sample of the fuel you've been using to see what octane rating you are using.
Owners manual actually states 87 octane as recommended fuel type.
jturcotte33
Page 272
This engine is designed to meet all emission
regulations and provide satisfactory fuel
economy and performance when using
high-quality unleaded “regular” gasoline
having an octane rating of 87. For optimum
performance and fuel economy the use of 91 octane or
higher is recommended.
My apologies, it is located in the users guide in the Fluids and Capacities section on page 89, "87 octane recommended-91 octane acceptable."
Looks horrible
yes give me a dodge grand caravan any day
I love fiat but I hate dodge
469 likes lmao who buy this lolololo
The L stands for Lord, help me!!!
Ugliest car ever; what does it do, zero to sixty-two in 11, 12 seconds?
I think 8 seconds.
***** I mean from a dead start on paved asphalt, not pushing it off a cliff!
Still about 8 seconds..
***** you are a fucking hater of this car
Nathaniel Rudolph
I absolutely loathe this car! I hated it as soon as I first saw it! To increase my perfect hatred of this most ridiculous contraption, I took it for a test drive at the car show; seriously, how do (they) even get off calling this a car!? For those of you who want to experience the comfort of this glorified go-cart; rip the basket off of a shopping cart, attach a plank across the shopping cart chassis and then lay a piece of plywood on top of that, then wire one of those folding auditorium chairs on top of the plywood, and then have someone push you across the parking lot, and you will have the FIAT experience.
If this is what Fiat is doing. They should just pack up and go home. Oh ya thanks for the crappy 14 Cherokee.
Watch consumer reports, this vehicle has horrible reliability
theloganzach Mine has had excellent reliability. I've had GM cars that were awful. Consumer Reports has no idea what they're talking about.
Mine in five years has no problem at all.
you trust consumer report??? hahahha
Consumer reports is shit I have a Magazine of them and I pee and throw up in it
I have a 2015 and no problems Consumer Reports is trash
Fiats are ugly
You are ugly