Fiat 500 L Cross 1.3 Multijet 95 CV – Road test
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Fiat 500 L Cross 1.3 Multijet 95 CV – Road test
Practical and Extroverted: The 500 L Cross is attractive and comfortable to live with, but take it with the instructions.
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La Fiat 500L version Cross it has a more trendy look that winks at the SUV world.
Its best qualities rear habitability e excellent visibility in the city. The 412-liter trunk - on the other hand - could be more spacious, but the sliding sofa allows you to earn a few liters (and get up to 1480).
1.3 Multijet engine with 95 hp. more than enough to drive a Fiat 500 L, but the 5-speed Dualogic automatic gearbox significantly reduces it: it's better to opt for manual. Interesting price in relation to the endowment.
La Fiat 500 L is one of minivan with a lot of character, there is no doubt about it.
La Cross versionthen it looks tougher and strong, A raised trim 25 mm and "Drive mode selector", a knob that changes the driving setting to overcome small off-road sections (ups and downs).
Our version mounts 1.3 The Multijet diesel produces 95 hp. – the most interesting engine for our market – in combination with 5-speed robotic automatic transmission Dualogic, which, unfortunately, reduces the driving experience.
The interior has fresh and playful design and in general they are of good quality, although there are some points that need to be improved. But the airiness of the cabin and the number of - roomy - storage compartments are very much appreciated, some of them are illuminated. Good rear space, only "discreet" but The trunk is 412 liters.
city
To be a minivan Fiat 500 L Cross it is rather compact, and this is undoubtedly an advantage in the city. However, for parking, it doesn't look like the standard 500 (428 cm long and 180 cm wide), while I parktronic, in the Cross version, serial.
In city traffic, the brightness of the interior and high seat (even with the seat lowered as much as possible), which allows you to see the road well.
Il engine 1.3 hp 95 Multijet alive and not very thirsty (The Chamber states that on average 4,5 l / 100 km in the urban cycle), but a little noisy on the climbs.
On the other hand, the ride is pleasant: the steering is consistent and with a touring imprint, and the tuning (25mm higher in the Cross version) eats up every hole or disconnect well.
Automatic transmission Dualogic 5-speed instead, it spoils the driving experience a little with its slow and sharp movements and makes the fiat 500 L not really very reactive. We are from Panoramaauto.it We had the opportunity to try it in the manual version as well, and we have to admit that the latter is probably the best choice for the model (and we also save 1.000 euros).
Outside the city
Again, between the curves Fiat 500L Cross is penalized by transfer. The suspension raised by 25 mm does not help (the center of gravity rises), as does the poorly directed steering.
But if it turns out to be a little inconvenient when cornering, on state roads and on “quiet” country roads Fiat 500 L Cross pulls out big aplomb and allows really low consumption... The house states that on average 4,0 l / 100 km in cycle suburb and even if the measured values are slightly higher, we will still be at 20 km / l.
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The family travels in comfort, no doubt about that.
Lo seat on board of Fiat 500 L Cross this is quite a lot, even if there are five of us, primarily thanks to rear sliding seat which increases legroom.
Unfortunately, the short fifth gear causes the 1.3 Multijet to mix at over 3.000 rpm at 130 km / h, which slightly reduces comfort and fuel consumption. But, as mentioned, with a manual transmission, it would be a completely different story.
Life on board
Interiors of this second generation Fiat 500 L have improved significantly.
Not only in design and decoration, but also in lighting and the number of storage compartments: there are still plastics to be improved, but the playful and colorful design partially hides these small imperfections.
В appliances consists of three stylized dials 500 times with the addition of a 3,5 '' TFT display that contains a lot of transmission data. Finally, in the central part of the dashboard, we find a new multimedia system. Uconnect touch screen HD da 7 pollici, compatible with systems Apple CarPlay is Android Auto.
As already mentioned, the space on board is quite large, and the bright and bright interior resembles that of the Multipla, but the trunk was sacrificed (412 is not much for a "family on vacation"). But for those who need a lot of suitcases, there is always a 500L "long" version...
Price and costs
La Fiat 500 L Cross with gearbox double logic coast 24.650 euro, and has a very rich and complete package.
Standard we find: parking sensors, cruise control, automatic climate, 17-inch wheels, headlight range control, automatic headlights, rain sensor, Uconnect system with 7-inch screen and radio with live services and DAB, as well as a Cross Aesthetic kit with reinforced bumper, increased suspension and mode switch.
We recommend combining an automatic transmission and you will save 1.000 euros: with a manual transmission you will drive much better and your consumption will remain low. It should be borne in mind that Fiat is applying interesting discounts, so that from 23.650 euros it is still possible to reduce ...
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 428 см |
| width | 180 см |
| height | 168 см |
| Trunk | 412-1480 liters |
| the weight | 1470 kg |
TECHNOLOGY
| engine | 4 diesel cylinders |
| bias | 1249 см |
| Potenza | 95 CV and 3750 weights |
| couple | From 200 Nm to 1500 inputs |
| broadcast | 5-speed automatic robotic |
WORKING
| 0-100 km / h | 15,5 seconds |
| Velocità Massima | 163 km / h |
| consumption | 4l / 100 km |
| PRICE | 24.650 XNUMX Euro (cross with Dualogic) |
safety
La Fiat 500 L it is stable and safe, and braking is good.
The pre-tensioning of the belts is standard, whileAutonomous city brake (automatic emergency braking system) optional for 300 euros.
