2017 FIAT 500L Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
22 City / 30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
160
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle andrea s
Very safe! Clear view of surroundings, including a built in child mirror
500l drives great! Very smooth ride and super comfortable seating! Very spacious cargo area as well as lots of legroom in a smaller suv package.
accountCircle Blair C
Fiat 500l pop - versatility, reliability, all around positivity.
This vehicle is very roomy and comfortable. The seats in the back fold down so you can lounge on long trips or camp out in there. Performance is top notch. I have not had any problems since ownership of the vehicle. This car is very reliable with smooth driving and easy to use features. This car is great on gas and I wouldn't trade it for another car.
accountCircle Tiffany P
My vehicle is silver and is a four door with all working windows and seats.
I love to have a smooth and easy ride the car should be simple and reliable when things happen I want to have good coverage and a low enough price it should be worth the money when you purchase your car. Windshield wipers, working window, seat that rolls back, and a working stereo are things I like in a car.
accountCircle Nick D
This car is great and can fulfill so many other needs as well.
I like this car because it is small but has good storage and seats four with comfort. I like the body style on the design and it is fresh with paint. I also like the tires and the way the car grips the road when I drive through curvy areas. Overall, this car is the business.
accountCircle TessP P
It is fun and very roomy. Great car for the price paid.
The 500L is great. It is fun, roomy. The only thing I wish were different was of it were diesel.
accountCircle Jeremiah H
The fiat 500 is 100% the car you want even though you may have never heard of it.
This is the best car we have ever had, great fuel mileage, comfortable for long trips, small enough you can park it anywhere, great braking system will auto brake if you hit water, only issue is that I have replaced headlights 3 times. But overall great car.
accountCircle Shelly C
My vehicle is perfect for me.
This car offers a smooth ride and has comfortable seats. The interior is durable, and the exterior is made to withstand the elements. It does not take too much gas and is easy to have serviced when necessary. I have not had any problems with this vehicle or had to return it for any reason to the manufacturer.
accountCircle Addie E
My fast and furious fiat!
This car is awesome, it is equipped with a dial to switch between normal, sport and traction. My fiat drives wonderfully, is the perfect size and has a spacious trunk. It gets about 18 mpg and is perfect for the people who do not want to get a huge SUV but also like more room than a car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anton C
Towing problem
My car needed a pull from a snowbank this winter, and there is not a partin front to hook it to. They have kept it in Euro models but removed in North American series. Go figure!
accountCircle Paige A
I love that this car has amazing interior. Everyone loves the uniqueness of it.
I love my vehicle. Sometimes I Does annoy me whenever the heat messes up and I have had to change the oil more than any car I have had. The oil changes are more expensive. On the upside, I do like the comfort and ride. It is just pricey to service and I haven't been able to get the heat fixed because it is too expensive for the part.
accountCircle Mary D
2017 Fiat 500L Compared to Toyota
Compared to my last car, 2016 Toyota Rav4, it does not drive as smoothly. It is an incredibly compact car and I love that, it is also very spacious. It just does not have the drive of a Toyota that I love the most. It is also very good on gas, but the entertainment system is not as advanced as Toyota either. The Bluetooth system is often faulty.

FIAT 500L Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Pop
160 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Trekking
160 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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Lounge
160 HP 25 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 FIAT 500L Owner Reviews

4.27
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 27%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jeremiah H on March 22, 2021
The fiat 500 is 100% the car you want even though you may have never heard of it.
This is the best car we have ever had, great fuel mileage, comfortable for long trips, small enough you can park it anywhere, great braking system will auto brake if you hit water, only issue is that I have replaced headlights 3 times. But overall great car.
accountCircle Addie E on November 23, 2020
My fast and furious fiat!
This car is awesome, it is equipped with a dial to switch between normal, sport and traction. My fiat drives wonderfully, is the perfect size and has a spacious trunk. It gets about 18 mpg and is perfect for the people who do not want to get a huge SUV but also like more room than a car.
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Ranks #21 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 FIAT 500L has an average owner rating of 4.31 out of 5 which ranks it #21 of 35 other Small Cars.

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2017 FIAT 500L
4.27

Ranks #15 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 FIAT 500L has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #15 of 35 other Small Cars.

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2017 FIAT 500e
121 MPG
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2017 Ford Focus
118 MPG
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2017 FIAT 500L
30 MPG

Is The 2017 FIAT 500L A Good Car?

Love ir. Reliable and fuel efficient. Comfortable and cute. Roomy, too. Always get compliments. Never an issue in snow or bad weather.
LK R.
Yes. Runs great. No problems, yet. Do not like not having a spare tire. Drives fast. Did have good gas mileage. Seems to be needing to be filled up more often.
Katrina D.

How Reliable Is The 2017 FIAT 500L?

Very. I need to be at work to open the business. I leave early in snow or bad weather but have not run into any issues. Regular maintenance and tire rotation are all that is needed.
LK R.
Have had vehicle for awhile and no major problems (knock on wood). Do not like not having a spare tire but honestly no room for it. Unless underneath?
Jeffrey B.

Is The 2017 FIAT 500L A Good Value?

Very good value. Was a bit hesitant at first. It is not a big car. First store, 4 days after purchase was nerve wracking. My car did great and I have no issues.
LK R.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety