The Fiat 500L comes in four models, Pop, Easy, Trekking, and Lounge. Photo courtesy Chrysler.

The Fiat 500L comes in four models, Pop, Easy, Trekking, and Lounge. Photo courtesy Chrysler.

Chrysler’s all-new Fiat 500L is set to arrive in June with a starting MSRP of $19,100. The vehicle comes in four different models, the Pop, the Easy, the Trekking, and the Lounge. The 500L offers 42% more interior room than the current Fiat 500 and seats five, according to Chrysler. For its powertrain, it features a choice of two six-speed transmissions (depending on the model) and a 1.4L MultiAir Turbo engine.

As for each of the models, the 500L Pop features the 1.4L MultiAir Turbo engine and a six-speed manual transmission, Koni frequency selective damping (FSD) front struts and rear shock absorbers, 16-inch chrome-accented wheel covers, all-season tires, and black exterior mirrors with driver- and passenger-side spotter mirrors. Inside, the 500L Pop features heat, air conditioning, power lock and windows with one-touch up/down, cruise control, body-color instrument panel, six speakers, an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer, miles-to-empty, average fuel economy, and a tire-pressure monitoring (TPM) display.

For seating, the vehicle features six-way cloth seats with driver and front-passenger height adjustability, and 60/40 split-fold rear seatbacks with segment-exclusive fore-aft adjustment, recline and tumble/slide feature. The steering column can telescope and slide, and there are 12-volt console and auxiliary power outlets up front. Other features include a multi-position cargo area trunk panel, cap-less fuel-filler door, floor mats, an interior observation mirror, and dual sun visors with vanity mirrors.

Chrysler adds a number of features to the 500 Easy model, including standard 16-inch aluminum wheels, deep-tint rear glass, body-color exterior mirror caps, a front-seat center console with armrest, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a leather-wrapped shift knob with chrome accent, a vinyl-wrapped instrument panel that comes in three colors, cloth seat fabric, and the six-speaker FIAT audio system with 520-watt amplifier. The 500L Easy starts at an MSRP of $20,195 (plus $800 destination charge).

The 500L Trekking offers a different exterior look, with two-piece front and rear fascias with Grigio Chiaro (graphite) inserts, fog lamps, unique lower front- and rear-fascia accents, Grigio Chiaro wheel arch and body-side sill moldings, Grigio Chiaro recessed license plate area and lower left- and right-side reflector surrounds, and larger 17 x 7-inch aluminum wheels with wider 225/45R17 all-season tires.

Inside, the Fiat 500L Trekking has a painted instrument panel bezel and a two-tone Nero/Marrone (black/brown) interior environment. It features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, door and door-panel armrest bolsters, low-back bucket cloth seats, and floor mats. The 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking model has a starting MSRP of $21,195 (plus $800 destination charge).

The 500L Lounge features upgrades from the Easy model and comes with a Euro Twin Clutch six-speed transmission, 16-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, and chrome body-side moldings and mirror caps. Inside, it features dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors, a vinyl-wrapped instrument panel available in two colors, premium heated leather front seats with power four-way adjust, two-way power driver’s side lumbar, 60/40 split-fold rear seatbacks with a fore-aft adjustment, recline, and tumble feature; an integrated armrest with cup holders, automatic dual-zone climate control, and auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass. Starting MSRP is $24,195 (plus $800 destination charge).

In terms of packages, Chrysler offers No-charge Technology Features in the Easy, Trekking, and Lounge models. This launch package includes the ParkSense rear-park assist system, the ParkView rear back-up camera, and the Uconnect 6.5 infotainment system with a larger 6.5-inch touchscreen and navigation. The Uconnect 6.5 features voice operation of navigation, AM/FM and mobile phones; handsfree phone, and Bluetooth-streaming audio, text message reader, personalization settings, a media hub with an SD card reader, an auxiliary jack, and USB inputs. The company also offers a Premier Package +Beats/SiriusXM package with more audio system features.

Originally posted on Automotive Fleet

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