2014 Fiat 500L Review - They Got Something Right..?

Lets figure out why this was such an interesting car for Fiat Chrysler and whether it left its mark in the auto industry.

[utvballman]

I am the only owner for my 2014 Fiat 500L which was purchased new February 2014. Currently have 150, 000 miles with very few issues over the years. I have 6-speed manual and have gone light off roading and camping with my sons when they were in Scouts. Just do the maintenance, drive reasonably, and it will take care of you and your family.

[stefanpopescu]

I have a 500L trekking full options with a 1.6 diesel engine, stage 1 with 150 horsepower and 330 Nm. it is an extraordinary car with which I give class to other drivers who disrespect me on the road. on snow it is a pleasure to drive it. from the factory it came equipped with winter tires and if you change them, it no longer has grip and when braking, the ABS comes on immediately. my car in Romania is unique, it had individual approval

[LostColtmusic]

I bought my 2014 500L Lounge as a dealer demo with about 1000kms in spring of 2015. Apart from occasional gremlins with the radio (and a hesitant transmission below -5°C - always plug it in!), it has been 100% reliable, until 2 weeks ago when the starter died. One rebuilt replacement part later it’s back on the road. The price and availability of new parts have caused a crisis of confidence with it and i’ve looked at replacing…But it really has been the perfect family car for around town and medium range trips. Only 100, 000 kms now, although they are very much hard city driving.

[martingraham]

just bought one 3 days ago - nov 2015 trekking 1.3 diesel, just drove it back to Italy, at 70mph on the UK motorways it did 61.2mpg and on the french toll roads at 82mph it returned 59.6mpg, great car for the money

[donb]

thanks for a fair review, so many simply discount FIAT. I have this car, a 2014 in the Trekking version. Has served me well for almost 9 years. Very reliable (dispite the bias), fun to drive, practical, roomy. Plan to keep it for as long as possible. I don't this this car shares a platform with the 500x and Jeep Renegade.

[ExMachina]

I got a 2016 Trekking Fiat 500L that I bought to rent out on Turo. I don't know what it is about the car but it's fun as hell to drive. I never thought I was going to like a Fiat anytime within my lifetime.

[MrKozanitis]

MUCH vehicles to choose from? Come on! MANY vehicles to choose from! Other than that good, honest, factual review. I own a 2014 500L Trekking bought new and the only thing I dislike are the almost constant little correction with the steering wheel when driving on the highway. In the 10 years of my ownership I never had any problems or issues! I just love it.

[nellyb]

Great review! I'm about to purchase a 2019 Fiat 500L. I didn't have it in mind at all but was shown it at the dealership. At first I wasn't sure; I thought it wasn't quite my style, but, I found I couldn't stop thinking about it that night and slowly fell in love LOL! I had to have it! I love its quirkiness, love the interior space and it feels safe. I think it's really stylish and here in the UK, so many new cars are looking the same with their space age exteriors. This looks and feels classic and I really can't wait to pick it up on Thursday!

[helbie-lsgl]

It is that this is my exact model of car in yellow color and watching your videos I have learned more about mechanics and about my car ... I am ignorant on the subject...I am very grateful ...🤩

[mhmz]

I love this car! Looking to purchase one

[bartknaphus]

I bought a 2014 Fiat 500 L trucker brand new. I had been shopping for maybe six months for a new car then saw this on the showroom floor. I took it for a spin and noticed it’s quirks immediately but still fell in love with it.I recently bought a new vehicle and gave my Fiat to my daughter. I sure miss that Fiat.

[rgbcom]

The driver's side windshield wiper arm was probably installed incorrectly. All you have to do is unmount the arm and remount rotating it upward slightly.

[Yazaiez]

Great video, I'm about to buy one

[meghanallen]

I absolutely love mine. I do my own oil changes though. The way mechanics look at my fiat is a mixture of fear and hate. 😂

[beograd]

have you ever watched the movie Ants? There is the scene where the leaf falls on their path and suddenly they dont know how to follow the path and continue. Then the elderly ant comes over and goes something like this: "Don't panic. Just go arooound the leaf... There you go." Don't thank Fiat for your inability to read the manual before you do your review. When you turn off the ignition but leave the keys in you will have enough time to turn ON the wipers. They will move up a few degrees and stop in that position so you can lift both wipers if you need to.

[apex-ps]

The 500L has its own platform. It DOES NOT share the platform with the 500X which is made along side the Jeep Renegade in the same factory in Italy. DO NOT buy the 2014 500L with the dual clutch transmission as most of them fail early. In 2015 Fiat installed a standard hydraulic 6 speed transmission so only buy a 2015 or later.

[MyFoxworld]

WOW, Americans just can't contemplate that outside of America, everyone actually knows how to drive, and all but the very old or disabled use automatic transmission. Out of every 100 of these vehicles sold in Europe, about 5 would be automatic.

[Elkgrove]

Hi can some one help me I really it thanks for the review since it’s turbo do I need to use premium fuel and synthetic oil and filter ??