The Fiat 500L is the latest model to add an S-Design special edition to its line-up, offering sporty style and comprehensive standard equipment to this family car. Exclusive matt paint, dark accents and wheels are combined with the latest technology to offer the ideal car for modern families who want dynamic looks and to stay connected.
Sporty distinction for an instantly captivating style
The new 500L S-Design is the latest addition to the popular S-Design family, which already encompasses Tipo and 124 Spider. Based on the Cross trim level, it stands out for its exclusive matt Donatello Bronze paint paired with black roof and Myron finish accents, including side mouldings, door handles, front grille, rear light cluster bezel, and door mirror covers. The sporty look of the new special edition is enhanced by dark tinted rear windows and new exclusive 17-inch alloy wheels with Myron finish.
The sporty and elegant style continues inside with dark accents such as the matt black textured dashboard with copper-coloured “500” logo. The passenger compartment is made even more distinctive by the special S-Design seats with black techno leather inserts, double stitching and copper “500” logo which adds a touch of elegance.
In addition to the exclusive bi-coloured matt Bronze paintwork with black roof, the new 500L S-Design is also available in metallic Donatello Bronze paired with a black roof and in pastel Darkwave Black.
UconnectTM 7-inch HD LIVE which is Apple CarPlay ready and Android AutoTM compatible
Making the smartest solutions, which simplify and improve life at the wheel, affordable for all, is perfectly in line with the mission of the Fiat brand, and the new Fiat 500L S-Design is no exception. It offers Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touchscreen, which is Apple CarPlay ready and Android AutoTM compatible as standard.
The next-generation UconnectTM system features high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth hands-free interface, audio streaming, text reader and voice recognition function, Aux and USB ports with iPod integration and controls on the steering wheel.
Apple CarPlay enables road directions optimised according to live traffic conditions and it can be used to safely take phone calls, send and receive messages and play music while remaining focused on the road. Apple CarPlay also works with other apps on your iPhone, such as audio, messaging, and voice apps. CarPlay features Siri voice control and is specially designed for driving scenarios.
The system is compatible with Android AutoTM, as well, to continue the Android experience in the car, by “projecting” apps and services of the central display and is designed to make retrieving information while driving easy and safe. The driver can use Google MapsTM to obtain route guidance and easily access music, multimedia contents and their favourite messaging apps. Easy, immediate interaction with devices guarantees the convenience of maintaining the same operating system even in the car, for constantly connected and safe driving.
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Engine availability
The Fiat 500L S-Design is paired exclusively with the 1.4-litre petrol engine with 6-speed manual transmission, producing 95hp . The 1.4 95hp engine complies with the latest euro6D emissions standard
Fiat 500L MY19
Following the introduction of the S-Design special edition, the Fiat 500L range has been updated for MY19. It sees the introduction of the City Cross trim level, standard equipment updates and range simplification.
To simplify the product offering, the Fiat 500L is now available exclusively with the same 1.4-litre 95hp petrol engine that’s available in the S-Design. The range is also aligned to that of the new Fiat 500X, which sees the entry point to the range renamed as Urban, reflecting its design inspiration, as well as the introduction of the City Cross trim level.
The City Cross trim is the new entry point to the Cross look Fiat 500L. With a raised stance, it offers SUV styling which is enhanced with front and rear bumpers with skid plates, side mouldings and wheel arch mouldings from the Cross trim. The City Cross also offers the latest in-car connectivity, adding Uconnect 7-inch HD LIVE touchscreen with Apple Carplay and Android AutoTM to its standard specification.
The new Fiat 500L S-Design will be in showrooms from October, priced from £18,610 OTR, while the Fiat 500L range now starts from £16,710 OTR for the Urban 1.4 95hp model. The Fiat 500L range is available with 3 years 0% APR finance for orders placed up to the 31st December 2018. For more information on the Fiat 500L please visit www.fiat.co.uk or to locate your nearest Fiat retailer visit www.fiat.co.uk/retailers.
| Model | OTR Price |
| Fiat 500L Urban 1.4 95hp | £16,710 |
| Fiat 500L City Cross 1.4 95hp | £17,610 |
| Fiat 500L Cross 1.4 95hp | £18,710 |
| Fiat 500L S-Design 1.4 95hp | £18,610 |
SOURCE: Fiat
