New Fiat 500L City Cross; minivan, urban and crossover

A good part of the public demands urban vehicles but with a somewhat adventurous aesthetic and, logically, the manufacturers do not stop offering it. In Fiat they already have the 500X, a crossover whose offroad capabilities are somewhat discreet, as in the vast majority of SUVs that populate dealerships. But this Italian firm seems to be doing little and now Fiat 500L City Cross launched.

The Fiat 500L City Cross is a variant of its minivan model, Fiat 500L, having a aesthetic more of the crossover type to which we referred earlier; something that is clearly seen in its exterior design. To allow you, in addition to aesthetically, to also be able to escape from the asphalt to roads and tracks in good condition, this variant raises the free height of the body with respect to the ground by 25 mm.

Exterior aesthetics of the Fiat 500L City Cross

On an aesthetic level it presents more robust plastic protections on the underside of the bumpers, a readjusted grille and sporty tints that come from the Color black, which is incorporated into elements such as 17 inch alloy wheels, mirror housings and trims, not forgetting the roof, which can also be finished in black but optionally. Visually, that higher body height is also appreciated.

Regarding the body colors, the Fiat 500L City Cross is offered in a total of nine possibilities, although probably the most striking for this version is the Sicilian Orange that we see in the images that accompany this article.

This is the interior of the Fiat 500L City Cross

Inside, the central plate of the dashboard, which can be in black, as in the images, but also in white. For their part, the seating they incorporate the “500” logo that Fiat likes to boast so much throughout the 500 range, and white stitching to match the black upholstery.

Equipment of the Fiat 500L City Cross

Going back to the origin of this article, customers demand vehicles with an adventurous aesthetic, but they also ask for more and more connectivity level equipment. The Fiat 500L City Cross has a Uconnect HD Live radio with bluetooth and voice commands as standard, and can optionally add a 7 inch touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

In addition, as standard, enjoy a 3,5 inch TFT screen in the instrument panel, manual climate control, cruise control, leather multifunction steering wheel, folding rear seat in 60:40 proportions and LED daytime running lights.

Fiat 500L City Cross engines

On a mechanical level, this urban minivan converted to a crossover is available in four different variants. In gasoline a 1.4 hp naturally aspirated 95 engine is offered and another 1.4 but turbocharged that develops 120 hp. the range diesel It only has one engine, a 1.3 hp 95 MultiJet II, which can be associated with a manual or automatic transmission.

Fiat 500L City Cross Prices

The prices of the Fiat 500L City Cross range from 18.070 euros to 21.170, although taking advantage of some promotional campaigns and financing with the brand starts at 13.600 euros. This model will be available in just a few days at all brand dealerships.