2014 Fiat 500L Review

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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
  • Fiat inflated its retro-styled Cinquecento small car to create the 500L. It's a crossover-like vehicle with a spacious cabin and unmistakable styling, but is that all this vehicle has to offer or is there more to the story?
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Komentáře • 76

  • @Utube300b
    @Utube300b Před 9 lety +39

    As a tourist from Hong Kong, I rent a 500L in Calgary, Alberta Canada last month. I and my family spent 2 weeks with this awesome Fiat and found it amazing. Nothing that this creepy reviewer said I found.
    The handling was excellent when I was doing 150km in the mountain parkway in Bann/ Jasper. Just like the BMW 5 and 7 series I have at home. Braking was a bit tight in low speed but was essential particularly in highway speed. The design of the turning wheel was nothing but an Italian feel. I never felt the turbo jumped in under any speed.
    One thing I must stress. I am an audiophile and crazy about hifi sound quality. The stereo of this 500L was not up to my crazy standard but still it ranked among one of the best of my 30 years rental car listening. Only the Dynaudio equipped stereo in Volkswagen Passat can outperform it.
    The interior space was one of the great idea. All of my family are 1.8M tall. Not easy to fit in such a small car. None of them complain. The full moon roof was a must during out Jasper icefield Parkway touring. The best way to see unlimited mountain tips and icebergs on the run. My wife even showed interests to get a 500L if they supply in our home town.

    • @ang_isnotcool
      @ang_isnotcool Před 7 měsíci

      Have you ever driven a good car?? The 500L is GARBAGE

  • @toxzox
    @toxzox Před 6 lety +25

    what a jerk...this car is perfect

  • @sugahoneyboy
    @sugahoneyboy Před 10 lety +18

    mom never used makeup and she always looks beautiful lol

  • @tvanb
    @tvanb Před 10 lety +27

    That "mom without makeup" joke hurt my feelings.

    • @tvanb
      @tvanb Před 8 lety

      +TripMcSleazestack that wasn't funny.

    • @jeffkatt
      @jeffkatt Před 5 lety

      He's an arrogant little prick! 😒

  • @NatePolmateer
    @NatePolmateer Před 2 lety +6

    Just bought this car and turns out its pretty AWESOME! lol

  • @SoFloLuca
    @SoFloLuca Před 6 lety +15

    Love the car inside and out! I don’t agree with your review....but we all have our own opinions....

    • @joaovieira3487
      @joaovieira3487 Před 3 lety

      Americans don't have taste in European cars only the expensive ones

  • @alexchad1000
    @alexchad1000 Před 9 lety +10

    FIAT did an (EXCELLENT JOB) with safety breaking. Anyone that has driven rally cars knows how breaking power is crucial when driving down winding roads and slopes.

  • @bportillo1
    @bportillo1 Před 9 lety +14

    This guy is too much.
    FYI the car has awesome forward visibility. He looks like the size of a 10yr old girl so he can't see over the dash.

  • @retractedhack
    @retractedhack Před 5 lety +4

    Did this guy who reviews cars for a living really just say he doesn't know how to hold a steering wheel with spokes at 9 and 3?

  • @danielmoraga6474
    @danielmoraga6474 Před 6 lety +8

    I love the european style...

  • @canto_v12
    @canto_v12 Před 10 lety +4

    This is actually a pretty good value. What big-hatchback / mini-CUV with a decent interior can you get for $22-23k these days? The Kia Soul is cheaper but smaller. The Scion xB, while more space-efficient than the 500L, feels and drives like the penalty box that it is.

  • @archerthenerfer3423
    @archerthenerfer3423 Před rokem

    This guy is an excellent review host! Great vid before my 500L rental, thanks!

  • @froobtoob
    @froobtoob Před 8 lety +4

    ugh.. the countryman is supposed to be competitive to the 500x not 500L, the 500L is more... mmm. italian minivan, functional, small, sporty, stylish but peppy when needed. i love my 500L and ladies find it cute and its great for road trips. I like the A frames in the front and my friends who drive trucks love driving it because they can see far better. I (sadly) did a late lane change (poor directions from my navigator) that alarmed him because he's used to so poor visibility but it clicked for him that i have almost 360 degrees of visibility. i find that the ride height is nice to better your visibility. as for steering performance it seems to really hug the road, i had a deer jump out in front of me at about 90kph (me travelling not the deer.) I actually swerved aggressively under and around it, it cast a shadow from its head into the cars moon roof but at no point did i feel like i was in a situation where i was buggered. My family was behind me in a rental and completely thought I had hit it seeing how it happened so quick. all in all i think it's a great car, good on my wallet, no maintenance issues yet mind you I've only put 20,000km on it. Currently my only real beef is the on dash vents are visibly being reflected in the summer time on the interior of the windshield which can be distracting at times. The only thing i wished it had was awd but I'd rather have a front wheel drive in the winter vs rear.

  • @Cur8or88
    @Cur8or88 Před 10 lety +10

    Burn those jeans.

  • @jjgossip
    @jjgossip Před 10 lety

    Always loved his reviews. What a spass.

  • @jannah4288
    @jannah4288 Před 3 lety +1

    Poor visibility? With all the windows? I don't think so! But the mirror combined with the bigger column does make a blind spot like when turning. But look thru the corner window.

  • @dentonarmstrong7470
    @dentonarmstrong7470 Před 10 lety +1

    I've quickly become a fan of AutoGuide...and every time I start a review I'm giddy when I hear Craig Coles voice. He's absolutely the best reviewer in the industry. I can't get enough of his reviews.

  • @conlazymeo
    @conlazymeo Před 10 lety

    what 4-doors vehicle under $25,000 would you buy?

  • @samnnamani
    @samnnamani Před 2 lety +1

    Bravo. Excellent review

  • @rafarga1980
    @rafarga1980 Před 10 lety +2

    Presenter's voice sounds like one of the characters from American Dad/Family Guy/Simpsons. That is a compliment by the way.

  • @branot89
    @branot89 Před 10 lety +4

    It's kinda wierd looking. So is your mom without makeup. EPIC!!!

  • @weedmastersr
    @weedmastersr Před 10 lety +13

    This dude is hilarious and entertaining to watch. By far the best AutoGuide reviewer. Now about the car, how in the hell can such a tiny engine get so bad fuel economy? I know it's not exactly super aerodynamic, and maybe a little heavy, but Mazda has engines of 2 liters or bigger that get better fuel economy. Plus, since it offers only five seats, what are the advantages of this thing over any C-segment car?

    • @weedmastersr
      @weedmastersr Před 10 lety

      ***** I get that, but still, I think the EPA ratings are done in grandma mode so it should have gotten a better rating.

    • @AdrianC12345
      @AdrianC12345 Před 10 lety +1

      Buddy, this thing gets amazing MPG for the power it produces and the size/shape of car it is. If you don't believe me, just go look at how much LESS power and LESS MPG you get from a Kia Soul (another slightly boxy people carrier}.

    • @weedmastersr
      @weedmastersr Před 10 lety +1

      AdrianC12345 So, it's the shape them? Because there are more powerful midsize sedans which get better fuel economy. So I'm guessing that because of the aerodynamically compromised shape it's a little less efficient?

    • @lespaulranger
      @lespaulranger Před 10 lety +1

      AdrianC12345 I had this car for a month as a rental and I did 50 50 city highway and only averaged 25mpg, which is quite horrendous for being such a little car.

    • @AdrianC12345
      @AdrianC12345 Před 10 lety +1

      Protector of the Republic Yes, just the fact that they're tall and boxy little things. Mid-sized sedans with higher outputs are much lower and more wedge-like than these things. But, that's what you get for the extra loading space and seating positions.

  • @seinsmeld13
    @seinsmeld13 Před 10 lety +1

    Great review. This car would sell well in Canada, however, not for what they are charging here.

  • @Overland-gj3ok
    @Overland-gj3ok Před 9 lety +2

    The Thing is for me im pretty much a kid but i watch those because im planning my future cars i might want to have this ine is the best so far I love the design and what im hearing right now is good so it might be a car I plan for but the thing is in 2020
    this car wont be popular anymore and there will probobly be better cars so im looking forward to having a better model of this car. -Overland

  • @jannah4288
    @jannah4288 Před 3 lety

    I love the cute look of these. The one I may be getting is black- nice- but * love The yellow,

  • @DudeCapone
    @DudeCapone Před 4 lety

    Came for a car review left roasted 💀

  • @Ara198826
    @Ara198826 Před 10 lety +3

    3rd row seat ?? whaaat lol

  • @PremierAutoMan86
    @PremierAutoMan86 Před 10 lety +5

    Talkin bout my momma, Craig??? LoL

  • @njshore7826
    @njshore7826 Před 6 lety

    Is that a yugo

  • @HDmanzano1995
    @HDmanzano1995 Před 10 lety +1

    Really enjoy this guy's reviews.

  • @Narrowcros
    @Narrowcros Před 10 lety

    0 to 60 time?

  • @BTC909
    @BTC909 Před 10 lety +1

    Needs Premium Fuel to get the advertised performance and MPG numbers. The SAT transmission will roll backwards on a incline just like a manual. Creeping (letting the engine idle pull you forward) is pretty much non-existent. The flip up 2nd row is just odd. You better have long arms to reach those AC controls. 27MPG is laughable for such a small car.

  • @chriswatts1680
    @chriswatts1680 Před 4 měsíci

    The Mini countryman is german it's owned by BMW. It's not english anymore so not anglo as he said😊

  • @friscoprocessserver6078

    Well done, Mr. Reviewer!

  • @FoodyTunes
    @FoodyTunes Před 10 lety

    Dank

  • @Lukeskywanka
    @Lukeskywanka Před 10 lety

    Good review this guy is good

  • @laurafrench8551
    @laurafrench8551 Před 2 lety

    This guy is adorable

  • @khw0ng_
    @khw0ng_ Před 10 lety +1

    hmm so basically a bigger and faster Fiat 500? maybe is safer than the tiny one

    • @krisschedler
      @krisschedler Před 9 lety

      Actually it has nothing to do with the 500 except the name. It's a different platform altogether.
      I know, doesn't make any sense...

    • @joaovieira3487
      @joaovieira3487 Před 3 lety

      42 % bigger than the normal 500

  • @margaretsu629
    @margaretsu629 Před 9 lety

    The reviewer gives off that stereotypical creaper appearance especially when he put on the hat.....

  • @LH452
    @LH452 Před 10 lety +2

    This guy is AWESOME! Great review on the car. When I test drove it during my car shopping, I did find the transmission to be an issue. Quirks aside, the interior is user friendly imo, and the cargo space is really what this car is about. They should get rid of the DDCT and replace it with the 9 speed auto at least. Another thing about the engine is why the hell are we not getting the more powerful versions available in Europe?! The Punto Abarth Supersport has a 185hp/200lb-ft torque version of this engine and I bet those extra ponies and torque would help this jellybean lug itself around better.

  • @ldawson103
    @ldawson103 Před 10 lety +1

    I love this guy

  • @CashMulah
    @CashMulah Před 10 lety +1

    i love this guy

  • @SeniorEspo
    @SeniorEspo Před 10 lety +5

    This guy is hilarious

  • @abubajaivanona
    @abubajaivanona Před 10 lety

    Your mum without make up

  • @ThePugShinobi
    @ThePugShinobi Před 10 lety +1

    Love this guy

  • @iLikeTigerz101
    @iLikeTigerz101 Před 6 lety

    Wow the 500l still has the old school twist key start. What a drag. Besides if you turn 500l upside down it spells our LOOS. This car is a LOOSer.

  • @godfatherNYC
    @godfatherNYC Před 10 lety

    FIAT stands for: "Fix It Again, Tony."

  • @Statimtek
    @Statimtek Před 9 lety

    I wonder if the 500L will follow the 500 with poor reliability. At least the 500 is cute which MIGHT forgive it's poor reliability record, but the 500L is fugly and there are other cars that could do what it does and probably better not to mention remove the desire to drive it wearing a paper bag over your head

  • @bareknuckles2u
    @bareknuckles2u Před 7 lety +1

    This car is a POS!

  • @BroderElg
    @BroderElg Před 10 lety

    But... But it looks like shit...

  • @aquicksilver266
    @aquicksilver266 Před 10 lety +1

    Ugly car!