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Description
Fiat means business and that means making the 500 more appealing to North American small-car buyers by giving them more of what they really, really want. That’s where the all-new 500L enters the picture.
Sure, the original “Cinquecento” two-door hatchback and its semi-convertible Cabrio and Abarth offshoots are kind of adorable. But let’s face it; any car that’s half a foot shorter than a Mini Cooper is bound to be a tight fit, especially for anyone occupying the back seat.