The exterior style expresses all the distinctive elements which have characterised the model throughout its history, ever since its iconic 1950s forerunner, with an even more complete identity.
The most obvious reference to the past is in the "moustache and badge" combo set on the trapezoidal nose, the upper headlights with chrome-plated elements, still circular and dynamic-looking, and the lower cluster with LED daytime running lights which pick up the graphics of the two "zeros" in 500. With this finely styled detail, the new 500L clearly proclaims its identity even in the dark. What's more, the front bumper with signature trapezoidal trim and the chromed "studded" three-dimensional lower grille mesh give the car an attractive and very elegant look.
At the same time, the chromed strips which direct the eye to the wheel arches convey toughness and individuality. With these changes, the front of the new 500L is even more expressive and seductive.
The new 500L is available in ten pastel or metallic colours and with three types of roof: body-coloured, glossy black and white or matt black. Overall, customers have a choice of no less than 37 colour combinations. The colours available are the new Bellagio Blue, Sicilian Orange and Donatello Bronze, Ice-Cream White, Sorrento Yellow, Cinema Black, Fashion Grey, Maestro Grey, Tuscan Green and Passion Red.
A unique combination of spaciousness and personality
The interiors are also completely new, starting from the design of the dashboard. The overall effect is more high-tech and even more iconic, as demonstrated by the bright "500" signature on the dashboard.
The passenger compartment in general is comfortable, convenient, versatile and light-filled, with a wealth of meticulously styled details and rich in distinctive 500 touches. It combines a full set of state-of-the-art equipment with design inspired by the classic 500.
The area behind the restyled multifunctional steering wheel, now with added chromed accents, has an updated design with two circular instrument gauges (rev counter and speedometer) on either side of a 3.5-inch colour graphic display. The perfect combination of the new steering wheel and the dashboard improves the visibility of the instrument cluster, further enhanced by white backlighting.
While the top section of the dashboard conveys a fresh personality, the lower part offers all the convenience of new, larger storage compartments and the introduction of new comfort features such as the central armrest. The gear lever was redesigned and placed higher up for greater driving comfort; it is embellished with the "500" logo.
Every version has its own personality: the Popstar trim level expresses the young, functional, practical side of the model, with matching body colour dashboard fascia, black fabric seats, denim central band and white vinyl inserts embossed with the "500" logo. The door panel comfort level is enhanced by a soft black fabric armrest.
The Cross version expresses the sporty soul and spirit of adventure of the car to the fullest: 7-inch display, ready-for-anything black interiors, fabric seats and titanium vinyl inserts embossed with the "500" logo.
Grey or black leather seats are also available as an upgrade on the Urban and Wagon Lounge trim levels and on the Cross version. Internal space is top-of-class, thanks to the passenger compartment's generous length. Boot volume with the rear seat in the forward position is 455 litres for Urban and Cross and 638 litres for the Wagon (416 in the seven-seater versions). With the seats folded and tumbled, capacity rises to 1480 litres for Urban and Cross and 1784 for the Wagon.