The 500L wagon and the 500X crossover are the most versatile models in Fiat's lineup. The compact 500L gets minor styling revisions for 2018, and keeps its 160-horsepower, turbocharged engine. With the rear seatbacks folded, its cargo volume reaches 1927 litres. As for the subcompact 500X, it’s offered with one of two four-cylinder engines that develop 160 or 180 horsepower, while its options list includes an all-wheel drivetrain and a panoramic sunroof.
Pros
- Fun ride
- Good visibility
- Enormous cabin
- Choice of colours
Cons
- Now AWD with the 1.4L
- Manual gearbox lacks precision
- Slow automatic gearbox
- No 40/20/40 bench
- Reliability could be better