Fiat 500 Family gets tough with the all-new 500L Trekking

The Fiat 500 family has continued to grow in size and appeal with the introduction of a new model: the 500L Trekking. The 500L Trekking uses the 500L’s ‘space efficiency’ philosophy as a starting point with its segment-topping running costs, performance, versatility and visibility. It then offers a different interpretation of an already successful, highly practical yet stylish formula. The 500L Trekking is designed to perform well in the great outdoors as well as in the congested city streets. It features a characteristically rugged crossover look with a raised ride height and Mud and Snow all-season tyres, plus the brilliant Traction+ system. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}

OneShift Editorial Team

18 Jul 2013

The Traction+ system is an electronic system that controls the braking circuit to simulate the behaviour of a self-locking electromechanical differential. This means the front-wheel drive Fiat 500L Trekking can tackle the sort of tricky terrain that other two-wheel drive cars would struggle on. It also becomes the first Fiat to feature City Brake Control as standard. This system has been designed to watch over the driver and either prevent or lessen damage in low-speed collisions.

The all-new 500L Trekking has eye-catching styling features including protective underbody shields and new diamond finished alloy wheels, giving it a sportier, dynamic twist without compromising the amazing interior space and functionality.

The 500L Trekking can accommodate five people in comfort, and has sufficient luggage space in its 400-litre boot to take five suitcases too. It feels spacious inside thanks to the extensive glazing and windscreen pillars that have been split and tapered to give almost 360-degree vision. This, along with a suite of standard safety features, has already made the 500L a EuroNCAP five-star crash safety award winner.

A host of large car features already packed in the 500L will include cruise control, the five-inch Uconnect touch screen infotainment system with Bluetooth, Air Conditioning and six airbags. Exclusive to the 500L Trekking are specific bumpers, dark tinted windows, Traction+ and unique styling features.

The 500L Trekking is available in a total of 17 colour combinations, with a choice of six finishes inside. Take a closer look at the Fiat 500L Trekking in our gallery.

Credits: Oneshift News Team