It’s official: The bigger Italians have landed in North America. The larger, Fiat 500L has made its arrival on the shores of the United States and Canada with 3,000 units landing in Baltimore and Halifax. The ship docked in the U.S. May 23rd, then carried on to Canada arriving on May 26th.
The North American Fiat 500L began production in Kragujevac in Serbia. Fiat Automobiles Serbia (FAS) predicts it will manufacture 110,000 to 150,000 Fiat 500L units in 2013 for the over-100 markets worldwide.
Equipped with a specially developed engine, Fiat’s brand new 1.4L MultiAir turbo, the 500L boasts the highest horsepower (160) and torque (184) in its class. The 500L is available with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual dry clutch automatic transmission.
The North American Fiat 500L began production in Kragujevac in Serbia. Fiat Automobiles Serbia (FAS) predicts it will manufacture 110,000 to 150,000 Fiat 500L units in 2013 for the over-100 markets worldwide.
Equipped with a specially developed engine, Fiat’s brand new 1.4L MultiAir turbo, the 500L boasts the highest horsepower (160) and torque (184) in its class. The 500L is available with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual dry clutch automatic transmission.
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