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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The FIAT 500L is the tall, five-door member of the 500 family, and it was sold in North America from the 2014 model year onward as FIAT's attempt to give the Cinquecento a practical, family-friendly body.
Model profile
The 500L reached the US market for 2014 and remained on sale through roughly the 2020 model year, so the used pool is a single generation with one meaningful update. Cars from 2014 to 2017 wear the original front end with the split headlamp treatment.
Powertrain and equipment
Every US-market 500L used the same powertrain: the 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo inline-four, rated at 160 horsepower and around 184 lb-ft (roughly 250 Nm) of torque.
The 500L is a single five-door MPV-style hatch, but trim variety was broad. Pre-facelift cars came as Pop, Easy, Trekking and Lounge; the Trekking added rugged-look bumpers and roof rails without any real off-road hardware.
Vehicle selection
The 500L sold in modest numbers in America, so it is not a car you will find on every corner, but clean, low-mileage examples do surface regularly through US auctions and independent dealers, particularly in sunbelt states where corrosion is minimal.
A used FIAT 500L makes sense for a buyer who wants the character of the 500 range but needs proper rear-seat room and a large, flat load area.
Vehicle data
| Body style | FIAT 500L (US market): 5-door compact MPV / tall hatch |
|---|---|
| Length | FIAT 500L (US market): approx. 4,240 mm |
| Width | FIAT 500L (US market): approx. 1,780 mm |
| Seating | FIAT 500L (US market): 5 |
| Engine | FIAT 500L (US market): 1.4 L MultiAir Turbo inline-4 (petrol) |
|---|---|
| Power | FIAT 500L (US market): approx. 160 hp (118 kW) |
| Torque | FIAT 500L (US market): approx. 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) |
| Transmission | FIAT 500L (US market): 6-speed manual / 6-speed dual-clutch (early) / 6-speed Aisin automatic |
| Drivetrain | FIAT 500L (US market): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | FIAT 500L (US market): Petrol |
| Generation | FIAT 500L (US market): Type 330, 2014–2020 (facelift 2018) |
|---|---|
| Country of build | FIAT 500L (US market): Kragujevac, Serbia |
| 0–100 km/h | FIAT 500L (US market): approx. 9.5 s |
| Infotainment | FIAT 500L (US market): Uconnect 5"/7" touchscreen |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The 500L's reputation is mixed, and honesty helps you buy well. The most cited weakness is the early twin dry-clutch automatic, which can shudder, hesitate and wear prematurely; a car with the later Aisin torque-converter gearbox avoids that entirely.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Fiat 500L is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes, provided you choose a well-maintained car with the Aisin automatic or the manual and a documented oil-change record. The early dual-clutch cars are the ones to approach with caution.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
All US cars use the 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo four with around 160 hp. There was no diesel or naturally aspirated option in North America.
Front-wheel drive only. The Trekking trim looks rugged but has no all-wheel-drive hardware.
No. The 500L shares its engine and much of its platform with European FIAT models, so service parts are widely available.
From purchase to German registration typically a couple of months, driven mainly by ocean freight scheduling and the TÜV/approval step.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the specific transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase so the calculation reflects the selected vehicle.
Both are available on the US used market. The 2018-onward facelift brings the newer dashboard and larger touchscreen.
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