Expanding on the style, efficiency and driving enjoyment that has made the Fiat 500 an icon for more than 55 years, the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L expands the Cinquecento's appeal by offering 42% extra interior space with comfortable seating for five, engaging driving dynamics, a 165 hp 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine and fuel-saving, six-speed transmission, all wrapped in contemporary Italian design.

"The all-new Fiat 500L expands the reach of the Fiat brand, appealing to customers who like the contemporary Italian style of the Fiat 500 but need more space and functionality to match their lifestyle needs," said Jack Rodencal, Managing Director of Fiat Chrysler Middle East. "The Fiat 500L offers the whole package, with best-in-class interior space, class-leading horsepower, exclusive technology features and the style that only Italians can create."

Since the modern Fiat 500's global launch in 2007, more than 1 million of these efficient and city-friendly vehicles have been sold in more than 110 countries worldwide. And now with the all-new Fiat 500L, the Cinquecento has grown up to accommodate even more of life's greatest experiences and emotions all together: children, friends, journeys, music and community.

The letter "L" sums up the six dimensions of the Fiat 500L:

LEVERAGING: taking the Fiat brand's DNA, the all-new Fiat 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500 while adding two more doors and comfortable accommodations for five passengers

LARGE: a Fiat 500 designed on the new "small-wide" vehicle architecture with "cab forward" design for 27 inches more length, plus 6 inches more in height and width, all to deliver an EPA Large Car size interior with comfort, added versatility and 42% extra interior space. The 500L offers best-in-class interior volume, best-in-class front head and shoulder room and best-in-class rear cargo space (with the back seats up).

LOFT: a trendsetting interior environment featuring segment-exclusive glass from A- to D-pillars that provide nearly 360-degree panoramic views, while iconic Cinquecento (500) cues exude contemporary Italian design outside

LIFESTYLE: the all-new Fiat 500L Trekking model highlights the perfect blend of rugged styling and versatility, offering customers a Cinquecento that complements their active lifestyle

LIGHT: human-friendly innovations like fuel-saving and emissions-reducing MultiAir valve technology, eco:Drive and Fiat's first application of the all-new Uconnect 5.0 and 6.5 touchscreen systems, all to provide a "lightness" to improve the quality of life

LITRES: the 500L's innovative 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine provides 165 hp, 184 lb.-ft. of torque and up to an EPA estimated 27 mpg (8.71 L/100 km) highway

Paired with its tight European handling and quick steering, the sixth dimension, "Liters," defines the fuel-efficient MultiAir Turbo engine in the all-new Fiat 500L, providing class-leading standard horsepower per litre (117 hp/litre) - for even more driver precision and control, the Fiat 500L also features a six-speed Euro Twin Clutch transmission.

All-new Fiat 500L Trekking: the adventurous side of the 500L

Designed with the active and thrill-seeking customer in mind, the 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking expands the appeal and practicality of the Fiat 500L with distinct, rugged looks; an athletic two-tone interior environment; unique front and rear fascia designs; flared wheel arches and larger 17-inch wheels to support its adventurous personality. "From the fashionable Gucci editions to the high-performance Abarth, the Fiat 500 and now the all-new Fiat 500L illustrate the different personalities and capabilities the Fiat brand can deliver from the same basic sheet metal," said Rodencal. "The adventurous personality of the Trekking model will attract a wider set of customers while keepingnterior environment continues the Fiat 500L Trekking's rugged-athletic theme. At the centre of it all, an all-new Uconnect 5.0 system features an intelligently and intuitively designed touchscreen 5 inch interface, handsfree calling and Bluetooth-streaming audio, as well as voice-command control of the radio and a media hub for seamless integration of portable devices. For even more capability, the Fiat 500L Trekking is also available with the premium Uconnect 6.5 system with its larger 6.5-inch touchscreen radio, dealer-activated navigation with intuitive map graphics and a premium media hub with SD card reader.