Auburn Hills-based FCA’s Fiat Introduces 500L Urbana Edition

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Fiat 500L Urbana Edition
Fiat has unveiled its Urbana Edition of the Fiat 500L. It will be available in the spring. // Photograph Courtesy of Fiat

The Fiat brand of Auburn Hills’ FCA Wednesday announced the return of the Urbana Edition of the Fiat 500L with new standard features for 2019 and more customization choices.

Adding a custom look to 2019 Fiat 500L Trekking models, the Urbana Edition includes standard 17-inch gloss black aluminum wheels and black accents on door handles, body-side moldings, fog lamps, side mirrors, and fascia. Available colors include black, bronze, white, gray, and green. A contrasting black roof is also available.

The interior includes black leather seats with copper stitching and a dashboard with an ingrained copper 500 logo.

With a starting manufacturer suggested retail price of $23,325 for Trekking models, the 500L Urbana Edition is available for an additional $595 manufacturer suggested retail price. The Urbana Edition is scheduled to arrive in FIAT studios this spring.

The 2019 Fiat 500L expands the Cinquecento’s appeal by offering 42 percent extra interior space with comfortable seating for five in three models — Pop, Trekking, and Lounge. It has a 160-horsepower 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine.

“Our Italian-designed, fun-to-drive Fiat 500L offers best-in-class standard horsepower and torque along with the ultimate in seating and storage configurations,” says Steve Beahm, head of passenger car brands for Dodge, SRT, Chrysler, and FIAT, FCA – North America. “The Fiat 500L Urbana Edition goes further with new standard features that add even more personalization options for a standout appearance.”